Autumn / Winter deals

Autumn / Winter Deals

For the autumn / winter period of 2007 / 08 Western Isles Wildlife have teemed up with the Tigh Dearg Hotel and Lionacleit Guest House to offer a very exciting opportunity to stay in first class accommodation and explore the Uist islands and its wildlife with the best local wildlife guide.

Why come in autumn / winter?

It's the best time of year to see Otters.
It's excellent for birds and probably the best time of year to see all eight of the resident birds of prey
Hordes of migrant and wintering wildfowl and waders.
In the autumn many rare and unusual birds have been found, yet very few birders live or visit during this time of year. Visiting in the autumn / winter period is a pioneering experience and there's always the chance of finding something very rare indeed.
Red Deer are rutting in October and Grey Seals are pupping in November.
Experience miles of golden beaches without a soul in site.
Exhilarating sites and sounds as Atlantic waves crash along the western shores of the Uists.
Warm and friendly welcome from the islanders.

What you get:

We are offering a two or three day break in either the Tigh Dearg Hotel in Lochmaddy, North Uist or the Lionacleit Guest House in Benbecula.
The accommodation is first class in both locations and provided on a B&B basis (both can provide evening meals too).
You will be picked up from your port of entry whether you come be air or sea and taken to your chosen accommodation. You can leave your own transport in Uig or Glasgow / Inverness and let someone else do the driving for you.
Your guide will then take you to the best locations for wildlife over the following two / three day period. We have access to all the most recent information on the location of the birds and a reputation for finding lots rare and unusual species.
We know the best sites for Otters and there's a good chance you will see one during your stay.
An excellent introduction and taster to what the Uists have to offer.

Staying at Lionacleit Guest House: This B&B is situated in an excellent central location and ideal for those who want to search for rare and unusual birds. Since 2005 there has been Upland Sandpiper, Lesser Scaup (up to 3 in the winter 2006/07), American Coot and Laughing Gull within three miles of this guest house and on the 1st October 2005 a Red-eyed Vireo was actually found in the garden of the B&B. Couple this with regular sightings of Hen Harrier and Golden Eagle without even leaving your room it's a superb choice for those who really want to see some good birds.

Lionacleit Guest House also offers free wireless internet connection in the dining room and has an excellent reputation for good food.

Staying at Tigh Dearg Hotel: This modern, comfortable hotel offers excellent value for money and has a great atmosphere. It has some of the most luxurious accommodation in the Outer Hebrides and also has an excellent reputation for its great food. The hotel boasts a sauna and steam room, ideal for those days when you've been out in the field experiencing the islands' weather in autumn / winter. Come home, relax by the fire or in the sauna and reflect on the fabulous wildlife encountered during the day. The hotel also has a gym for those that haven't burnt off enough energy whilst out and about during the day.

Based in Lochmaddy, not far from the ferry port it's ideal for those that have travelled over from Skye. The harbour area around Lochmaddy is renowned for its marine life and an excellent location for discovering some of the islands more secretive residents, Otters.

Cost:

A two day guided break staying in the Tigh Dearg Hotel for only £200 per person. A three day break would cost £280 per person. There is a single room supplement of £50 or £75 depending on the length of your stay.

A two day guided break staying in Lionacleit Guest House for just £160 per person. A three day break would cost £220 per person. There is a single supplement of £12 or £18 depending on the length of your stay.

For further information or to book an autumn / winter break contact Steve on: 01870 620241 or 07733 026663. Alternatively you can email me at: steveduffield@hebrides.net