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Karinya Crossal Cottage

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Bath tub
Bedroom
Fireplace
Sauna
Bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62025 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Isle of Skye, Scotland
  • Isle of Skye Oysters
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Talisker Distillery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Fairy Pools
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Karinya Crossal Cottage

Karinya is in a fantastic location for visiting Skye. Out of the hustle of Portree, it sits with a view toward the Red and Black Cuillin Hills.
There is a brand new sauna downstairs, a fire in the living room and a well thought out layout with a BBQ available on request outside.
Located 15 minutes from the Talisker distillery and about 20 minutes drive from the Fairy Pools on the main circular road around the north end of the island. Only 2.5 miles from the ever popular Sligachan, which is a central point for embarking on any walk or expedition in the Cuillin Hills.
Ideal for your exploration of Skye and venturing into the mountains, or indeed to get away from normal life.
We are delighted to add Karinya to what we can offer here on Skye.
Pets require prior approval.

Property manager

Catherine MacPherson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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 allowed: in designated areas

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

About the area

Minginish

Minginish is home to this holiday home. Raasay House Activities Centre and Raasay Pictish Stone are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fairy Pools and Faerie Glen.
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Isle of Skye, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Isle of Skye Oysters - 7 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Talisker Distillery - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Fairy Pools - 11 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Faerie Glen - 11 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Portree Harbour - 20 min drive - 25.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Talisker Distillery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Oyster Shed - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Old Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seumas' Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Cùil - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Karinya Crossal Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Karinya Crossal Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Karinya Crossal Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Karinya Crossal Cottage located?

Situated in Minginish, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Talisker Distillery, Isle of Skye Oysters and Fairy Pools. Faerie Glen and Talisker Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tania E.

Karinya

We loved this house and its location. So quiet heaps of parking. Easy to drive to all the walks. Thanks
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8/10 Good

Murali K.

Nice place to stay

We enjoyed a lot

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

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

Our stay

We had a fabulous stay at Karinya Crossal, we couldn’t have asked for more from a holiday let.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

Isle of Skye Weekend

We had a great family vacation in this home. It was beautiful, spacious,clean and perfectly located. Would recommend to any family looking to visit the Isle of Skye.
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10/10 Excellent

David R.

Wonderful stay!

Clean, comfortable, warm and well equipped house with great views. If you’re in Skye to walk in the hills, this place is in the perfect location. It has everything you need for an enjoyable stay and was immaculately presented. Some nice touches like a bottle of wine on arrival, plus things like tea and coffee, toiletries etc. Would definitely recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Gerard H.

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

Really nice

There was a problem with the clothes dryer not working, but it was quickly resolved, otherwise the stay was perfect. The location and view from the front lawn helped make our trip. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

A most excellent stay

We had a great stay at Karinya. We’ve given everything a 5 star rating and with good reason. We did have a small glitch with the wi-fi, but the Property Managers were with us within the hour and quickly resolved our issue. Overall, the house and location are great. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

James O.

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

Perfect location to visit Skye

While not in town, we enjoyed the beautiful home, the location to visit Skye and the surrounding countryside. Home maybe not be for the people who want a town experience, but it is a beautiful and comfortable home for the tourist.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

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

Beautiful Cottage

My boyfriend and I stayed here with another couple and it was perfect for us. We had tons of room to spread out, and the house was super clean with nice furnishings. It's a little out of the way, but we liked that compared to being in Portree. Loved the view of the stunning waterfall right from the front yard, and it was convenient to the Fairy Pools and other hikes we wanted to do. Would stay again if we every make it back to Skye!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

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

Awesome stay at karinya

House was spotless and comfortable. Kitchen had everything needed to make a couple of great dinners and the location was perfect for us. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ryan p.

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

A wonderful charming home in the heart of Isle of Skye

My family had a beautiful stay at this wonderful home! Very close to the ferry pools and talisker distillery. The house was comfortable, clean and had all of the amenities that you would possibly want, including a sauna. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lionel R.

