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Colquhoune's Byre

Glendale, Isle of Skye
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Four Poster
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
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At a glance

  • Traditional White-washed cottage in a stunning remote location on the Isle of Skye with panoramic sea views
  • Perfect for a honeymoon or romantic getaway with wood burner for cosy nights in
  • Enjoy the local wildlife and scenic views from the picnic bench while relax with your morning coffee 
Overview
Property code: CA073

This cosy romantic getaway on the Isle of Skye''s western point is a rural idyll with breathtaking views over the Scottish mountains. Accessed via a single-track road, this remote holiday let offers soul-soothing accommodation for two.

Experience traditional Scottish cottage life at this beautiful property in Glendale on the Isle of Skye. This magical hideaway is perfectly located for enjoying days out at the island's best spots – head to the striking Neist Point Lighthouse (3 miles) or look around Dunvegan Castle and Gardens (11 miles) or why not head further afield to discover geographical delights such as Old Man of Storr (35 miles). When you're weary from the sea air and new sights, retreat to this welcoming property for quiet nights in before doing it all again tomorrow.

The cottage is vibrant white with thick stone walls, deep-set windows and a prominent chimney. Inside, decorative touches such as paintings, cushions and throws make it feel homely and inviting. The main space has an open-plan layout with a kitchen, dining area and lounge all in one area. Extra light enters through skylights in the roof. There's a gorgeous traditional stone fireplace with a wood burner nestled inside which you can light to keep you both cosy, plus a TV with Sky that you can watch together curled up on the sofa. Take a shower in the bathroom, resting your towel on the heated rail so it's warm when you get out, then retire to the four-poster bedroom for a restorative night's sleep.

Outside, you'll find a seating area overlooking the sea with a picnic bench where you can have lunch on warmer days. There's private parking for your vehicle.

  • 1 double bedroom
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric cooker, fridge, microwave and washing machine
  • Woodburner - fuel can be purchased locally
  • Sky TV, DVD player
  • Wi-Fi included - the connection can be intermittent therefore not totally reliable
  • Enclosed shared grounds, with seating area overlooking the sea
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • 2 miles to local shop and licensed café
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. 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 38 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sandra 6th April 2024

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2nd time of being here apart from storm Kathleen , we had a relaxing time . WiFi great , scenery amazing cottage cosy and warm and bed so comfy Different from last yr the road and pot holes not as bad most of the rd has been fixed . Some drivers need to learn to drive on a single track rd plenty of pull in points to let traffic though and calm speeRead mored down as sheep on the road But apart from that we had a great time even though weather wasnt great Hide

Reviewed by Deborah 9th March 2024

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Lovely cottage. Very comfortable and cozy

Reviewed by Gemma 10th February 2024

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We had a wonderful stay at the Byre. We bought additional logs for the fire in Dunvegan so we could light it each night. It really kicks off a lot of heat! The accommodation had everything we needed and we particularly enjoyed the reclining sofa. The bed is as everyone has commented, very comfortable. Id advise standing in the garden at night watchRead moreing the stars is phenomenal. We also bought eggs each day from a neighbour . Absolutely wonderful, cant wait to come back! Hide

Reviewed by Peter 6th January 2024

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We loved staying at Colquhoune's Byre, it's a very cosy, comfortable and homely wee house. As many reviewers have said, the bed is really, really comfortable and the bedroom is suprisingly spacious. The woodburning stove works well and keeps the place toasty - helpful as it was below zero most of the time we were staying. Milovaig is a lovely area Read moreand there are grand views on to Dunvegan Head from the front door. There are fabulous walks close by at Neist Point, Waterstein Head and The Hoe Hide

Reviewed by Trudi 3rd December 2023

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Gorgeous cozy cottage for two and our Cockerpoovery rural with single track road and saw stag in the garden nearly every morning

Reviewed by Sara 28th October 2023

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Reviewed by Sally 7th October 2023

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We had a lovely week in the cottage. The weather was wild (it was the amber warning weekend) but the cottage was warm, cosy and comfortable - a perfect place to sit out the storms. The reclining settee was fantastic for relaxing in, and the bed was very comfortable. We liked the open plan of the kitchen to the living area. The cottage is quite remoRead morete and it's a 12 mile drive from the main road to the cottage, with some rough patches and potholes, so be aware it takes time to get to anywhere! Hide

Reviewed by Margaret 23rd September 2023

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Reviewed by Karla 16th September 2023

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This is such a cute cottage located on the edge of a cliff giving you amazing views. Within an hour reach of everywhere we wanted to go which was ideal as not too far but close enough we were still away from civilisation. The bed was so comfy, the fire was a massive bonus for us and the kitchen supplied us with everything you need for your stay.

Reviewed by Bertho 9th September 2023

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Trs trs grand plaisir de sjourner dans cet endroit magnifique et cette trs belle petite maison bien amnage. Une impression de bout du monde avec une vue sur la mer toujours diffrente. Aucun bruit, aucune nuisance, le repos parfait.

Reviewed by Richard 19th August 2023

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Reviewed by Chris 12th August 2023

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We loved the cottage its location is super isolated and so cosy. The views from the front door are to die for and there is no ambient lighting at night so the clear night sky is stunning. We did an initial shop at Fort William on the way in at the beginning of our holiday as the nearest supermarkets are either in Broadford or Portree both are roughRead morely an hour away. We tried to fit as much in as we could in the week we were there. Kilt Rock is the highlight for us as there was a piper playing. Hide

Reviewed by Dawn 1st July 2023

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Lovely cottage , fantastic location ! Lovely comfy bed .

