Lickisto Blackhouse

We stayed here for 5 nights and what a place! We have a 5 man tent with separate porch section and the pitch was plenty big enough, with a few to choose from.  The showers were good, plenty of hot water and always clean.  The blackhouse was a godsend to get in out of the heat (yes, it was scorching!!!).  Sea Eagles, golden Eagles, ravens, cuckoos, and lots of warblers!  Just loved it.  John and Adrian were very helpful and approachable.  Eggs from the chickens were lovely as was the bread provided every day.  Harris is a glorious place, already planning our next trip!

We just got back from a 10 day stay at Lickisto Blackhouse. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. This isn't your typical camping site with well manicured lawns, etc. This place gives you a "wild" feel to it. There are no rules here - campfires are allowed and you can pitch your tent anywhere since pitches are not pre-allocated. You could get breath taking sceneries from certain pitches.
The Blackhouse was a lifesaver, not from the rain but from the midges! We were allowed to cook in the house which was a big lifesaver as it was impossible to cook out in the open with swamps of midges flying into your face and food. Great place to get to know other campers on site too.
This site isn't particularly suitable if you have a rather large family tent with many young children. Most of the pitches are on a small side. Would fit a 2 to 3 p non-standing height tent perfectly. With the tall hedges bordering most pitches and you'll find them throughout the site, I can imagine some parents would find it hard keeping an eye on their young children as they roam freely as most children would do. However, if you're a solo traveler or a couple or with a group of friends, then this place is ideal - tranquility at its best! John and Adrian were perfect host.

Another thing to note: There isn't any wifi on site and most of us had very patchy GPRS mobile phone signal. We were on Voda, O2 and EE networks. However, a short drive to Tarbert would give you strong 3G network (except for O2, only GPRS on the entire island, I'm afraid).

Am just back from spending 4 days at this campsite with my 2 children.  We managed to get the spot right next to the water which was perfect.  Could just sit there looking out over the water at the curious seal who would appear every evening. My son went fishing and we had a campfire most nights.   I was initially worried about how expensive this campsite was but have come away completely happy and would gladly go back, after staying here we stayed at a campsite in Stornaway which was only a few pound cheaper but was awful, this campsite is a holiday in itself not just a field to sleep in.  I feel for us this is as good as a campsite can get.  If you like more the wild camping style where you have your own space this site is perfect.  Have to say the Blackhouse is the best communal area I've experienced, the smell of the peat fire and the magical homemade bread that kept appearing in the bread tin was just brilliant.  My morning shower was not the normal experience of camping where you have to dodge the insects and the shower goes cold after 20 seconds. To shower in a blockhouse was a joy. 
The campsite is brilliantly organised, it reminded me of camping in a Steiner Kindergarten garden, winding paths and beautiful planting.  
You leave your car outside so no sound of car engines.  You carry all your camping stuff with the help of wheel barrows, this does require a bit of effort, next time I plan to pack better to make this easier.
From the campsite it's only a 10 min journey to the beaches - the ones around the Horgabost area are incredible.  Tarbert is only 10 mins away as well.  
Wish we'd stayed longer :-)

We arrived at the campsite with the intention to stay only 1 night but we loved it so much that we sacrificed our night on Skye to stay here longer. I wouldn't be put off by the review about it not being great for campervans because we had a large motorhome and it was perfect for us. Alright, the hook up isn't down beside the yurts and croft but if it was, the landscape would be ruined, you also get awesome views from being up above everything else. 

John was extremely welcoming and helpful, especially when we couldn't keep our fire going in the croft house ha! The croft is stunning and we actually didnt spend a lot of time in our motorhome because we were able to chill out in there with the fire and music, total bliss.

I would recommend this campsite to anyone, the camping facilities are great and the location is superb, we will definitely be back one day.

Lovely setting if you're in a tent, the owners have created secluded little pitches with planting, near the facilities and the water. It's a gorgeous if isolated spot but a helluva drive up the east coast from Leverburgh through a stunning landscape. Campervans (only space for 3) are stuck up the top of the site, on a patch of gravel that looks like it used to be the car park and you have to trek down the hill to the loos or the communal blackhouse. The site was completely plagued with midges the night we stayed so we holed up in the van, not so much fun. Chickens are friendly and you could probably pinch some herbs for cooking, or ask nicely. 

This campsite is a favourite. A little pricey, but you get what you pay for. I ran the Harris half and then lazed about at the site, drinking champagne and watching seals play around us. Magical. 

Despite its price its amazing! We love the wee isolated pitches which provide privacy. So much space available with or without a view. The blackhouse is cosy with its log burning stove and sofas - perfect when youve been camping for the last 3 weeks in the rain! Decent showers! Cant fault many aspects of the site - the chickens that explore your tent (eggs up for offer from the blackhouse, along with the freshly baked bread daily). Staff (Adrian in particular) are great! Good ideas around the site - with the use of the wheelbarrows! Would recommend this site to anyone on Harris!!!

A lot of work has gone into creating this place, what an oasis. The boys don't stop, the hens need trained, the otters are under your feet. There are fish just off the rocks in front of my tent, the place, is amazing, rain or shine. Please don't all come at once.

I camped here one night in May 2011 whilst doing a 2 week cycle camp of the Western Isles. A superb site with very friendly owners,a great Blackhouse for a communal evening, and fresh bread and eggs for breakfast. It was slightly damp being a peaty site, but wonderful views and countryside, though the climb up from Tarbert going on to Stornoway the next day was challenging with 20 kgs of kit on the bike! I hope to return in 2014 on my cycle camp of the Outer Hebrides, probably again in May.

After two weeks incredible cycling touring stayed here one night. Just the best lovely people lovely location. Very cool camping we will be back 

I stayed at Lickisto in July 2010 with my six year old son. We received a warm welcome to what is a unique and fun campsite. The blackhouse bothy is a great way to meet other campers whilst the kids chase the resident geese and chickens. Our pitch was in the veggie patch and is recommended if you have a small tent. My only comment is that the site can get a little boggy when it rains so bring yer wellies !