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SPACIOUS FAMILY FRIENDLY TRADITIONAL COTTAGE - AMAZING SEA VIEWS - SLEEPS 4 +2

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9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 66997 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Isle of Skye, Scotland
  • The Shilasdair Shop
    4 min drive
  • Trumpan Church
    6 min drive
  • Dunvegan Castle
    11 min drive
  • Benbecula (BEB)
    209 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Waternish

With a stay at this cottage in Waternish (Lochbay), you'll be a 4-minute drive from The Shilasdair Shop and 6 minutes from Trumpan Church. .This family-friendly cottage is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Dunvegan Castle and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Duirinish.
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What's nearby

  • Dunvegan Castle - 11 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Neist Point Lighthouse - 22 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • The Fairy Glen - 35 min drive - 27.7 miles
  • Claigan Coral Beach - 37 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Coral Beach - 37 min drive - 12.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Edinbane Lodge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Three Chimneys - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jann's Cakes - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Old School Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪YURTea&Coffee - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

SPACIOUS FAMILY FRIENDLY TRADITIONAL COTTAGE - AMAZING SEA VIEWS - SLEEPS 4 +2

The traditional stone built croft cottage has 2 public rooms - lounge with cosy wood burning stove (initial supply of logs and coal supplied) Wi-Fi enabled satellite, Smart TV/DVD player, i-pod docking station, dining room seating 6 people also with satellite TV, library of books, games, puzzles, DVD's, videos, maps, details of the many local forestry/coastal walks. Both public rooms and bedrooms with sea views. All electricity, heating, Wi-Fi, bed linen and towels included in tariff. Dog friendly with large enclosed garden , panoramic views across Loch Bay and onwards to Outer Islands - amazing sunsets.

Free internet and Broadband connection. There is a payphone in the cottage which accepts incoming calls but whilst the mobile connection is poor inside the cottage, mobile signal can be found in the garden.

There are two large comfortable bedrooms - one double bedroom (King size bed) and one twin - both having extra fold-down single beds if required. Bed linen and towels are all supplied. Extra blankets supplied for the chillier evenings. Again both bedrooms with sea views.

Fully equipped kitchen with large fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave, toasty maker, coffee machine, electric kettle etc.


Waternish is centre of the most prominent peninsulas to project north west into the Minch. It is an extremely pretty area and very green. There are a series of scattered settlements here including Bay, Lusta, Stein, Hallin, Halistra and Trumpan. There are several places worth a visit whether it be historic or just local attractions. These include 'Fairy Bridge' dating from the early 1800's and apparently named because it was believed to be the haunt of fairies and where the then Chief MacLeod was given the famous 'FairyFlag' by his fairy wife (before she left him returning to her own people) to be waved only three times if the MacLeod Clan were in danger. The flag has been waved on two occasions and is now kept in Dunvegan Castle. Dunvegan Castle (about 15 minute drive) is the ancestral home of the chieftains of the Clan MacLeod. The castle can trace its history back to around 1200AD.

Also to be found in the Dunvegan area the beautiful Coral Beach - one of the best beaches in Skye with great views of the highest sea cliffs in Skye, Dunvegan Head.

The historic Trumpan church in Waternish was the scene of a bloody massacre of the MacLeod clan by the MacDonalds in the middle of the 16th century. There is an excellent picnic area here where you can enjoy superb views. Nearby you will find the path leading to the Waternish lighthouse for those of you who enjoy walking.

PLEASE NOTE MINIMUM HIRE IS FOR 4 NIGHTS & MUST BE TAKEN WITHIN SAME WEEK I.E. SAT - SAT

Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Mrs Marion MacLeod

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Multi-fuel burning stove in cosy lounge.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 6,997 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 2 pets maximum - ground floor rooms only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lynn B.

Lovely views
Clean and very comfortable bed with terrific views. Could do with an update. Cottage was in need of some tlc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay in Skye
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Heaven
This location is a little preview of Heaven. The views of the ocean, the green fields, mountains, are out of this world, and it is the quietest, most peaceful place I have ever been. You might hear an occasional "baaaa' by the neighbors, "the sheep". Now to the 1800's house...it reminded me of my grandparent's house. It is very comfortable, and looked like what I imagined a Scottish home would be. We wanted the culture of the Scottish people to come through. It was quaint, and we loved it. We never turned on the TVs at all. Just had our souls, bodies and minds restored. Marion is wonderful to communicate with us. The two bedrooms are upstairs, and the bathroom is downstairs. For someone with mobility issues, this should be considered. We did not cook at the property, but there are adequate cooking appliances, etc. My favorite part of the house is the view from the front sitting rooms and the bedrooms upstairs. The beds are comfortable, which is very important to me. Just an amazing experience. If you are looking for a place to relax, away from people and for peace and quiet, this is it. We walked down to the Stein Inn for dinner and loved the beautiful scenery. The dinner was very good, and it was a fun place to go. We traveled here for a few days, and then to Edinburgh. Then on to Switzerland. This VRBO was my favorite place to be for the entire trip. Thank you, Marion, for sharing your cozy home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect place to stay
Eileen Isay was the perfect central location for us to explore Isle of Skye. Dunvegan Castle, Fairy Pools, prehistoric Brochs, hiking in the Cuillins and our favourite hike The Quiraing. Absolutely jaw dropping scenery and magic weather all week. The cottage was ideal for us, cosy, warm, very comfy bed and everything we needed. Every evening we sat by the bay window and watched the amazing sunsets, all of which made our Golden Anniversary a very memorable one. Thankyou Marion!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Louise M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Amazing location but property was disappointing.
Excellent bedding and sufficient heating. Lovely towels and reasonable facilities. The property itself is tired and it needed a good clean when we arrived. I had to hoover the house and clean the floors. The internal doors don't close properly and some are difficult to open. It needs a makeover to compete with other holiday properties.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Bayside Retreat
We had an amazing stay at this charming little Loch side cottage. The views from the doors and windows out to the loch opening are stunning and the sun sets out over the islands and water making every clear night magical. The interior is simple but has all that you need, is comfortable and warm. Kitchen is well equipped for simple meals and there is ample room otherwise. Outside is a simple yard with grass, fully enclosed with fences and gate at the front entrance. It is within 20-30mins of most of the highlights of Skye. Portree is closest coop (25mins), small grocer in dunvegan for the odd pieces (10min drive). Didn’t get to the Stein inn or lochbay restaurant. Can recommend just hooked on Portree for fresh seafood and the butcher on struan road for fresh meat. Mostly a cultural difference between here and Aus is dogs everywhere, and as it’s impossible to get hair fully out of rugs, couch throw blankets etc, it was obvious if you sat on the floor or have little ones who did. We needed a break from phones, internet, TV but for those who are accustomed/seeking smart TVs and streaming, this wasn’t an option. However, There was a sky connection. We opted for the many puzzles that were available. We loved our stay here and would definitely book again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
23 Loch Bay
Superb location, clean etc but property quite dated and run down. It’s difficult to imagine how 6 people could stay there. Nice pub within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra Wahl W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning view, very good location
We very much enjoyed our stay in this lovely little cottage. Communication with the owner was very good, quick response and solution to an issue we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graeme S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good accommodation
Not modern but clean and comfortable and great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerry r.

