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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Nr Portree, Isle of Skye
  • Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Portree Harbour
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Old Man of Storr
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Cosy cottage near Portree & in mid-Skye. Family-friendly and sleeps 5. Wi-Fi

Cosy detached croft cottage located near the main town of Portree, it can sleep up to five people in 3 bedrooms (double, twin and single). The cottage has a short term let licence issued by The Highland Council The licence Number is HI-31097-F

It's set in a large enclosed garden with lawned garden to the front. There is ample parking and is surrounded by crofting lands and mountain views. Inside there is a refurbished kitchen which is fully equipped and a family bathroom with electric shower. The lounge, dining room and bedrooms all have views across the croft and to the Cullin mountain range in the distance. The cottage also benefits from WiFi.

Amenities: Oil central heating, electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer. Free view TV, Netflix ,DVD player, Wi FI selection of books and games and DVDs. Bed-linen and towels included as well as highchair and cot. The cot can only be used for a child under 24 months All sheets and duvets are washed at 60 degrees Ample off-road parking and private garden with furniture. The property fully complies with the current Scottish Government's Fire Regulations and Scottish Short Term Let Regulations Sorry no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 6.5 miles.

The cottage is ideally placed in the heart of Skye on the spectacular Trotternish peninsula which contains two of Skye's most famous landmarks: the Old Man of Storr, an isolated rocky pinnacle, and the Quiraing, an area of dramatic and unusual rock formations. The peninsula also includes locations to see Dinosaur footprints (An Corran), the Skye Museum of Island life as well as the graves of Flora MacDonald and Alexander McQueen. It is only 8 miles to the ferry port of Uig which is the gateway to the Outer Hebrides and only a short drive (6.5 miles) to the main town of Portree where you will find a good selection of shops, a large supermarket and restaurants to suit all tastes. Its central location makes it wonderful place to be based to visit and explore the stunning island which was recently voted "most desirable place to live' in Britain

Please note that the check in day is always a Saturday. Guests are welcome to have six nights in that week but they must not overlap into a second week. Arrival time for guests is after 4 p m and they must vacate the cottage by 10.00 am on the day of their departure. Please note that the remaining balance of monies due must be paid 28days before arrival at the cottage

Property manager

Mrs Mairi Macdonald
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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 is not permitted
Smoking strictly prohibited within the property
We do not accept groups of unrelated young adults
When guests are away from the property doors must

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number HI-31097-F

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Skeabost

Located in Skeabost, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Dunvegan Castle and Raasay Pictish Stone are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sgurr Alasdair and The Fairy Glen. Travelling with kids? Consider Skyelight Candles and The Brother's Point. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Nr Portree, Isle of Skye

What's nearby

  • Somerled Square - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre - 9 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Portree Harbour - 9 min drive - 11.1 km
  • The Fairy Glen - 14 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Old Man of Storr - 19 min drive - 23.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Isles Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪An Talla Mòr Eighteen Twenty - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Antlers Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Arriba - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizzaway - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy cottage near Portree & in mid-Skye. Family-friendly and sleeps 5. Wi-Fi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy cottage near Portree & in mid-Skye. Family-friendly and sleeps 5. Wi-Fi ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy cottage near Portree & in mid-Skye. Family-friendly and sleeps 5. Wi-Fi ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy cottage near Portree & in mid-Skye. Family-friendly and sleeps 5. Wi-Fi located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Skeabost Golf Course, Sgurr Alasdair and Aros Experience. Somerled Square and A.C.E Target Sports Skye are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joerg S.

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

Perfect Cottage for our stay

Perfect cottage for our Skye stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet and beautiful area around, fantastic for relaxation and “downtime”
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

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

Excellent house in a beautiful location

It has everything you need in a holiday house and is just as described. Really enjoyed the house as a based to explore the island and come home to relax in the evening.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

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

Hartaval cottage Skye

Just spent a week at this charming holiday cottage very clean and very central for exploring the island would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stuart B.

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

Cosy base to explore from.

Great location for exploring Skye (especially north of island and major outdoor attractions. Cosy well equipped cottage close to Portree for all provisions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susanne N.

Wonderful little cottage!

What a wonderful and cosy cottage! Perfectly equipped (from kitchen to bathroom) and situated in the heart of Skye - a perfect base to explore the stunning nature of Skye. Excellent for families ! Highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Ivor D.

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

Very comfortable and well located

Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Ideal

Ideal location for our work in Portree.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

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

Family trip

Lovely cottage, perfect for exploring the north of the island and all the amazing landscapes. House was beautifully clean on arrival, and owner communicated well with us throughout the process.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie P.

Like at home

Lovely cosy cottage. We feel like at home. Very well located near Portree Gwen welcomed us and took well care of us
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Isabella F.

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

Great accommodation

We had a great time in Mairi‘s house. It had everything we needed, the kitchen was well equipped, the beds so comfortable :) It was well located for all the trips we did. We always enjoyed coming back in the evening and sitting on the table and enjoying the views. Thank you for everything!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maud T.

