Harris White Cottage

07/08/2024

Stunning footage

26/07/2024

A funny and true story about the late Queen:
Around 2005, the Queen and her Personal Protection Officer, Dick Griffin, were walking alone one afternoon in the hills near the Scottish royal castle, Balmoral.
Two tourists approached them, and engaged in conversation. Griffin recalls:
“There were two hikers coming towards us, and the Queen would always stop and say hello.

"They were two Americans on a walking holiday.
"It was clear from the moment we stopped that they hadn't recognized the Queen, which was fine.
"The American gentleman was telling the Queen where they came from, where they were going next, and where they'd been in Britain.
"I could see it coming, and sure enough, he said to Her Majesty: 'And where do you live?'
"She replied: 'Well I live in London, but I've got a holiday home just the other side of the hills.'
"He said: 'How long have you been coming up here?'
"She replied: 'I've been coming up here ever since I was a little girl, so over 80 years.'
"You could see the cogs whirring, so he said: 'Well, if you've been coming up here for over 80 years, you must have met the Queen.'
"Quick as a flash, she said: 'I haven't, but Dick here meets her regularly.'
The hiker then asked Griffin what the monarch was like in person.
"Because I was with her a long time, and I knew I could pull her leg, I said: 'Oh, she can be very cantankerous at times, but she's got a lovely sense of humour.'
The next thing I knew, this guy comes round, puts his arm around my shoulder, and before I could see what was happening, he gets his camera, GIVES IT TO THE QUEEN, and says: 'Can you take a picture of the two of us?'
"Then we swapped places, and I TOOK A PICTURE OF THEM WITH THE QUEEN.
"And we never let on, and we waved goodbye.
"Afterwards, Her Majesty said to me: 'I'd love to be a fly on the wall when he shows those photographs to his friends in America, and hopefully someone tells him who I am'."
❤️The World Misses You Greatly
Rest in Peace Your Majesty ❤️

20/07/2024

11/06/2024

JULY-AUGUST last min availability pet friendly (fully enclosed garden) for 7 nights on:
July 14th
August 11th
Look forward to hearing from you. Regards Walter

28/04/2024

It’s fair to say that Eddie has quite taken to little lambs all around our cottage every day… so sweet to watch as some sheep have as much as three but usually two lambs in tow… St Clement’s church that cottage has direct views on is well worth a visit!

25/04/2024

After lovely tea and cake/scones at SKOON Cafe enjoyed 2 lobsters 🦞 from LUCY’S LOBSTERS absolutely divine 🥰… so cute to see black sheep with white lambs around our cottage

20/04/2024

**LAST SUMMER AVAILABILITY **
Sleeps 4 (1 king 1 twin) sea/loch views - pet friendly (fully enclosed garden) for 7 nights Sun-Sun on:
June 16th
July 14th
August 11th
Look forward to hearing from you. Regards Walter 07787 851155

31/03/2024

Wishing all our lovely followers a very Happy Easter 🐣

25/03/2024

Last minute APRIL-MAY 2024
wonderful availability:
April 7-14 and 14-21 and 28-5.5.
May 5-12
Please PM or call 07787 851155
www.HarrisWhiteCottage.com

09/02/2024

The recent snow in Harris slowed down the island but was magical on pictures to capture..

14/01/2024

So glad my pic of Eddie’s sunset at Luskentyre beach made it into this weeks De tha Dol - thank you 🤩

03/01/2024

Wishing all our past and future guests a HAPPY 2024 full of good health, happiness & lots of travels 🥂🫶🥂
Walter & Marco
www.HarrisWhiteCottage.com

06/11/2023

Aurora Borealis above our cottage tonight… waited 20 yrs to be here at the right moment is an unbelievable gift 😍😍

03/11/2023

Beautiful walk from Harris White Cottage to Strond, Leverborough and back with our little Eddie

02/11/2023

01/11/2023

So excited to be back in Harris … our cottage is so perfect 😍

21/10/2023

DEC/Xmas-NY availability
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Some lovely weeks are still available during December INCLUDING XMAS-NEW YEAR in the quaint village of RODEL (South Harris) with direct sea and loch views. Leverburgh just couple miles down the road with great shops and services…. Luskentyre beaches a short drive away
Please PM me for info.
Thanks Walter 07787 851155
www.HarrisWhiteCottage.com

03/10/2023

LAST MINUTE availability now gone
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Sunday OCT 8th …..for 7 nights
One of our lovely repeat guests had to postpone their stay with us so we have a RARE week available in the quaint village of RODEL with direct sea and loch views. Leverburgh just couple miles down the road with great shops and services…. where trips to heritage site of St Kilda leave. Luskentyre beaches a short drive away
Please PM me for info.
Thanks Walter 07787 851155

17/08/2023

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10/08/2023

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and I live to tell about it

09/08/2023

Very LAST MINUTE Rare availability
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August 13th and August 27th
Not one but two of our guests had to postpone their stay with us so we have two RARE weeks in our traditional crofters cottage tastefully decorated available. Leverburgh is just down the road (90 min walking or 8 min by car depending on your mood). Please PM me for info.
Thanks Walter 07787 851155

13/04/2023

A female humpback whale had become entangled in a spider web of crab traps and lines. She was weighted down by hundreds of pounds of traps that caused her to struggle to stay afloat. She also had hundreds of yards of line rope wrapped around her body, her tail, her torso, a line tugging in her mouth.

This is her story of giving gratitude.

A fisherman spotted her just east of the Faralon Islands (outside the Golden Gate) and radioed for help. Within a few hours, the rescue team arrived and determined that she was so badly off, the only way to save her was to dive in and untangle her…. a very dangerous proposition.

One slap of the tail could kill a rescuer.

They worked for hours with curved knives and eventually freed her.

When she was free, the divers say she swam in what seemed like joyous circles. She then came back to each and every diver, one at a time, nudged them, and pushed gently, thanking them. Some said it was the most incredibly beautiful experience of their lives.

The guy who cut the rope out of her mouth says her eye was following him the whole time, and he will never be the same.

May you be so fortunate …

To be surrounded by people who will help you get untangled from the things that are binding you.

And, may you always know the joy of giving and receiving gratitude.

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10/04/2023

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I couldn't resist sharing this with you - it's just too stunning to keep to myself! The sheer power of nature, captured so perfectly as art, is truly awesome. I hope you'll be as entranced by it as I have been. This is one of those rare gems that you'll want to experience again and again, just to revel in its beauty. Enjoy!

30/09/2022

It's Friday and time to chill!😍

You can spot these cute fellas along our coasts...most likely to be seen lazing on a rock at low tide or bopping around in the water at our harbours!

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30/09/2022

Why not try a walk in the North Wesses Downs? The routes include the Uffington White Horse, the Marlborough Downs, Silbury Hill and the Stone Circle at Avebury. Full list of walks at www.walkingbritain.co.uk/North-Wessex-Downs-walks

27/09/2022

Little EDDIE joined our household down south in England 7 days ago and he’s such a bundle of joy 🥰🐶🐶

10/08/2022

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12/07/2022

Fritzie enjoying his walk on Loch behind our cottage in April 🥰