Situated in a green valley in a tranquil crofting village on the edge of the North Atlantic Ocean, a stay at Mangersta Croft Holidays offers the opportunity to completely immerse yourself in the pristine landscapes of the Outer Hebrides. Mangersta Beach is a short walk from the doorstep, fringed by machair sand dunes and enclosed by spectacular sea cliffs and sea stacks where gannets dive and fulmars soar. This is wild Hebrides at its very best.

About Mangersta Croft Holidays

If you love the great outdoors, nature and wildlife you will love a holiday in Mangersta. The site is a working croft and hosts Derek and Elsie keep Aberdeen Angus cattle and blackface sheep. At certain times of the year there may be ewes lambing, and cattle grazing nearby or cropping taking place in the surrounding fields. Welcoming different kinds of travellers, from groups of walkers and cyclists to families looking for affordable holiday accommodation and couples seeking romance and extra home comforts. Dog and family friendly glamping accommodation is offered in two shepherd's huts and two deluxe camping pods. Each glamping unit is fully equipped for self-catering, with private ensuite shower rooms. The unique shepherd's huts were designed and built by host Derek and have their own delightful vintage style. Both the pods and the shepherd's huts are fully insulated with electric heating and double glazing for a comfy camping experience in any weather. Each include beds, mini kitchen, table and chairs, shower room, cutlery and cooking utensils and TV/DVD with selection of DVDs. A hand crafted dry stone enclosure is available for BBQs and campfires. This is often a place for chat and occasional acoustic music (depending on who is staying). Toast marshmallows, bake potatoes on an open fire, make burgers and sausages, cook up a vegetarian dish, or have a locally caught fish and shellfish feast - whatever takes your fancy. Dogs are welcome here too.

Open all year

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Facilities and amenities

Glamping facilities include a shower room with toilet and wash hand basin. There is a communal fire pit onsite and limited WiFi is available in the Mangurstadh Gallery.

A ten minute drive away is the highly acclaimed Uig Sands restaurant. The award winning Uig community shop which has 24/7 fuel pump, launderette, and an excellent range of groceries.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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Map and address

Park address

Mangersta Croft Holidays,

5, Mangersta, Uig, Isle Of Lewis, Lewis and Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, HS2 9EY

Coordinates

58.1711, -7.0873 | NB 0 31

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Mangersta Croft Holidays is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Young children


There are 4 accommodation options on-site

2 x Pods

Max 4 people

Two glamping pods including double bed and double sofa bed (bedding/towels optional), ensuite shower room with toilet, a heater, toaster, microwave, two ring hob, kettle, fridge, table and chairs, crockery and cutlery, DVD player with DVDs, and books.

2 x Shepherd's Huts

Max 2 people

Two shepherd's hut including double bed (bedding/towels optional), ensuite shower room with WC, panel heater; toaster, microwave, two ring hob, kettle, fridge, table and chairs, crockery, and DVD player with DVDs, books and Bluetooth speaker.



Interested in staying at Mangersta Croft Holidays?

Call 07814 895796 to book.

Unfortunately Mangersta Croft Holidays doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


Earliest check in time is 4pm.

Check out is by 10:30am.

Max of two dogs per unit.

Campfires and BBQs are restricted to the campfire enclosure.

Disposable BBQs can be used but there is a free standing BBQ available to reduce waste.


During the summer the Hebridean days are long, not quite the land of midnight sun but almost. In spring and autumn, watch the sunset and the Milky Way and shooting stars appear in the night sky, to the sound of the sea and birds calling. Keep your fingers crossed and you might be lucky enough to see the Aurora Borealis (autumn and winter are the best times).

Crofting is small scale, sustainable agriculture unique to the Highlands and islands of Scotland, which works with nature encouraging a rich biodiversity of wild flowers, birds and wildlife. Sea eagles and golden eagles are regularly seen in Mangersta, as are croft land birds such as Golden Plover, Snipe, Skylarks and Lapwing.

Within the local Uig area there are endless shell sand beaches and turquoise seas to paddle, swim, snorkel, surf and kayak from the vast expanse of Uig Sands to tiny secret coves. Take a bike ride and explore this National Scenic Area.

Families can enjoy getting close to nature, searching in rock pools, building sand castles, flying kites and exploring sea caves. Don't leave your pet at home, dogs will love the beaches every bit as much as their owners!

Uig Community Centre Café, The Edge Café, Loch Croistean Coffee Shop, The Scallop Shack and Uig Sands Restaurant are great options for eating out in the local area where you can sample fresh local produce and delicious seafood.

Or why not try catching your own dinner to cook at the camp fire? There are numerous lochs suitable for trout fishing, plus prime spots for beach casting and sea fishing from rocky promontories.

If you would like to get out on a boat to fish, forage or even pull up a lobster creel, Isle of Lewis based company Fish'n'Trips Hebrides come highly recommended by previous guests.

The Outer Hebrides are a walker's and landscape photographer's paradise. The Uig Hills are the highest on the Isle of Lewis and make for rugged climbs rewarded with panoramic ocean views. Coastal walks are unsurpassable, particularly around the spectacular sea cliffs and sea stacks which surround Mangersta.

The closest visitor attraction is onsite. Mangurstadh Gallery displays landscape photography, oil paintings and pastels inspired by the Hebrides. The Mangersta Bothy is a 15 minute walk across the croft fields to the ocean, where this tiny stone dwelling perches on the cliff edge.

Uig Museum is a ten minute drive and a treasure trove of information on island life and history. A 19 minute drive away is Miabhig Pier where Seatrek departs on boat trips around the Uig coast and to the Islands of St Kilda. A great choice if you want to get up close with marine life, visit offshore islands and the stunning Hebridean coastline.

The Isles of Lewis and Harris are actually one land mass, making day trips to other island attractions such as the famed Luskentrye beach, the Isle of Harris Distillery and the medieval St Clement's Church perfectly feasible by car.

Stornoway, the only town in the Outer Hebrides is a one hour drive. Here there are two large supermarkets, numerous shops, pubs and restaurants, a sports centre with a swimming pool and soft play area.

The multi-award winning An Lanntair Arts Centre hosts regular performing arts events, traditional Scottish music, contemporary art exhibitions, cinema screenings and children's arts activities. Lews Castle Museum is home to several of the Lewis Chessmen, one of the most significant archaeological finds in the UK.

Don't miss the Harris Tweed Authority Story Room, the Harris Tweed Hebrides Shop and Rarebird if you want to learn more about, and purchase, the islands' famous cloth.

The drive up the west side of Lewis makes an interesting day out. Top tips on this route are The Iron Age House at Bostadh beach, the Callinish Stones - one of the largest prehistoric ritual landscapes in the UK and Dun Carloway, an incredibly well preserved broch.

You'll also spot the Norse Mill and Kiln in Shawbost and the wonderful Arnol Blackhouse Museum.

Interested in staying at Mangersta Croft Holidays?

Call 07814 895796 to book.

Unfortunately Mangersta Croft Holidays doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Mangersta Croft Holidays was last updated on October 3rd, 2024 at 12:42 PM