About this property
Relax on the roof terrace and enjoy spectacular sea views from family cottage, situated just yards from the sea shore.. In a superb position towards the southern end of Skye, this completely modernised 150-year-old cottage stands on the sea shore overlooking the Sound of Sleat, at a point highlighted as an outstanding viewpoint by Ordnance Survey. There are magnificent panoramic views northwards to Ben Screel, Loch Hourn and Knoydart, eastwards to Loch Nevis, and southwards to Ardnamurchan Point. The holiday cottage is tastefully furnished and well equipped, with all three bedrooms enjoying their own separate facilities. It stands in 3 acres of wild garden, and the principal rooms and roof terrace offer splendid opportunities to observe the local wildlife, which includes herons, curlews, eagles and even the occasional otter. The roof terrace has a glass and aluminium balustrade and balustraded bridge to the hill at rear of cottage, leading to the unfenced path which goes up into woodland or down into the garden. There are wonderfully scenic walks direct from the door, either along the shoreline, or for the more adventurous, one of the classic Skye walks taking the loop road to Tarskavaig with unbeatable views to the Cuillins. There are ferry trips to the islands of Eigg, Rhum and Lochalsh, and day trips can include Elgol, with a boat trip to the magical Loch Coruisk, hidden in the Cuillins or the Seafari rib boat to Knoydart and dine at The Forge Inn. Other places to visit include Talisker Distillery, Dunvegan Castle, Portree, with its attractive harbour and heritage centre, which traces the history of Skye. Six miles away is Lady Claire MacDonald’s Kinloch Lodge Hotel and Cookery School, where morning cookery courses are held. Mallaig ferry 3 miles. Kyle of Lochalsh ferry 19 miles. Ardvasar Hotel, Isle Ornsay Hotel and Duisdale Hotel all within 5 miles. Armadale Castle, with its history centre, garden walks, tearooms and restaurant, 3 miles. Toravaig Hotel 1 mile..
Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, DVD Player, CD Player, CDs
Dining room: TV, DAB Radio, Multi-Fuel Burner
Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Microwave, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Sun Room.
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bar: Fridge, Patio Doors Leading To Roof Terrace
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electricity, full oil central heating, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Multi-fuel burner – initial fuel included, thereafter available locally. Payphone. Games room with full-size table tennis table. Garden with croquet, patio, furniture. Private parking for 1 car. Bike store. No smoking.
Free WiFi
The property has a shared driveway with Macinnisfree Cottage.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.