About the Tophouse

The house dates from the 1820's, and has been improved many times since, most recently in 2009, when a new porch with a shower room and a WC off it was built. However it retains many original features. The thick stone exterior walls, now clad in wooden panelling are original, while the gables were built up and chimneys and first floor inserted in the 1920's.

Downstairs

The roomy accommodation is ideally suited for a family holiday. It consists of a large entrance porch with shower room with WC off it. A washing machine is plumbed in in one corner. Downstairs there is a kitchen/dining room (12'x12') with fridge, double-drainer sink, fitted cupboards, gas cooker and multi-fuel enclosed stove with back boiler, over which is a drying rack, and large dining table. The sitting room (12'x12') is heated by a multi-fuel enclosed stove and contains two comfortable sofas and chairs, as well as a chest of drawers containing games for wet days. There is an extensive library including many books of local interest which will give you a good insight into Eigg, its nature, history and traditions. There is also an internet conection in this room, but you will need to bring your own computer and lead for the router box. Behind the sitting room and entered through it is a bedroom (8'6"by 7'6") with double bed and chest of drawers.

Upstairs

Up a rather steep traditional staircase there is a bathroom with bath, wash basin and WC and two bedrooms with sea views. One (12' by 10'6") with a double bed, two chests of drawers and an airing cupboard, the other 12' by 12'6" with three single beds. A cot is stored behind the double bed and can be erected if required. There is also a baby gate that can be fixed at the top of the stairs.

All beds have duvets and pillows, but please bring your own towels and linen. Alternatively our caretaker will provide what you need at a small extra charge.

There is a fenced garden in front of the house with panoramic views, two paved sitting areas, and a lawn and picnic table.

Visiting out of Season

The Tophouse is suited to visitorsat all times of the year. The efficient multi-fuel stoves ensure that the house is always warm. Eigg offers out-of-season visitors some rare delights. The long shadows of the winter sunshine on the cinnamon bracken and the autumn and winter colours make this a very special time of year

Winter Sailings

Cal Mac run a winter timetable from the 24th October 2010 till mid-March 2011.

MV Sheerwater does not run during the winter season.

If you are planning a trip outside the main holiday season, do plan your visit carefully to fit in with the winter ferrry timetable.