Coastal cottages and self catering in Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Doune Apartment, Struan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £295 to £ 540

Self catering accommodation in Struan sleeps 5.

Features include: • Multi Bathrooms • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Easy Walking • Parking Available • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: Nestling in the hillside in beautiful countryside just above Portree, Torvaig Cottage is a lovely old stone farmhouse that has been meticulously renovated to provide a very high standard of accommodation in a really beautiful setting. Torvaig Cottage was the main farmhouse for the area, and the current owners have farmed the surrounding land for many generations. With thick stone walls, wood panelling, deep silled windows and original open fireplace, Torvaig Cottage combines traditional quality with modern luxury. The caring owners have even supplied their own cut peat for the welcoming wood burning stove in the pretty dining room. The bedrooms are all beautifully presented and the cottage windows take full advantage of the attractive and generous gardens, which offer total seclusion. Grassed areas, mature trees, shrubs and flower borders are all fully enclosed. The cottage is situated at the end of a quiet lane amidst open countryside. The immediate area is notable for its rare sea-eagles which nest high above the cottage.  Boat trips run from Portree harbour to view them closer to hand.  Golden eagles are also seen wheeling overhead. The area is renowned for its walks and one of the most beautiful walks on Skye is right on the doorstep - a circular walk that leads through the surrounding hills and down onto the shoreline below. The renowned Cuillin Hills Hotel is just 10 minutes walk away and makes an ideal stroll out for lunch, drinks or an evening meal. Situated just 2.5 miles from Portree, the 'capital' of Skye, the cottage is ideally placed for exploring this magical isle. Set around its natural harbour, with spectacular hills and mountains beyond Portree is a quintessentially picturesque fishing village. Brightly painted cottages cluster round the active harbour where some of the finest fish restaurants can be found. There is also an excellent selection of local shops, pubs and other restaurants. The Isle of Skye is renowned for its beautiful sea shore. Miles of rugged coastline, with stunning beaches, rocky coves, small islands, amazing rock formations and awe-inspiring cliff faces all add to its charm. Historical sites and places of interest abound. Dunvegan Castle in the north and Armadale in the south are well worth a visit. The nearby Aros centre has an excellent theatre, cinema and regular concerts. The area is a paradise for those who enjoy walking, climbing, fishing, sailing, kayaking, mountain biking, bird watching or just totally relaxing. It is also ideal base for exploring further afield. From the port of Uig, just a few miles further north, you can take a boat trip to the Outer Hebrides for the day. Torvaig Cottage is also ideally placed for exploring the area known as the Trotternish Peninsula, where a combination of volcanic rock and softer limestone has caused amazing rock formations, visible for miles around. The Old Man of Storr and the Kilt Rock are both spectacular land marks. Skye's outdoor activity centre is also easily accessible. Kayaking, sailing and guided hill and climbing walks are available. Property has electric panel heaters.

Taigh Rob, Valtos, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £310 to £ 595

Self catering accommodation in Valtos sleeps 6.

Features include: • Multi Bathrooms • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Fire or Woodburner • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: Set in its own pretty garden grounds which surround the property and situated above the picturesque harbour of Portree, this delightful single storey traditional cottage enjoys superb views of the dramatic Cuillin Mountain ranges.  The Haven has been beautifully renovated by its caring owners and is meticulously presented to provide a lovely, cosy cottage close to the centre of Portree, the 'capital' town of the enchanting and enigmatic Isle of Skye. Take a stroll down to the market square and explore the interesting and unusual selection of small shops, superb restaurants, cafes and pubs.  The picture postcard harbour, with its brightly-coloured fisherman's cottages and little boats anchored in the bay is an absolute delight.  Watch the fishermen unloading their latest catch and sample some of the finest and freshest seafood to be found anywhere in the world.  Local facilities also include a cinema, swimming pool and small theatre.  The Haven is ideally placed for exploring this spectacular island.  Nearby places of interest include Dunvegan Castle, the Old Man of Storr, the magnificent Kilt Rock Falls, the amazing rock formations of the Quiraing and miles of beautiful unspoilt coastline dotted with small islands and inlets.  For the outdoor enthusiast the list is endless....Superb climbing, hill walking, mountain biking, canoeing, sailing, pony trekking, trail riding and fishing are all available locally.  Boat trips run from the harbour, offering the chance to get a close look at the colony of seals and the rare and spectacular sea-eagles that frequent the bay.  From the nearby town of Uig there is a ferry service direct to the Hebridean islands, which are easily accessible for a day trip.  The beauty, wildlife and numerous outdoor pursuits make this an ideal holiday for all age groups. The accommodation is all at ground floor level, has electric central heating.

Arnaval, Carbost, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £397 to £ 921

Self catering accommodation in Carbost sleeps 7.

