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Cosy cottage near Portree & in mid-Skye. Family-friendly and sleeps 5. Wi-Fi

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

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Nr Portree, Isle of Skye

Old Man of Storr
Somerled Square
‪10 min drive‬
Portree Harbour
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Cosy cottage near Portree & in mid-Skye. Family-friendly and sleeps 5. Wi-Fi

Enjoy a stay in this cosy detached croft cottage, ideally located near the main town of Portree. Accommodating up to five guests across three bedrooms (double, twin, and single), this relaxing retreat offers comfort, stunning views, and a peaceful setting in the heart of Skye.

Idyllic Setting & Views

Nestled within a large enclosed garden, the property is surrounded by picturesque crofting land and views stretching to the Cuillin mountain range. The lawned front garden provides ample outdoor space, while off-road parking ensures convenience.

Comfort & Amenities

Inside, you'll find a fully refurbished kitchen equipped with modern appliances, plus a family bathroom with an electric shower. The cottage features oil central heating, ensuring warmth all year round.

✅ Fully equipped kitchen – electric oven & hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer
✅ Entertainment – Freeview TV featuring Netflix, DVD player, a selection of books, games & DVDs
✅ WI-FI included
✅ Bed linen & towels provided (all washed at 60 degrees)
✅ Highchair & cot available (cot suitable for children under 24 months)
✅ Complies with Scottish Government’s Fire & Short-Term Let Regulations
🚭 No pets and no smoking permitted.

The cottage is superbly positioned just 6.5 miles from Portree, where you’ll find a supermarket, shops, pubs, and restaurants, while the ferry port at Uig (only 8 miles away) offers access to the Outer Hebrides.

We're also ideally placed on the Trotternish Peninsula, home to some of Skye’s most famous landmarks, including:

The Old Man of Storr – A towering rock pinnacle with breathtaking views
The Quiraing – A dramatic landscape of unusual rock formations
Staffin Beach – Discover real dinosaur footprints embedded in the rock
Skye Museum of Island Life – Explore Skye’s rich history
Historical sites – Visit the graves of Flora MacDonald and Alexander McQueen

Booking and stay information:

Minimum stay: 5 nights
Check-in Saturday, Sunday, or Monday (stays cannot overlap into a second week)
Check-in from 4:00 PM Check-out by 10:00 AM
Final balance due 28 days before arrival
Equipped with fire alarm & carbon monoxide detectors for safety
The cottage has a short term let licence issued by Highland Council (Licence No: HI-31097-F).

This centrally located retreat is the perfect base to explore one of Britain’s most desirable places to live, offering peace, nature, and adventure in equal measure.

Property manager

Mrs Mairi Macdonald

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking strictly prohibited within the property

We do not accept groups of unrelated young adults

When guests are away from the property doors must

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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-31097-F

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Skeabost

Located in Skeabost, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Apothecary's Tower and Dunvegan Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sgurr Alasdair and The Lump. Travelling with kids? Consider Skyelight Candles and The Brother's Point. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

Nr Portree, Isle of Skye

What's nearby

Somerled Square - 10 min drive - 13.2 km
Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre - 11 min drive - 13.5 km
Portree Harbour - 11 min drive - 13.6 km
The Fairy Glen - 19 min drive - 19.4 km
Dunvegan Castle - 28 min drive - 39.1 km

Restaurants

‪The Isles Inn - ‬9 min drive
‪An Talla Mòr Eighteen Twenty - ‬9 min drive
‪Antlers Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
‪Cafe Arriba - ‬9 min drive
‪Pizzaway - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy cottage near Portree & in mid-Skye. Family-friendly and sleeps 5. Wi-Fi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy cottage near Portree & in mid-Skye. Family-friendly and sleeps 5. Wi-Fi ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy cottage near Portree & in mid-Skye. Family-friendly and sleeps 5. Wi-Fi ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy cottage near Portree & in mid-Skye. Family-friendly and sleeps 5. Wi-Fi located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Skeabost Golf Course, Sgurr Alasdair and The Lump. Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre and Aros Experience are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

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8.0/10

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9.0/10

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9.8/10

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9.8/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Simone

13 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Quiet and beautiful area around, fantastic for relaxation and “downtime”

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

9 August 2022

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

Excellent house in a beautiful location

It has everything you need in a holiday house and is just as described. Really enjoyed the house as a based to explore the island and come home to relax in the evening.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

21 August 2021

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

Hartaval cottage Skye

Just spent a week at this charming holiday cottage very clean and very central for exploring the island would highly recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stuart B.

12 June 2022

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

Cosy base to explore from.

Great location for exploring Skye (especially north of island and major outdoor attractions. Cosy well equipped cottage close to Portree for all provisions.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susanne N.

21 April 2015

Wonderful little cottage!

What a wonderful and cosy cottage! Perfectly equipped (from kitchen to bathroom) and situated in the heart of Skye - a perfect base to explore the stunning nature of Skye. Excellent for families ! Highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Ivor D.

7 June 2022

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

Very comfortable and well located

Perfect

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

26 August 2021

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

Family trip

Lovely cottage, perfect for exploring the north of the island and all the amazing landscapes. House was beautifully clean on arrival, and owner communicated well with us throughout the process.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David B.

17 July 2023

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

Ideal

Ideal location for our work in Portree.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabella F.

13 August 2022

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

Great accommodation

We had a great time in Mairi‘s house. It had everything we needed, the kitchen was well equipped, the beds so comfortable :) It was well located for all the trips we did. We always enjoyed coming back in the evening and sitting on the table and enjoying the views. Thank you for everything!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maud T.

