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Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4352 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

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

Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish

Beachcomber cottage is a traditional fisherman's cottage next door to the Michelin star restaurant "LochBay", run by Michael Smith. It is also a minute's walk from the "Stein Inn" that celebrity chef Paul Rankin took over in 2019.
The accommodation warmly welcomes you with it's coal fire and traditional interior. There are 2 bedrooms, one shower room, and a kitchen/diner too, all that is needed for a very comfortable stay here on Skye.
Benefitting from a private garden to the front, across the road, heading down to the shore, facing west so sunsets here can be spectacular.
Waternish has a dark skies area where, on occasions when the atmospheric conditions are right, you can see the Aurora Borealis.
Come see for yourself!

Property manager

Catherine MacPherson

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,789 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Apartment
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Beachcomber Cottage Waternish
Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish Apartment
Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish Isle of Skye
Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish Apartment Isle of Skye
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About the neighborhood

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Highland Council, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Dunvegan Castle - 13 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Skye Silver Gift Shop - 18 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Portree Harbour - 32 min drive - 44.0 km
  • Uig Pottery - 41 min drive - 56.2 km
  • The Fairy Glen - 45 min drive - 55.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Edinbane Lodge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Three Chimneys - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jann's Cakes - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Old School Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪YURTea&Coffee - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish located?

Situated in Waternish, this apartment building is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from The Shilasdair Shop and within 9 mi (15 km) of Trumpan Church and Dunvegan Castle. Macleod's Tables and Claigan Coral Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10

Cottage was clean and very comfortable with a great view of the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10

We enjoyed the stay very much, thank you!

10/10

We loved our time at the Beachcomber Cottage. It was perfect for our group of 4. The views from the property were wonderful and it was a great place for exploring Skye.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10

This is a wonderful snug cottage. A great location for activities on Skye. All of the amenities of home. I would highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

A great cosy cottage in a beautiful location and only a few meters from a great pub The Stein Inn. The cottage was clean, easy to check in and had everything you’d need, even a fireplace. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10

a fantastic location and a top-quality apartment
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10/10

Perfect stay! Thanks a lot
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10/10

Beachcomber was in an excellent location, the restaurants were fantastic and the close town’s were delightful!
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8/10

Very nice cottage in a great location for the Waternish peninsula.

10/10

Very nice house with everything you need.Perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10

We had a lovely time stay at Beachcomber house. Perfect location 🥰 will definitely come back next time 🙏
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10/10

We fell in love with Beechcomber cottage. Stunning location and the beautiful garden was perfect in the sunshine ( That we weren't expecting... even in July 😂) Very private with lovely garden furniture and the perfect views to the sea. The decor was to a high standard and in keeping with the cottage. Everything we needed was there which made our stay so easy and pleasant. Beautiful bed linen, towels and lovely toiletries. Looking forward to booking up again.
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10/10

Very comfortable cottage in Stein. Ideal for 2/4 people.

10/10

Beachcomber Cottage is a great property in a wonderful location on Skye. It has a good layout and is very well equipped. Externally there is a garden with outdoor furniture and ample parking. There is a quality restaurant and Inn within easy walking distance. We will visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

We had the best time at this cottage! It is adorable, comfortable, and in the perfect location. It was myself, and my three adult children, and it was the perfect location to call home while exploring Skye.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10

Beachcomber cottage is a charming and very well appointed accommodation within doors of 2 of the best restaurants Skye has to offer. The place was spotless, warm and very comfortable and the Waternish Peninsula area is both beautiful and a little less well trafficked part of the island. We would highly recommend both.
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10/10

enjoyed proximity to Stein Inn, wasn’t aware that there were so few eating establishments close by, but we wouldn’t have changed anything. it rained the whole 3 days so we stayed inside and made a fire with all the supplies provided. Would recommend bringing groceries as the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to make a meal or two.
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10/10

Beachcomber cottage is a total gem! We loved every minute of our stay! The cottage is beautifully decorated, very clean and well equipped with all the necessities you need. The interaction with the team was professional and very friendly. We would recommend a 100% and hope to be back one day!
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10/10

Beautiful cottage set right on the shore equipped with everything you could need for a perfect stay on Skye! We chose this beautiful place for a base to explore Neist, Storr, Quiraing and more as it was ideally located with most places 35-45 minutes away. Portree is also around a 30 minutes drive. The cottage itself was cosy, warm and spacious enough for 4 adults. The lounge and fireplace was welcomed after hiking around the island all day. We would highly recommend this place and would 100% stay again!

10/10

Quaint cottage directly on the Loch Bay. Clean and comfortable. Garden with seating and table. Stone beach with water access. Found many pieces of colorful pottery and glassware! There are two restaurants, one is Loch Bay which is Michelin awarded. Weeks wait to get a reservation. The other is Stein. Reservations suggested. No other food, so stop at a Co-O prior to arriving!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Friends and I stayed at the Beachcomber for 3 nights of a 2 week trip in Scotland. Honestly, I would have been happy to spend the whole 2 weeks here. The stay was one of the highlights of the trip with the charming location, local history, surprising restaurant choices from historic inn to Michelin Star and gift shop with items by local artists. The cottage was over the top charming as well, with equipped kitchen, lots of info on surrounding area, clean, comfortable, can't say enough good things. I will happily return if possible!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

A lovely cottage in an excellent location.. Beautiful views of the shore( telescope provided). We were part of a terrace of traditional cottages alongside a pub, a craft shop/ gallery and a restaurant and there were lots of divers coming and going - so plenty going on. The kitchen was well designed and very well equipped . There was no file in the cottage to explain where things wwere. Because of this, we didn't discover the lovely garden across the road until our last day. And we spent some time searching for oven gloves andall of which were there, but that is the only quibble.AThe cottage was very well equipped and avbeautiful0place to return to after enjoying the wonderful landscapes of tSkyye. Mary An ideal place for people who want to be in beautiful surroundings? I really liked the decor And there are some beautiful pictures on the walls.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Absolutely loved the cottage and location. When the weather turned quite cool, the lounge room heating wasn’t operating at all so we replied to their welcome email with two messages for help. Received no reply. Everything else was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

This is a great VRBO! The cottage is set within a row of traditional fishermen’s cottages. The historical old cottages, although outfitted with modern amenities, provide a perfect backdrop for the serene picture perfect setting. The sunsets here are truly breathtaking and just being here makes you exhale all stress. The private gated garden which goes to the waterfront is wonderful too. A wonderful surprise is being next door to a Michelin star restaurant (also residing in one of the fisherman’s cottages). We were lucky to be able to eat here (get reservations in advance..Loch Bay). The food was perfectly prepared and presented in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Also a couple doors down in another of the fisherman’s cottages is the Stein Inn which has the oldest pub in Skye with a great traditional pub atmosphere and good food/drink. The host, Cat, was great! We had one small issue at check-in but Cat was quick to respond and we were grateful! We loved our stay and wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

The property is very well kept, well-appointed dishes and appliances, bathroom is nice, bedrooms are nice. But this note is particularly for Americans traveling in summer: The house has no A/C nor does it have any fans. This is not an issue in other seasons, but if you catch a summer that is warmer than usual (increasingly frequent in Scotland now), then it could be an issue. House owners there have not yet adapted to this fact, so this means almost no place has A/C or fans to assist with air movement. Bring your own portable battery powered fan. Secondly, the village of Stein is very remote by most American standards. Be prepared to navigate single track roads to get there, and bring in food at least for breakfast: there are 2 restaurants in Stein, but no store. Closest stores are in Portree or Dunvegan. It's a beautiful place and we enjoyed our time there; we just needed a fan...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023