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Traditional Croft Cottage Overlooking The Snizort River - Portree, Isle Of Skye

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Exterior
Exterior
River view.
Peeking through the trees! What a beautiful sight!
Golf

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Portree, SCT
  • Place, Skeabost Golf Course
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Somerled Square
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Portree Harbour
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Traditional Croft Cottage Overlooking The Snizort River - Portree, Isle Of Skye

River View Cottage is a traditional croft cottage stone built in circa 1910 and retains all its original charm on the outside but has been internally modernised. The cottage is detached and sits in a rural elevated setting, with lovely views over the meandering river Snizort. Situated only 5 miles from the principle town of Portree, and a 10 minute drive to the Western Isles ferry terminal, the cottage is ideally located for touring around the island. With modern furnishings throughout, a cosy livingroom, fully equipped kitchen (with dining table), wetroom with walk in shower. Two double and one single bedrooms. Private garden with large parking area. Linen and towels provided.

***Sorry no pets please.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
The cottage is not suitable for children under 4.
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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

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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number STLLICENCEHI31036F

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Skeabost

Located in Skeabost, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Apothecary's Tower and Dunvegan Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at The Lump and Sgurr Alasdair. Aros Experience and Aros Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Map
Portree, SCT

What's nearby

  • Skeabost Golf Course - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Somerled Square - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Portree Harbour - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Dunvegan Castle - 30 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Talisker Distillery - 32 min drive - 38.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪An Talla Mòr Eighteen Twenty - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Aros - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tongadale - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Antlers Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cuchullin - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Croft Cottage Overlooking The Snizort River - Portree, Isle Of Skye pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Traditional Croft Cottage Overlooking The Snizort River - Portree, Isle Of Skye?

As of 29 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Traditional Croft Cottage Overlooking The Snizort River - Portree, Isle Of Skye on 30 March 2026 start from NZ$554, 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 Traditional Croft Cottage Overlooking The Snizort River - Portree, Isle Of Skye?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Croft Cottage Overlooking The Snizort River - Portree, Isle Of Skye?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Croft Cottage Overlooking The Snizort River - Portree, Isle Of Skye?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Croft Cottage Overlooking The Snizort River - Portree, Isle Of Skye located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1 km) from Skeabost Golf Course and within 6 miles (10 km) of Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre and The Lump. Apothecary's Tower and A.C.E Target Sports Skye are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 168 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 168 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A terrific stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peifang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is a great location for outing. The owner is super friendly and very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maik S.

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

Wonderful Cottage

A lovly cottage and a perfect place to start various activities (hiking, visiting castles and distilleries, trips to other islands).
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

WilmaSue S.

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

Great, convenient accommodations on Isle of Skye

We truly enjoyed visiting Isle of Skye for 5 days and sating in a clean, convenient location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely, clean cottage in a quiet area, but only a short drive to anything else on the island.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

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

Great cottage to stay in

Very comfortable 3 bedroom cottage in a great location. Excellent value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Fabulous stay on the Isle of Skye

Great cottage in convenient location to Portree and Dunvegan; plenty of hiking trails all around; only minutes away from Skeabost Restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Fantastic journey to Skye

The River View Cottage was wonderful. Great location for those exploring the central to north part of the island. We had a wonderful stay,.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy S.

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

Loved the cute cottage

We loved looking at the sheep in the morning and the cozy feel of the cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Great location

This is a great central location to explore skye! Very cozy and nice amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Lovely Croft cottage in idyllic location

Well equipped with everything a vacationer could possibly need. Convenient to restaurants, grocery stores and tourist sights. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlette K.

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

River View Cottage

Lovely property, well located.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra W.

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

Great location

We enjoyed the stay in your cottage. It was really cute and comfortable. Many thanks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maura M.

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

Perfect Skye Property

We had an absolutely wonderful stay and would highly recommend this cottage for your stay on Skye
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Amazing Place

We had a wonderful time staying in the cottage. Beautiful setting and a perfect house for us for a few days. Great location too and the communication was spot on.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GILLian G.

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

Beautiful, clean and cosy cottage.

We loved our stay in this gorgeous little cottage. Cosy, well equipped and spotlessly clean. It was a great location for exploring the island and views were stunning.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don Z.

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

Isle of Skye - Portree

One of the more enjoyable stays of our trip. Well maintained and clean home with ample necessities for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ursula N.

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

Lovely cottage

Very cosy, well equipped and clean cottage in a lovely area. Lovely Atmosphere, marvelous view
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

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

Lovely stay at River View Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at River View Cottage. The weather was variable, and on rainy mornings I especially loved sitting with my tea and watching the sheep across the river.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harvey O.

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

Clean and warm

Lovely clean and warm place. Good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wim D.

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

Lovely stay on skye

Very clean and complete cottage, everything you need (and more) is present. Excellent location, lovely view from the cottage. We hope to come back sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary A.

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

Lovely cottage in central location

The cottage was very clean and well equipped, with a great scenic view. The location is nice and central for exploring Skye and within 10 mins drive from a supermarket.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Very nice cottage

We enjoyed our stay very much. The cottage was perfect for us. The location is very good, you can reach all interessting spots in a moderate time. The communication with the owner was very good. I hope we can come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Janette T.

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

Portree

We loved our stay in the Riverview cottage. Spacious and modern, well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus S.

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

Family visit

This property was perfect for me and my 3 children to serve as a home base for hikes, castle tours, and everything skye has to offer. The property was clean and comfortable. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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