Hard work, determination and passion have paid off for a couple who built a hidden hideaway gem on Harris. Debbie and Richard Greaves put their heart and souls into getting self-catering accommodation, Harris Hideaway, up and running. The couple, who also run the Corner of Eden self-catering cottages in Cumbria, are personally delighted with the results of their Scottish project.
But their efforts have now been recognised more widely, with the luxury retreat clinching a national award for its outstanding eco-credentials and design. Harris Hideaway’s eco-credentials praised Harris Hideaway, which perches on the hillside overlooking the isle of Taransay and Luskentyre Beach, clinched top place in the ‘Best Sustainable Project’ category in the first ‘Making Better Homes’ awards. The awards are run by national builders’ merchant Jewson.
Situated on the west coast of Harris at , the Grand Designs-style retreat was recognised for its outstanding eco-credentials and design features, as well as its consideration of the local environment. Debbie and Richard have spent three years creating the perfect getaway spot . Debbie said: “We holidayed on the island in October 2020 after the first lockdown and totally fell in love with the place.
I felt like I’d ‘come home’ even though we had no connection to the islands. “On a drive down to Huisinish beach we came across a croft for sale and started investigating, realising that we couldn’t yet move from Cumbria and live.
