Guests say
Greenhill Cottage offers stunning views and a prime location for exploring Skye, with a secure garden for dogs and cosy amenities. While guests appreciate the comfortable beds and living space, attention to maintenance and housekeeping is advised to enhance the experience.
Several reviews mention a lack of cleanliness, with reports of dust, dirt, and mould. Despite prompt attention to some issues, the recurring nature of these comments suggests room for improvement.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its fabulous views, proximity to Portree, and accessibility to Skye's attractions. The secure garden and nearby walks add to its appeal.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the living space cosy, especially with the open fire. However, some mention that seating is limited and the twin room mattresses are worn, affecting overall comfort.
The property is well-equipped for basic needs, but several reviews cite issues with the bathroom, microwave, and heating. Maintenance concerns, such as guttering and shower quality, are noted.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
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 (14)
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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.
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Rebecca Croft
What a fabulous location within a secure garden for the dogs. Super cosy open fire and the views from every window amazing but especially from the living room. The photos on the site are old and the room was so much more comfortable than it looked on the photos. We would definitely book again on our next holiday to Skye
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Confirmed Guest
Greenhill has fabulous views.The road and track to Greenhill is pitted with holes which made getting to it uncomfortable. The exterior of Greenhill needs some TLC and maintenance. The bathroom at Greenhill was poor with patches of mould on the ceiling. We had a comfortable stay at Greenhill but we wouldn't recommend it.