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 a 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 a 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.

A small black house on a wooden deck with a group of people standing and talking outside in a rural area with green hills and trees in the background.

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

A cozy room with a wooden kitchen area, wood fire stove, and bed to the left with white bedding and a brown fur throw. The kitchen has an open shelf with dishes, a black wall with hanging cast iron pans, a small stove with a kettle, and a sink. Firewood is stored underneath the stove. A window shows greenery outside.

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. 

A man sits on a black chair on a wooden porch, reading a book, next to a small gray shed, with a scenic view of countryside in the background, during overcast weather.

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.

A woman with long blonde hair bending over on a wooden porch, holding a bucket of branches, with a black house and trees in the background.
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THE KAILYARD GALLERY

A small black cabin with a chimney on a wooden deck in a rural area, with two people talking on the deck, surrounded by trees and distant hills under a cloudy sky.
A woman in a knit sweater interacting with a dog on a wooden deck outdoors during evening, with a background of forest trees, wooden fencing, and a metal chimney.
Two men sitting on a wooden deck, enjoying a meal and drinks, with a baby in a high chair, near a firepit outdoors, with trees and a grassy field in the background.
A wooden outdoor bathtub on a wooden deck, with a small metal side table holding a bottle, a glass, and a lantern, against a wooden privacy fence with a towel hanging and an outdoor light.
Interior of a small cozy cabin with a bed facing a large open door showing a scenic countryside view, a black stove pipe, wooden kitchen counter with a kettle, and shelves with dishes. Natural light coming in through open door and window.
Interior of a cozy wooden kitchen with a wood stove, wood storage, and a cabinet. To the left, a bed with white sheets and a fur blanket is partially visible. The kitchen has hanging pans, a stove with a beige kettle, and various kitchen utensils on
An open book displaying text on the left page and an illustration of a small bird perched on a branch on the right page, sunlight casting a shadow across the pages, with a fluffy, brown fur blanket underneath.
A minimalist bathroom with a white sink, exposed plumbing, and a black frame. A small potted plant is placed in a recessed wall nook with exposed brick inside. The bathroom features white walls and modern fixtures.
A wooden side table holding a book titled 'Eating for Pleasure, People & Planet,' a white vase with wildflowers, on a white tray, with a yellow hot water bottle hanging on the wall.
A bedroom with a window showing a scenic countryside view of green fields, trees, and a partly cloudy sky.
Cozy bedroom with a bed, a wood stove, a bucket of firewood, and wall decorations including cast iron pans.
View of lush green trees and leaves seen through a window from inside a house.
A minimalist bathroom with a white toilet, a white tiled shower with a glass door, and a small recessed shelf in the wall holding a potted plant.
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Outdoor kitchen with a green egg barbecue grill on a concrete counter with plants, lamps, bowls, and bottles, overlooking a grassy field and trees under a cloudy sky.
A family enjoying outdoor time on a wooden deck with a fire pit, trees, and a grassy field in the background.
A person with long blonde hair, wearing a coat, crouched down on a wooden deck outdoors, arranging sticks in a metal bucket. There is a small gray house or shed in the background, a bench with a blanket, and a tree providing shade.

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