Solas

Both Sukes and the property owner were easily accessible and communicative.

The property was as listed, if not better. The view from the living room is absolutely stunning. And the pool table, games and tv also entertained. Th ceilings are a bit low upstairs so keep that in mind if you’re rather tall. We loved it. Lisa

What an incredible cottage/crofter’s house!

The view on the sea and the mountain is very peaceful and each details of this house is confortable and useful! We won’t forget this crofter’s house! It’s one of a kind like the owner who is caring for us!

Solas was an absolutely gorgeous stay on Skye, only 15 min from the ferry terminal at Armadale (very handy for departure day) and quite close to Broadford.

The pool table was a real hit, and there was a large & tasteful selection of books to choose from for the odd day of inclement weather. The kitchen was simply but amply appointed, without any clutter, and had everything we needed. Joanne (the owner) was abundantly helpful from our arrival through to our departure, she was an absolute joy to deal with. It was absolutely worth the money, the views are spectacular and the location is peaceful and sheltered. Beautifully appointed, 10/10, would stay again in a heartbeat.

Solas is a great cottage, well equipped and has breathtaking views.

From the moment we arrived we felt completely at home. A great help to find our way in the cottage was a book with instructions. Jan

Great place to stay good location.

Given the weather the drying room was very useful. Probably the best views we’ve had from any of our many stays in Skye. We also appreciated the helpful and friendly contact with the owner.

Property has a fantastic view which is it's major selling point.

Bedrooms not friendly for tall people, off road parking is available but not good for getting in and out due to lip on drive, would recommend a concrete ramp, fuel for fire was poor with only 2 heat logs and less than half a bucket of coal, not fuel for one night, overall satisfactory accomodation but have had better for less money

Solas is a thoughtful conversion, it is well appointed and comfortable.

Views from the property are truly stunning especially at sunset. The tv is large and the sound system is good. The kitchen is well equipped and functional with good storage. The Bathroom has been well used and is in need of some TLC especially the sink which is loose on the wall and a plug which did not work for us. Our journey time to solas was 10 hours and when we arrived at the house the driveway beckoned and we drove in only to ground the car on the concrete apron! The drive is suitable for SUV or vehicles with good ground clearance, which my car does not have and is also quite steep! The bedrooms have sloping ceilings which cause problems for the unwary or those who need to pay a visit in the night!! Otherwise the feather pillows and quilt supplied were very comfortable and warm. We would visit Solas again as the house is comfortable and the area is peaceful and quiet.

The cottage has stunning views and the location is ideal if you seek piece and quiet We thoroughly enjoyed our time on Skye.

The cottage is a good base to explore the island it would have been useful to have the instruction booklets for the appliances. There wasn't always hot water despite following instructions to turn this up and the power shower wasn't always very warm. If the weather turns colder you would need to light the fire in addition to having the storage heaters. We are not complaining but points to note

Beautiful cottage in a lovely setting, with great facilities and a handy drier!

Lovely cottage with great views.

Owner very helpful. Highly recommended.

Views were breathtaking.

All as advertised. Owner was super responsive to all questions

A well equipped &comfortable property in a stunning location.

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It was all just lovely,even the weather was good to us.

Hopefully we will be back.

Solas is a beautiful, comfortable cottage with a welcoming owner who is on hand should you need anything.

It is situated in the most idyllic setting. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

We had a fantastic stay at Solas, it far exceeded our expectations.

A lovely, quiet location with incredible views. The kids loved the garden and saying hello to the neighbouring horses. The pool table was an obvious hit in the light and airy (massive) lounge. It had everything we needed to cook, with loads of great eating out options within 30 minutes drive when you prefer to be lazy. A very relaxing stay in a brilliant location and cottage.

beautiful location; excellent property with all necessary amenities; very helpful and knowlegable owners; the location is excellent for touring and hiking the local area; for those unfamiliar with Skye it is somewhat remote for other areas and hikes; because of traffic and single lane rds can take 1-2 hours to get to other locations, so plan accordingly; of course you can always sit in the sun room and gaze at the Sound of Sleat and the beatiful mountains beyound

Beautiful location off the beaten track away from tourist business in a lovely traditional style house.

Quiet, not far from Broadford. The view is bucolic. The kitchen is well set up for cooking. We never wanted to leave!

Great care has been taken to make this property comfortable and smart with excellent attention to detail.

Much appreciated.

Splas is in my opinion the perfect location for exploring the Isle of Skye, it has an incredible view from the bifold doors in the lage comfortable loungs, it is within easy reach of shops and pubs in Broadford and from the cottage.

