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A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin

A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Overview of A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin

9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Inverness, SCT
  • Popular LocationIsle of Skye Oysters17 min walk
  • Popular LocationTalisker Distillery17 min walk
  • Popular LocationFairy Pools8 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 6
Bedroom 1
    2 single beds
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    2 single beds
Bathroom 1
    Combined shower/bath

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin

Nyumbani is a traditional single storey Skye cottage situated in its own wrap around gardens overlooking beautiful Loch Harport on the stunning west coast of the Isle of Skye. Nyumbani mean 'our home', in Swahili, and this aptly describes this attractive cottage, with its homely lounge/dining room with open fire, deep leather sofas, family sized kitchen and 3 generously proportioned bedrooms. There is a lovely conservatory that provides a second lounge area, with large flat screen TV and DVD. Doors open onto the fully enclosed gardens that surround the property. Bed linen & towels provided.

Property manager

Diana Gerrard

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Perfect Base Exploring Skye Cuillin House Inverness
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About the area

Isle of Skye

Located in Isle of Skye, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Portree Harbour and Talisker Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fairy Pools and Fiskavaig Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Isle of Skye Oysters - 17 min walk
  • Talisker Distillery - 17 min walk
  • Fairy Pools - 8 min drive
  • Faerie Glen - 8 min drive
  • Talisker Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 180 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Oyster Shed - 15 min walk
  • Caora Dhubh Coffee Company - 1 min drive
  • Café Cùil - 4 min drive
  • Donald John’s Café - 4 min drive
  • Bog Myrtle Skye - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Isle of Skye Oysters and Talisker Distillery. Fiskavaig Bay and Talisker Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Well equipped, comfortable, warm accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic host and caretaker.
The highlight of my stay, despite unforseen issues, has definitely got to be Diana, the owner, and Keith, the caretaker. Both were extremely attentive and easy to chat to and made what could have been a difficult holiday very memorable. Recommended on the welcome and contact availability alone.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lorraine J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location to explore Skye
The property was clean, well equipped and in a great location. A little updating in the furnishings is required but excellent value for money
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S., Basingstoke

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay
The bungalow is exactly as listed and is well appointed in a lovely location. We had good communications with the owner and a great chat with the helpful caretaker who lives nearby. Carbost is remote but the village is friendly with a good pub and small community shop. It was warm and draft free despite a very wet and windy week.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning location!
Spacious cottage located about a mile from Carbost village, sitting above the bank of loch Harport, giving great views of the whole area. The cottage is very well equipped and comfortable. The beds are, perhaps, slightly lumpy, yet all of our party enjoyed a great night's sleep throughout our week's stay. It provided a great base for exploring the island (cautionary note, if you haven't been to Skye before, allow plenty travelling time, due to single track roads and slow motor homes... e.g. from the cottage to the Fairy Pools' car park is a distance of 7.5 miles, which at worst, took 50 minutes in the car!). We thoroughly enjoyed our week on Skye based at the cottage. It offered a comfortable stay and fantastic value. We would not hesitate to return and highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Courtland

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Budget Friendly House
Value for money with this house is awesome! Those negative reviews have to be from people with a champagne taste on a beer budget. Yes it’s an older home, but for the price it is sooo worth it. Great views and the sunroom is a great way to relax and spend windy stormy days. We had a week here and for the price I was AMAZED! The Old Inn in Carbost is a cute little pub close by to see and listen to live music. Fasts in The Isle of Skye Candle Co Welcome center (Portree) is a must. The pizza and scones are superb! If you don’t get check-in instructions, just go to the house. Trust me, the caretaker Keith is either there or close by to help. Skye is small, so just go. I can’t wait to return and I’ll definitely be booking again, maybe 2 weeks next trip if I’m lucky. Thanks for sharing a lovely little cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in good location
Fantastic space and great base for exploring the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
We enjoyed our stay very much. The accommodation has a lot of space and is equipped with everything you need. The Isle of Skye has breathtakingly beautiful scenery, cliffs, waterfalls and we were lucky enough to see whales, orcas, dolphins and sharks all in one day. We would have liked to stay longer than the week we booked. We definitely recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Six day stay
Fernilea home is an older home, but had everything one needs. Being older, not everything is brand-new perfect, but GREAT value for the price. If you need a 4 star hotel, this is not the place for you. If you want a spacious place for great price, quiet and great views, this is it. Tricky to find, and single-track potholed roads can be challenging...but THIS IS RURAL SCOTLAND. It's part of the charm. Others have mentioned steep steps up from parking space and difficult deep bathtub/shower to step into. If you have mobility issues, this is not for you, but the listing clearly indicates same. Read the listing and reviews before you rent! Large graveled parking space at bottom of steps. When finding home do not (as we did) confuse signage for "Tallisker" with signage to "Tallisker Distillery". Travel past the Tallisker Distillery, turn left up the steep hill, then turn at next right. Home is then perhaps 1/2 mile on left, overlooking the loch. Only real negative was tiny refrigerator and no ice-making ability. Central location on island makes sightseeing easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

alison s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Suited our needs
Beautiful area perfect for us and our dog. The house is spacious and warm with conservatory that heats up in any spells of sunshine. Parts of the property are a bit tired and the bath was out of action but we are told an overhaul is planned this winter, which I am sure will be a great addition. We had a warm welcome and would happily stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023