Very confortable cottage idealy located to discover Skye

Very confortable cottage idealy located to discover the island. Very warm welcome by Gwen and her family with good advises of the best places to visit. Kind exchanges with Mairi before ane after our stay. We strongly recommend this adress!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Holiday

Wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Skye holiday

A little dated furniture wise but clean and comfortable. Tbe kitchen is modern and very well equipped.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham S.

Home from home

Extremely well equipped and comfortable. Quite location. Lots of wildlife, especially cuckoos. Ideal touring base for this stunning island. Made to feel very welcome. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

richard f.

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

Haste ye back

This is a very well equipped property with plenty of space in a prime location to explore what skye has too offer. The whole process and communication with mairi is very good. We spent 5 nights in this property and everyone enjoyed it. Well worth a stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jo A., Canada

Great to have an actual drum clothes dryer!

Lots of supplies and extras. Very cozy and warm. If you plan on going on any of the popular hikes make sure you get there early as parking is very limited.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Loïc D.

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

Lovely house

We like your lovely house and beautiful landscape of skye ! Thanks for warm welcome's Richards. See you soon next year. Best regards
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rein and Janneke M.

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

Perfect spot to discover Skye

A lovely cottage big enough for 4 adults and even 2 kids. Everything you possibly need is available. Everything is in good working order and clean at arrival. Very quiet location but only 11 km's from Portree. In the middle of the Isle of Skye, so everything is within a 1-2 hours drive. Gwen and Richard live close by and are very friendly and helpfull. We have stayed here for 3 weeks and still haven't seen everything of this beautiful island. It would almost be unfair to yourself and Skye to stay for a shorter period.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great home away from home

We were traveling for several weeks around England and Scotland, and this was like a vacation on our vacation from the busy city. Great location on the isle (Portree, hiking, castles) and wonderful neighborhood atmosphere (quiet with cows and sheep across the fence). Wonderful kitchen amenities (full size fridge/freezer, pans, utensils - we cooked a family meal every day). Felt homey; we would definitely stay here again! The only downside is that with sunsets at 10:30pm (June), the smaller room with the skylight didn't have the dark shades of the larger rooms, which our 8 year old found challenging. The other minor surprise is that the tv is netflix capable but requires one's own account.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

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

Wonderful

It's hard to find a really perfect holiday property, but this might be it! We had such a great time. Our holiday happened as the Covid lockdown was starting to be eased, and the managers had gone to great lengths to ensure the property was thoroughly cleaned and safe. The house was very comfortable and well-equipped. Wifi speeds were good, which isn't always the case in remote locations. Great location, with views of hills and white cottages, near Portree, and most of the "top attractions" of Skye nearby, on the Trotternish peninsula. Skye is of course a fantastic island to visit. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

Wonderful holiday

We had some wonderful days in the lovely and very well equipped and tidy cottage. The cottage is very good situated, near Portree, but remote, you can reach the great sites of the island very easily. The house has a wonderful view over a meadow - ideal for us, who came from a big city to relax. We arrived late in the evening but our host William gave us a very warm welcome and showed us around. There are lots of information in the house about walking routes and everything you need in your holiday. We could use it quite good and walked some of the routes. For some guests maybe the WLAN is important - for instance for our teenage daughters - and they said it was excellent. We hope to come back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Clyde M., Corsicana, Texas

Absolutely wonderful!!!!

The house was so warm & cozy. It was more than we could have ever imagined. The view out the large picture windows is breath taking, We hated to leave in the mornings for our excursions. We enjoyed preparing our meals in the spacious kitchen. The kitchen was equipped with everything that you could need. They even had tea, sugar and spices to offer. The washer and dryer were a very nice asset. The house is located in a very nice location to undertake any excursion on the island. We were very well taken care. Every detail was to the letter. Out of all the places we have stayed in our travels this was definitely the BEST!!!! We would recommend this wonderful house to all our friends and family.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gerald D.

Peaceful cottage ideal for exploring Skye

This lovely modernised cottage gave us a wonderful base from which to explore Skye. Only 5 miles from Portree and its many restaurants, the cottage's location is ideal for seeing the upper and central parts of the island, including the spectacular scenery of the Cuillin Mountains and Trotternish. If you like to hike ask the caretakers Maureen and Mike if you borrow some of their Ordinance Survey maps for the area. We hiked every day and found the maps invaluable. You can reach some excellent restaurants. Besides the Rosedale Hotel and Sea Breezes in Portree, you can easily drive to The Three Chimneys (world-class cuisine) and The School House in Dunvegan, If the weather's good, you can walk a few yards down to the main road and see unforgettable sunsets. The cottage is well-equipped and comfortable. Plenty of heat and an open fire if you need it. We plan to return as soon as possible.

10/10 Excellent

Michaela F.

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

Isle of Syke

Alles bestens, gerne wieder
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Mairi Macdonald

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