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

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, Netflix, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Nr Portree, Isle of Skye
  • Sgurr Alasdair
    8 min drive
  • Somerled Square
    9 min drive
  • Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre
    9 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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).

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. 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
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Skeabost Golf Course. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and a TV.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a living room
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Skeabost Golf Course and 7 minutes from A.C.E Target Sports Skye
This vacation home offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Mrs Mairi Macdonald

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking strictly prohibited within the property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 69 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
Wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Simone

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

10/10 Excellent

richard f.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Thomas S., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice location. Some beautiful sunsets.
Nice place. Close enough to most of nice hikes. I enjoyed my stay there. I would do it again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Ivor D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable and well located
Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness
House
House is cosy and clean and really nice.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place and a lovely cottage
We had a fantastic week in this cottage, it is a situation in a perfect location for exploring Skye. The cottage was clean and well equipped and the hosts were excellent with their communication and extremely helpful when we needed to change our holiday dates, they accommodated us quickly and the whole booking process couldn't have been easier. A wonderful place for a family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous family cottage
We’ve had the most amazing week in hartaval. It’s such a beautiful cottage with lots of space and thoughtfully kitted out for a family. Great location close to Portree and Uig, easy to get to lots of things that you’ll want to do on Skye. Kitchen is very well stocked, high chair and cot were so great for our little one. You’ll need to bring a blackout blind if travelling with a baby though. Thanks so much for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Had a lovely stay, house was clean and tidy with everything we needed, a great location for exploring all areas of Skye, looking forward to a return visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect get-away from it all
Cottage had everything we needed - once we got used to the downstairs bathroom (first up put the kettle on!). Location was perfect - far enough away to experience the peace, quiet and dark skies. But close enough to any amenities if needed. Communication was excellent. Only question is when to come back!

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
6 miles from portree Town centre beautiful surroundings quite very peaceful central to drive anywher
Straightforward spot on with Directions lovely cottage for a family to stay was only 2 of us couldn't fault anything Central Heating and hot water spotless clean x
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Emma H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A cosy and peaceful haven
Cosy, well-equipped cottage in a perfect location. Ten minutes’ drive from the shops and restaurants of Portree. Sheep grazing in the field opposite, rabbits nibbling the lawn, a hare lolloping down the lane. Situated on the beautiful Trotternish peninsula. It was a perfect holiday for our family of three, including my teenage son.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Home from Home
This property is a home away from home. It is set up as a home rather than an holiday let. Spotlessly clean. Everything appears brand new or in very good condition. Kitchen was fully stocked. They'd even provided fresh coffee and a cafetiere. Wifi worked perfectly. It was a perfect place and is going to be hard to top for future holidays!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy and central
As a family we found the property very comfortable and ideal for our needs. The modern kitchen made eating at home very convenient and the outdoor areas were fantastic for relaxing and playing. We loved that we were close to many interesting sights. Although we were super-lucky with the weather there was plenty to do at the cottage including a TV complete with Netflix. We also finished a jigsaw! A Good all-round family home from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great stay
This cottage was perfect for 4 adults and one toddler. We were near Portree, so easy to pick up groceries from there. We enjoy rock climbing, hill walking and biking and we were able to do all three. The Cuillin being about an hour away and Raasay for a cycle (the ferry was easy to drive to), we also cycled from the front door as well. Mairi was really helpful on the email, so all in all a great holiday was had. Thank you
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dermot M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Skye getaway
A lovely croft to spend a week in Skye. Very comfortable and well equipped. Great location too, quiet and peaceful, beautiful scenery but not too far from Portree and good base for visiting local attractions.

8/10 Good

Gauhar S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A week away
Excellent property with all amenities provided
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

Liked: Cleanliness
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