Old School House on South Uist, Eilean Siar, sleeps ten in five bedrooms.

Old School House consists of a kitchen/diner with an electric cooker, gas hob, air fryer, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle and toaster. The sitting room has an electric fire and piano, while a separate games room offers a Smart TV, CD player, board games and puzzles. There is also a table-tennis room, along with a utility containing a washing machine and tumble dryer. The five bedrooms comprise a super-king-size, two king-size rooms, a family room with a double and single bed, and a twin. The bathroom has a bath, shower over, basin and WC, while the shower room provides a walk-in shower. There is also a cloakroom with a basin and WC. Oil-fired underfloor heating and WiFi are available throughout. Fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent, and a travel cot and highchair are available. Outside, there is a multi-tiered enclosed garden with a patio, lawn, furniture and barbecue, along with off-road parking. One well-behaved pet is welcome. Sorry, no smoking. The shop is 1.2 miles away, the pub is 2.9 miles away, and the coast is 0.6 miles away. Make Old School House the starting point for your family’s Outer Hebridean story. This property has a good housekeeping bond of 550 GBP. Scottish License number: ES01526F. EPC rating: C

Amenities: Oil-fired underfloor heating. Electric cooker, gas hob, air fryer, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, kettle, toaster. Smart TV, piano, CD player, board games, table tennis, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available. Off-road parking available. Multi-tiered enclosed garden with patio, lawn, furniture, and barbecue. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.2 miles, pub 2.9 miles, coast 0.6 miles.

Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Town: Isle of South Uist is a scenic island community in Eilean Siar, resting between Benbecula to the north and Eriskay to the south. Renowned for its sweeping Atlantic beaches, rugged coastline, traditional crofting heritage and abundant wildlife, the area offers a wealth of outdoor pursuits including walking, birdwatching, fishing and exploring the island's network of lochs and machair. Dining options include local hotels, cafés and restaurants serving fresh seafood and regional produce, while essentials can be picked up from nearby village shops and supermarkets in Daliburgh and Lochboisdale. Within easy reach is the busy harbour settlement of Lochboisdale, where you will find additional amenities including shops, eateries, ferry services and visitor facilities. The area is also home to Kildonan Museum, which showcases the island's history and culture, while the South Uist Machair provides a spectacular setting for nature lovers, with opportunities to spot a variety of birdlife among the dunes, grasslands and coastal landscapes. For those looking to explore further, Eriskay lies just to the south via the causeway, offering scenic walks, beautiful beaches and a strong connection to the islands' Gaelic heritage, making Isle of South Uist an excellent base for discovering the Outer Hebrides.