You can easily explore the whole island, I highly recomend starting from Portree, heading north to Brodaig, then turn left onto the pass, the road takes you through a gorge unique in the UK, utterly stunning but beware, you will want to turn artound and drive it again imediately when you reach the end. Then (once you compleye Skye) take a trip accross the bridge to explore one of the most scenic parts of the NC500 rouut, the pass over the mountain to Applecross where their fish and chips are the best ever and the scanery is incredible, I recomend a round trip via Sheildaig to return to Skye, allow a full day but beware, the pub is closed on Tuesday and opens again at 5PM on Wednesday. The cottage itslf is great and any issues reported are fixed imediately, we were unfortunate to arrive the the antenna cable for the TV was broken, fixed next day. Only issue is headroom in the bedrooms, getting up in the night for a touilet run usually resulted in a few bumps and swear words, but this does add to the charm.

A really lovely and comfortable converted Croft.

All facilities in good order and as described in the literature. The view from the Croft is absolutely fantastic - the sea and mountains. All good and will happily recommend to friends.

Nice location but a bit of challenge to find.

Stunning view. Comfortable inside

We loved the cottage and enjoyed the magnificent view.

A lovely cottage with amazing views.

It has everything we need for a perfect stay on Skye. The owner's instruction manual is a helpful guide. I really liked the photos on display thank you for sharing those. We hope to stay again .

Solas has a stunning location with beautiful views over to Knoydart from the sitting room.

This cottage was a lovely surprise, we knew it would be in remote location but didn’t realize how beautifully renovated the interior would be while keeping the character of the 100 year old crafter’s cottage.

A few comments, it would be very challenging to find for the first time after dark, be mindful of this. Also, the owner supplied directions as you near the cottage tell you to turn right at the red mailbox. Actually, you turn right at the second. This was a wonderful and ideal location for us. (and more hidden) red mailbox!

This is the 3rd time we have stayed at Solas, we never get tired of the peace, tranquility and the stunning views.

It is also excellent value. Will be back.

The only issue we had, due to a delay with cancelled ferries, was that arriving late in the evening, in the dark and rain, was that the directions in Camus Croise to the cottage could have been a little more detailed.

Apart from that a fantastic little cottage in a lovely setting.

Solas is the postcard one imagines before heading to the highlands and the isle of skye.

A beautiful, unobstructed, relaxing, ever-changing view of the sea and the mountains. A small cottage, comfortable, very well equipped, where you simply feel good. A superb location, both quiet, isolated, and close to grocery stores, and for those who love hiking, there is everything you need nearby (the trail of the tip of steal for example).

We enjoyed our holiday so much, bed was comfy ,small fridge with small freezer at the top,washing machine with polite notice on the Dryer was broke,no problem the washing line was great for drying and the airer was useful,we did have a problem with the dishwasher it kept saying check water,we ended up just washing in the sink,TV was amazing 65," games table was bigger than expected

Bathroom downstairs difficult for older people at night.

Steep bedroom ceilings make it difficult for tall people to get into one side of double bed! Pool table in front of picture window would be better at end of room, it spoils view from sofa! No garden furniture to enjoy view from garden. Difficulty in getting radiators to warm up, no instructions other than they are set. Dishwasher filled with water and stopped. Informed Sykes but no response! Also no instructions. Apart from all this above the two of us had a good stay as it was well provided for, though towels small and it is a 30 minute walk to pub!

My wife and I had a lovely time at Solas Cottage.

It is in a beautiful location and the views from the garden and within the property are absolutely wonderful! Solas is most comfortable and well furnished throughout. The kitchen is spacious and well resourced, including a washing machine and micro wave. The lounge has to be seen to be believed! The room is vast, and has panoramic views of the loch and distant mountains. Most comfortable sitting areas and a marvellous folding door. It includes a super sized smart televison with speakers on either side and a pool table that was great fun to use during our stay. The garden is fairly secluded and overlooks a paddock with two horses as well as the panoramic views. The bedrooms both have a sloping roof but are most comfortable and also have windows with superb views. Plenty of parking space in the front of the garden which is situated down a pleasant quiet lane. We wished that we could have stayed longer and will definitely book to stay again. Many thanks, Fred & Marion Burdett

Went for a week in October 2021 re-booked for 2 weeks in March / April 2022 that speaks for how good we feel this cottage is.

Only thing to add is that the owners have landscaped the parking area / path to the cottage and removed some hedges to make the cottage more visible from the road and make the view even better!

Unfortunately we were very disappointed with the view from Solas, which are described as "wonderful panoramic views accross the sea" and Breath taking views".

We do not think this is a true representation of the photographs provided and sadly clouded our enjoyment of the cottage. The view is good while standing on the driveway but internally it is not the wider expansive view that is depicted in the photographs. Currently the view is partly obscured by foliage. Sadly, we feel this is misleading. I booked this property for my husbands 60th birthday based on the lovely view shown in the property specifications and while there were positive aspects of the property they were overshadowed by this misrepresentation. This is the fourth holiday home we have hired in Scotland and all three previous properties had truely beautiful views, accurately described. On a positive note, the property was very clean and warm. We enjoyed sitting by the stove in the comfortable sofas and the doors provided a good amount of light for such an old building. The kitchen was well equipped, the bed was comfortable and the bedding was of good quality. Arriving on the Island after 6pm and trying to find the cottage in the pitch black and heavy rain, was quite difficult as there is no sign to indicate which property was 'Solas' as has been provided by other properties (this has been mentioned by other guests). The drive in October was muddy and very slippy (as mentioned by other guests).

