Guests say
Greenhill cottage offers guests a truly stunning location with breathtaking views and easy access to Portree and Skye’s attractions. The property is praised for its cosy atmosphere, comfortable beds, and dog-friendly secure garden. While the cottage is well-equipped and provides a peaceful base for exploring, some guests noted areas needing attention, particularly in the bathroom and general maintenance. Despite minor issues, most visitors enjoyed their stay and would consider returning, highlighting the property’s exceptional setting and overall comfort.
Several guests mentioned issues with cleanliness, such as dust, mould in the bathroom, and the need for a deep clean. However, others found the property warm, dry, and comfortable, and the housekeeping team responded promptly to concerns.
The location is consistently praised for its spectacular views, proximity to Portree, and access to walks and island attractions. The peaceful setting and secure garden are also highlighted as major positives.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable, with cosy beds and sofas, but some noted worn mattresses in the twin room and limited seating for larger groups. The open fire and overall warmth were appreciated.
The cottage is well-equipped with kitchen essentials and parking, but recurring issues with the bathroom, microwave, freezer, and maintenance (such as guttering and shower) were noted. Some facilities could benefit from updates and repairs.
There were no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Greenhill is an amazing holiday home and you really won’t find any better for location, close to town but with the feeling of being way out in the sticks.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 32" Freeview TV, Open Fire
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and broadband included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack.. Enclosed garden. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. Greenhill is a very special holiday home tucked away in a tiny settlement called Torvaig, near Portree. Greenhill is a detached bungalow and has been completely renovated to a very good standard of accommodation. There are three bedrooms, a family bathroom, a living/dining room with open fire, and a kitchen. It’s a perfect house for families because it has an amazing enclosed garden.
The location is truly spectacular, at the road end with one of the best views on the island, and that’s saying something. At the front of the property, the garden spills away to reveal the Sound of Raasay and the channel that leads to Portree harbour, as well as the striking hill Ben Tianavaig across the water. It’s a sublime situation and you will be blown away every time you gaze out to look.
Even though you’re so close to Portree, this location is amazingly quiet: partly because the road to Portree is a few miles round, and not direct, which means you’re still close for the shops, bars, cafés and restaurants, but have the advantage of peace and quiet, your own little tranquil slice of heaven. This quiet helps attract Skye’s wildlife, and just below the property and to the left where the land spills away to the coast, there are cliffs where sea eagles and golden eagles nest. Also there are regular sightings of dolphins at the mouth of Portree Bay, which you can see from Greenhill.
Just under 3 miles to Portree by car, you’re a shorter walk away. There’s a fabulous trail that loops right by the house and is a popular walk for locals and visitors to Portree alike. Staying at Greenhill you can use the Scorrybreac Trail to get in and out of the town. To the centre of Portree it is only a 1-mile walk. Beach 7 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2½ miles.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (16)
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Confirmed Guest
We had a wonderful 14 nights at Greenhill.The cottage was very comfortable with stunning views.Kitchen had plenty of utensils and crockery. The freezer needed de-frosting as the drawers were difficult to open and close. The microwave timer control did not work properly and it was difficult to set the timer and sometimes did not stop the microwave, which meant switching off at the wall. Both these points had been mentioned in previous reviews.On a sunny day it was quite difficult to see the TV as there was no blind on the main window.
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Confirmed Guest
A spectacular location to explore the whole of Skye, with its own amazing views from the windows. Greenhill was comfortable but was looking tired in places and would benefit from a little tlc. Was surprised that there were no oven gloves provided as a matter of health and safety.
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Steve Newsham
Excellent accommodation set in beautiful surroundings and close to Portree.Disappointingly the shower room is in urgent need of an update, it has black mould on the ceiling, flaking paint on the walls and the plasterboard is delaminating over the WC. The shower is not much more than a trickle and the heated towel rail did not work. A better way of heating the room would also help.Only one handled saucepan in the kitchen and no casserole dish. The freezer was so iced up you couldn’t open two of the drawers.Despite these remarks we would come back.