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A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin

Cottage in Minginish with kitchen and fireplace

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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

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Inverness, SCT
  • Place, Talisker Distillery
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Isle of Skye Oysters
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Portree Harbour
    ‪28 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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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 hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Map
Inverness, SCT

What's nearby

  • Talisker Distillery - 19 min walk - 1.6 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

  • ‪The Oyster Shed - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Talisker Distillery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Café Cùil - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Old Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Caora Dhubh Coffee Company - ‬1 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin?

On-site parking is available at the 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 156 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our needs and ideally situated. We really enjoyed the 3 days / 2 nights here and would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in the highlands with a gorgeous view and ideally located for exploration. We very much enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay. Beautiful views and great having washer and dryer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely kitchen. Property bigger than we thought. Lovely and warm. A lovely meet and greet from Keith.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little spot on top of the hill near the Talisker Distillery. Property was as described and there were plenty of sheep nearby so you'd often hear a random bleat in the moments of silence. Would return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Calum E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable home with lots of room. Great for a base to explore Skye or to just relax. The house was very clean, but a little worn and the kitchen equipment a bit sparse. The Talisker distillery is close by and The Old Inn is definitely worth a visit for a pint and some food.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and very warm and dry! We did incur lots of rain & listening to it in the sunroom was quite nice. There were no "surprises" about the property which is good. Location was great. We were looking for something rural but not so far off the grid that we couldn't find anything. Would absolutely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron O.

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

Great location for Skye adventures

Definitely go to the oyster shed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our two night stay here! Walking distance to Talisker distillery, close drive to Fairy Pools. We used it as a base to see other sights on Skye - Quaraing, Kilt Rock and Falls, Old Man of Storr and Portree. The cottage was spacious and comfortable for our group of 5. Lovely views from the cottage as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was exactly what we were looking for
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Location
the house was not ready for us untill after 5pm the towels were still in tumble tryer it could do with a new basin for sink in kitchen the taps for the bath tub did not work and with two children we could used it my opinion it lacks a womens touch the man who looks after the property was very nice but you could do better
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIIRI

Liked: Amenities
We enjoyed exploring the rural area. Beautiful views! Not far from Portree.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarvis M.

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

Fantastic!

The house was very roomy and comfortable and had all the amenities we could ask for. It had more than enough room for our family of 5 and great views. Would love to have stayed here much longer than 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

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

Ruth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous position, very spacious, comfortable. Its not luxury but thats clear from the listing and it's very good value compared to other properties for high season Skye. Keith the caretaker was great, helpful. A very lovely and easy stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Martine R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
photo's of the listing are not accurate. The large steps on the entrance are replaced by a high steep stair. If I had known this, I would not have booked this place since stairs are an obstacle to me.Tough the property looks good on photo, and the rest of the photo's is correct, the bathroom needs some maintenanceThe cottage has a good heating and comfortable seats, kitchen is well equiped.The bedrooms are spacious and pleasant. But for the main bedroom, a king size or 2 1-persons beds would be al lot more comfortable and the room is large enough. In my opinion the matras is to hard.
steep stair to the frontdoor
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

6/10 Okay

Andrea K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

The house is just fine, not great, but just fine. O wasn't a fan of what looks like black mold in the laundry/fridge room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

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

6/10 Okay

JC L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
While the cottage is cute and has an amazing view, the photos are extremely dated as are some of the amenities. It's not a drive you would want to make in the dark, so go early and add an extra 20-25 minutes to any day trip you would like to take. The house is no longer alone on the hill as neighbors have encroached so if you are looking at that gorgeous photo of the isolated cottage (as I was) it's a disappointment. In addition, there are now 14 VERY steep stairs. It accommodates improved parking, but it would have been nice to know beforehand.I am certain there will be updates to the property and that will make it a five star booking. As it is, if the photos were current, we'd been able to make an informed choice and might have chosen a different location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

Carbost Getaway

Lovely, cozy 3 bedrrom home perched high above Carbost and the Talisker Distillery. Had views of the Loch and mountain landscape. We walked to and from the distillery, allow a good 30 minutes each way. Also loved the home's sunroom with view of pasture and sheep. Well equipped with everything you need for cooking. Be prepared with groceries although tiny store near distillery, not sure of hours. Cute inn and pub. Make reservations for tours and dinner. Fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Michelle P.

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

Lovely stay

Property desperately needs updating both of the sofas in conservatory are ripped as were the cushions other then that we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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