Features include: Detached • Multi Bath Shower • Pub Close By • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Short Break • Ultimate • Easy Walking Access

Accommodation overview: Enjoying a peaceful rural setting in a crofting township this newly built property is furnished with style and comfort perfect for a relaxing break whatever the season. This is an area of magnificent coastal and mountain walking and also fishing – Loch Harpot provides safe anchorage for many sailing ships and little boats. Locally the sandy beaches of Glen Brittle are perfect for a family holiday the nearby Talisker Distillery is well worth a visit and the Aros Centre is 14 miles. Restaurants throughout the area provide good local food and the Isle of Skye is famed for its many historical sites castles abundant wildlife and varied craft shops. Inn serving food under 1 mile at Portnalong. Shops in Carbost 3 miles.

Enjoying a peaceful rural setting in a crofting township this newly built property is furnished with style and comfort perfect for a relaxing break whatever the season. This is an area of magnificent coastal and mountain walking and also fishing – Loch Harpot provides safe anchorage for many sailing ships and little boats. Locally the sandy beaches of Glen Brittle are perfect for a family holiday the nearby Talisker Distillery is well worth a visit and the Aros Centre is 14 miles. Restaurants throughout the area provide good local food and the Isle of Skye is famed for its many historical sites castles abundant wildlife and varied craft shops. Inn serving food under 1 mile at Portnalong. Shops in Carbost 3 miles.



Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

A View For Two, Skeabost Bridge, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £230 to £ 355

Self catering accommodation in Skeabost Bridge sleeps 2.

Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Pub near by • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: Birch Cottage is a single storey detached cottage situated right on the banks of the beautiful salmon river, The Lochy, in a quiet location in the heart of Glen Loy. Its attractive, contemporary interior is beautifully presented and the cottage enjoys panoramic views across the water to the hills and mountains beyond. Large French windows open from the lounge directly onto the attractive decking area, which acts as a further ' room' from which to relax and savour the peace and tranquillity of the surroundings. Birch Cottage is perfectly placed for exploring the West Highlands. Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain is just 10 minutes drive away. There are endless opportunities for climbing, hill walking, mountain biking (The World mountain bike championships are held here annually), riding, skiing and snowboarding, all of which are available locally. There are a wide variety of places of interest to visit and much to see and do. Visitors can take a gondola ride up Aanoch Mor, part of the Nevis range and enjoy a meal at the restaurant and viewpoint at the top, or take a trip on the historic steam train through to Mallaig on the Hogwart's Express of Harry Potter fame. From Mallaig you can explore some of the smaller isles of Muck, Rhum and Eigg or take the boat across the sea to Skye, returning via the Skye bridge to complete a spectacular circular tour. Fort William, known as the 'Outdoor Capital of the Highlands' offers an excellent selection of restaurants, pubs and local shops as well as a superb swimming pool and leisure centre. There are also a variety of water sports in the area, such as canoeing, sailing, kayaking and scuba diving. The enigmatic and mysterious mountains of Glencoe, the beautiful shores of Loch Ness and the pretty, unspoilt coastline of the Ardnamurchan Peninsular all contribute to the area's allure. This property is also available with the adjoining property, Rowan Bank Cottage (which can accommodate 6 people), for larger groups or for a two family holiday. The property is all at ground floor level, has beautiful solid wood flooring with electric central heating .

Harport House, Carbost, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1400

Self catering accommodation in Carbost sleeps 8.

Features include: Detached • Fishing nearby • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove • Easy Walk access • Pub near by Internet and/or WiFi • Parking available

Accommodation overview: Harport House is situated on the western shores of the Isle of Skye in an area called the Minginish peninsula. This area of Skye is blessed with some of the most outstanding scenery in the whole of Scotland with fantastic Loch and mountain views.

Harport house enjoys an elevated position near the small village of Carbost with stunning views over the open water of Loch Harport and the impressive black cuillin mountain range.

The extensive gardens are cut into the hillside with free access to the surrounding hills and to the 17th century hill settlement which lies above the house.

Come relax amongst the sunny south facing gardens and large patio area in its private tranquil surroundings and spectacular views.

Morrison Cottage, Carbost, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £271 to £ 631

Self catering accommodation in Carbost sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Easy Walk access • sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: In a crofting community set amidst spectacular scenery below the Cuillins Morrison Cottage attached and the newly built MacNab House are both set on an elevated location with glorious views over the loch and surrounding hills and valleys. As well as being excellent for climbing and walking – the Cuillin Hills are about 5 miles away – the area offers many other delights. The Talisker Distillery (2½ miles) welcomes visitors Dunvegan Castle is well worth exploring (15 miles) and the Clan Donald Centre is 30 miles' drive. Portree the island's principal town boasts sports facilities including cycle hire good shopping and the Aros Centre with its cinema exhibitions and restaurants. Pub serving food and shop/P.O. in Carbost 2½ miles.

