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Karinya Crossal Cottage

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Bath tub
Bedroom
Fireplace
Sauna
Bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62025 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Isle of Skye, Scotland
  • Talisker Distillery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Isle of Skye Oysters
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Fairy Pools
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Karinya Crossal Cottage

Karinya is in a fantastic location for visiting Skye. Out of the hustle of Portree, it sits with a view toward the Red and Black Cuillin Hills.
There is a brand new sauna downstairs, a fire in the living room and a well thought out layout with a BBQ available on request outside.
Located 15 minutes from the Talisker distillery and about 20 minutes drive from the Fairy Pools on the main circular road around the north end of the island. Only 2.5 miles from the ever popular Sligachan, which is a central point for embarking on any walk or expedition in the Cuillin Hills.
Ideal for your exploration of Skye and venturing into the mountains, or indeed to get away from normal life.
We are delighted to add Karinya to what we can offer here on Skye.
Pets require prior approval.

Property manager

Catherine MacPherson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Minginish

Minginish is home to this holiday home. Raasay House Activities Centre and Raasay Pictish Stone are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fairy Pools and Faerie Glen.
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Isle of Skye, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Talisker Distillery - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Isle of Skye Oysters - 7 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Fairy Pools - 10 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Faerie Glen - 10 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Portree Harbour - 16 min drive - 20.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Talisker Distillery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Oyster Shed - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Old Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seumas' Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Cùil - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Karinya Crossal Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Karinya Crossal Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Karinya Crossal Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Karinya Crossal Cottage located?

Situated in Minginish, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Talisker Distillery, Isle of Skye Oysters and Fairy Pools. Faerie Glen and Talisker Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jerome K.

Dépaysement et calme garantie

Très belle prestation pour ceux logement perdu au milieu de l'île. Logement spacieux pour une grande tribu.
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Excellent stay

Perfect base for exploring Skye. The house was lovely and very warm, which is a plus when visiting in February! The views from the house are stunning. Lovely big kitchen and very comfortable rooms. Can’t fault it.

10/10 Excellent

Gerard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really nice

There was a problem with the clothes dryer not working, but it was quickly resolved, otherwise the stay was perfect. The location and view from the front lawn helped make our trip. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gerard H.

Nice cottage in a great location.

When we arrived, the clothes dryer had been removed for repair. Once it was brought to the owner's attention, it was resolved. Beyond that, a perfect stay, we would definitely come back. Modern kitchen and baths. We liked that the location was a 15-20 minutes drive to Portree, nice cafe's and good for getting supplies. But it was also far enough away where you really felt at one with the surroundings. Amazing views from the front lawn!

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Cottage on Skye

The house was so lovely and cozy!! It had so many really nice features! The beds were comfortable and nice linens. Kitchen was very well equipped also!! Loved that tea kettle! It was so nice to come home to a comfortable warm place from hiking out in the cold all day! We loved sitting around the fire in the evening. It was so cute and spacious. My son used the sauna and said it was great. I don’t know if there was something wrong with the dryer but our clothes never dried in it so we just hung them on the rack. We couldn’t get the bedroom tv to work and found no instructions for it which was a small thing. It was so quiet and peaceful there! Such a lovely view also! We loved our stay here so much!! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David R.

Wonderful stay!

Clean, comfortable, warm and well equipped house with great views. If you’re in Skye to walk in the hills, this place is in the perfect location. It has everything you need for an enjoyable stay and was immaculately presented. Some nice touches like a bottle of wine on arrival, plus things like tea and coffee, toiletries etc. Would definitely recommend!

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
cottages was lovely it meet our needs. It was lovely that each each master bedroom had its own ensuite. The kitchen was well equipped with plates etc the only issue is found in the kitchen was the can openers did not open cans. The views are amazing the space is relaxing, overall the cottage is good option. Portree is a nice place however you will require car to commute to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the location

Overall, loved it. The location was excellent for the day trips we had planned. The main downside was the lack of a traditional shower on the upper floor. There was a tub with a hand-held wand thing in the master bath and that was the only bathroom on that level - the 2nd bedroom on that level didn't have access to a bathroom. Downstairs there was one bedroom and 2 bathrooms - one en suite and one right next to the room - both with showers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

A most excellent stay

We had a great stay at Karinya. We’ve given everything a 5 star rating and with good reason. We did have a small glitch with the wi-fi, but the Property Managers were with us within the hour and quickly resolved our issue. Overall, the house and location are great. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Johan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prachtige accommodatie en zeker de moeite waard geweest.

Algehele indruk is erg positief en we hebben het erg naar onze zin gehad. Zeker voor herhaling vatbaar.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

Prachtige accommodatie met veel luxe.