25 August 2018

Very confortable cottage idealy located to discover Skye

Very confortable cottage idealy located to discover the island. Very warm welcome by Gwen and her family with good advises of the best places to visit. Kind exchanges with Mairi before ane after our stay. We strongly recommend this adress!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

21 June 2023

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

Holiday

Wonderful

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham S.

3 June 2018

Home from home

Extremely well equipped and comfortable. Quite location. Lots of wildlife, especially cuckoos. Ideal touring base for this stunning island. Made to feel very welcome. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

richard f.

20 August 2022

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

Haste ye back

This is a very well equipped property with plenty of space in a prime location to explore what skye has too offer. The whole process and communication with mairi is very good. We spent 5 nights in this property and everyone enjoyed it. Well worth a stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loïc D.

30 July 2019

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

Lovely house

We like your lovely house and beautiful landscape of skye ! Thanks for warm welcome's Richards. See you soon next year. Best regards

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rein and Janneke M.

23 September 2019

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

Perfect spot to discover Skye

A lovely cottage big enough for 4 adults and even 2 kids. Everything you possibly need is available. Everything is in good working order and clean at arrival. Very quiet location but only 11 km's from Portree. In the middle of the Isle of Skye, so everything is within a 1-2 hours drive. Gwen and Richard live close by and are very friendly and helpfull. We have stayed here for 3 weeks and still haven't seen everything of this beautiful island. It would almost be unfair to yourself and Skye to stay for a shorter period.

Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

19 August 2020

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

Wonderful

It's hard to find a really perfect holiday property, but this might be it! We had such a great time. Our holiday happened as the Covid lockdown was starting to be eased, and the managers had gone to great lengths to ensure the property was thoroughly cleaned and safe. The house was very comfortable and well-equipped. Wifi speeds were good, which isn't always the case in remote locations. Great location, with views of hills and white cottages, near Portree, and most of the "top attractions" of Skye nearby, on the Trotternish peninsula. Skye is of course a fantastic island to visit. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

David S.

5 July 2023

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

Great home away from home

We were traveling for several weeks around England and Scotland, and this was like a vacation on our vacation from the busy city. Great location on the isle (Portree, hiking, castles) and wonderful neighborhood atmosphere (quiet with cows and sheep across the fence). Wonderful kitchen amenities (full size fridge/freezer, pans, utensils - we cooked a family meal every day). Felt homey; we would definitely stay here again! The only downside is that with sunsets at 10:30pm (June), the smaller room with the skylight didn't have the dark shades of the larger rooms, which our 8 year old found challenging. The other minor surprise is that the tv is netflix capable but requires one's own account.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

5 July 2017

Wonderful holiday

We had some wonderful days in the lovely and very well equipped and tidy cottage. The cottage is very good situated, near Portree, but remote, you can reach the great sites of the island very easily. The house has a wonderful view over a meadow - ideal for us, who came from a big city to relax. We arrived late in the evening but our host William gave us a very warm welcome and showed us around. There are lots of information in the house about walking routes and everything you need in your holiday. We could use it quite good and walked some of the routes. For some guests maybe the WLAN is important - for instance for our teenage daughters - and they said it was excellent. We hope to come back.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Clyde M., Corsicana, Texas

9 September 2013

Absolutely wonderful!!!!

The house was so warm & cozy. It was more than we could have ever imagined. The view out the large picture windows is breath taking, We hated to leave in the mornings for our excursions. We enjoyed preparing our meals in the spacious kitchen. The kitchen was equipped with everything that you could need. They even had tea, sugar and spices to offer. The washer and dryer were a very nice asset. The house is located in a very nice location to undertake any excursion on the island. We were very well taken care. Every detail was to the letter. Out of all the places we have stayed in our travels this was definitely the BEST!!!! We would recommend this wonderful house to all our friends and family.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gerald D.

19 June 2015

Peaceful cottage ideal for exploring Skye

This lovely modernised cottage gave us a wonderful base from which to explore Skye. Only 5 miles from Portree and its many restaurants, the cottage's location is ideal for seeing the upper and central parts of the island, including the spectacular scenery of the Cuillin Mountains and Trotternish. If you like to hike ask the caretakers Maureen and Mike if you borrow some of their Ordinance Survey maps for the area. We hiked every day and found the maps invaluable. You can reach some excellent restaurants. Besides the Rosedale Hotel and Sea Breezes in Portree, you can easily drive to The Three Chimneys (world-class cuisine) and The School House in Dunvegan, If the weather's good, you can walk a few yards down to the main road and see unforgettable sunsets. The cottage is well-equipped and comfortable. Plenty of heat and an open fire if you need it. We plan to return as soon as possible.

10/10 Excellent

Michaela F.

27 August 2024

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

Isle of Syke

Alles bestens, gerne wieder

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joerg S.

19 August 2024

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

Perfect Cottage for our stay

Perfect cottage for our Skye stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Arnaut

28 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brigitte P.

5 August 2023

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

Maison familiale

Bon spot pour les balades

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karine o.

2 August 2023

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

Home sweet home

Location impeccablement située, dans un endroit calme à l 'écart de la route, avec une jolie vue, mais assez proche des commerces (en voiture). Très propre, et bien équipée. Literie confortable. Le contact avec Mairi par mail et texto a été très facile. A recommander!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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Stuart B.

Cosy base to explore from.

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Susanne N.

Wonderful little cottage!

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10/10 Excellent

Ivor D.

Very comfortable and well located

Ivor D.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Family trip

Debbie H.

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Ideal

David B.

10/10 Excellent

Isabella F.

Great accommodation