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Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy.

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5110 sq m

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Kyle of Lochalsh, Invernessshire
  • Popular LocationSkye Bridge5 min drive
  • Popular LocationEilean Donan Castle8 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlockton Harbour8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy.

Standing above Lochalsh in its own secluded grounds and surrounded by the National Trust for Scotland woodland gardens. South facing and in a magnificent setting with wonderful views of sea and the mountains of Skye rising to over 1000m. Although extremely private, lying along its own track of around 300m, it is only 3-4 minutes by car to Kyle of Lochalsh which has a railway station (the scenic railway line to Inverness really is world famous!) a bank, shops and an excellent supermarket. There is also a smaller supermarket and Post Office about a mile away. Our garden has a large lawn and is planted with Magnolias and mature species Rhododendrons from Bhutan, China and Nepal and which flower from February until August.
Doubled glazed with fitted carpets throughout; night storage heating and wood/coal burning stoves; both off-peak and instant electric hot water. If you want to keep in touch, we offer free Fast Fibre Wireless broad band WiFi. It is a wonderful location with great privacy. The skies above us in winter are ink-black and intoxicating - perfect for star-gazing! (when did you last see the Milky Way .....?!)

Property manager

Anna Fraser

Languages

Czech, English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1184 sq ft (110 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: For more than one, please contact owner

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs are available on request at the property
Note from host: There is a small garden pond

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 Registration Number HI-10357-P

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Kyle

Located in Kyle, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Plockton Harbour and Lochcarron Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loch Carron and Glen Shiel. Traveling with kids? Consider Magpie and Isle of Skye Market Square. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Skye Bridge - 5 min drive
  • Eilean Donan Castle - 8 min drive
  • Plockton Harbour - 8 min drive
  • Caisteal Maol - 8 min drive
  • Armadale Ferry Terminal - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Kyle Of Lochalsh Station - 7 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • King Haakon Bar - 8 min drive
  • Fisherman's Kitchen - 4 min drive
  • all the Goodness Coffee & Bakeshop - 7 min drive
  • Skye Bridge Seafoods - 6 min drive
  • Hectors Bothy - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy. located?

Located on the beach, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Skye Bridge, Caisteal Maol, and Bright Water Visitor Centre. Eilean Donan Castle and Loch Carron are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Roger W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, dated property.
The location of this property is nothing short of spectacular. The property however was disappointing. The owners have tried to maintain the property in the light of its age but sadly the world has moved on since the 1960's. The downstairs bathroom and toilet are a bit daunting if needed in the middle of the night and the single facility for potentially 6 people required one to form an organised line for ablutions. The kitchen was of its time with the feeling generally was that one had gone back in time. As mentioned the location is wonderful and that does help explain the price but I think a makeover is required and the presence of a toilet upstairs should be considered essential. The owners were really informative about the surrounding area with many suggestions of things to do and visit and where to eat and drink. Perhaps they have tried to maintain the 50's feel and in this I think they have succeeded. The house was in no way damp but there was a musty smell all through the house despite the use of night storage heaters and the log burners. One appreciates that the remote location makes modern facilities such as dish washers and central heating a challenge, however, it would be lovely to have the facilities that matched and complimented the natural surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Taimoon S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
Description of the view and surrounding area is accurate. However, the house is musty and damp, and cold. The bathroom downstairs is inconvenient with all the bedrooms upstairs, particularly if you have mobility issues. You have to be able to lift your leg about 2 feet in order to get into the bathtub. However, hot showers were great. The faucets in the bathroom and kitchen sinks are not mixed, so you either scald your hands or freeze them. And, the kitchen left much to be desired. Indeed, the fridge, stove and microwave were good, but the kitchen is very old and run down and the kitchen sink is very stained. And, I spent half an hour cleaning the coffee maker filter and filter holder before we could use them with confidence. Much to be done to make this property adequate for airb&b. I will not stay there again, and will not recommend it to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, short stay
We only stayed for 3 nights but enjoyed our time. We easily commuted to Skye each day for wonderful hiking, returning to a cozy home by the water. Anna was wonderful, there was an issue with the internet, we didn’t even know was a problem until she reached out with a plan to have it fixed. Before we returned from hiking she had dispatched her local contact to fix the issue. We loved the efforts Anna took to maintain the original feel of the home, while updating where necessary - best shower!!! Thank you for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Eric R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Eric.
Very basic. Communication with Anna was excellent. Place needs a lot of work done to upgrade it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stuart Bruce

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exterior was inviting. All ended at front door. Interior looks like it was Furnished from Salvation Army on a bad day. Bathroom on ground floor, all bedrooms one flight up. Majorly inconvenient. Downstairs rooms cold all the time. 4 channels of BBC is not having TV. No other good reception. We’ve stayed at small boutique hotels for less. There should be honesty in advertising. This was a major disappointment.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JUDITH R., Grand Island

Liked: Cleanliness
quiet beautiful retreat
everything great but the heating units were fussy. We loved the area, the garden,the cottage. Owner was very nice and understanding. Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

JUDITH R., Grand Island

Liked: Cleanliness
our Holiday retreat!
A learning experience with electrical appliances and heaters. My sister and I figured it out trial and error we perservered. The old wood fire stove was nice. the space heaters were not efficient enough in the upstairs. Luckily we are hearty women with camping knowledge . Beautiful spot. Very quiet , serene , private.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

vernon a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, great location and views
We really enjoyed our stay, excellent location for local amenities and access to Skye. Lots of wildlife to see and amazing scenery to enjoy
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kathryn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a pleasant week
Blythswood is a comfortable and homely cottage with stunning views in a peaceful location. The lounge and dining room had fabulous views and were very comfortable. We enjoyed being able to walk down to the loch and to access the Lochalsh Woodland walks. It is also a very convenient location for getting out and about to different places. The kitchen was dated but clean and well equipped although some of the equipment did seem a tad shabby and would benefit from replacing eg the plates & bowls were fine, but the mugs were just a random mixture of old and well used ones, as was the cutlery. The bathroom was fine for us, but older, less mobile people may struggle getting in and out of the bath for a shower as it is quite high up. The access track and gateweay felt quite narrow and initially slightly unnerving. However, we enjoyed our stay and would return .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark G., London, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful location in very beautiful part of the world
location, location, location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021