THE KAILYARD

SLEEPS 2 | FROM £110 PER NIGHT | 2 NIGHT MIN

Down a woodland path, meandering between the trees, and walking into the daylight, you’ll find the Kailyard. Sitting on the south side of the Farm Wood, The Kailyard is modern take on a shepherds hut- a portable tiny-house that manages to fit a snuggly double bed, wood burning stove and small kitchen within.

Whilst you’re waiting to kick back in the Goodland Hot Tub, heated by wood stove- why not light the Big Green Egg on the deck and cook some of our own hebridean hogget over the coals.

Outside you’ll find the Hebridean sheep roaming around the hut (in true shepherds style) and a fire-pit, perfect for sitting by in the evening wrapped in a cosy blanket. Small is beautiful, and we’ve managed to fit in a working sink, gas hob and solar electricity for lights into this wee space- as well as a tiny wood burning stove to take the chill off those starlit evenings.

FEATURES + AMENITIES

Sleeps 2 in blanket laden Double Bed
Goodland wood fired bath
Big Green Egg
Own loo located just behind the hut
Short walk to Wash Sheds and Loos/Showers in Steading- approximately 50m (we can show you a map pre booking if required)
Wood Burning Stove and store of Guardswell wood
Little Kitchen with Gas stove and sink
South Facing double doors to let nature in
Offgrid- no electricity, except some solar lights
Digital switch off
Self Catering: cooking facilities- 2 gas hobs
Eco Handsoaps and Detergents
Fresh Farm Flowers

CHECK AVAILABILITY

SHEPHERD BY DAY, FIRE PIT AND STARS BY NIGHT

All of our accommodation at Guardswell Farm is self-catering, however, we occasionally have events on in the Steading (have a look at the EVENTS tab) which involve food!! This Kailyard has two gas hobs to cook on- but you could also cook on the Big Green Egg (bbq/smoker/charcoal oven) outside and the woodburning stove inside. Please note that as the Kailyard has no electricity, there is no fridge, however, we do provide a cool box with ice blocks.

We have recently added a little loo to the Kailyard, so no more walks through the woods in the middle of the night to spend a penny.

Guardswell is a little escape from the modern, fast-paced world- and as such- we don’t have any wifi or televisions (however, we do have 4G if you need to catch up with the world). We hope you enjoy the conversations, the board games and the silence.

Please be aware that the donkeys often poke their heads over the fence and say hello.

YOUR STAY

Check-In/Out Days- Monday (2 night), Wednesday (2 night) and Friday (3 night).
Check-in times from 4pm-8pm
Check-out by 11am
All of our properties at Guardswell Farm are self catering- however, we do sell some of our own produce, and some local produce, in our Provisions Store.
We do occassionally host pop up dinners- so take a look at our event page.
As of 2024, all bookings will have the option to add a breakfast basket onto their stay. This can be added at the point of booking.
Our Guardswell Breakfast Baskets will be delivered on your day of arrival, and include a little selection to last your stay. They contain everything we love in a breakfast- simple, homemade and slow-paced. Sourdough and homemade preserves, Guardswell granola, eggs from our hens, beautiful ground coffee, Diggers Apple Juice Scottish yoghurt and a jar of homemade compote. You are welcome to explore the farm with your breakfast- why not enjoy it in the boat or the glasshouse.
Earth Friendly Holidays
If you are planning on cycling to Guardswell for your stay, please let us know prior to booking and we can provide you with a "earth-friendly holiday" discount code- and discuss bike storage with you.
Stays of 5 Days +
If you are planning on staying for 5 days or more, please use the code 5PLUSNIGHTS at booking, to take 20% off your stay- thats 5 nights for the price of 4!
Take a look at what events, workshops and gatherings are on throughout the year here.
And our local suggestions here.