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Monkstadt 1745 Bed & Breakfast

Mable's Cottage

Mables Cottage is a normal detached, stone built, one and a half storey cottage built c.1900 and is set in a third of an acre of mature gardens. We are found in the Glen that is picturesque Uig the North West coast of the Isle of Skye on the Trotternish penninsula just below a mile from the famous Fairy Glen and only£1 1/2miles from Uig Pier which provides daily Caledonian MacBrayne ferry services to the Western Isles (Outer Hebrides). We provide comfortable, homely, accommodation that is made up of two bedrooms, both on the floor that is first. OneKing Size bed and something Super King Sizezipped bed that can easily be splitto offeratwin bedroom if you want. There was alsoa space that is quiet is well suited for reading or keeping up to date together with your emails through our complimentary Wifi. Entry towards the home is via a software application room which includes a fridge, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, microwave oven and drying facilities for all damp days and is also perfect for drying off wet dogs and dirty boots. Thisleads into a big, fully prepared kitchen/dining space. Through the hallway you will discover our lounge that is homely complete solid fuel burner andstarter pack of logs and coal. TV/DVD/Sky+package Sky that is including Sports. Just before our stairs during the centre of the home could be the restroom with P shaped bath and shower that is incorporated. Our lobby, at the front of home, is great for watching the selection of crazy wild birds into the yard, which regularly includes a display byGordon and Gladys, our resident Golden Eagles; or forjust watching and sitting the weather develop over Glen Conon. At night it is a location that is fantastic be cautious about the north Lights. Ourdrive has parking room for approximately three cars. We are completely dog friendly and supply your four legged buddies with bowls, beds and covers (in order to travel that little bit lighter) at no cost that is extra. We also welcome other pets susceptible to arrangement that is prior. 

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Island View Cottage

Located in Staffin, Island View Cottage features accommodation with free Wifi available throughout, an terrace that is outdoor seating area to enjoy magnificent sunsets and spectacular Norther Lights. Island View area includes flat display television, an shower that is en-suite with free toiletries, hairdryer, a white bath robe and soft fluffy white towels. Additionally tea and coffee facilities that are making. Every day guests will enjoy a breakfast that is cooked the Conservatory looking out onto the magnificent sea views, contained in the price.

The Old Croft House, Balmaqueen, Isle of Skye

The cottage is completely refurbished, cosy and equipped to an extremely standard that is high your convenience. It sleeps four in 2 en-suite rooms (1 king, 1 twin) both with WC, basin and energy shower that is electronic. An sauna that is infra-red two and deep bath with sea view adds luxury into the master en-suite. There are two main lounges, each with a wood burning stove. The lounge that is conventional a sizable display smart television, books, maps and games. The lounge that is modern the new extension has dazzling views to secure and sea; many guests just take a seat on the reclining leather-based settees or chaise longue and luxuriate in the view. The kitchen is quite well built with hob, range, microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer and Nespresso coffee maker. A utility space contains a washing machine, Belfast sink, board and iron. Fibre broadband internet can be obtained via wi-fi throughout. You will find lovely walks from right here too, along unspoilt coastline, to the famous Rubha Hunish bothy, together with Single Track that is fabulous cafe. Wildlife is still abundant right here; hares, Golden and Sea Eagles may be seen from cottage, otters into the bay, with whales, basking sharks, dolphins and seals in the ocean around us all.  Our gorgeous element of Skye, the Trotternish peninsula has a great deal to offer visitors:  There are many 'must see' sites near by, most within 15 minutes and all sorts of within 30 mins drive including: the spectacular Quirang therefore the Trotternish ridge, the Old Man of Storr, the Museum of Island Life, a monument to Flora MacDonald (of Bonnie Prince Charlie popularity), the ruins of Duntulm Castle (ancient chair regarding the MacDonald's), dinosaur footprints, a beach that is lovely Staffin, as well as the ferry towards the Outer Hebrides from Uig. Excellent cafes and restaurants are nearby. Portree, the key town regarding the island is 40-45 minutes drive away, but be prepared to stop a lot to take in the views, because it is a drive that is dazzling. There you can purchase fare that is scottish of fish, meat etc. in addition to visiting the cinema and real time activities.  Wildlife tours, a vacation to the Outer Hebrides or St. Kilda or the Cuillin mountains can all here be done from. There is coasteering, cycling, mountain walks and other Skye adventures for the more vigorous. Or simply just kick back, switch off and enjoy the view.  Well behaved dogs are welcome by previous arrangement. Sorry, no young kids under 12 and no cigarette smoking within the property.   

