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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. 

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.

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Monkstadt 1745 Bed & Breakfast

Monkstadt House & Steadings, Portree, Highland IV51 9YN, Scotland

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