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Snishival - a magical Hebridean retreat. Fantastic views of S Uist. Pet-friendly

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A cozy room with wooden walls, a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a lake through large windows.
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A room with a wooden paneled wall, a large window with curtains, a view of a lake, and a chair.
Exterior
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Snishival
  • Place, Howmore Old Graveyard
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Kildonan Museum
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Askernish Golf Club
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Benbecula (BEB)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

South Uist

Located in South Uist, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Our Lady of the Isles and Hallan Roundhouses are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Askernish Golf Club and Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Snishival

What's nearby

  • Howmore Old Graveyard - 12 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Our Lady of the Isles - 18 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Kildonan Museum - 21 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Loch Cnoc a' Buidhe - 22 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Askernish Golf Club - 30 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

  • Benbecula (BEB) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kildonan Museum Café - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Snishival - a magical Hebridean retreat. Fantastic views of S Uist. Pet-friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Snishival - a magical Hebridean retreat. Fantastic views of S Uist. Pet-friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Snishival - a magical Hebridean retreat. Fantastic views of S Uist. Pet-friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Snishival - a magical Hebridean retreat. Fantastic views of S Uist. Pet-friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Snishival - a magical Hebridean retreat. Fantastic views of S Uist. Pet-friendly located?

Situated in South Uist, this golf holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Howmore Old Graveyard and within 6 miles (10 km) of Our Lady of the Isles and Kildonan Museum. Loch Àird an t-Sil and Loch na Muilne are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy house in amazing location, close to beautiful beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent as usual
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2026
Hi Ned, A bit late in the day but just to thank you for leaving a 10/10 review and I am so glad you had a good time. The house is always open to any Ponsonbys. love Jules
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snishival is such a fabulous place. Gorgeous views from every room and a prime position on the top of a small hill. Feels perfectly isolated but supremely comfortable. Kitchen is very well equipped and the warm utility room was most useful for drying off wet clothes. And if you like dark skies, and lucky enough to get a clear night, and are there during the Orionid meteor showers, you are in for a spectacle! 10 minute walk across the machair to the fabulous beach. Superb. Mid South Uist location is perfect for exploring down to Barra / Vatersay, as well as up to North Uist. And great for otter spotting at the old pier at Loch Skipport. Julia (host) was very responsive when we had to change our ferry crossing and timings. Superb overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2026
Hi Richard, I just want to thank you for your lovely review...the best I have had in my year of owning and running the house. It is very much appreciated. Hope you arrived home safely. No reply necessary. Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice stay at Snishival. The owner Julia was very pleasant, was solution-oriented and was always quick to respond whenever we had a question. The situation of the house was good - it was on a hill and it had great views in all directions - towards the mountains in the east and to the sea in the west. There is a short walk to get to the beaches in the west.It felt nice driving along the road to the house and the place had an "off the beaten track" feel to it which is something we like because the house was away from the main road there was no noise from traffic. The last part of the track was bumpy, but OK if you drive slowly on this part.The livingroom/kitchen area was very cozy and we spent the evenings here sitting by the fire. The kitchen was well stocked with kitchen equipment.I cannot think of any particular problems we had during our stay and we can recommend this house. We hope that Julia continues to rent this out, because we would absolutely consider staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2026
Thank you Julian - very much appreciated it we are all so. Glad you ( and dogs) enjoyed it 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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