Staffin Bay Cottages

Ben Edra and Quiraing cottages have actually stunning views in all guidelines. To your front is Staffin Bay as well as its islands, and on clear times you are able to down see right on the sea to the Outer Hebrides. The trunk and part windows enjoy available views of the Trotternish that is dazzling Ridge famous Quiraing rock formations.  Staffin is in an ideal location that is touring the Trotternish Peninsula, the absolute most scenic area of the island. The cottages are simply ten moments walk from a wild beach that is sandy. Staffin itself has two meals shops, a takeaway/deli and cafe, while the area money Portree, seventeen miles away, has all facilities including a supermarket, a number of shops and an swimming pool that is indoor.

The Boathouse, Skye

www.skyeboathouse.co.uk The Boathouse sits in the shores of Loch Snizort in a place that is truly stunning yards through the ocean with a lot of wildlife on display sufficient reason for great seascapes and views for the Outer Hebrides.The property is by itself in a secluded bay and lies inside the grounds of Lyndale Estate where there is ample scope to wander on the shoreline or surrounding mountain land.The accommodation is finished two floors and will be offering 3 double bedrooms one en suite and all on the very first flooring providing great ocean views. There is a large plan that is available and conservatory area with complete height roof and glass arcade taking complete benefit of its southerly aspect. The main sitting area is an expansive lounge with a wood-burning kitchen stove at one end and full height ceiling and photo arch window searching directly out to sea at the other.The accommodation is aimed firmly during the top end associated with the market with a high quality finishing and services and products throughout and all the conveniences of modern living to compliment the initial environment.The Boathouse ended up being final occupied into the early 1900's and has since been used as an building that is agricultural. It has just opened as a holiday that is unique in 2008.The painstaking work to renovate this wonderful old building started in 2005 with stabalisation and rebuilding associated with the traditional exposed stone walls. The magnificent stone arch has been reconstructed additionally the initial appearance of this building carefully preserved.A section for the straight back wall surface has been opened out to permit light to flooding in to the large available plan home and dining area but otherwise the structure is true to your building that is initial. The building has a floor section of over 300 square metres so there is a real sense of space improved by the height that is full. The inside happens to be created for modern living that is comfortable a top grade of insulation throughout and oil main heating to supply a warm and welcoming environment in all weathers. There is certainly a wood burning stove within the lounge to give you a boost if required and a area that is cosy view TV or read.The downstairs accommodation comprises the expansive lounge with magnificent ocean views and wood-burning kitchen stove; the large available plan kitchen area with a range cooker and us style fridge-freezer; 2 restrooms, one with a bath and bath; and 2 energy spaces for storage and washing.Upstairs comprises the 3 double rooms each of that have fantastic ocean views. There is also a balcony that is little the lounge area. The master bedroom has en-suite facilities with a sizable freestanding shower and bath that is dual. There was lots storage in each one of the rooms and a store that is separate housing the boiler. As stated the Boathouse sits you will expertise in this wonderful location by itself on the edge of a shingle bay and visitors can merely go out the leading home and enjoy peaceful walks across the seashore.The Boathouse is accessed down a private farm road very nearly 1 mile through the main road adding to the impression of privacy and comfort. 

