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Driftwood Cottage Skye, 2 bedroom , Spectacular Seaview, close to Quiraing

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View of Driftwood Cottage from roadside September 2025
March 2023
View from kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen leading to living room and upstairs bedrooms

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 485.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Staffin, Scotland
  • Place, Skyelight Candles
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Quiraing Walk Trail Access
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kilt Rock
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Driftwood Cottage Skye, 2 bedroom , Spectacular Seaview, close to Quiraing

A perfect self catering hideaway that can be enjoyed in all weathers – Driftwood Cottage offers luxury accommodation with a simple seaside style.

Experience island life from the comfort of this homely retreat.
Located on the wild & rugged coastline of the Trotternish Peninsula, Driftwood Cottage boasts spectacular views across the sea to mainland Scotland and is the perfect bolthole for exploring the beautiful Isle of Skye.

Guests can enjoy coastal walks at sunrise or hibernate indoors while storms crash outside; this characterful cottage offers sanctuary in all weathers.

Superb location – close to Quiriang Mountain range, old man of storr,
Kilt Rock, Lealt Falls Viewing platform, Fairy Glen, Staffin Beach & Uig
2 bedrooms, sleeps 4
Private Garden
Large fully equipped kitchen
Separate Living room with flat screen smart TV
Bed Linen & Towels provided
Washing machine and tumble dryer
Free WI-FI & Free Private parking
Separate utility room/office with desk

The Kitchen/Dining Room 29Sq Metres / 310 Sq Ft.

This spacious but cosy kitchen in our opinion is the best room in the cottage – light and airy, it offers the best views and has been left as a wonderfully functional family kitchen. The ‘Stanley Rayburn’ cooker/boiler and large oak dining table, make this a warm and comforting room for socialising. The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas hob/electric oven, microwave, coffee machine, fridge/freezer & dishwasher.

The Living Room 12 Sq Metre / 120 Sq. Ft.

This room offers wonderful views and is warm and comfortable. A flat screen smart TV and DVD player is available as well as a selection of games and books. There is plenty of space to stretch out on the sofas after a day’s walking/sightseeing.

The Family Bathroom

The family bathroom for the cottage is located downstairs, next to the Utility/Boot Room and has a bathtub with shower, toilet and wash basin.

Utility Room/ Office

A washing machine and separate tumble dryer is provided and this room is also useful to store muddy boots and wet coats. An iron and ironing board is also provided. There is also a desk & chair with power point sockets in this room and telephone which can receive calls and make local calls free of charge. The broadband wifi router is wall mounted above the desk. Internet speed is very good at approx 56mbps.

Bedroom 1 (18sq. Metre / 195 Sq Ft.)

Boasting wonderful views of Staffin Bay and mainland Scotland, the first bedroom offers spacious and comfortable accommodation, with a Super King Size bed 6ft 8 inch x 6ft (205cm x 182cm), inbuilt wardrobe, Chest of Drawer, Dressing table. Velux adjustable blackout blinds, a necessity in the summer when its only dark between 2330hrs and 0230am!

Bedroom 2 (13.5q. Metre / 145 Sq Ft.)

This lovely twin-bedded room also boasts magnificent views of the sea and surrounding countryside. Slightly smaller than the other bedroom, this room benefits from an attached toilet and small washbasin.
2 Twin beds 39 inches x 80 inches (100cm x 205cm)
Velux adjustable blackout blinds.

Total Combined living area of house including bedrooms & bathroom is 88 Square Metres (920 Sq Ft.)

The Garden

Driftwood Cottage sits in a large enclosed garden surrounded by croft land overlooking Staffin Bay . A patio with outdoor seating, allows you to sit and soak up the view on a sunny day.

The Cottage is equipped with free wireless super-fast fibre broadband. There is a also a strong mobile phone signal from most rooms.

Driftwood Cottage is perfect for a family or 2 couples who are looking for that little bit extra, with comfortable accommodation offering more freedom and flexibility than a hotel. If you want to get away from the fast pace of life and feel the need to recharge your batteries, plan your trip to the magical Isle of Skye and make Driftwood Cottage your home from home.

There is a Fishmonger who comes to Staffin every Tuesday to sell fresh fish and seafood – contact the owners and they’ll arrange for him to come to the Cottage!

