the island
south uist - 'uibhist a deas'
South Uist has over 20 miles of continuous white shell beaches along its west coast, which is lapped by the Atlantic Ocean. The incredible machair lands and dunes along these beaches are brimming with flowers and wildlife such as corncrakes and otters. Long and linear, the east coast is composed of fjordic inlets and bays with fantastic views across the Minch to the isles of Skye, Rhum and Eigg.
The landscape in South Uist.
South Uist has a community who preserve their Hebridean traditions. In this laidback, friendly island, community crofting activities like peat cutting, wool dying and seaweed gathering are still part of everyday life. South Uist is now linked to the Isle of Eriskay by a causeway which runs alongside the channel where the S.S. Politician ran aground in 1941. This accident was immortalised in Compton MacKenzie's novel "Whisky Galore." . South Uist is notable for its views and range of walks: you may find yourself strolling through a deserted blackhouse village in an empty valley one day, and experiencing dramatic cliffs and coastal coves the next. Flora MacDonald who aided the escape of Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) to Skye in 1746 was born only a couple of away from the golf course and her house along with the Kildonan Museum are well worth a visit.
The range of accommodation in South Uist is well suited to all form of visitors. The hotels, bed and breakfast establishments and self catering units that are listed below are all within easy reach of the golf course. It is advisable to book well ahead for visits, especially during the busy months of July and August. You can expect a friendly welcome and an enjoyable stay at all the destinations recommended by the golf course below.
hotels
polochar inn
Polochar Inn, West Kilbride, Isle of South UistTel: 01878 700215
Fax: 01878 700768
Email: polocharinn@aol.com
Web: www.polocharinn.com
This historical hotel is situated on the south west coast of South Uist, overlooking Barra and Eriskay. The eleven refurbished bedrooms all have sea views and are fully equipped with trouser presses, tea and coffee, TV/DVDs and ensuite bathrooms.
The inn's lounge bar, public bar, restaurant and beer garden serve quality meals specialising in local seafood at affordable prices.
Polochar is ten minutes drive from Askernish Golf Course. Courtesy transport is available twice daily to/from the course, and secure storage is available for clubs and equipment.
borrodale hotel
Borrodale Hotel, Daliburgh, Isle of South UistTel: 01878 700444
Fax: 01878 700446
Email: reception@borrodalehotel.co.uk
Web: www.isleshotelgroup.co.uk
This 3 star, 14 bedroom traditional hotel offers friendly island hospitality in comfortable surrounding. Open for breakfasts, lunches, teas, dinners and bar meals. After a long day enjoy a fine meal in our conservatory watching the sun set gently over Askernish golf course and the surrounding machair lands. Spacious lounge bar offering an extensive whisky menu. Live music on occasional weekends.
All rooms offer: full ensuite facilites - bath and shower, hospitality teas and coffees, TVs, DVD players, telephones and WiFi access. Internet access is also available in the resident's lounge.
lochboisdale hotel
Lochboisdale Hotel, Lochboisdale, Isle of South UistTel: 01878 700332
Fax: 01878 700324
Email: karen@lochboisdale.com
Web: www.lochboisdale.com
Situated at the ferry terminal in Lochboisdale, three miles from Askernish Golf Course, Lochboisdale is a family run traditional hotel with peat fires, amazing views across the bay and friendly local staff. Serving the best of local produce and with a large selection of wines and malts, we aim to make you feel at home. Sit with the locals every weekend and enjoy some traditional music and maybe even join in. We have 15 en-suite rooms available, with all but three of them having views across the Minch.