Lochbay Boathouse

Lochbay Boathouse sits in a wonderful location in the seashore of Loch Bay within the north-west of Skye, and it has its tiny harbour that is tidal. Seals, otters, dolphins, gannets and eagles can be seen frequently. Stone-built as a boathouse into the belated century that is eighteenth it absolutely was converted into a two-storey house by the singer Donovan into the 1970s.  It is furnished in the imaginative arts and Crafts style, with much of the furniture dating through the early 1900s, and is packed with character, interest and quality. There are numerous paintings in the home, numerous inspired by the rugged shore that is west. Your house is wholly by itself, and has no near neighbours, it is just a few minutes walk from the village that is delightful of. The town offers the Stein Inn, which will be the inn that is earliest on Skye, and serves meals, regional genuine ales and an array of malt whiskies, and also the Michelin-starred Loch Bay Restaurant, serving fresh locally-caught seafood. The Boathouse is a distance that is ideal the village: far enough away for privacy and comfort, but near sufficient to select an evening away without having to drive. Other tourist attractions in this right section of Skye would be the famous Three Chimneys Restaurant at Glendale (15 miles away) and Dunvegan Castle (7 kilometers). There are frequent watercraft trips from both Stein & Dunvegan and there is the beautiful Coral that is white Beach Dunvegan. There are good shopping facilities at Portree (25 kilometers). The house sleeps 6, and the accommodation is spacious and comfortable. The kitchen/dining that is big is roofed aided by the initial old beams. Your kitchen is well prepared, with cooker, fridge, fridge, microwave, washing machine & tumble dryer. The area that is dining a big oak dining table seating six people in comfort. Two rooms have genuine classic four-poster beds, and all sorts of three bedrooms have actually Arts and Crafts furniture and ocean that is wonderful. It is possible to lie in a four-poster looking over the waves. The comfortable family area, with well-stocked bookcase, extends to the full height of your home, with a multi-fuel stove within the fireplace within the stone wall that is gable. A staircase leads as much as the gallery that is first-floor which will be a big open-plan area with stunning sea views from panoramic windows ; an amazing spot from which to see or watch the wildlife. Half of the gallery is organized as a generous second seating area as well as the partner as a bedroom with a double and sleep that is single. Off the living room downstairs is another bed room. That is a sizable space that is bright with a window seat overlooking Loch Bay. This has a lovely Arts and Crafts oak bed room suite with a double and a bed that is single and an en-suite lavatory and washbasin. There is certainly a lawned garden directly adjoining the rocky coastline, and there's sufficient personal car parking ; the house is some distance through the road, down a track that is personal. Facilities include satellite television, DVD CD and player player/radio/iPod dock. There is also free Broadband internet access (BT cordless hub). All home bedding is supplied, & towels may also be provided for a charge that is little. There was a telephone, and calls to UK land lines are free. Initial £100 of fuel costs (oil fired heating that is central electricity & coal) is roofed into the price, with any excess being charged at price. 

