Eilean Fraoich Camp Site

17/04/2024

That’s us up and running for the 2024 season. Head over to www.eileanfraoich.co.uk to check availability and book your pitch.

A warm, island welcome awaits you at this friendly, family-run campsite in Shawbost – a pretty crofting village on the scenic west coast of Lewis. Opened in 1992, Eilean Fraoich campsite is situated…

11/05/2023

Police Scotland is currently dealing with a road traffic collision on the A859, Balallan, Isle of Lewis. The road is closed at Baile Ailein in both directions and will likely be closed for some time. No diversions are available now, and drivers are advised to avoid the area.

21/04/2023

Beautiful sunsets this week!

15/04/2023

Ideal for boat trips when starting at Eilean Fraoich! Check out Seatrek at www.Seatrek.co.uk

15/04/2023

Getting the grass cut for the next lot of tents to arrive at Eilean Fraoich Camp Site! Are you camping with us this year? We have tent pitches available to book online at www.eileanfraoich.co.uk

11/04/2023

April sunset at Eilean Fraoich Camp Site.

23/01/2023

CalMac Ferries have now released their timetables and are taking bookings for the 2023 summer season. Don't forget to head over to www.eileanfraoich.co.uk to book your stay with us during your trip to the Hebrides this year.

Our summer timetable for all routes up to 15 October, except for those services to/from Mallaig, is now available to book online, telephone reservations open at 9am. Mallaig routes will open by 31 January.

Access to our website is being managed by a queue system, which is in place during periods of high demand to provide an improved booking experience. You will be assigned a place in the queue automatically.

We’ve shared full details and key information on our customer update: calm.ac/3CSfYWh

30/04/2022

Static Caravan available for rent throughout the 2022 season. We still have a good spread of availability for the summer months.

Entire home/flat in Na h-Eileanan an Iar, United Kingdom. Our Modern Static Caravan is located in Shawbost on the Isle of Lewis. It is the perfect place to explore everything the outer hebrides has to offe...

12/09/2021

As our camping season is coming to a close at the end of September, our beautiful self catering static caravan will still be available for rent throughout the year.
The Isle of Lewis has a lot to offer in the autumn and winter.
Why not explore the island in its different colours and cosy up after in our warm and snug home away from home. For enquiries please email [email protected] or cal 01851 710 504

10/05/2021

BOOK NOW! We are now accepting bookings for our Willerby Atlanta 40ft X 13ft Static "Balloch". Available from early June 2021. Please got to www.directholidayhomes.co.uk/8865 for availability and booking.

30/04/2021

After so many fond memories for us down in Loch Lomond, it’s now time for “Balloch” to make your memories on the Isle of Lewis. We are delighted to announce the availability of our Willerby Atlanta static for rental. Final stages of landscaping and ground work are nearing completion here at EFC. So if you want to be among the first to enjoy our special retreat for yourselves please contact us for enquires on 01851 710 504. Available to rent from June 2021. The accommodation comprises of a large lounge, Kitchenette with dining table, 2 double bedrooms (one with en-suite) and a toilet shower room. There is also super fast WiFi available throughout for those who want to escape and work away from home for a week.

29/04/2021

For those who have been guessing for the last few days, here is the last clue! After a great deal of planning and preparation we are delighted to say that “Balloch” has made her epic journey across the Minch to EFC. Our Willerby Atlanta is settling in well to her new home and we can’t wait to share her with all of you who fancy a static van holiday. We as a family have had amazing memories in “Balloch” over the last 6 years and are sure you will enjoy what she has to offer on the Isle of Lewis! Available for rental from June 2021.

28/04/2021

Landscaping work continued for our exciting new development at EFC. We are really looking forward to introducing something that has been so special to us as a family, to some of our future visitors and friends!

27/04/2021

New developments have been underway at EFC. We’re looking forward to updating you further on our new project. Stay tuned for more information in the coming days.

18/08/2020

Comhairle Campervan Concerns

Further to a meeting with Paul Wheelhouse, MSP, and Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands, in July, the Comhairle wrote to the Minister on 11 August expressing its concerns and those of its communities about the significant increase in campervans and motorhomes travelling to the Western Isles since the easing of lockdown and the health and environmental concerns and complaints from communities about ‘wild camping’ or ‘roadside camping’.

While the Comhairle’s message to campervan and motorhome visitors has, from the outset, been not to visit the Western Isles unless they have a booking at an official camp site, given that facilities and services at camp sites are not open, it is apparent that this is being largely ignored with resultant adverse impacts on the local environment.

The Comhairle reiterated that message in their letter to the Minister and asked that CalMac agree to post the following advisory notice on their website, on behalf of the Comhairle:

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar requests that during the Covid-19 pandemic, visitors in caravans, motorhomes and campervans pre-book with official campsites on the Western Isles, before travelling. This is the message coming from our local communities and which has our full support to protect the health of visitors and our local communities, so that numbers can be properly managed and waste can be disposed of safely, without detriment to the local environment. This applies to all routes to and visitor destinations within the Western Isles.

The Comhairle is pleased to note that CalMac have agreed to display the message on their website. Cllr Uisdean Robertson, Chair of the Comhairle’s Transport and Infrastructure Committee, welcomed the publication of the advisory note and stated that “any restriction on the numbers of campervans and motorhomes to the Western Isles during these unprecedented times, that can be brought about, represents a responsible approach which does not impact adversely on the local environment and public health, while still in the local economic interest”.

27/06/2020

COVID19 Reopening

Our priority is and still remains the safety of our family and our community.

With this in mind we have a projected opening date for the 15th of July with the following restrictions as per the Scottish Government guidance and within our own resources:

All communal facilities will be closed
Only units with self contained hygiene facilities will be accepted
We will not, at this stage be welcoming tents or awnings
Electric hook up, fresh water, chemical toilet disposal and refuse bins will be available
Check in, payments and queries will be contactless

These restrictions are subject to change in accordance with further guidance from the Scottish Government.

We have made this decision bearing in mind the need for motor homes and caravans with their own facilities, who travel to the island, to have a safe place to park within a controlled environment and to avoid wild camping with the negatives it tends to generate on our island.