We are a 3 hour drive from Inverness and Fort William via the Skye road bridge (toll free), 4.5 hours from Perth, 6 hours drive from Glasgow or Edinburgh and 9 hours drive from Manchester. We would recommend anyone driving from the London or the south of England do an overnight stop around Carlisle or Stirling.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
It would be greatly appreciated if at the end of your stay you take away all food products you have brought with you or use the outside bins located at the side of the cottage near the garden shed.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Maximum of 4 people that can use or stay in the cottage and its grounds in any one rental period - plus 1 infant under the age of 2yrs.
No dogs or pets. No smoking. No tents, No camper-vans Electric Vehicle EV charging NOT permitted
Property has NO EV charging point. Due to insurance exclusions charging your vehicle using a domestic charger (granny charger) is strictly forbidden.

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
Property Registration Number HI-30044-F

About the area

Staffin

Located in Staffin, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Duntulm Castle and Flora Macdonald's Grave are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Skyelight Candles and Aros Experience. Travelling with kids? Consider Aros Centre and The Brother's Point. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.
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Staffin, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Skyelight Candles - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Quiraing Walk Trail Access - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Kilt Rock - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Lealt Falls Viewpoint - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Uig Pottery - 12 min drive - 13.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hungry Gull - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Columba 1400 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bakur Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Anchorage Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burr Coffee & Cake - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftwood Cottage Skye, 2 bedroom , Spectacular Seaview, close to Quiraing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Driftwood Cottage Skye, 2 bedroom , Spectacular Seaview, close to Quiraing?

As of 7 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Driftwood Cottage Skye, 2 bedroom , Spectacular Seaview, close to Quiraing on 14 June 2026 start from NZ$893, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Driftwood Cottage Skye, 2 bedroom , Spectacular Seaview, close to Quiraing?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Driftwood Cottage Skye, 2 bedroom , Spectacular Seaview, close to Quiraing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Driftwood Cottage Skye, 2 bedroom , Spectacular Seaview, close to Quiraing?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Driftwood Cottage Skye, 2 bedroom , Spectacular Seaview, close to Quiraing located?

This family-friendly Staffin cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Skyelight Candles, Quiraing Walk Trail Access and Quiraing. Kilt Rock and Uig Pottery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Beautiful area. House was emaculate!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay! The Cottage has all u need and a sensational view from the house and the garden. The host responds fast to any question.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

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

Lovely Cottage

The cottage was very comfortable with a beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory K.

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

Beautiful Skye

This was one of our favorite places to stay on our trip. The scenery is so amazing and the house is so warm and inviting that we wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful cottage with amazing view. We couldnt ask for a better experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Beautiful home

The stay at Driftwood Cottage was by far the highlight of our trip. The home was beautiful and clean with all the amenities you would need. The washer and dryer was especially nice. The view is gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan D.

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

Amazing!

Magical location and immaculate cottage. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Staffin

Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful time at Driftwood Cottage in Staffin. The cottage is in excellent condition, everything is well stacked. The owners provided everything you might need for a pleasant stay and a lots of extra thoughts put into making your stay comfortable. Very responsive owners, easy check in and out process. There are games, puzzles, tv, and speakers for entertainment as well as good suggestions for what to do in Skye. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma R.

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

A picturesque cottage by the sea

Our stay at Driftwood Cottage was my favorite part of our travels in Scotland. The photos simply cannot capture the serenity and beauty at Driftwood Cottage. We were pleasantly surprised to see ewes and lambs surrounding the property and loved having tea with them every morning. The location was situated close to many attractions on the Isle of Skye, and we loved coming back to a true home with many amenities. Thank you very much for opening up your home to our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna L.

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

Amazing Isle of Skye stay

This property was absolutely perfect. The setting is gorgeous and one of the most peaceful places we have ever stayed. The sounds of the sea and the birds and the lambs were the best thing to fall asleep to at night and wake up to in the morning. Close to Quiraing for hiking and a good base for exploring the island. The house and kitchen had everything you could possibly need, very well equipped. Thank you for a lovely, relaxing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leni W.

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

Beautiful relaxing location.

It was our first trip to Scotland and wanted a base to explore the Isle. We were not disappointed. My husband likes to cook when we travel and was very happy with the kitchen set up. Pans, dishes, utensils, dish towels etc. The house is comfortable and very clean. We loved our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretta H.

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

Everything We Hoped For

We expected this cottage to be the nicest of the places we booked and we were not disappointed. Beautiful water view. Lots of light. On a clear night (which I understand is quite rare), the stars are unlike anything I have seen. We appreciated the detailed instructions sent a week ahead of time. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s kind of shocking that Driftwood Cottage managed to exceed expectations, but it did. In writing a review, I’m not sure if I should focus more on the location, the views, the cleanliness, the amenities, the communication, or any of the many other things we loved and appreciated about our stay. This space was both really practical—well stocked kitchen, convenient washer and dryer, clear and helpful instructions/signage/insights, spotlessly clean—and also really special. Believe it or not, I think the pictures actually undersell the views and sense of spaciousness. We loved spending mornings and evenings admiring the scenery from the cottage, and we also felt perfectly located close to many of the places we wanted to see. We had a wonderful time, and we’re so grateful for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katriena M.