Ascrib Cottage Apartment

Ascrib Cottage Apartment, sleeps 4, andoffers an island that is charming situated in central north Skye which invites one to simply take of the boots, wriggle your feet, relieve those weary feet. Light candles, pour fine wine and snuggle up to romance the total hours away! Escape, long lasting justification, to candlelight by its cosy fire! An island welcome awaits you with Jacuzzi, canopy beds, available fire, fireside sunsets, candles and flowers. Well behaved dogs welcome. WiFi available*  We invite you to remain in our house house, built on the family members croft into the township of Kildonan (near Edinbane) with magnificent views over Loch Snizort to your Ascrib islands, Shiants additionally the Outer Hebrides beyond. This view whether drenched in summer time sunset, or dusted with light winter snowfall is always captivating and frees the mind to flake out. Facing south-east and north-west, sunset and sunrise are glorious. Facing north west it is in the perfect location to view theAurora borealis from the sitting room, together with website that is picnic. The land that is croft down seriously to a rocky shore where you are welcome to wander. Dogs are welcome with well behaved owners!  It really is a base that is perfect which to easily explore every one of North Skye's wonders. Situated by historical 'Dun Flashadder', the croft and cottage is only a couple of hundred metres from the road that is main A850. It is a 2 min drive from Edinbane, 15 min from both Portree or Dunvegan and neighbour to well understood Waternish. Neist Point Lighthouse (22m), Talisker Distillery (30m), Dunvegan Castle (9m), Portree Town(13m), The Old Man of Storr, The Quiraing and Trotternish Ridge (30m), The Cuillin (22m) and Fairy Pool (30m) are an drive that is not hard through the cottage. Trips to Elgol, Armadale in Sleat or Plockton regarding the mainland are practical, all being 55 miles away offering great days away. Dining, pub and music that is real time offered at Edinbane Inn, and Edinbane Lodge that are about 1.5 kilometers from the cottage, near enough to walk down and acquire a taxi right back.  This cottage that is deceptively spacious been divided in to two flats Ascrib & Shiant. Totally independent they each have dedicated access, parking and garden seating areas privacy that is offering enjoy your vacation. A idea that is fantastic the ones that getaway together, but enjoy having some solace to by themselves too.  Both Cottage Apartments have an exceptional Highland character, and offer a welcome where you truly feel you're in a island that is charismatic from home. Colourful and cosy, with 'minders of childhood freedom', neighborhood island history and some modern luxuries they truly are refreshingly inviting vacation apartments.  ASCRIB COTTAGE APARTMENT provides accommodation as follows: Downstairs: 1 Double bed room, 1 lounge, 1 kitchen/diner, 1 jacuzzi bathroom, porch and hallway. Upstairs: 1 Double gallery room.  The upstairs gallery bed room is perfectly intimate, with a canopy sleep in glorious tints with celtic drapes which can be prompted. Candles, flowers, and quirky old photos endear this space as a very area retreat that is charming. Lie at and luxuriate in the stars and moon within the skylight window night. With a warm rosy good morning, while evening sunset engulfs you in a rich golden glow if you leave the blackout blind open, sunrise will welcome you. Downstairs the bed room that is second calmer colours reflecting the seashore. The bed is canopied and again with welcoming flowers and light that is soft room is gently relaxing. Overlooking the leading garden it faces eastern so sunrise once again welcomes the day, if you choose never to draw the screen that is thick. The bathroom with Jacuzzi and candles invites you to undoubtedly flake out after an day that is energetic or simply just pamper yourself since you deserve it. The living room has fabulous sea-views, effortlessly enjoyed through the fireside whose cosy fire that is hot you to relax and relax! Characterful island that is old and inspiration through the outdoors will encourage your escape from normal life. Freesat television, and DVD are around for those that still enjoy modcons of the century that is twenty-first. The kitchen diner, open plan off the sitting room makes mealtime preparing more sociable. The dining table is through the screen again with views within the croft towards the ocean. Neighbouring Shiant Cottage Apartment sleeps 2. Come 'Stay with us on Skye' to flee and explore, or relax and romance, you are going to like it! LOCATION 200m off A850 Portree to Dunvegan road. automobile reccommended - parking on location BUSES the bus that is local with shelter 200m away on A850. Usehttp://www.traveline.info/ and also the cottage local IV519PU that is postcode to coach roads andtimes. LOCAL TAXIS for evenings out   Edinbane Taxis on 01470 582327, are based 1 mile away and are affordable for journeys to your pub/restaurant that is local miles or to restaurants in Dunvegan, Waternish or Portree.  Isle Drive Skye are extremely friendly and reasonable see them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dunvegantaxiservices.co.uk or by phone on 07483149143 or 01470572302  A1 Cabs is also regional to Edinbane and great for getting North that is aorund Skye further afield£01478 611777 

Bitacora- Luxury Self-catering Cottage

From the front associated with homely house you will find uninterrupted views across Ardmore Bay to Dunvegan Head and on the Minch to your Western Isles. You willbe amazed by the very best sunsets you will notice ever. Please call us for discounts for just two people.Guests to 'Bitacora' will likely be pleased by its comfort and appreciate the 'welcome basket' containing luxury products and Skye create. Even a 'Cross Trainer' found in front regarding the cup that is big permitting the beautiful views can give visitors the chance to 'work down' the additional indulgences they may have enjoyed. Awalled driveway leads up froma single-track road to a parking area that is spacious. There clearly was a sizable patio that is paved to your front which will be a must in such a wonderful location and ideal for outside dining. The sitting that is roomy has Sky TV and incredibly comfortable furnishings as well as the available plan kitchen/dining room offers every feasible center you might need. The product quality gear includes Denby crockery, quality kitchenware, washer/dryer, meal washer etc. The bungalow has 4 bedrooms, 2 singles and 2 dual (one with en-suite facilities and flat screen wall surface mounted TV). The true luxury household bathroom (wet room style) has an exceptional salon bath, large shower area, wash hand basin and WC and enough space to host a party in! There clearly was a cloakroom conveniently situated off the utility room. It should be noted that 'Bitacora' is heated by an oil fired main heat and is suitable for the disabled (category 1 by browse Scotland) as the proportions and access have been formed in respect to the standard that is necessary. 

