Your Isle of Harris Guide for Your Stay atNo.6 Buna
Welcome to House 6 with Your Isle of Harris Guide! Find all you need for a comfortable stay, from local dining suggestions to attractions nearby.
Everything You Need to Know to Make Your Stay Unforgettable
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Utilities
What Do I Need to Know About the Heating?
Adjusting the Temperature: Each heater has a control button to adjust the temperature. Press the buttons to your preferred level of warmth.
What Do I Need to Know About the Fireplace?
Please do not use the fireplace in the living room. It is for use only in the sunroom.
Always leave 1-2cm of ash at the bottom.
Place 1-2 fire lighters in the centre of the stove.
Lay 4-6 layers of dry small sticks crosswise.
A good bed of embers ensures the wood will catch fire
more easily.
Do not put too much wood in the stove or allow the
stove to get red hot as this can damage both the
stove and the chimney.
What Do I Need to Know About Recycling?
Cardboard/Paper – Please place these items in the blue bin located at the bottom of the road.
Glass – Please place these items in the Green bin located at the bottom of the road.
Plastic & Tins – Please place these items in the blue bin located at the bottom of the road.
Where to Find It…
Fuse Box
Hall Cupboard
Fire Extinguishers
Hall
Smoke Detectors
Hall
Torch
Hall
Fire Blanket
Kitchen
Heating & Water Controls
On Each Heater
Spare Lightbulbs
Kitchen
Water Stop Cock
Hall Cupboard
Enjoy a Variety of Amenities…
The cottage is equipped with several amenities, including a Smart TV and electric BBQ facilities.
Local Goodies
Shona's Herb Garden
Shona, our mother in law and Harris native, manages the garden at No. 6 – please help yourself to any herbs you wish.
Aaron's Eggs
Our son Aaron cares for our flock of hens and collects their eggs daily. These are available for sale at the bottom of the drive at No. 4
WIFI Details
Hub: BT-63CK82
Password: FPfcDYEqmbPv7J
The Password for the Hub is case sensitive, so please enter exactly as shown above. Please be aware that the download speeds and service reliability may be lower than you are used to. Due to the surrounding hills you are unlikely to be able to use a mobile phone inside the house but depending on your service provider, you should be able to get a signal in the garden. You may be able to access 4G in Tarbert and some parts of the island. EE often has the best coverage.
Transport
Tips and Tricks for Driving on the Island!
Stop Safely and Reverse Carefully:
Always be able to stop within the distance you can safely see along the road. Be able to reverse when required and be aware of the ditches close to the edge of the carriageway.
Keep an Eye Out for Animals:
Be on the look out for animals such as sheep, cattle and deer; give way to them. Sheep often lie in the Bunavoneader road junction, at night.
Be Courteous at Road Ends
If you are approaching the end of a two-way stretch of road, give way to oncoming traffic on the single-track.
Stay in Your Car at Passing Spots:
Do not leave your vehicle when in a passing place, even if the road seems empty.
Watch Your Back:
Use your rear-view mirror to keep a look out for any tailback of vehicles behind you, signal and pull into the nearest passing place when safe to do so.
Follow Passing Place Rules:
Whoever reaches a passing place first should give way to oncoming traffic. However, priority should always be given to traffic coming uphill.
Use Passing Spots Smartly:
If the passing place is on your left, pull in to let oncoming traffic get past. If the passing place is on your right, stop along side it; leaving enough room for the oncoming vehicle to pass safely.
Slow Down for Walkers and Riders:
Be aware of pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders; slow down for them as it can often be a tight squeeze.
House Rules
01
No Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted within the cottage, this
includes E-Cigarettes
02
Bathroom Policy
Please DO NOT flushing wipes, nappies, condoms, liners or tampons, cotton buds or balls, contact lenses, plasters, or bandages down the toilet.
03
Gate
Please ensure the gate is closed properly each time you leave the property.
Contacts
Useful Contacts for Your Stay…
Emergency Contact
NorServ
Doctor & Dentist
Tarbert Health Centre
Optometrists
R Doig Optemetrists
Rosebank, 52 Church St, Stornoway
Chemist
Boots Pharmacy
4-6 Cromwell St, Stornoway
(Tarbert Health Centre dispenses prescriptions made by local doctor)
NHS 24
Petrol & Diesel Garages (24 hour pumps)
Ardhasaig
An Clachan, Leverburgh
Harris Fuels, Tarbert/strong>
Harris Post Office
Closed for lunch 1-1:30pm
Closes at 1pm on Wednesdays
Closes at 12:30 on Saturdays
Post Box collection in Bunavoneader is at 8:45am Mon-Sat
Please Check Out by 9:30am!
Please the keys on the hook in the hallway.
Please load and start the dishwasher
Turn off all the lights and appliances
Take trash to the outside bins
"The cottage has wonderful views, particularly from the outdoor seating area. It was super clean and has everything you could want for a great stay."
Michelle
"Stunning and incredibly convenient location on Harris. Cottage is finished to a very high standard - it's luxurious and cosy!"
Nicola
"We had a magical week at the cottage in Bun Abhainn Eadarra . The house is beautifully presented, everything is properly thought through..."
Jonny