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A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Inverness, SCT
  • Talisker Distillery
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Isle of Skye Oysters
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Fairy Pools
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin

Nyumbani is a traditional single storey Skye cottage situated in its own wrap around gardens overlooking beautiful Loch Harport on the stunning west coast of the Isle of Skye. Nyumbani mean 'our home', in Swahili, and this aptly describes this attractive cottage, with its homely lounge/dining room with open fire, deep leather sofas, family sized kitchen and 3 generously proportioned bedrooms. There is a lovely conservatory that provides a second lounge area, with large flat screen TV and DVD. Doors open onto the fully enclosed gardens that surround the property. Bed linen & towels provided.

Property manager

Diana Gerrard
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Minginish

Located in Carbost, a neighbourhood in Minginish, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fiskavaig Bay and Talisker Beach, while Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre and Aros Experience are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking.
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Inverness, SCT

What's nearby

  • Talisker Distillery - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Isle of Skye Oysters - 1 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Fairy Pools - 8 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Portree Harbour - 28 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Dunvegan Castle - 30 min drive - 40.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Talisker Distillery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Oyster Shed - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Old Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Café Cùil - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bog Myrtle Skye - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin located?

Located in Carbost, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Isle of Skye Oysters and Talisker Distillery. Fiskavaig Bay and Talisker Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 132 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tai B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quiet house base for exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Great stay!

Spent two nights on Skye. Lovely views of the hillsides filled with sheep.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

Stay on Skye

House was very well priced and the accommodation albeit a little tired possibly reflected this. Location for us good. No check out instructions. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia D.

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

the house was very large

this house is not too far off the beaten path and is large and the beds comfortable. Bathroom is a bit dated and the grounds need some up keeping as the grass was very long also the small retaining wall needs some power washing. Mostly the grounds that need to be attended too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katharina A.

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

Very nice house

Everything was nice, the house outside looks a bit old, and the heating did not work. Rest was pretty good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crispin R.

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

awesome

This house was in a great location. My brother and I stayed there for 2 nights as we explored Isle of Skye we could be happier with the house. 5stars
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selena K.

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

Peaceful & beautiful scenery

Peaceful, Authentic Escape with Breathtaking Views!Our stay at this remote spot on the Isle of Skye was truly something special. The location was absolutely stunning — surrounded by incredible views of the loche, rolling hills, and open skies. It felt like a true escape from the world, quiet and peaceful, yet close enough to explore Skye’s beauty.What made this place stand out was the authentic, local feel. It didn’t feel touristy or overly polished — instead, it gave us a real sense of life on Skye, which made the experience all the more meaningful and memorable.The space was cozy, comfortable, and perfectly suited for relaxing after a day of exploring. We loved waking up to the views right outside the window — you just can’t beat that.If you’re looking for a genuine, scenic, and unforgettable stay on Skye, this is the perfect place. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin C.

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

Perfect spot for a wet and windy break

If you are looking for a relatively remote spot with gorgeous views across the loch, this is perfect. The property was warm and cosy, great to hunker down despite the lashing rain and powerful wind outside. A short walk gets you to Talisker distillery, the Old Inn and little local convenience store, so yiu have all you need. Property well equipped and comfortable, great communication with owner - thanks for the opportunity to explores the wilds and wiles of Skye.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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

Peaceful retreat

Comfortable and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo O.

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

Wonderful house and wonderful place

The place is incredibly beautiful, and Diana, the guest, was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Hilda Gaye S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location was great, excellent views from both the front and back, parking was really convenient, property manager was very nice (showed us a couple of things and gave some insight about hikes in the area). However, if cleanliness is important to you, this might not be the pick. The floors were swept and the counters wiped, but the caulking in the sunroom was moldy, the blinds were broken, towels were old and in poor condition, the bathroom was in very poor condition (window closure was broken and stuck slightly open, the caulk around the tub was missing, mold all around the tub, mold in the window, mold along the trim on the outside of the tub, the floor was squishy and felt rotten, bath tub faucet did not work), all of the carpet was stained and very old. All of the faucets in the house dripped unless you REALLY wrenched on them (which, in turn, made them difficult to open). The cookware was mostly in poor condition and we were really only able to find one useable pan. No handsoap provided in the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anja W.

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

Wonderful Isle of Skype

Nice view from the cottage, close to the talisker destillery and to the wonderful fairy pools
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

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

Excellent location

Well equipped, comfortable, warm accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva Marie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and Relaxing!

This house was the perfect place to stay on Skye. It has the most amazing views and isn't too far from several gorgeous sites (though a car is still a necessity!) An overall magical place and made us feel right at home. The property manager was super attentive, friendly and easy to reach. He also gave us some great recommendations. We will definitely have to come back!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

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

A week in Skye

The property was spacious, clean and well presented. The enclosed garden was perfect for our dogs and the hard floors were easily kept clean from muddy paws. The location of the property allowed us to visit many places during our stay and the caretakers local knowledge allowed us to find a beach close by for the dogs to play in the water. All in all, an excellent place to be in and be based from.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Lovely house in good location

Fantastic space and great base for exploring the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

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

Seniors Travel

Beautiful place with lots of space and big kitchen. Host gave us lots of directions and lots of info on check in and check out. Easy could have three couples travelling. Only one bathroom though.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel C.

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

Short stay on Skye

We had a good time here! The property is big and had all the necessities. It is a very peaceful and beautiful area. The road that leads there is a single lane road, so it was a bit stressful to get there by car, and there is no grocery nearby. It is very easy to get to the Talisker distillery and to the fairy pools from there. Overall, it was an amazing place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

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

Perfect base

I loved the house and the layout. The location was beautiful and peaceful. My only suggestion would be to post a new picture of the front. With the updates you've done to the parking its gard to recognize with the curre t picture. I absolutely loved this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

Spacious cottage

Very large cottage everything you needed . Nice location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Lorraine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect location to explore Skye

The property was clean, well equipped and in a great location. A little updating in the furnishings is required but excellent value for money
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

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

Little Cosy White cottage

Cosy cottage that provided us with everything we needed, loved the location with its spectacular views. Nice cosy pub and and handy community shop within walking distance
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena S.

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

Beautiful house

The house is located in a beautiful place, the house had everything we needed to have good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Almost great...

Nice property in the beautiful scenic Skye!! However, we got the impression that the host's property keeper wasn't quite ready for us. There was a mattress propped up against one of the dressers and the packaging/plastic cover was in another bedroom on the floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H., Wetumpka, Alabama. USA.

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

Isle of Skye

Clean and comfortable. Location was great. Amazing views. Perfect base camp for exploring the Isle of Skye.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Diana Gerrard

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