The House
A House that Celebrates the Unique Aspects of the Isle of Harris
Featuring extraordinary views that offer you the very best of the Harris landscape, this luxury escape is famed for its location. But the house itself is just as breath-taking. Painstakingly crafted to the highest possible standard, Òran na Mara is a house like no other.
Built by artisans using the traditions and materials of the Hebrides, this contemporary self-catering holiday home captures the essence of the wild landscape on its doorstep.
Redefining Heritage
Conceived in partnership with architects, engineers, interior designers and local craftspeople, this is a space that redefines heritage.
Years in the Making
The curving thatched roof, massive viewing windows and expert exterior stonework reflect the attention to detail and originality of this unique building’s interior. Òran na Mara. House. Home. Experience.
m² of curved roof
m² floorspace
corners!
The Entrance Hall
Wellies and Lobster Pots
Long Curved Hallway
Entrance Hall Creative Windows
The Main Living Area
The high-domed ceilings and full-length windows offer expansive, uninterrupted views of Harris’ 5-star beaches and majestic hills beyond. Enjoy the glorious sunsets from the comfort of this perfect retreat.
Light Airy Living Space
Luxury 5 Star Living Room
Cosy Snug Curved Seating Area
Kitchen with Professional Cooking Equipment
Breathtaking Views
Sea Glass Chandelier
Chaipaval Room
Echoing the pale pinks and purples of the heather that covers the Harris landscape, this beautifully peaceful room really does bring the landscape inside. It has stunning views of the dramatic peninsula rising from the Atlantic, fringed by the vast Scarista beach. The Chaipaval Room offers you a luxurious king-sized Hypnos bed and a beautiful en-suite bathroom featuring a massive rain-style shower.
King-Size Hypnos Bed with silk-filled duvets
Luxury Beach Theme Bathroom
Bespoke Furniture
Machair Room
The Machair Room is a celebration of the rich grasslands and clear waters that surround the house. Bursting into flower in the summer with delicate harebells, orchids and clovers, the riot of colour outside is echoed within. The room can be configured as a super-king double or two single Hypnos beds, and guests can make use of the unique Boat Bathroom across the hallway.
Light Airy Machair Room
Option of twin beds or Superking
Inspired by the Hebridean Machair
Shoreline Room
Inspired by the stunning seascapes seen through the windows of the Shoreline Room, this fresh, relaxing space can be configured with a comfy super-king double or twin Hypnos beds. Delicate colours and seabird designs bring this room to life, echoing the expanse and beauty of Scarista. The Shoreline Room has a beautiful large en-suite bathroom with walk-in rainfall shower and plenty of storage and hanging space.
Shoreline bedroom views
En-suite Bathroom
Hebridean Design
Òran na Mara is such a joyous place! The house design, layout and interior design are all second to none; the attention to detail, the fabrics, the well-equipped kitchen, lovely beds and deep sofas far exceed any expectation. It’s so comforting to come in from the wild and have such beautiful surroundings. Every detail of this special place is a true labour of love.
What a privilege to have stayed in this exceptionally beautiful and luxurious house. It’s hard to say whether it’s more beautiful inside or outside. It really is an amazing place, kitted out with everything you could ever wish for. We fell completely in love with the Òran na Mara house, and it breaks our hearts to be leaving. We’ll be back soon!
Great house, superb location, and very comfy. The bed was so comfortable that we have returned home to order the same mattress. This is a very special home. It casts a spell on you and the special touches make it totally WOW and unique. There is just nowhere like this anywhere in the world – it’s the best self-catering house in Scotland! Absolutely beautiful.
Boat Bathroom
The Boat Bathroom is a beautifully designed and utterly original space, featuring a bespoke bath surround created by a Harris boat builder. Moored on a flow of heated pebbles, and with tiling features that use shells from Scarista beach, the shower screen of this boat bath forms a sail, completing the room’s design. A luxurious and memorable space, the Boat Bathroom celebrates the flocks of oystercatchers that are so common on Harris.
Hand crafted Boat Bath
Hand Painted Oystercatchers
Beautiful Pebble and Shell Tiling
The Study
This is a space designed for you to snuggle into when you need to get some work done. A vast slab of oak forms the desk centrepiece, and colourful, original tweed furnishings make this an ideal place to pass the time when you need to be productive. With views the envy of any office, and replete with USB adapters, a printer, satellite television and a superb Sonos surround-sound system, there’s no better place to catch up with your emails, if you really have to.
Relax in Comfort – Sofa Bed if needed
Quiet Space to Work and Reflect
Entrance into Study