77/78 Aird

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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No

Reviews

Mr Beresford
April 2018

“This was one of the best holidays ...”

This was one of the best holidays we have ever had! We expected grey skies and rain but were very lucky that the sun shone everyday. The Isle Of Skye is beautiful and lived up to all our expectations as we toured around enjoying all the places on our itinerary. (The Skye Museum of Island Life in Kilmuir is well worth the journey north.) Being April meant that the roads were quiet but watch out for those potholes! ...

This was one of the best holidays we have ever had! We expected grey skies and rain but were very lucky that the sun shone everyday. The Isle Of Skye is beautiful and lived up to all our expectations as we toured around enjoying all the places on our itinerary. (The Skye Museum of Island Life in Kilmuir is well worth the journey north.) Being April meant that the roads were quiet but watch out for those potholes! The cottage was absolutely brilliant! Beautifully located with lochs front and back, very well maintained and clean, and short of nothing that one would need, it totally enhanced our holiday. Our evenings at the cottage were a very pleasant part of our stay. Sitting in the wood panelled lounge enjoying a wine or a whisky and reflecting on the day contributed perfectly to the mindfulness we were seeking. Shelves of books and nice art on the walls added to the ambience of this room. It is a long drive from our Manchester home to this cottage, and they say that you should never go back, but we are already planning our return! Many thanks to owner Hazel and custodian Kim.

Mr Hunt
October 2017

“Generally very positive, one ...”

Generally very positive, one suggestion intended to be constructive for the owner would be to put some coat hooks up by the front door!
Mrs Jeffery
September 2017

“everything met our expectations, ...”

everything met our expectations, and the wonderful library of books was a bonus! we would certainly consider booking this cottage again.
Joan M
July 2017
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“SHEER BLISS”

My sister and I have just returned from spending a week in Skye staying in this wonderful cottage. From the moment we walked in, we felt completely at home and you sense this cottage is very much loved. The cottage is cosy, spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped and has the best shower ever!! Beds are very comfortable and I slept like a log every night ( not my usual I might add). We had good weather so enjoyed sitting in the summer house in the evening in perfect peace watching the sun set over the loch and listening to the birds. The cottage is well situated for exploring beautiful Skye and its breathtaking scenery. We were sorry to be leaving 77/78 Aird but will definitely be back in the future to recharge our spirits and enjoy this perfect place. Thank you.
Hugh M
July 2017
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“Well equipped cottage in a great location for exploring Skye, especially the north of the island.”

A very comfortable, warm, clean and well-equipped cottage in an excellent location on a small peninsula in northern Skye. The location is very quiet, with very little traffic and with the sounds of skylarks and oystercatchers on the rocky beach, just a short distance from the garden gate. It’s a short drive to Portree for shops and other services and, in the other direction, to the Edinbane Inn – a great pub with lovely food if you don't want to cook. The location is excellent for exploring the north and west of Skye by car and on foot, although we also travelled to the south of Skye on two occasions without difficulty.
Carry v
May 2017
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“Geweldig verblijf!”

Wij verbleven begin mei een week in deze leuke cottage. Heerlijk rustig gelegen met een mooi uitzicht op het Loch. We hadden heerlijk zonnig weer en hebben ook genoten van het zomerhuisje en de tuin. Het is een heel comfortabel verblijf. Alles wat je nodig hebt is aanwezig. Grote uitgebreide keuken en in de gezellige woonkamer een geweldige collectie boeken. Heerlijk geslapen op de goede bedden. De omgeving is prachtig. Vanuit het huisje hebben we o.a. Quiraing, Fairy Glenn, Greshornisch en Neist Point bezocht en daar fantastische wandelingen gemaakt.
Mr Miller
September 2016

“Skye is an amazing experience ...”

Skye is an amazing experience bringing peace and tranquility to our modern lives. It is rugged, unspoilt containing within those windswept peaks history and nature in perfect combination to be found by those willing to embrace its call.
Amanda W
August 2016
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“Five enthusiastic stars!”

We comfortably slept and fed four happy adults here. Spotlessly clean, all the appliances work perfectly, and the strong wifi was extra convenient. Beautiful views, easy to get to everything on Skye, AND a gorgeous garden with sweet little summer house. Spacious kitchen that let us cook for family and friends. The sitting room with a grand selection of games and books (even children's books) was a special highlight. Excellent value. We highly recommend it and hope to stay here again.
Mr Kirman
May 2016

“An outstanding property, the best ...”

