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

Bayside cottage with kitchen and furnished patio

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Driftwood Cottage Winter 2021
Kitchen leading to living room and upstairs bedrooms
View from kitchen
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 485.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Staffin, Scotland
  • Place, Skyelight Candles
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Quiraing Walk Trail Access
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kilt Rock
    ‪5 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 superfast fibre broadband and a telephone for local calls. There is 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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 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 cycling.
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Staffin, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Skyelight Candles - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Quiraing Walk Trail Access - 3 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Kilt Rock - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Uig Pottery - 10 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Skye Museum of Island Life - 11 min drive - 16.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hungry Gull - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Columba 1400 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Flodigarry House Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Highland Deli & Takeaway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Anchorage Cafe - ‬10 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 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).

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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