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Of all the wonderful places to stay in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland it is to Stornoway that most people head when taking a vacation or visiting on business. Many visitors choose to stay in Stornoway guest house accommodation rather than in hotels or self catering. The Outer Hebrides/ Western Isles are a rather unique set of islands off the west of Scotland with the Isle of Lewis (where you will find Stornoway) being the largest of them all. While most of the Isle of Lewis is little more that rather barren looking moorland the most incredible scenery can be found along the west coast of the island. At the very south west of the island are some of the most amazing beaches to be found in the whole of the UK, and possibly Europe. More often than not the wonderful stretches of silvery golden shell sand beaches are deserted except for sheep and other, more interesting, wildlife, So, if your chosen Stornoway guest house is right in the center of town you can easily escape to your own, almost private, paradise beach, whenever the mood takes you. Stornoway is dominated by it’s busy little harbor which has a small, but very active, fishing fleet. Nowhere near as busy as it was during the hayday of the herring fishing boom of the late nineteenth/early twentieth centuries, Stornoway is still very much associated with fishing and the atmosphere comes alive when one, or two, of the larger vessels arrive in the harbor. Over on the other side of the harbor can be seen the wonderful Lews Castle. The castle grounds are a most relaxing visit and well worth taking time out for. The castle grounds are rather extensive and are heavily wooded but following one of the walks you will discover various places of interest including the relatively new Woodland Centre. Choosing accommodation can be problematic, this can also be true when visiting the Isle of Lewis. Do you prefer to stay in a central location so that you get the many benefits of being in a modern town or do you choose to stay in a more rural location so that you can avoid the crowds and enjoy the scenery (while still being close to amenities). With this in mind we have chosen two properties to look at, on Stornoway guest house and one set in the countryside only a few minutes from the town. If you are looking for a quiet location with gorgeous sea views and countryside then the luxurious Holm View Guest house is for you. If you are lucky you will have the pleasure of enjoying a Hebridean sunset in a most wonderful setting able to return to the most comfortable accommodation to be found in a guest house on Lewis. All this and Holm View is only a few minutes drive of the town center of Stornoway. The Thorlee is to be found right in the very middle of the town of Stornoway. Within easy reach of all of the town’s many amenities and excellent transport links the Thorlee is best suited to those who prefer to be at the very heart of a town. Staying in the Thorlee means that all the pubs and restaurants are within walking distance allowing you to thoroughly enjoy Stornoway’s night life. Wherever you decide to stay on the Isle of Lewis, be it in a Stornoway guest house, bed and breakfast, hotel or a more rural location we can almost guarantee that you will be impressed at the hospitality. The islands are well known for being extremely friendly and this is most evident when you stay in a guest house. We can almost be certain that you will be so impressed with the Outer Hebrides that you will want to return at your earliest opportunity.