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Renovated Mill Overlooking Portree Bay, Isle Of Skye

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Driveway and parking
Property grounds
View from mill
Living area with stove

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Portree, Scotland
  • Portree Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Somerled Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Renovated Mill Overlooking Portree Bay, Isle Of Skye

Built over 200 years ago, the house is the main part of Portree's former grain mill on the edge of the village. Above a burn, flanked by beech trees, it is close to the shore and commands fine views across to the Isle of Raasay. Portree is an ideal base for all Skye's attractions: walking; sailing; climbing; wildlife and bird watching. Equally, you can walk straight from the house into the hills or into the village for a lovely meal. The accommodation is flexible, with two bedrooms (one ensuite) on the ground floor and a studio at the top of the building (with a WC). The house is built on three floors linked by a spiral staircase. The middle floor is a very attractive open plan living area with the original mill stone. It has recently been fully renovated and redecorated, including installation of an eco-friendly heating and ventilation system. There is off-street parking beside the building.

Property manager

Finlay MacLeod
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Portree

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Portree Town, a neighbourhood in Portree. Raasay House Activities Centre and Raasay Pictish Stone are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Portree Harbour and A.C.E Target Sports Skye. Travelling with kids? Consider The Brother's Point and Isle of Skye Oysters.
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Portree, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Portree Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Somerled Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sgurr Alasdair - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Aros Centre - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Isles Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪An Talla Mòr Eighteen Twenty - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Aros - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Antlers Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Arriba - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated Mill Overlooking Portree Bay, Isle Of Skye pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Renovated Mill Overlooking Portree Bay, Isle Of Skye?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated Mill Overlooking Portree Bay, Isle Of Skye?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Renovated Mill Overlooking Portree Bay, Isle Of Skye located?

