Guests say
Cobbler's Cottage on the Isle of Skye is widely praised for its peaceful setting, beautiful views, and welcoming hosts. Guests highlight the cottage's cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped kitchen, making it an ideal base for exploring the island. Wildlife sightings and tranquil gardens add to the charm. While most reviews are highly positive, a few mention minor issues such as construction noise and the lack of acoustic separation between rooms. Overall, the cottage offers a relaxing and memorable stay in a stunning location.
Multiple guests describe the cottage as spotless and immaculately clean, with no negative comments about cleanliness.
The location is frequently praised for its tranquillity, proximity to the beach and river, and suitability as a base for exploring Skye. Wildlife and scenic views are highlighted as major positives.
Guests consistently mention the cottage as warm, cosy, and comfortable. One review notes a lack of acoustic separation between rooms, but this is a minor concern compared to the overall positive feedback.
The cottage is described as well-equipped, especially the kitchen. One guest notes the absence of a cafetiere or coffee maker, and another mentions construction noise during their stay, which slightly affects the score.
Hosts are repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, providing guests with privacy and assistance when needed. While gifts are not mentioned, the attentive hosting is a clear positive.
About this property
Cobbler’s Cottage is a lovely old converted byre set within beautiful grounds. A perfect spot from which to explore the Isle of Skye.. 2 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 32" TV, Freesat
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack.. Large, enclosed, lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture (shared with owner). 6-acre grounds (shared with owner). Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: The grounds lead down to the river.. Cobbler’s Cottage is a fantastic little byre conversion, perfect for a couple who want to explore the far reaches of the Isle of Skye. It’s a late 19th-century byre which was used for cattle, but it is believed to have been at one stage a rural cobbler’s workshop. It’s set within the owner’s garden in a secluded, peaceful spot with uninterrupted views across the Glendale valley towards high moorland. You’ll really look forward to returning to the comfort of Cobbler’s Cottage after a day out exploring. You enter into the living area, which is an open plan living room, kitchen and dining area. It’s spacious with the kitchen especially being very generous in size, with room for preparing hearty meals of an evening. The fridge does have a small freezer compartment, there is also a slow cooker and large wok. The space is modern and comfortable, and off the living area there is a generous shower room with a large shower cubicle, and there’s a lovely double bedroom with views out across the valley towards Macleods Table and down to the Hamara River. You’re free to explore the beautifully designed and well maintained gardens at your leisure. With the chickens and family dogs following you around as you go, it’s quite the experience. Beyond the 2-acre garden, there’s a further six acres of grounds (shared with owner) to explore down to the river, where you can cast a fly for sea trout or the elusive salmon.
Beyond the grounds, the crofting community of Feriniquarrie is an extension of the better-known Glendale, which has a couple of charming cafés and a picture-perfect village shop crying out to be photographed. You’re close to Neist Point lighthouse, so a sunset experience at this world-famous spot is possible every night if you wish. There is also a restaurant a few miles down the road for that special holiday meal. Dunvegan Castle is only a little further away, and you have MacLeod’s Tables to summit if you’re feeling energetic. Other notable places you’ll want to visit are Coral beach, only 12 miles from the cottage, as well as the many sites Skye’s Trotternish peninsula has to offer, such as the Cuillin Hills area with many walks, with the added bonus of a whisky distillery nearby.
It’s a very peaceful place, a sanctuary if you will. You can see this spectacular island and enjoy very comfortable accommodation whilst you’re doing it. Beach less than a mile. Shop and coffee shop 1 mile, pub 8 miles and restaurant 3 miles.
Free WiFi
The owner lives next door.
Letting Licence No: HI30011F
Reviews (11)
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Graham
Beautifully presented hidey-hole for two in remote corner of Skye. Great hosts obviously care about their guests.
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Axel Gottschick
ladies and gentlemen,our stay on the isle of skye was very rewarding, our cottage in a very good condition and decorated with love for details as the little window orie ted towards the feedingplace for chicken and birds. The only limitation: that there was no acoustic separation between livingroom and bedroom, difficult for people with different sleep rhythms, but perhaps only our problem. A problem of your organisation: I failed three times to book an accomodation with my creditcard and the booking was cancelled, although my credit card funktions well everywhere else in Scotland. only after calling you and giving the cardnumber on the phone the operation worked out. The hosts were friendly and helpful. Altogether 4 stars. thank you Axel Gottschick and Gudula Bitzenhofer
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Confirmed Guest
Great cottages x comfortable Lovely hostess unfortunately we had to leave after 5 days as had a funeral to attend which we were sad as lost days x money