Great time at Karinya on the Isle of Skye

Well located on Skye, the house is really comfortable to spend days to discover the island. Full equipped, spacious, easy check-in and check-out, we do recommend this cottage to enjoy Isle of Skye !

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

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Great Tim

Excellent place to stay with more than you can ask for in a fantastic location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gerard H.

Nice cottage in a great location.

When we arrived, the clothes dryer had been removed for repair. Once it was brought to the owner's attention, it was resolved. Beyond that, a perfect stay, we would definitely come back. Modern kitchen and baths. We liked that the location was a 15-20 minutes drive to Portree, nice cafe's and good for getting supplies. But it was also far enough away where you really felt at one with the surroundings. Amazing views from the front lawn!
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10/10 Excellent

Dynes I.

Great time

We really enjoyed our stay at the Karinya Cottage. For us it was a great location, the views were great from the living rooms, very comfortable, lovely rooms. We felt very much at home

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
cottages was lovely it meet our needs. It was lovely that each each master bedroom had its own ensuite. The kitchen was well equipped with plates etc the only issue is found in the kitchen was the can openers did not open cans. The views are amazing the space is relaxing, overall the cottage is good option. Portree is a nice place however you will require car to commute to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Highly Recommend

This was a great place to stay, especially with small children. It was a very safe environment for us to be cooking or relaxing while the children played. The location being so central meant minimal time in the car for the kids while we travelled around the island. We had a big storm while we were there and we felt very secure. The staff were excellent and were available on the phone whenever needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ton D.

2nd vist

This was our 2nd visit to Karinya. It felt like coming home. We had a perfect stay and hope to come back someday in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Mignone R.

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Restful and private

A neautiful property, well supplied with all amenities including a pampering sauna. A view of mountains and a waterfall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Self M.

Vacation stay

Loved the house. Very comfortable with all the amenities. We especially loved the heated floors. It rained hard one day so we had a wonderful stay in day and watched the mountains from the front room windows.

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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Loved the location

Overall, loved it. The location was excellent for the day trips we had planned. The main downside was the lack of a traditional shower on the upper floor. There was a tub with a hand-held wand thing in the master bath and that was the only bathroom on that level - the 2nd bedroom on that level didn't have access to a bathroom. Downstairs there was one bedroom and 2 bathrooms - one en suite and one right next to the room - both with showers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Norma S.

Comfortable house in a beautiful setting

We spent one week in this house. There was reasonable access to Portree and activities on the south end of Skye. The furnishings were functional and adequate for 4 adults. Although close to the road, the traffic noise was not noticeable as the property is well-above the road. Would definitely book again.

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

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

Immaculate house w stunning views on quiet road

Spacious modern house off the busy roads but still conveniently close to Portree and easy route to Dunvegan. Very polite and professional management contact. Plenty of room for family of four. Super-nice showers, laundry room, kitchen, and nice extra touch of a sauna after a hike. And incredible views right out the front door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Cottage on Skye

The house was so lovely and cozy!! It had so many really nice features! The beds were comfortable and nice linens. Kitchen was very well equipped also!! Loved that tea kettle! It was so nice to come home to a comfortable warm place from hiking out in the cold all day! We loved sitting around the fire in the evening. It was so cute and spacious. My son used the sauna and said it was great. I don’t know if there was something wrong with the dryer but our clothes never dried in it so we just hung them on the rack. We couldn’t get the bedroom tv to work and found no instructions for it which was a small thing. It was so quiet and peaceful there! Such a lovely view also! We loved our stay here so much!! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Moira F.

FABULOUS

Just back from a break in Karinya Villa , This property was more than 5 star absolutely stunning , there’s nothing you need to take as everything is provided the only thing is yourselves, We never met the host Ben , but he was in constant contact with us amazing, Thank you so much to the Team , I would highly recommend to anyone wishing to book this accommodation , well done everyone 😉Xx

About the host

Hosted by Catherine MacPherson

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