North Skye Self Catering

Bay View Croft, 5 Penifiler, By Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9NF. STB 4 Star Self Catering. With spectacular views over Portree Bay and the Cuillin mountain range, Bay View Croft is a luxuriously appointed 3 bedroom traditional croft house set in an acre of well maintained gardens. Just 3 miles from Portree, this charming property has seen sensitive renovation to include all modern comforts whilst still retaining many original features. Bay View Croft provides spacious accommodation for up to 6 guests and comprises a fully equipped kitchen with separate utility room, an open plan lounge/dining room with wood burning stove and 3 bedrooms, two of them en-suite and one with a private bathroom. All rooms enjoy sea views. Outside garden furniture is provided and there is parking for up to 3 cars. Open all year. From £300-£600 per week including heating and all linen. Fresh flowers and a welcome tray await your arrival. Sorry no smoking or pets. Contact Hannah MacLeod. Tel: +44 (0) 1667 452547.
E-mail: hannah@bayviewcroft.co.uk
WWW: www.bayviewcroft.co.uk

Carters Rest Guesthouse & Self Catering, Upper Milovaig, Isle of Skye, IV55 8WY. This purpose built Guesthouse on Skye's west coast overlooks Loch Pooltiel and the small harbour of Upper Milovaig. In a 'must visit' area, we are only a short distance from the Neist Point Lighthouse and the cliffs of Moonan Bay. All bedrooms are ensuite, centrally heated, comfortable and well equipped. Our master bedroom, which was rated 5 Star by Visit Scotland, has an en-suite shower room with jacuzzi and a laptop with free Internet access. Our large visitors lounge, warmed by a log burning stove, has a laptop, payphone, TV, DVD and a large selection of CDs, books and maps about the area. The adjoining games room houses a pool table, darts and a selection of board games. Dinner is served in the dining room which overlooks the bay. Open all year. B&B £30 to £50 per person per night. 3 course dinner with coffee and shortbread £13 per person. We also have a 4 Star self catering annexe suitable for 2 people at £200-£320 per week. Telephone 01470 511272.
E-mail: cartersrest@lineone.net
WWW: www.cartersrestskye.co.uk

Cnoc An T-Sabhail, 8 Digg, Staffin, Isle of Skye, IV51 9LA. Gaelic for "barn on the hill", Cnoc An T-Sabhail sits between the dramatic Quiraing mountains and the seafront in the peaceful crofting township of Digg. Some 20 miles north of Portree, this newly built 3-bedroom self catering cottage is perfect for an escape from everyday life. The cottage is wheelchair friendly with ramped access, low thresholds and a downstairs bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Cnoc An T-Sabhail comfortably sleeps 6 in 2 twin bedrooms and a king sized double and has both a bathroom and separate shower room. Public rooms include a lounge, dining area and newly decorated kitchen; all are highly appointed. Open all year. Rates from £260-£500 per week including provision of all linen and towels. Please note: Cnoc An T-Sabhail is non smoking and we do not accept pets. Contact: Christine Brown. Tel: 01599 530235.
E-mail: chrismacbrown@tiscali.co.uk
WWW: www.skye-info.co.uk/staffin/

Knott Cottage, 5 Knott, Clachamish, Isle of Skye, IV51 9NZ. Commanding marvellous views over Loch Snizort Beag towards the distant hills of the Outer Hebrides, Knott Cottage is a well equipped 2 bedroom apartment which sits just 100 metres from the high tide mark of a sheltered bay and is ideally located for both local walks and touring. The accommodation is accessed by a private entrance and comprises a good sized lounge with comfortable seating, a dining table, TV and DVD player, a fully fitted galley kitchen which is open plan to the living area, one twin bedroom, one double bedroom, both with ample storage, and a family bathroom with bath and shower over. Outside is a pretty garden with furniture and a barbecue. A midge eater is provided. Open all year. Rates from £170-£320 per week include central heating, all bed linen and towels. Short breaks available during low season. One well behaved dog welcome. Contact: Joyce and Brian Heggie. Tel: +44 (0)1470 582213.
E-mail: joyceandbrian@knottskye.co.uk
WWW: www.knottskye.co.uk