Creagalain Cottage

The property sleeps 4+1 in 3 rooms upstairs. Lounge, shower-room and home take the ground floor. An base that is ideal walking or touring the hawaiian islands many destinations. Sleep electricity and linen incorporated into tariff.

Dunvegan Castle Keepers Cottage

This luxurious duration household can comfortably accommodate six guests in three rooms (one twin and two double bedrooms) and was entirely refurbished to a tremendously high 4* standard in March 2018 with a private access road. The house additionally features a living that is large and a wood-burning kitchen stove, a modern fine equipped open plan kitchen area living area and two big restrooms, one with stroll in shower and WiFi.Keepers Cottage is located within one mile of Dunvegan Castle and enjoys easy access to lots of woodland walks which lead to the castle gardens or down seriously to the Loch Dunvegan coast.  A pack that is welcome your arrival. It provides admission that is free to Dunvegan Castle & Gardens if it is open to the general public (1st April ; 15 October) and information regarding what things to see and do throughout your stay. Additionally included is a detailed friends of Dunvegan card which entitles our guests to an exclusive 15% discount at our stores, the MacLeod Tables Cafe, Glenbrittle Campsite Cafe and a price reduction on our award-winning seal trips. We hope that you decide to stay at Keepers Cottage in the Isle of Skye. You can now book your stay with us online. If you need any information that is further please usually do not hesitate to get hold of Lynne during the MacLeod Estate workplace. Dunvegan Castle Holiday Cottages Dunvegan House Dunvegan Isle of Skye IV55 8WF T: +44 (0) 1470 521206 (ext.4) E: cottages@dunvegancastle.com 

Monkstadt 1745 ended up being taking part in one of the biggest pieces of Scottish history as Bonnie Prince Charlie arrived ashore after fleeing Uist in 1746 and hid in a cave only some hundred yards through the household. The owners of the house at the time, Lady Margaret MacDonald combined with the Flora that is famous MacDonald aided him to evade capture through the Red Coats which designed he sooner or later escaped back once again to France.  We want to assure all our visitors that Monkstadt 1745 remain open. We have taken additional precautions and increased the full time between changeovers to ensure all our properties are cleaned to your greatest standard although we are highly recognised for our exemplary cleaning criteria.

The Skye Museum of Island lifestyle at Kilmuir, Isle of Skye was opened in 1965. The goal was to protect a township of thatched cottages, each one of these depicting, as closely as you possibly can, the conditions prevailing on the area during the close of this nineteenth century.The very first cottage become exposed to your public, in 1965 ended up being the dwelling house which goes to the century that is mid-ninetenth. This cottage is a example that is good of typical Skye house of the period, when homes on the area with very few exceptions, had been of this standard and type. The old Highland house was fundamental and crude but still, it was sufficient in its very own time and gave shelter and warmth to women and men who spent a majority of their time out side and cared little about worldly possessions or domestic luxury by present-day criteria.

Skye Museum of Island Life

Faerie Glen a bizarre and wonderful miniature landscape of grassy, cone-shaped hills, the Faerie Glen is a lovely and spot that is sweetly atmospheric to make use of their imaginations. Mostly dry, grassy walking. Paths are faint but the route that is precise whenever exploring the glen doesn't matter. They say you should allow hours which are several do pack for the current weather and offer for small legs. Site visitors will have to turn right, off the road that is primary Portree, just before entering Uig. The strangely shaped, Tolkienesque hillocks are impractical to miss, since the road winds its method through the centre associated with the Faerie Glen. There is a stone group, and a brook that is breathtaking that will be an amazing spot to picnic in sunny weather.

Faerie Glen

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