Erg mooie accommodatie met veel luxe. Alles was naar wens en we hebben een mooie week gehad.

8/10 Good

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house, good location, horrible smell

My husband, two friends, and I stayed 3 nights in early September. The house was comfortable and well stocked. Unfortunately, the overwhelming musty smell from the only communal bathroom with a shower was a huge issue. The host picked up immediately when I called, and told us to run the taps for 10 minutes and that should help. While it helped for a bit, running the water led to a sulfur smell that was so horrible we felt sick. They came to check out the issue the next day and just cleaned the bathroom again and left an air freshener, which didn't fix anything. We had to keep that bathroom shut with the window open for our whole trip to keep the house from smelling. The upstairs bathroom was just a tub with a sprayer, not an actual shower as advertised, so one shower for four people was annoying and not what we paid for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Plumbing Shortfalls

The property has a good layout and is user friendly, on first appearance it is presented very well. Upon check in we were advised that there was an odour coming from the ground floor bathroom, due to recent rains. Call me skeptical but rainfall is not an unusual occurrence in Skye, I’d guess there is a blockage that simply hasn’t been fixed and certainly wasn’t attended to during our stay. End result was a bad odour coming from the bathroom, very musty in nature, might have even been a blocked septic tank. Rather than heavy rains I’d say more likely a lack of maintenance following the peak booking period, either way, it was akin to what I’d expect staying in a camp ground paying £5 a night and you could smell that odour in the house and definitely when in bed, not ideal. There was also a dripping tap in the kitchen, not a nuisance per se but to me indicative that maintenance is overdue on the property. Save for the bad odour in the house it could’ve been a great stay. Great outlook from the property, on a main road but little to no noise and certainly very quiet at night. A bit of a drive to Portree for provisions but peacefulness of the location offset that minor inconvenience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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4/10 Poor

Robert J.

Plumbing Shortfalls

Property looked great and sounded great, whilst a user friendly property with a nice outlook and peaceful position the poor state of the plumbing meant you had to deal with a 24 hour a day musty odour from the bathrooms on the ground floor. Not what you should have to put up with for the price. The problem was known at check-in, supposedly due to recent heavy rains (on Skye!!!!!) but seemed more an issue of a plumbing/septic blockage hence the bad odours floating through the house. Would have been nice at least if some attempt had been made to rectify during our 5 night stay alas nothing was done at all.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage

My boyfriend and I stayed here with another couple and it was perfect for us. We had tons of room to spread out, and the house was super clean with nice furnishings. It's a little out of the way, but we liked that compared to being in Portree. Loved the view of the stunning waterfall right from the front yard, and it was convenient to the Fairy Pools and other hikes we wanted to do. Would stay again if we every make it back to Skye!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

Isle of Skye Weekend

We had a great family vacation in this home. It was beautiful, spacious,clean and perfectly located. Would recommend to any family looking to visit the Isle of Skye.

8/10 Good

Dieter K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Skye

Sehr schön
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely and cosy holiday cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, beautiful location

This modern home served us very well for our stay. There were six of us including 2 teens. Property very clean and well supplied. 2nd floor gets warm but owners provide fans so we were just fine. Lots of comfy places to sit and enjoy a meal, a book or just the beautiful views. We all did the puzzle and that was fun! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

We had a fabulous stay at Karinya Crossal, we couldn’t have asked for more from a holiday let.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

George G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Loved Karinya!

Other than the inability to check in online our stay was wonderful. The property manager was very helpful at the start. Karinya has a magnificent setting and the modern "cottage" was pleasant and that made for a memorable stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Lovely Spot

Location is excellent and the house fit the 6 of us comfortably. Pictures make it look much larger than reality but space sufficient. Two improvements would be helpful - we had 6 people and number of glasses and basic dishes were exact at six or a little less in some categories, which was inconvenient. The house was heated, but actually too well heated. We could not reprogram the thermostats in each room and were uncomfortably hot. So basic printed out instructions on systems would’ve been helpful. The small iPad that was left which presumably had these instructions was not charged and we could not figure out the charger. These are all simple fixes for what is a wonderful rental property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Highly Recommend

This was a great place to stay, especially with small children. It was a very safe environment for us to be cooking or relaxing while the children played. The location being so central meant minimal time in the car for the kids while we travelled around the island. We had a big storm while we were there and we felt very secure. The staff were excellent and were available on the phone whenever needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

pierre v.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location to visit Skye

While not in town, we enjoyed the beautiful home, the location to visit Skye and the surrounding countryside. Home maybe not be for the people who want a town experience, but it is a beautiful and comfortable home for the tourist.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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