Guests say
Annie’s Cottage is praised for its cosy, homely atmosphere and convenient location for exploring the Isle of Skye. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, warmth, and proximity to local amenities such as restaurants and a park. Many found the property clean and welcoming, with thoughtful touches from the host. While most reviews are positive, some guests noted that the interior can feel dark and dated, and a few mentioned discomfort with the sofas and bedding. Overall, the cottage offers a pleasant base for families and couples seeking a peaceful stay.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, with some highlighting fresh bedding and a well-kept environment. However, a minority mentioned issues with tired furnishings and bedding not feeling as fresh as expected.
The location is frequently praised for its peacefulness and convenience, with easy access to Skye’s attractions, local restaurants, and a park. A few guests noted that Edinbane is a short drive from Portree, but overall the setting is considered a strong point.
Guests generally found the cottage cosy and warm, but several mentioned that the sofas and some bedding were uncomfortable or dated. The upstairs bathroom’s restricted headroom was also noted as a minor issue for taller guests.
The cottage is described as well-equipped, with a good kitchen and shower. Some guests appreciated the spaciousness, but others felt the interior was functional rather than luxurious, and noted that some facilities (like the garden and parking) could be better maintained.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as extra bedding, cookies for children, welcome shortbread, and flowers. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Discover the beautiful and picturesque Isle of Skye from this charming cottage, close to the shores of Loch Greshornish..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 50" TV, Freesat, Woodburner
Dining room: Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Wet Room: Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack.. Enclosed garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Annies Cottage is a delightful, refurbished cottage offering lots of charm and character with wooden floors, beamed ceilings and traditional latch doors. The wood burner in the living room creates an inviting and welcoming ambience. The cottage is in a terrace of four cottages dating back to the late 1800s and boasts its own front and rear gardens.
The sleepy village of Edinbane lies between Portree and Dunvegan, on the shores of Loch Greshornish making it an ideal base for touring the island. There are two country inns within walking distance which offer regular live music sessions and busy bistro-style restaurants. There is a lovely play park just 2 minutes from the cottage, ideal for the little ones. The village is only a 15-minute drive from Portree, the island’s capital, where you will find a variety of shops, the Fingal Centre which has a swimming pool, climbing wall and a gym and the Aros Centre which hosts the rspb Sea Eagle Exhibition, cinema and various music events. There are also boat trips to be enjoyed from the harbour. Other historic sites to visit on the island include Dunvegan Castle, home to the Clan MacLeod, Dun Beag broch, the Talisker Distillery, Giant MacAskill Museum and the Skye Museum of Island Life. There are many lovely coastal walks to the Coral Beaches, Neist Point Lighthouse and so much more. So come explore, enjoy and relax in the comfort of Annies Cottage, you will not be disappointed. Beach 12¼ miles. Shop 10 miles, pub 400 yards and restaurant 100 yards.
Free WiFi
Reviews (12)
-
Philip
ANNIE’S COTTAGEEdinbane is an adequate if uninspiring centre from which to tour Skye but Annie’s Cottage itself is less appealing than its online description suggested.It does not match its listing in several key respects. The garden, for example, bears little resemblance to the online photos — it is now overgrown and poorly maintained. The rear garden is unappealing as a place to relax.Inside, the property feels functional rather than comfortable. The interior is gloomy, even on sunny days, and feels tired and dated, with sagging sofas and heavy dark furniture. We also had concerns about the bedding on the single bed; although laundered, it was not perhaps as fresh as it could have been. The mattress was tired and sagging and the pillows were stained. Some soft furnishings (rugs and throws) did not give the impression of being fresh either.The upstairs bathroom has restricted headroom, which may be an issue for taller guests.Parking is described as “on site”, but is along a short potholed track by the nearby village hall, which is inconvenient in poor weather.Much of the printed information provided in folders is out of date, and the welcome pack is minimal (a couple of biscuits and sachets of milk). Communication was limited — our message to indicate our arrival time as requested was not acknowledged, and access details relied on app connectivity.There are some positives: the shower is good, the kitchen is fine, and the property is warm.However, given the overall cost, we feel the cottage does not provide a reasonable level of comfort or value, and the listing is somewhat misleading.
-
Sharon Little
Superb,
-
Sarah
We really enjoyed our stay at Annies cottage .Nearly everything in the cottage was excellent. The only thing I found difficult was the sofas which were very old and uncomfortable. After a day of hiking and sightseeing It would have been lovely to relax on a decent sofa .