An outstanding property, the best self catering cottage I've ever stayed in, it was superbly equipped.
midgemack
November 2015
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“A cosy, convenient base for exploring Skye”

I stayed here in October 2015 with my husband and two little girls. The house was easy to find, had off-road parking and a pretty location on a small peninsula, giving loch views in both directions. There was no TV signal but we were aware of this from the information given, although there was a DVD player and the internet worked well for our laptop - but we hardly used either! There are many shelves of books, an absolutely wonderful range of subjects perfect for a lover of nature/art/history/Scotland/fiction. (Me!) The girls learnt to play chess and other games, and it did us all good to have a break from the usual routine. The house was comfortable and very cosy in the horribly noisy storm which battered us for two nights, and the bathroom and kitchen large and well equipped. The location is quite far north on Skye and we found that in a week, driving around and doing several walks, we were only able to fully explore from about Sligachan and above - very thoroughly, mind you! Skye is bigger than I remember from 30 years ago..... We had some beautiful weather, some awful weather and storms, but we enjoyed ourselves. Plenty of information in the cottage about places to go, but we did a bit of research beforehand. I would certainly come here again, my only comment being that after a hard day's walking, I did find myself wishing that the cottage had a bath! The shower was great, but I'm sure you know what I mean. We need to come back to Skye soon!
Christine B
November 2015
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“Beautiful cottage set in wonderful scenery”

My husband and I spent a week in this cottage in early summer. The cottage is secluded enough to enjoy total peace and quiet but within easy driving distance of Portree for the essentials such as shopping. The cottage is very well set up with everything you could need for your stay, lovely, cosy and comfortable, and the garden is beautiful. There is also good off road parking for the car. The owner communicated all the details we needed, plus lots of extra hints and tips, in plenty of time for our visit and there was a file of local information in the cottage. The surrounding area is stunning, as is the whole of Skye. I would highly recommend this cottage, I will defiantly be booking this again. Additional tip for anyone with a gluten intolerance - the local co-op as you drive into Portree stocks a small collection of free-from goods, and the Skye bakery (on the same road into Portree, just before the co-op) is an absolute must, it does the best gluten free bread I have ever tasted.
Jammach
March 2015
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“Quiet, calm, comfortable & well equipped pretty cottage overlooking Loch Snizort.”

We stayed here on the week of 23rd Feb for some rest & recuperation time and it was ideal. The cottage is about 8 miles North west of Portree, in the direction of Uig and Bernisdale, on the banks of Loch Snizort. It has a very well equipped kitchen with a fridge freezer, second fridge, washing machine, dishwasher and dryer, all in perfect condition and all the pots, pans, plates and cutlery you could ever need. There are two very comfortable living rooms, one more homely in style, with wood panelled walls and a huge library wall and a second more modern decorated room with a large dresser and with a large corner sofa and wall lights, ideal for lounging and reading. There are two bedrooms upstairs, which are compact, but plenty big enough with more than adequate storage and fantastic views of the Loch and the rear garden; one double and now twin. There is no TV reception here or mobile signal, which we knew beforehand and wasn't an issue. There is BT Broadband of roughly 1.5-2Mb download speed which provides good service for using your mobile phone over the internet (using Tu Go app on O2 or Three in Touch on Three Mobile) which let us stay in touch with friends and family and more importantly means they can call you if needed. We could also watch iPlayer on our iPads perfectly well, but this is modest in terms of broadband. If you have many people in your group wanting to use devices, you'll get poorer service. Walking a short distance from the house to the main road gave a very good mobile signal on Three and O2.

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Features

Off road parking
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

The property

Portree 8 miles.

A charming traditional stone cottage with stunning loch and mountain views, situated in a quiet and friendly crofting community.

This cottage has a mature and pretty garden and would suit a family or small group of friends who want to explore this magical island, whilst enjoying the peace, tranquillity and diverse wildlife the Isle of Skye has to offer.

This spacious cottage is very well equipped and still retains some lovely original features, whilst also offering guests the convenience of modern additions such as WiFi.

The cottage has two cosy bedrooms with sloping ceilings and original wood-lined walls, perfect for a comfy night's sleep after a busy day exploring the area.

A warm and welcoming sitting room offers guests a vast selection of books and a comfy space to read them in.

The kitchen and dining area are spacious and well-equipped and the picture window provides stunning views out over the loch to the mountains beyond.

This Isle of Skye cottage also benefits from a wooden summerhouse in the garden, a beautiful place to sit and read whilst gazing out across the loch and perhaps sipping a pre-dinner drink.

The vibrant town of Portree is just 8 miles away and offers guests a choice of shops, restaurants and lively pubs.

A short drive will bring guests to the famous village of Dunvegan with its stunning castle, well worth a visit whilst discovering the area.

The Isle of Skye has something for everyone and the scenery is breathtaking whether viewed on foot, by bike, car or sea!

This Portree cottage is the perfect setting for a holiday to this beautiful island at any time of year.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with electric stove. Second sitting room.

Amenities

Oil central heating with electric stove in sitting room
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV for DVDs only, DVD, CD, radio, WiFi, selection of books and games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed front garden with wooden summerhouse
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 8 miles, pub 1 mile
Coast 8 mins walk
Note: There is no TV signal at this property.

About the location

PORTREE

Fort William 108 miles; Inverness 113 miles.

Set round its natural harbour on the stunning and tranquil Isle of Skye, charming Portree boasts an excellent range of shops, hotels and restaurants. Cultural attractions are plentiful; the Aros Centre is well worth a visit with its programme of concerts, theatre and cinema. Sports enthusiasts are also well catered for, with sea kayaking, rock-climbing and a good choice of well-marked walks. The rock formations are particularly spectacular; Trotternish Ridge stretches for 31km of continuous cliffs, with many fantastic rock forms and pinnacles. Dunvegan Castle and the Talisker Distillery Visitor Centre are just two more reasons to visit this magical isle.