The Blackhouse, Arnol

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Overview
A traditional Hebridean dwelling, built without mortar and roofed with thatch on a timber framework. It has a central peat fire in the kitchen, no chimney and a byre under the same roof.
Ratings & awards
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Green Tourism Gold
Features

  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Open all year, Apr-Sep, Mon-Sat 9.30-5.30; Oct-Mar, Mon-Tue & Thu-Sat 10-4 (last admission 30mins before closing). Closed 25-26 Dec & 1-2 Jan. Please check website for unexpected closures

  • Facilities
  • Parking onsite
  • Cafe
Location
ARNOL, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9DB
About the area
The Outer Hebrides lay to the west of Scotland’s north coast. To the north lie Lewis and Harris, geographically one island, with Lewis, the most densely populated region of the Outer Hebrides, and Harris far more mountainous.
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The Blackhouse, Arnol

Recommended by Visit England Logo
Overview
A traditional Hebridean dwelling, built without mortar and roofed with thatch on a timber framework. It has a central peat fire in the kitchen, no chimney and a byre under the same roof.
Features
  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Open all year, Apr-Sep, Mon-Sat 9.30-5.30; Oct-Mar, Mon-Tue & Thu-Sat 10-4 (last admission 30mins before closing). Closed 25-26 Dec & 1-2 Jan. Please check website for unexpected closures
  • Facilities
  • Parking onsite
  • Cafe
Location
ARNOL, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9DB
About the area
Area image
The Outer Hebrides lay to the west of Scotland’s north coast. To the north lie Lewis and Harris, geographically one island, with Lewis, the most densely populated region of the Outer Hebrides, and Harris far more mountainous.