Comfortable open plan sitting room with dining and kitchen area and lovely views over the valley. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Shower room/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Beech Garden Cottage, Portree, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £270 to £ 445

Self catering accommodation in Portree sleeps 4.

Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Fire or Woodburner • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: With spectacular views of mountains and sea, Beinnedra Cottage is situated in the heart of the Trotternish region of North Skye an area renowned for its walking, climbing and wonderful coastline.  The bright, modern accommodation is attached to the owners house yet enjoys its own privacy with separate entrance and attractive patio gardens for visitors sole use. The owners also run a Bed and Breakfast in the adjoining property and would be very happy to offer accommodation on this basis to extra visitors to Beinnedra Cottage.  They can also provide a full Scottish cooked breakfast to guests in the cottage should they so wish. This single storey cottage is presented to a high standard throughout, with solid wood flooring, beautifully co-ordinated soft furnishings and incredible views across the sea to the Torridon Mountains beyond. Known as the Trotternish Peninsula this area is famous for its amazing sand and limestone rock formations jutting out into the skyline from the rocks below. With the Quiraing mountain range, the Old Man of Storr and the Kilt Rock waterfall close by it offers breathtaking scenery. The Jurassic cliffs along the shoreline are also famed in the archaeological world for dinosaur remains and their footprints have been discovered all along this dramatic coastline.  This is a superb location for climbing, sea kayaking, canoeing, pony trekking, sea, loch and river fishing, cycling and for just enjoying the peace and tranquillity of this totally unspoilt area. Just along the coast lies Staffin Bay.  With a pretty, natural harbour and lovely beach it is well worth a visit.  Take a trip from here in a small fishing boat out to the small islands in the bay. There are a number of small restaurants and cafes close by, together with a well-stocked local store. The islands capital, Portree, is just 20 minutes drive away. Here there is a picturesque harbour brimming with fishing boats and small local craft, encircled by brightly painted cottages and restaurants dotted along the harbour front.   This bustling, atmospheric town boasts an excellent selection of interesting local shops, together with bars, restaurants and cafes.  There is also a swimming pool and leisure centre.  Boat trips also run from Portree harbour to encounter the local sea-life close to hand, including rare sea-eagles, which nest in the area. Property is all on ground floor level has oil central heating.

Kenmore, Digg, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £295 to £ 540

Self catering accommodation in Digg sleeps 4.

Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: The Old Smiddy is a detached stone cottage situated in the charming village of Spean Bridge.  Originally the village blacksmiths cottage and forge, it dates back over 250 years.  It has now been painstakingly restored and refurbished, blending historical and modern architecture and design to create a cottage of great charm and character with modern luxury.  It holds a Visit Scotland 4 star grading.  Downstairs the cottage retains its lovely old slate flooring, oak beams and large fireplace.  The accommodation is open-plan, with a modern kitchen, a dining area with large solid wood table, and a deep leather suite set around the large fireplace in the lounge area.  A beautifully presented double bedroom downstairs benefits from large picture windows overlooking the private patio area with the river beyond.  A wrought iron spiral staircase leads up the open plan first floor, with four single beds.  The property is situated next to Smiddy House and Russell's, a Restaurant with rooms run by the owner of the cottage.  This 2 AA rosette restaurant has a reputation for superb food using fresh local produce, and visitors are welcome to dine there in the evening as well as enjoy the superb Scottish breakfasts, if they would like a change from self-catering!  The Fort William area is rightly known as the outdoor capital of the UK and the wealth of activities, outdoor pursuits and places of interest available are world-renowned.  The Nevis range offers an exceptional variety of sporting activities all year round, including climbing, hill-walking, para-gliding, skiing, and snow-boarding and a world-class mountain bike course.  The less energetic can take a spectacular ride on the gondola that runs up the side of Aanoch Mor and enjoy a meal at the famous mountain restaurant at the top or enjoy a cycle ride along the scenic Great Glen Cycle route that runs along the side of the Caledonian canal (bikes available to hire locally).  Many of the highlands most famous beauty spots are close by.  Glen Nevis, Loch Ness, Glencoe and the unspoilt Ardnamurchan Peninsula are all within easy driving distance.  Excursions from Fort William, just ten minutes drive away, include the popular day trip to Mallaig on the Jacobite steam train, made famous through the Harry Potter films.  Several cruises from the pier offer the chance to spot the marine life of Loch Linnhe including seals and otters.  There is also an 18 hole golf course, large leisure centre and numerous cafes, restaurants and bars.  Horse riding, loch, sea and river fishing, sailing, canoeing, climbing and hill-walking are all enjoyed locally.  Property has LPG central heating.