This family-friendly Portree holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Portree Harbour, Aros Experience and Somerled Square. Sgurr Alasdair and Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property in a great location
Well-equipped, comfortable and spacious
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and hospitality by the town and sea
Look no further - Finlay’s mill was a phenomenal spot to spend our holiday for an outdoorsy family who appreciates character, charm, and rustic living. The photos don’t do the place justice - it’s spacious, tastefully decorated, quiet, and has a very comprehensive kitchen. The spiral staircase is wide and easy to carry things up and the views from the loft are postcard worthy, and it’s a quick walk to town, the co-op, and the shore. The wood burning stove kept us warm, and dried our clothes from our very wet hikes. Finlay stopped by with an hello and recommendations, and left us with some Scottish treats to share. The house is stocked with games, maps, and books. Our family of four (with two children 4 and 8) give this place a 10/10!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional!
We had a fantastic holiday at the Old Mill. The accommodation really is exceptional, topped off by amazing views of the bay and minutes walk to restaurants and shops. This is our 5th family holiday in Skye and our stay at the Old Mill made it the best yet. We enjoyed every minute of our stay here and will definitely come back again. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, nice host.
We have been guests at the Mill several times and have always felt very comfortable there.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extraordinary and spacious family house with view of the bay
Fully equipped kitchen with a big Rangemaster cooker and oven, very comfortable beds (a very nice 1.80 m wide bed in the master bedroom), 2 bathrooms with a toilet each, plus 1 additional toilet, lovely designed living spaces - we really enjoyed spending a week at the old mill!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin Verheijen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Special
A special builng (old mill) at an ideal location, 5 min walking from town center, very tastefull furnished and decorated. Parking available (normally a problem near town center) The kitchen is very well equipped and part of a nice and spacious living room. The kitchen has no extractor hood (at least we couldn't find any extractor), which brings the smell of cooking to the open bedroom upstairs. We found a welcome package. We appreciated the visit by the owners and their tips on activities. Don't forget to take a hike on Raasay and a break at Raasay house. The upstairs bedroom has it's own bathroom with a sink and toilet, shower/bath is at the ground floor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay on Skye!
We had a wonderful stay. The house is in a perfect location for exploring Skye. On a quiet street with a beautiful view yet a short walk into town with a nice trail also a short walk away. The house was one of the most tastefully decorated I’ve ever rented, and the host was helpful and communicative. House was also very well stocked. I recommend this rental most highly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, comfortable house in an excellent location
The Old Mill has been beautifully and thoughtful converted to created an extremely comfortable and cozy place to stay. Furniture, fittings, fixtures, and the kitchen are high quality throughout and the space is well designed to provide a great place to relax, cook, sleep, and generally stay. Location is excellent, right on the edge of Portree so you can walk to the shops, cafés, and sports centre, but in a wooded area next to a stream with superb views. I cannot recommend this property enough, we can't wait to return!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house
We always travel in a large group and the mill is just right for that. The first floor is a large open space with kitchen, dining area and living room. We have stayed at the mill several times and it has been always great.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Anne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A VERY special property within walking distance to town!
We have enjoyed our stay at The Old Mill in Portree. The location is perfectly situated to enable walking everywhere into town. This property is delightful - restored with a sympathetic eye to a modern, high quality unit. It is very spacious, with 2 larger bedrooms and a 3rd room with bunk beds. The bedding is SO comfortable, extra pillows and high quality sheets. There are views from every window. Top notch fittings and the kitchen is large and done to a high spec. The photos don’t do it justice. It would be hard to convey the sense of relaxation and luxury this accommodation provides. Located in a quiet neighborhood, with shops a short walk away. The Scorrabreach Trail is almost on the doorstep. Local restaurants are all within walking distance. We have had a fabulous holiday here on Skye, thank you for your gracious hospitality and spectacular accommodation. Today we hiked the trail from behind the Cuillin Hills Hotel . Beautiful scenery. We had dinner tonight at Dulse & Brose - a wonderful meal. Just around the corner. Thanks again for the gracious hospitality, we hope to stay again, soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann M., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
A fantastic location, a short walk to downtown. Finlay met us when we arrived and showed us around. We had some fruit and goodies left for us. It nicely furnished and very comfortable. Would highly recommend. We did the Statdust Whale Trail boat tour. We would highly recommend that.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning mill stay
Stunning property, immaculately presented with everything needed for a comfortable stay. Hosts welcomed us just after arrival to check we were settled in ok and offer advice on local trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

May B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Host and Accomodation
The photos don’t it justice. Much nicer and larger than it appears in photos. I love the history of the building. Findlay was very kind and helpful. We really appreciated the welcome basket. One of the best VRBO that we have ever stayed at
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith M., Tampa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Host! Great Location!
Situated right at the edge of Portree, guests can walk to any number of excellent restaurants. The property is spacious and well-furnished. We loved the master bedroom with an American King -sized bed. I’d recommend that you book restaurants the day you arrive. Many are closed Sunday and Monday, then super crowded on Tuesday! Roads on Skye are challenging and in a state of disrepair. But lots of beautiful scenery and walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Menno C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
If this was closer to home I'd visit every year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lars W., Lehrte, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place !
We really loved the house. Finlay is very kind and the house is very spacy. We really liked the location since it is close to the restaurants and bars but it is still very quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mirco T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sensational and unique
We (4 people) spent a wonderful week in the holiday home "Old Mill". Everything was indeed perfect. The location of the house in Portree overlooking the sea is an ideal starting point to explore the many highlights of the island. The house itself is sensational and unique. It is individually and tastefully furnished, offers a lot of space and a more than complete equipment. We would like to thank Lucy and Finlay very much. They were very friendly and warm hosts. They welcomed us with bread, butter, jam, cakes, fruit and more and supported us with numerous tips.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kermarrec S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnifique hébergement, idéal pour explorer l’île de Skye
Le logement est très bien équipé et entretenu. C’est très agréable d’y vivre . Nous avons eu un excellent accueil. Nous avons pu facilement visiter l’île de Skye pendant une semaine. Le centre ville de Portree , restaurants, bar, commerces sont à proximité. Le soir, après une journée humide, la possibilité de faire un petit feu de cheminée est un véritable plaisir. Nous avons passés un excellent séjour . Je recommande. Merci
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great convenient place, thoughtfully set up
We were an extended family of two parents and infant, two teenagers, one dad. Very clean, pretty space. Finlay provided a highchair, and the kitchen was really nicely stocked with a lot of essentials like dishwasher and laundry detergent, but also things like coffee, bread and pastries, basic spices, oils, and even ice cream. The location is just enough away from the center of Portree that it is quiet, but close enough to easily walk to all of the nice cafés and shops. It is also very convenient to the Scorrybreac Trail which is a very nice walk loop above Portree.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralf B., 31275 Lehrte

