Sidhean Dubha Holiday Home Central Portree

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Portree, Scotland

Portree Harbour7 min walk
Somerled Square8 min walk
Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre9 min walk

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Sidhean Dubha Holiday Home is your ideal base in central Portree to enjoy your tour of Skye.
We offer a comfortable centrally heated home with superb views towards Loch Portree and only 3 minutes' walk to the vibrant bars restaurants and shops in Portree Village.
We are also on the famous Trotternish Tourist Loop to quickly access the Old Man of Storr, Waterfalls and other attractions in the North, but only a 30 minute drive from Dunvegan in the West. The location of Sidhean Dubha is ideal for relaxing in the evenings in the vibrant bars and restaurants. Portree also offers various walking opportunities such as the Harbour, Scorrybreac and the Aros Centre woodland.
Our spacious Holiday Home is fully and comfortably furnished with both a traditional and modern feel. We hope to welcome you soon.
Our accommodation comprises of a Double ensuite, Twin ensuite and a double room all on the upper floor. There is a family bathroom and shower on the ground floor. The ensuite rooms have views of Loch Portree and both double rooms have wall mounted TV.
The ground floor offers a Family Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen and Utility Room.
Our lounge is cosy and comfortable with a large flat screen smart TV and DVD player. There is a selection of books DVDs and board games available. Our dining room by the kitchen is ideal for entertaining and has all the facilities for this including a wall mounted TV.
We provide a welcome pack of bread, milk and sundries to start you off. Our kitchen is modern and well equipped and is complete with a fridge-freezer, dishwasher and microwave. A separate utility area provides washing facilities. There is a line to the rear to dry clothing.
There is a picnic bench and BBQ area to the front garden overlooking Loch Portree.
Free Broadband internet access is available to our guests.
Our living room has a Google Home Smart Speaker installed so that guests may request bluetooth connections to their devices or ask Google to play radio stations or news or weather Eg just say "Hey Google play BBC Radio 2".
We are lease to announce that we subscribe to Virtual Concierge Service via Google Home. Just Say " Hey Google to to virtual Concierge" and follow instructions for personalised house and tour information.

Property manager

Douglas Galloway

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Washer

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

About the area

Portree

Located in Portree, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Portree Harbour and A.C.E Target Sports Skye are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sgurr Alasdair and Ben Tianavaig. The Brother's Point and Isle of Skye Oysters are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

Portree, Scotland

What's nearby

Portree Harbour - 7 min walk
Somerled Square - 8 min walk
Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre - 9 min walk
Ben Tianavaig - 8 min drive
Old Man of Storr - 9 min drive

Getting around

Inverness (INV) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

Aros - 4 min drive
The Isles Inn - 8 min walk
The Lower Deck Restaurant, Portree - 7 min walk
An Talla Mòr Eighteen Twenty - 7 min walk
Sea Breezes - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sidhean Dubha Holiday Home Central Portree pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sidhean Dubha Holiday Home Central Portree?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sidhean Dubha Holiday Home Central Portree?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sidhean Dubha Holiday Home Central Portree located?

Located in the heart of Portree, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Portree Harbour, Somerled Square and Aros Experience. Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre and Sgurr Alasdair are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dana A.

19 July 2023

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

Wonderful property

First of all we were all so impressed that Dougie sent a youtube video to help us get to the house. If he hadn't it might have been hard to find. So thank you Dougie. The house was very comfortable, the beds and the furniture. The kitchen was very well appointed and the bathrooms were perfect for us. The location was excellent. The parking made it very easy to get back out on the road which was very important to these Americans not used to Scot roads. Dougie even called before we arrived to make sure we understood the directions and to ask if we had any more questions. Thanks again. To sum it up, this was definitely a 5 and if we ever come again or if we know someone who wants to travel to your beautiful country, this property will be highly recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

14 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Choir tour

Excellent to stay within walking distance of the centre of Portree

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Emilie R.

28 June 2023

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

Idéal pour rayonner à Skye

Emplacement idéal à 5 mins à pieds du centre de Portree. 3 chambres et 3 sdb bien equipées donc très confortable. L'hôte nous a laissé de quoi préparer le petit-déjeuner (pain, lait frais, ...) ce qui est très appreciable. Douglas est réactif au moindre problème. Légère odeur de renfermé / humidité.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen R.

16 May 2023

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

Sidhean Dubha Holiday Home in early May

A great location to traverse the Isle of Skye. All details for the rental are clearly covered in an excellent guide book to the property and region by the owner. Bedrooms are a wee bit small and the bathrooms, while modern, require a little attention but nothing that would deter requesting it to be rented again. Go and enjoy the home and region. Fantastic time for us 4 adults!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Shelley H.

8 October 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

‘Did you say you are in the Hospitality Business?

All afternoon we had been trying to reach Douglas Galloways‘ Portree VRBO to obtain some sort of entry information for our prepaid lodging. The link in the instruction e-mail was not activated properly which triggered a long struggle on the phone with VRBO to get a contact number. The inaccurate phone number on the website was answered by a man in a pub who said though he used to work for Douglas Galloway he no longer did and could not help us. After a number of attempts to reach VRBO, we were given the phone number of Douglas Galloway himself. We had driven nine hours through the rain and we arrived on the isle of Skye after dark and we’re unable to see any signs or building numbers so we called the owner for directions. His manner was quite hostile, “It’s the Isle of Skye - there are no house numbers. No, there is no sign. Thousands of people have stayed at the holiday house and yous be the first to get lost! I don’t think I can help you. I’m in Spain and can’t come there and hold yer hand!” His directions changed on each retelling and he repeated that same rude insult three times while the six of us listened, stunned, over speaker phone. After retracing our steps several times and realizing the wooden house was what he described as a hut, we managed to drive close enough to see a sign we’d noticed in one of the pictures. Once inside, the place had an air of neglect. Unfortunately there wasn’t enough toilet paper, only a few paper towels, some lights out and supply closets locked. One upstairs bathroom had a health threatening smell of mold. It’s a rather cramped house and somewhat pricey for place with only slivers of sea view. . Portree is a lovely little town and we had very nice interactions with the local folk. Several of whom said that our landlord was the former Sheriff of the town, but had since bought up quite a few properties in the area and is known to overcharge for them as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Douglas Galloway

My Business Partner Jim and I have been in the hospitalty business locally in Skye for some time. As a retired Police Officer in the area, I have a good local knowledge and believe in attention to detail to enhance our guest experience.