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

Storybook cottage stay

I have stayed at many house rentals over the years and this is probably my favorite place I have ever stayed. It was the most beautiful, cozy cottage well equipped with everything you could need. The hosts made our young family (3 year old and infant) feel so welcome; they had the cot all set up for the baby with a beautiful quilt. The views from the cottage were spectacular. The hosts responded immediately with any questions I had. Very closely located to many attractions. Thank you for sharing the most beautiful place with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk L.

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

The Skye cottage of your dreams

This cottage is gleaming, bright, and more spacious than it looks in the pics. We’ve stayed in many vacation rentals and have never seen one that shines like this one, in multiple ways. Neater than a pin, and sunny, warm, and comfy. I worried about being a distance from Portree, but we ended up loving the location, a stone’s throw from the Quiraing and several other superlative hiking areas (Brother’s Point in particular is very special). It made our time on Skye even more wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Exceeded my expectations

Spectacular property that exceeded our expectations. The cottage is beautiful and perfectly maintained. Outside has a path to the beach and seating near the house where you can enjoy the rugged and breathtaking landscape views. Inside had everything we could possibly need. We cooked all our meals and the kitchen had all the equipment we needed. I had a few questions and and the owner answered promptly and with helpful information. I would love to return for longer. I could not recommend more highly! It's a piece of heaven.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Perfect Cottage to Explore Skye

We loved our stay at this wonderful cottage in Skye. Sally and Stephen were very communicative and cleared up our questions quickly. Everything on the aisle was within an hour’s drive and we were able to see so much with Driftwood as our home base. The views were incredible and it was great having laundry facilities to wash up before our next stay. We would highly recommend this stay to anyone looking to explore the Isle of Skye!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julian d.

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

great place to stay

The best VRBO rental we have had in Scotland by far
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Fabulous cottage, amazing views

We needed a place to slow down and just ‘be’ over half term and the cottage was perfect for that. Extremely well equipped (Camembert cooking pot…) and beautifully warm and cosy, we spent lots more time in the cottage than we have planned as the weather was pretty hard going - but the kitchen table was the perfect place to do that - that view! Even in a storm!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire C.

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

Fab cottage in amazing location

This cottage really has the wow factor - that view is amazing! It was spotless and we appreciated the extra COVID cleaning checklist showing what had been cleaned when we arrived. Well equipped kitchen, super comfy bed (very hard to get out of!), smart TV... We loved our stay here, thank you :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent stay at Driftwood

Lovely, comfortable stay in a beautiful cottage overlooking the sea, with great sunrises. Fabulous kitchen, snug lounge and lovely bedrooms. Perfect location for walks along the Quirang range.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna G.

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

Perfect peace

We had the most relaxing 3 days, a perfect tonic for our frazzled minds! The cottage is in a beautiful location, overlooking the sea and beach - just as the listing shows. The kitchen is the real wow, stocked with everything you need to prepare your food- but best of all the floor to ceiling windows showing off that view. There is a very handy and large utility, ideal if you have been in the great outdoors and need to dry coats etc The small sitting room is really cosy, the bathroom modern and clean and the two bedrooms really fresh and very comfortable. There has been a lot of effort put in to cleaning to ensure safety and it really was spotless (and I'm fussy!) Lots of lovely walks close by. We saw one of the boats around Staffin Island and as we went to Staffin slipway it arrived to offload its catch to the wholesaler. We got 2 lobsters off the skipper for very reasonable price, yummy! Would we go back, yes! Just please don't all go when we want to ;)

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Hodson

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Having lived & worked in London for many years, we moved to Skye in 2010 and lived in Driftwood cottage for 6 years. Due to an expanding family we outgrew our much loved home and reluctantly moved to a larger house just a mile away. Whilst we now have more space we unfortunately don't have the same spectacular view that Driftwood cottage has. After many friends and family telling us it would make a fantastic holiday cottage we have now been receiving guests since March 2017

Why they chose this property

We knew we might outgrow this house before we bought it, but we really couldnt resist the view it had. We have made many improvements to the house over the last 6 years both inside & outside and are really proud of it.

What makes this property unique

The kitchen-dining room is a real treat. We have a large solid oak table next to a large floor to Ceiling window & patio door - which of course looks onto staffin bay. The sun shines directly into the kitchen most mornings from about March thru to september and in the winter the stanley rayburn makes it really cozy & warm.

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