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay at Portree
Sehr gemütliche, gepflegte und schön renovierte Mühle in optimaler Lage in Portree. Sehr bequeme Betten, tolle und umfängliche Küchenausstattung (incl. Hummerbesteck und Austernöffner ;) und mit eindrucksvollem Rangemaster Induktionsherd (haben wir gut genutzt:) "Lounge" mit Blick auf die Bucht, eigentlich alles was wir brauchten in diesem schönen und erholsamen Urlaub! Ausgesprochen freundlicher Gastgeber. Many thanks Finlay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location - in the middle of Portree yet still quiet
We enjoyed our stay a lot. The house is just perfect. Warming, spacious and quiet and still only a view yards towards the centre of Portree. The landlord has welcomed us very friendly and kept in touch throughout the stay for any questions we may have.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely converted mill
A lovely holiday cottage well situated near the centre of Portree.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C., Naples, FL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay and Portree
My husband and I had a lovely stay at the Old Mill. The property is located on the edge of town, just a quick walk to shops and restaurants. We also had easy access to multiple hiking trails, providing those scenic views intrinsic to Skye. Finlay was a wonderful host who went above and beyond. He was a great resource for all things Skye and took the time to ensure our stay was comfortable and relaxed. The Old Mill is a lovely historical property. It has been renovated to add all the modern conveniences, while taking care to keep the character of the building intact. Thank you Finlay!!!
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Cannot fault this place. Great location near centre of Portree, but still feels like it is in its own private little corner. Really interesting layout, has lovely character. Photos don't do justice to the sense of space. Hosts were friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Freyja C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cottage in a Great Location!
From booking to staying to leaving was all very easy. The cottage was well kitted out with high quality kitchen and furnishings and super clean. The wood burner was fab as unfortunately the weather wasnt the best for us but that's Skye for you! The location is great for walking and for going into Portree.. we had everything we needed on the doorstep. We were a family of 4 adults and a child and Finlay was flexible on how to set up sleeping arrangements to work for us all. We would 100% rebook when we come back to Skye. Thank you Finlay! 🙂
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Finlay MacLeod

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I am a retired teacher living in Edinburgh. My widowed mother lives in Portree and we find the mill a lovely base for family visits or just a break.

Why they chose this property

Lucy and I have family and friends who live in and around Portree and we stay regularly in the mill. It has become in part a family home for us and as well as a conservation project.
We have owned Number 1, the Old Mill (an Sean Mhuilean) since 2003. We did a lot of work in 2005 changing the layout of the middle floor and installing central heating. In 2012 we carried out further extensive work with 2 new bathrooms on the ground floor and installed an air source heat pump system complemented by heat recovery ventilation. In the long term we will restore the lime mortar pointing on the outside of the building.

What makes this property unique

The mill and the neighbouring cottages were build in 1805. They appear to be the first buildings erected on Scorrybreac Road and were part of an ambitious programme of building by James Gillespie Graham who was Lord MacDonald’s Superintendent of Works. James Gillespie Graham went on to have a very successful career particularly in Edinburgh. There he was responsible for the lay out of much of the later New Town.
Pictures and more information can be seen in the mill.

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