Liked: Cleanliness
amazing location, awesome views and pub nearby
We were lucky enough to be visited by golden eagles at the cottage. The views are to die for. You have everything you need in the cottage including internet. The washing machine and separate dryer were a luxury and the brand new fridge freezer was a treat that dispensed cold water for drinking. Marion is a gem who took immediate care of any problems reported to her. A fantastic week. Thank you Marion.

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views.
Lovely cottage with breathtaking views. Well equipped and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gill L.

Liked: Cleanliness
1 week holiday
Beautiful view. Remote. Property is a bit tired but suited us and our dog fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
Comfortable cottage, perfect for our family of 4, with a comfortable king size bed in the master bedroom & decent twin beds in the 2nd bedroom. It had everything we needed for cooking, dining & cosying up for the evening. The view over the loch is breathtaking, and there are lovely walks nearby. Also nearby is The Yurt at Skye Skyns, which is a fabulous place to get coffee & cake, or a bowl of delicious soup. The owner is very friendly, and called us the say after we arrived to check if we had settled in ok & ask if we needed anything. We had a lovely stay and would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful getaway
Just the most magnificant location, with views across the loch and beyond to the outer islands. Cottage is simple clean and comfortable in the traditional Skye manner - a beautiful getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy fire fantastic scenery
Lovely stay . such a cosy cottage .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
A beautiful and relaxing retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dean R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We absolutely loved this cottage. The location is superb. Quite honestly the comfiest bed I have slept in for years! Our host was friendly and welcoming throughout the entire booking and stay itself. Wonderful place to relax.

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage with views to Outer Hebrides
One of the best things about this cottage was the amazing views over Loch Bay and the Outer Hebrides. The location was peaceful and tranquil ans we were scarcely aware of the neighbouring cortages. We found the cottage to be reasonably well equipped on the whole and enjoyed using the wood burning stove most evenings. Good quality towels were provided and also cleaning products including hand sanitizer at the entrance. Car parking was also easy. We did our main shopping at the Co op in Portree which was a bit of a trek but found the food store in nearby Dunvegan well stocked and reasonably priced. There was no mobile signal at the cottage but the wi-fi signal (secure connection) was good. Our nearest restaurant at Loch Bay was pre booked for the whole of August and September. We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely cottage in Waternish and hope to return to Skye someday soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a view
Great location with a beautiful view.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

wilma d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular views
Very homely property and has everything you need for a relaxing stay especially after long days walking etc Beds really comfortable which is a bonus for me. . All rooms spacious and have wonderful views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Victoria F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location and owner very helpful
We really enjoyed our stay, the house was in such a lovely spot and beds were extremely comfortable. The only thing stopping me giving a 5 star rating was that some of the drawers in kitchen and twin bedroom were a bit wobbly and on their last legs so we were a little afraid to use them incase we broke them, 2 dvd players but neither seemed to work and a bit of a breeze upstairs through the walls in the twin room when the wind blew. The owner was lovely and offered lots of advice of what to see and do including where the best kids park was locally. Overall a great trip and decent place to stay just a few wee easy fix niggles that didnt spoil the trip, just took it slightly off a full five stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

lindsay c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waternish cottage stay
Beautiful location. Lovely cottage perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Geraint J.

Well appointed, comfortable and clean cottage with incredible views
Marion's property is in a stunning location, overlooking the loch and stunning view of Isay and North Uist. The sunsets are spectacular. It's in a lovely part of Skye within easy reach of Dunvegan and Portee as well as many of the islands most beautiful attractions - and a short walk from the Stein Inn, Michelin starred Loch Bay restaurant and the fantastic Tea and Cake Yurt at Skye Skins. The cottage is comfy and we found it spotlessly clean - and the kitchen is pretty well stocked with pots, pans and utensils. We had a wonderful time and will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Tanja V.

Beautifully decorated and very well equipped house with fantastic views
From the very first second on we really fell in love with this beautiful house. It was very pleasant to live there and the owner is very helpful and friendly. There was everything in the house that we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Well equipped, everything provided.
Lovely cottage. Fantastic views and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018