About this property
Detached single storey cottage overlooking the beautiful Loch Harport on the west coast of Skye.. 15 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: (No TV), CD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Fridge, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Conservatory: TV, Patio Door Leading To Garden
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Telephone – for incoming and emergency calls only.. Enclosed garden with sitting-out area and garden funiture. On road parking. No smoking.. Nyumbani is a traditional single storey Skye cottage situated in its own wrap around gardens overlooking beautiful Loch Harport on the stunning west coast of the Isle of Skye. Nyumbani mean "our home", in Swahili, and this aptly describes this attractive cottage, with its homely lounge/dining room with wood burner, deep leather sofas, family sized kitchen and generously proportioned bedrooms. There is a lovely conservatory that provides a second lounge area, with large flat screen TV and DVD. Doors open onto the fully enclosed gardens that surround the property.
Free WiFi
Initial fuel for woodburner included, thereafter available locally at cost.
Please be aware that the open fire and dishwasher will not be available up until the end of February 2016. The owner is therefore offering a 10% discount on all available bookings up until the end of February 2016.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
There are steps to the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (2)
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Nicola Maynard
I've always wanted to visit the isle of skye and I was not disappointed, absolutely breathtaking! This house is in the most stunning location, looking out over the Loch. Unfortunately the house is in need of some tlc, and patching up. When we arrived poor Keith (the care taker) was busy trying to tidy up and prepare the place but it seemed the cleaning company put in charge of looking after the place after stays haven't been very efficient, the kitchen cupboards haven't been cleaned in a very long time and I found myself washing all utensils upon arriving (after a 10 hour car journey) so my family weren't using dirty pots etc. The conservatory is the main living room, which leaks (alot) and considering it stops raining for maybe an hour a day is highly concerning considering the conservatory has two electrical outlets that literally come out of the floor! A detail myself and partner found profoundly worrying with two children and two dogs wondering round, the bathroom doesnt haven't running water to the bath tub, so its only showers which seems a shame when you have a lovely size tub just sat there, also the bathroom window is slightly broken so a constant draught can be felt through it. Beds in all the rooms where lovely and comfortable with loads of additional storage and space for clothing. Location is very remote so shopping for food on the way to the location is a must. Also I would say that the garden hasnt been cleaned for a very long time im sure there are years worth of dog excitement located all over, luckily the weather was never any less the rain while we stayed so we didnt need to venture out there, but that garden tidied up and some love put into it could be absolutely stunning. Even with the house not being up to date and things broken it was still a lovely cosy cottage style home, that did the job after a long day out in the wind and rain walking the Scottish highland and beauty spots. I loved it, and would 100% visit again if the house is taken care off, such a lovely property needs to be taken care off. So it doesn't fall into disrepair.
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Deborah Dixon
This is a very difficult situation to review. We were “forced” into staying here because of a mess up with our original booking by cottages.com and basically had no where else to go or sleep in our car !Firstly the owner was so kind and accommodating,accepting our booking to stay immediately at 5pm on a Friday evening. Helping us with directions, key codes etc.This property was not for us but may be perfect for someone else depending on your needs. We do not like remote and prefer to be within a community. The cottage had a few others around it, the town was a short drive away but was closed for winter. Everywhere was a car journey whereas we prefer not to use the car and walk everywhere. cottage itself has changed a little compared to the pictures and there are now a lot of steep steps up to the door, having just had knee surgery this caused me a bit of an issue, but again we had booked somewhere without steps ! When windy the noise in the conservatory was overpowering but that was where the TV was. Got the feeling that the cottage was work in progress. The bathroom needed a bit of TLC and the bath taps didn’t work, but shower ok. Kitchen,utility and conservatory just needed a good deep clean. The garden was genuinely secure and enclosed for the dogs. Please don’t discount this property, just make sure it is right for you and your needs.