The Old Mission Hall, Waternish, Isle of Skye. STB 4 Star Self Catering. This newly renovated cottage enjoys stunning views over Loch Bay and towards the Outer Isles. Once a primary school and then a Presbyterian Church, The Old Mission Hall is now a beautiful modern holiday home. With accommodation to comfortably sleep 4, the Hall has 2 bedrooms; a double and a double/twin. Public rooms include a recently refurbished kitchen complete with all modern appliances, a bathroom, with both a bath and shower, and a lounge/dining area with an open peat fire. Please note: the cottage is no smoking and pets are only welcome by prior arrangement. All linen is provided. Open all year. Rates from £150-£390 per week. Contact: Jan MacDonald. Tel/Fax: 01470 521655.
E-mail: jan.lynne2303@gmail.com
WWW: www.oldmissionhall.co.uk

Shorefield House Guest House & Self Catering, Edinbane, Isle of Skye, IV51 9PW. AA 4 Gold Stars & Breakfast Award. Set in idyllic surroundings at the head of Loch Greshornish and 10 minutes from Dunvegan Castle, Shorefield House provides family-run Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering accommodation offering the highest standards in service and cleanliness. Bed and Breakfast accommodation is available in a choice of single, double/twin and family rooms, all en-suite. There is a comfortable lounge and guests are welcome to use the garden. A choice of breakfasts is served in the conservatory each morning. Our self catering accommodation sleeps up to 5 guests and comprises a fully fitted kitchen, separate south-facing lounge and two luxury en-suite bedrooms, one a double, the other a twin/family room. Open all year. B&B D/T £37-£49 per person per night. Family £88-£115 per room per night based on 3/4 sharing. Self Catering £295-£545 per week. Accommodation is accessible by visitors with mobility difficulties. Contact Peter or Hilary. Tel: 0845 644 3196 or +44 1470 582444.
E-mail: shorefieldhouse@aol.com
WWW: www.shorefield-house.com

Painter's Cottage, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye. Available for holiday letting all year round, Painter's Cottage is a brand new house, built to a high specification to a most unusual design, and furnished to a very high standard. This charming property comprises a fully fitted kitchen/diner with all modern appliances, a large light and airy L-shaped living area at first floor level with comfortable seating, a TV/DVD player and Sky TV, 3 bedrooms - two of them en-suite and with king size beds and the third with full size bunk beds - plus a family bathroom. You'll find this a great place to relax and do as much or as little as you please. There is plenty to explore on Skye, including nearby Dunvegan Castle, some great walking, interesting beaches, fishing and wildlife spotting trips to name just a few. All this and the views are amazing! Open all year. Rates from £490-£700 per week including provision of all bed linen, towels and electricity. Contact Lorna MacKenzie. Tel: 01470 521226.
E-mail: Lornaskye@gmail.com
WWW: www.dunveganselfcatering.co.uk

Staffin Bay Cottages, Quiraing, 11 Stenscholl, Staffin, Isle of Skye, IV51 9JS. With spectacular views over the sea and mountains, this pair of modern cottages enjoy a superb location on the Trotternish Peninsula. You'll find great hill and coastal walking, birdwatching and boat trips nearby and a local shop and cafes in the village. Ben Edra and Quiraing cottages both sleep 4, having one double and one twin bedroom. The cottages are single storey and each has a double aspect lounge with a TV and DVD player, a well equipped kitchen and a bathroom with both bath and shower. There is off road parking and each cottage has a rear garden with outdoor furniture. Bed linen and tea towels are provided and electricity is included in the price of the let. Please note: both cottages are no smoking throughout. We regret we do not allow pets. Open all year. Rates from £220-£375 per week. Short breaks may be available. Contact: Paul or Helen Webster. Tel: 01470 562419.
E-mail: stay@staffinbaycottages.co.uk
WWW: www.staffinbaycottages.co.uk

Weaver's Cottage, Kilmuir, Uig, Trotternish. Nestling in the foothills to the west of the Trotternish Ridge, and only five miles from the northern tip of Skye, this fully modernised stone-built croft cottage is set in half an acre of rough grassy grounds. Only 100yds across a field from the cottage is a third century souterrain, or underground chamber, and two miles away is the Museum of Island Life. All the rooms are light and bright, and equipped with everything required for a very comfortable stay for up to 4 guests. On the ground floor is a large fitted kitchen/diner and a sitting room with an open fire. Upstairs is one double bedroom, one twin bedded room and a family bathroom with an electric shower over the bath. Open all year. Rates from £208-£416 per week including all linen and a starter pack of fuel for the open fire. All electricity is included in the rental from May to September inclusive, otherwise £20 per week. Sorry, no pets. Smoking outside only, please. Contact: Hamster Cottages. Tel: 01764 685 400. Fax: 01764 685 454. Property Reference NW22.
E-mail: hamcot@globalnet.co.uk
WWW: www.hamstercottages.co.uk