Reviewed by Janine 20th May 2023

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Lovely croft with lots of character and a very comfortable bed. We were able to watch a sea otter nearby for ages, lots of walks in the vicinity and ideally ,located to see the lighthouse. The garden was secure for our dog, which was a bonus.

Reviewed by Helena 13th May 2023

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Reviewed by Jonathan 6th May 2023

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Lovely spot, very quite and marvellous sunsets, cottage quite dark inside, a little tired but still perfectly charming, lovely and warm and we had great weather, roads a bit interesting, more from all the people who can't drive a hired camper, just go slow and its all fine.

Reviewed by Philip 29th April 2023

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Reviewed by Paul 25th March 2023

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Fantastic accommodation on the North West coast of Skye. Very comfortable 4-poster bed and everything you could need was available including a log-burner (with a small supply of logs available on arrival) microwave, ceramic 4 hob cooker with grill and fan oven. There was an area to sit outside (we didn't as it was too cold) Stunning views from the Read moreproperty. I even managed to capture the Northern Lights on camera from the property. Zero light pollution and very quiet location Hide

Reviewed by Michael 21st March 2023

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Reviewed by Jean 14th March 2023

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Reviewed by Joseph 11th February 2023

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Really nice cozy cottage with a stunning roaring fire and a great nights sleep on a comfy bed. Everything you could need is provided. Location is fantastic with a great view. (We saw the northern lights from the front door)

Reviewed by Amanda 14th January 2023

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Reviewed by Thalia 22nd December 2022

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Lovely cosy cottage that feels very homely. The log fire was great for the evenings. The location is the most stunning place, very remote with gorgeous scenery on all sides. We loved every second and will definitely be back.

Reviewed by alan 19th November 2022

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What can we say? The cottage is outstanding, the location, the facilities are all wonderful. The bed is so comfortable we both had a wonderful nights sleep every night. The road to the cottage is fun due to its many interesting and varied potholes but the views on the drive are worth it and they are beyond the control of the cottage owner. The log Read moreburner is lovely to have going on a chilly evening. If youre looking for a welcoming place to stay Colquhouns Byrne is ideal. Hide

Reviewed by Linda 22nd October 2022

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We really enjoyed staying at the cottage. Thank you for sharing it with us

Reviewed by Angela 15th October 2022

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Great place for the dog ! Enclosed area behind the byre meant he could let off steam without meeting sheep . Loose sheep and a couple of cattle meant all our first of the day walks were on a lead . Very cosy and comfy especially the bed and reclining settee . Easy to light and clean log fire . Washer / dryer handy when all the wet dog towels that yRead moreou bring have been used up! Hide

Reviewed by John 1st October 2022

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Cottage is lovely love my stay clean and bed was comfy can't fault the place plenty of space log fire was just lovely the view is stunning even better when its a clear day

Reviewed by Eddie 24th September 2022

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Colquhouns Byre was simply excellent. Situated on the extreme North West of Skye, it has the most excellent views of Dunvegan head and Loch Pooltiel, the Outer Hebrides appear tantalisingly close in the distance. This is an old cottage. Thick walls, low door and small windows result in a cosy hideaway. The interior is well appointed, perfect for usRead more and our dog. Such a cosy place to spend some time. Hide

Reviewed by Jennie 17th September 2022

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We really enjoyed our holiday. A lovely warm cosy cottage.

Reviewed by Gillian 10th September 2022

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The cottage is lovely the views stunning and we appreciated having one of the most comfortable beds. The breakfast bar tacky and took quite a lot of cleaning to get rid of the stickiness Carpet in lounge area stained and looked grubby and appears some renters have burned bits of the carpet. Food on chrome bases of bar stools . When the oven when tuRead morerned on was smoking. In general the cottage would benefit from a good clean, With TLC I would definitely recommend this lovely cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Linda 13th August 2022

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A cosy, comfortable cottage with great views. Enjoyed being surrounded by nature, and watching the change in weather conditions, but cottage was quite a way from nearest village/shop/ amenities. Overall a great get away from it all holiday.

Reviewed by Paul 30th July 2022

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Reviewed by Jana 16th July 2022

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Nice, comfortable cottage in isolated area. We recommend food stores in Dunvegan and trails and sightseeing on North Eastern part of island (Portree and above). Nest point, Coral beach and Culling were amazing too. Some midgets on these parts, but that os common for Skye in non-windy areas with sweet water.

Reviewed by Susan 25th June 2022

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Beautiful views from the Croft . Could do with updating .

Reviewed by Alexandra 4th June 2022

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Reviewed by Christine 30th April 2022

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Location of this cottage nestled on the hillside is superb, with ever changing views across the bay and cliffs. Enjoyed exploring the local area, with surprises round every corner. Cosy comfortable cottage, great for the dogs.

Reviewed by Martyn 23rd April 2022

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Absolutely loved the cottage and the setting.

Reviewed by Paolo 16th April 2022

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Absolutely stunning location, fantastic views, very comfortable cottage. Love the wood burning stove and the authentic appearance of the house. Easy self check-in. You need to be ok with carpets where dogs have been before you. Not ideal cleanliness but it's a rustic setting. A bit short on household supplies so plan your shopping. Overall an idillRead moreic place, we had a great time here. Hide

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