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A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin

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A conservatory with a grey sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. - A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin (Inverness)
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a chair, a radiator, and a window with curtains. - A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin (Inverness)
A two-story house with a white exterior and dark roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a clear sky with clouds. - A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin (Inverness)
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A living room with a red leather sofa, wooden dining table, and chairs, a fireplace, and a mirror on the wall. - A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin (Inverness)
A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

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

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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-31334-F

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Carbost, a neighborhood in Minginish, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fiskavaig Bay and Talisker Beach, while Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre and Aros Experience are cultural highlights. Isle of Skye Oysters and Aros Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Minginish travel guide
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Inverness, SCT

What's nearby

  • A white building with the name "TALISKER" on its side, set against a backdrop of mountains and greenery.
    Talisker Distillery
    1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • A waterfall cascading over rocks into a clear pool, surrounded by mountains.
    Fairy Pools
    10 min drive - 12.2 km
  • A waterfront with colorful buildings, a stone wall, and two boats on the water.
    Portree Harbour
    33 min drive - 37.1 km
  • A castle on a hill, surrounded by dense forest and a body of water.
    Dunvegan Castle
    36 min drive - 41.6 km
  • Isle of Skye Oysters
    2 min drive - 2.1 km

Restaurants

  • The Old Inn
    2 min drive
  • Café Cùil
    4 min drive
  • Talisker Distillery
    19 min walk
  • Caora Dhubh Coffee Company
    1 min drive
  • The Oyster Shed
    15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located in Carbost, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Isle of Skye Oysters and Talisker Distillery. Fiskavaig Bay and Talisker Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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