Holiday Apartments in Isle Of Skye

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What our customers say about their holidays

• Martha - Verified booking

  To preface, despite my other comments, I really loved this little boathouse.

  Waking up on the Loch and visiting with the sheep was wonderful. I even enjoyed dodging sheep every time I left the house. It is a really beautiful, unique location and staying right on the water and seeing the moonlight reflected on the Loch was something I’ll never forget. All that said, this boathouse is NOT for everyone. - It is remote. Despite google maps, it is a solid 25/30 minutes into Portree and the house is located at the end of a two mile single lane road which requires navigating into the grass to let other cars pass and having to watch out for sheep, which are frequently all over the road. Do not stay here and expect to be able to walk anywhere or have easy access to food. Dunvegan is also about a 20 minute drive, Uig is closer but has 1 restaurant. - Everything on the island closes around 7:30 pm and if you will be arriving later than that you need to plan food around that fact. There is a grocery store in Portree that is open late, however. - You need reservations for any restaurant on the island. If you can get a booking at the Greshornish House Hotel that would be great because it is the only walkable thing from the boathouse. - The shower is terrible. - There’s not a lot of cell service and there is no Wi-Fi. But again, even with all that, I really liked it. It’s very off the map and staying right on the Loch with the sheep and cows was so special.

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• John - Verified booking

  Greshornish boathouse was a hidden gem, so peaceful and scenic you could have been in paradise.

  The view across the Loch from the living room window was worth the price alone. The nearby four star Greshornish house hotel was fine dining at its best but not cheap, but luxury does come at a cost, superb Sunday lunch and a malt whisky lovers dream, a massive choice and advice available from an extensive list on offer and tips from knowledgeable staff. Access road is a bit rough in places and accomodation could do with a bit of attention, mainly the shower screen and kitchen light. An ideal location to explore Skye, especially the North of the Isle, stunning views and comfortable accommodation. Don't expect tv signal and WiFi, and only phone signal we got was through my EE package, but plenty of other advantages far outweigh the downside of lack of technology, there are an extensive range of dvd discs available but if you need any specific viewing take a few of your own. Remember to take your provisions with you as it is a fair trip to any shops or supermarkets, a small fridge and freezer are available. Wonderful washer/ dryer available which we found to be a real asset in getting clothes cleaned and ready for reuse overnight.

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• Stuart - Verified booking

  First the positives, the location and position are lovely and the general comfort was great the heating very efficient for that odd cold day/evening.

  The quiet and peacefulness of the location seconded to none. However as mentioned by other visitors there are a few things to note. The access road is extremely challenging with dodge the pot hole game, and beware sheep will leave droppings for the unwary very close to the entrance. A certain amount of general maintenance to the property inside and out could be improved, only very small things but does indicate future potential problems. Other things like cutlery kitchen equipment have seen better days and need updating. A Welcome pack is a nice touch even if only a small bottle of milk we have been using Sykes for many years now and stayed in a substantial amount of properties, this is the first time nothing! However looking back through the older visitors books this used to be provided here. Ladies be aware bring a hair dryer we could not find one. To finish I must say we did enjoy our stay and and the views and location excellent the lack of phone signal and wifi to us was not a problem and it does mean you have talk to each other

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• Andy - Verified booking

  To Sykes Cottages: RE: 275EF23SA My family was not able to utilize our planned (and paid) rental at Greshornish Boathouse (July 22-29) because of regrettable, unforeseen circumstances.

  Sadly we could not make our trip (to attend the quadrennial Clan MacLeod Parliament in Dunvegan, Skye). We are disappointed that we never had the chance to see the Greshornish property. In the days prior to our planned rental, having learned of the need to not leave the US, I sought to cancel and obtain any possible refund from Sykes. In turn, I communicated with the Greshornish property owner -- Ian -- and he informed me of his willingness to cancel and refund. At his recommendation, I contacted Sykes and spoke to your representative and was told the matter would be considered. I was open to any full, partial, or negotiated refund. However, I did not receive from Sykes the promised answer to my inquiry. As an active MacLeod, I -- and my fellow MacLeods -- travel regularly to our ancestral site on Skye. In the interest of future visits by my family, relatives, and MacLeod friends, I again request any possible refund. Thank you, Respectfully, Andy McLeod 850.443.4966 (US)

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• Susan - Verified booking

  The boathouse is a lovely warm and cosy little place, perfect for 2 people.

  There is a sofa-bed in the living room so could accommodate 4, and there is certainly seating for more, but the kitchen area is only big enough for one person to work comfortably and there’s only space for two at the dining table, so I think any more than 2 people would be a bit of a squeeze. The bed was very comfy, though I literally had to climb into it, it was so high off the floor, and the bathroom as you would expect, except with towels and toiletries included. The shower was the only down point really - the flow was so slow that I had to take the shower head off the wall in order to get under it, and it took ages to rinse the shampoo out of my hair. Other than the shower, the only thing I’d change would be the window in the living room - make it bigger so you can more fully appreciate the picture postcard view! All in all though, a warm and cosy retreat and one I’d certainly visit again.

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