Boasting mountain views, Wardicott is set in Back, 12 km from Museum Nan Eilean. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The property offers allergy-free units and is situated 37 km from Callanish Standing Stones. The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bathrobes, slippers and bath. The bed and breakfast features some units with sea views, and each unit comes with a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with local specialities, fresh pastries and fruits are available each morning. Guests are welcome to unwind in the on-site bar, while packed lunches are also available. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Back, like canoeing, hiking and walking tours. After a day of snorkelling, windsurfing or fishing, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Stornoway Airport is 14 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Back

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Eileen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wardicott is a beautiful house and is tastefully decorated. Rod was very welcoming with a great local knowledge and took the time to share. A residents lounge was spacious, had everything guests could possibly want - plus an Honesty Bar, which...
  • Jane
    Canada Canada
    Wonderful hosts, excellent food (we had dinner there). Room with good amenities. We appreciated a night light.
  • Marie-pierre
    France France
    Rod was a perfect guest. Thank you very much for everything !
  • Lau
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The house is beautiful. The facilities are well-maintained. The breakfast and dinner is beautiful. The view from the house is fantastic. Rod is extremely helpful and nice.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was fantastic just as we expected from Rod and his good lady
  • David
    Australia Australia
    Very welcoming host, beautiful location, lovely breakfasts
  • Michael
    Germany Germany
    Rod’s hospitality is outstanding and we felt very much at home at Wardicott. Breakfast and dinner were excellent as well!
  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    One of our favourite places we have ever stayed. The property is beautiful and immaculately clean. Everywhere you look, there are lovely personal touches. Breakfast was outstandingly good. The hosts are truly lovely people and spend time with...
  • J
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Top, top, top ! Great reception (even though we arrived with the late ferry), great hospitality, friendliness and very good touristic advice (before arrival as well as at the B&B itself). Thank you very much, Rod and Gloria !
  • Sue
    Australia Australia
    Rod and Gloria were so welcoming and we loved the meet and greet on arrival

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Evening meals must be booked with a minimum of 48hrs notice.
    • Cuisine
      Scottish • European
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Romantic

Facilities of Wardicott
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Off-site
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Wardicott takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 07:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Wardicott in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: D, WI079 (Licensed Premises)

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Wardicott

  • Wardicott is 1.2 miles from the centre of Back. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Wardicott is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Wardicott include:

    • Twin
    • Double
  • Guests staying at Wardicott can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go
  • Wardicott offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Movie nights
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Horse riding
    • Live music/performance
    • Pub crawls
    • Walking tours
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Beach
  • Wardicott has 1 restaurant:

    • Evening meals must be booked with a minimum of 48hrs notice.
  • The prices at Wardicott may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.