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Waternish

Waternish, Isle of Skye
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Traditional island cottage with stunning views of Waternish Bay
  • Enjoy evening sunsets from your hot tub with beautiful coastal views
  • The perfect base for exploring the island and wildlife watching
Property code: 93005

This unique detached former Croft cottage is both quirky and homely in character and enjoys the most spectacular sea views across Waternish Bay. Providing a peaceful and scenic escape, for anyone seeking tranquillity and the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Skye has been designated as a Dark Sky Park, and offers excellent opportunities for stargazing on clear nights, away from light pollution. The island has many artisan cafes, restaurants, and pubs with a fabulous pub and restaurant located locally at the Bay (1 mile). Wildlife enthusiasts can keep an eye out for seals, dolphins, and various bird species along the coastline, or enjoy one of the boat trips available from Waternish. Dunvegan is just 7 miles. Dunvegan Castle is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and the ancestral home of the MacLeod clan for over 800 years. Visitors can explore the castle's impressive interiors, beautiful gardens.

The conservatory is perfectly positioned so you can relax and enjoy the sea views, situated adjacent is the cosy lounge area with wood burning stove for relaxing nights in so you can watch a movie together and plan the next day’s adventures. The living area is an open-plan sharing space with the kitchen and dining area. The main family bathroom is located downstairs. The large and spacious master bedroom next to the lounge benefits from sea views with patio doors opening onto the decked area. This quirky croft retaining many of its original features has a narrow stairway leading to the double bedroom and twin on the first floor.

The large, enclosed garden area has an enclosed hot tub area on raised decking for those windier days on the island. There is ample parking with a gate that can be closed to ensure a secure and safe area for children and pets. There is a lovely raised grassed area at the rear of the property with a bench to sit and capture the sun.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king size, 1 double, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom – with shower over the bath with WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washer dryer
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • TV/DVD in the lounge and in each bedroom
  • Enclosed garden and hot tub
  • Private parking for 3 cars
  • Shops 7 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile
  • Sleeps 4 adults + 2 children
  • There is restricted headroom in the upstairs bedroom in this traditional cottage
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  •  Please note the property allows one large dog or 2 small/medium dogs
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Fiona MacDonald

This property is personally managed by Fiona.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Overall comfort
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Reviewed by Mascha 27th April 2025

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We liked the beds, they were very comfortable and the decoration of the house was cosy. The view is magnificent from the jacuzzi. Unfortunately we the house wasn't cleaned well when we arrived. Hopefully this will be better in the future.

Reviewed by Robin 5th April 2025

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PERFECT LOCATION. Stunning views and easy walking distance to lovely dog friendly pub and yurt coffee cafe as well as a well-known foodie restaurant. Other Pros: owner responsive, helpful and easy to reach. Beds comfortable. Sofas/dining comfortable. Cons: bedding and kitchen supplies extremely poor quality. Shower difficult for anyone 6' or tallerRead more. Very much in need of an update. Hide

Reviewed by Lynn 5th October 2024

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Lovely cozy warm cottage, views amazing, comfy beds , kitchen well equipped. Bonus hot tub which is well needed after a day of walking . Also while we were there wifi was upgraded and now is really fast which meant we were able to sign into Netflix. Could sit in porch/sunroom and admire the view for hours.

Reviewed by Georgina 28th September 2024

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Reviewed by Keith 14th September 2024

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We enjoyed our trip to Skye the location of the cottage is perfect with ever changing views from of the sea and isles from the conservatory. The hot tub was very welcome after days out . As others behave said on previous reviews the house is in need little updates. There is no starter wood pack for the fire so I would advise you to take your own. ARead morelso the broadband is more of a dial up speed so don't expect a super fast connection , however the views more than make up for that. Hide

Reviewed by L 31st August 2024

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Nice locn, great views but in need of some TLC - general maintenance issues . No wardrobes or storage space in 2 of the 3 bedrooms . Hot tub faces onto the road - no privacy so wouldnt use

Reviewed by Julia 29th June 2024

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We had a lovely week at this cosy and warm cottage. It was in a great location for exploring the north of Skye. We enjoyed the views from the porch - whatever the weather! We visited the Stein Inn, and enjoyed the Yurtea coffee shop at Skye Skins further along the Waternish Peninsula. Dunvegan was the nearest village with a well stocked shop and otRead moreher places to eat. We enjoyed swimming at Coral Beach and Orbost beach as well as dipping in the Fairy Pools. Hide

Reviewed by Adrian 11th May 2024

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We had a great time staying at this cottage. The views are great, and after a long day hiking the hot tub does wonders. The garden is dog proof so no need to check on the little one all the time. The kitchen is well equipped but could use some modernizing. Overall I would recommend and would come again!

Reviewed by Alan 27th April 2024

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Perfect location, in a relatively quiet part of Skye. View - whether from the conservatory, hot tub, or downstairs bedroom, was spectacular. Cottage is in need of some minor maintenance, eg. panel in garden fence is broken so no longer dog-proof.

Reviewed by Tim 6th April 2024

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What a beautiful cottage and what a location. The cottage was warm and clean and has the most amazing views. Highly recommend coming here, the area is so beautiful and this part of Skye is so lovely and peaceful. We will be coming back!

Reviewed by Jacqueline 16th March 2024

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Reviewed by Jackie 28th December 2023

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Lovely views. Cottage was warm and beds comfortable. Good WiFi. Towels unexpectedly provided. On 1st night, we could not use hot tub as the water was too cold and the hut too dark. The next morning, the water was even colder. We had no phone signal but watched a YouTube video on how to fix it, so by 2nd evening we could use tub, though we had to usRead moree phone torches for light. There was no wood for a fire on 1st night. We bought wood next day so holiday was better from night 2 with hot-tub & fire. Hide

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