The cottage exceeded our expectations and was much more spacious than we anticipated.

It has been refurbished to a very high standard and is very warm and cosy without any hint of damp as often experienced in very old properties. The kitchen was very well equipped and we self catered without any difficulty at all with the essential dishwasher making a big difference like at home! The beds were very comfortable and we did not find the sloping ceilings to be an issue as expected in such a conversion of a traditional island cottage. The views across the sea to the Scottish Highlands were ever changing and stunning and I have never been anywhere as quiet and peaceful. The path to the front of the cottage from the parking area needs some improvement but this is a minor issue crushed by all the positives! Well worth the drive from the South of England.

Cottage was lovely and has everything you need for an extended stay.

Cottage didn’t have Sky TV but had an excellent smart TV with really good WIFI access. Hotel was a mile away but on a dark night was too far and steep to walk back from. We did get a good meal there. The views from the cottage were beautiful and worth every penny just for that. Would definitely recommend a stay.

We really enjoyed our stay at Solas.

The cottage is old and charming, and well equipt. The village is lovely and only a short walk away, with a great local pub. The views from the cottage are stunning! (they're better from the garden as some large trees obstruct the view to the left from the living room). On the first night we found that the mattress in the smaller bedroom was very uncomfortable, the springs on one side had collapsed and it caused a very bad night's sleep. We reported this to Joanne, the owner, who went to great lengths to fix it. She brought a brand new bed and mattress topper. We couldn't be happier with the way she handled this issue. Our only criticism is that there's no garden furniture, we would have spent more time ouside in the evenings had there been somewhere to sit, this would have enhanced the experience. But overall we had an amazing time!

The views from the front of the cottage are clearly obstructed by large shrubs on the borders , the weeds are out of control to the path , the drive nearly ripped the bottom of my van off .

There’s spider egg sacks everywhere in the cottage , also flies . There’s cracked tiles , the sink is lose in the bathroom, the shower is shocking bad . The cottage felt dated and tired , defo needs a make over . And a lot repairs . The fact it’s advertised with the sea views it should have and doesn’t , is basically false publication . Not happy with this one at all , wouldn’t recommend it to anyone unless it was half the price of what I paid !!!!

Beautiful situation with lovely views across to Knoydart, a little spoiled by two trees, but still a lovely open outlook.

Cottage well equipped and comfortable, need to get used to the sloping ceilings, or maybe a headache! Good location, handy for seeing Skye and also the mainland, Eilan Donan Castle, the lovely village of Plockton, where you can enjoy Calum*s seal trips - highly recommended. Our weather was wonderful, not a drop of rain, and a slight breeze which kept the midgies away! Altogether a great week.

The cottage was comfortable, well equipped kitchen, w an unexpected array of things to do inside the house including a ping pong table, games, and a huge tv.

And the views were simply marvelous. We very much enjoyed our stay and hope to come back. Thank you!!!

The location is fabulous.

Wonderful views of sea, mountains and islands. A quiet and pretty village. Nearby hotel for drinks or dinner. Kitchen well equipped. Good size bath. Huge TV . Heating very effective. The electricity tripped several times for no obvious reason. Found fuse box easily so could turn it back on. Sloping ceilings make the bedrooms slightly awkward. Could do with a sign to identify the property on arrival. Really enjoyed our week at Solas and would return.

Excellent property with many activities on Skye and beyond.

Very good restaurants which generally need to be booked. Recommend a folder for tourists with places of interest etc and feedback.

Loved cottage loved Skye it was like being in a painting never saw so many rainbows.

Loved Camus cross lovely pub

Warm, clean comfortable base to explore the quieter southern end of the island.

A credit to the owners. The only suggestion we could make would be to either put the name or cottage number on the gate at the entrance. I would still score it a ten. Lovely place to stay.

The location was superb with fantastic views across the loch.

The house was comfortable, warm and clean. The only issues were the dryer was broken and the low sloped ceilings in the bedroom made getting into and out of bed difficult (we are an elderly couple). We had a good stay and despite the above issues would recommend it for anyone wishing to visit what is possibly the most beautiful place in the UK.

Lovely cottage with a beautiful view from the garden.

The kitchen is very well stocked and the living room has everything that is needed along with a lovely wood burning stove. The cottage was immaculately clean when we arrived, something very reassuring in these covid times. The south part of Skye is in my opinion the nicest part of the island and so much quieter than more touristy spots further north. This cottage is ideally placed for exploring the south but it is also easy to see the north as we did on a couple of day’s. The local hotel is lovely also and is a great place for a meal out. Overall I would highly recommend solas.

Cottage is lovely, stunning views and makes a good base for a holiday to Skye.

Cottage was comfortable and we enjoyed our stay. Good pub/ hotel 1.1 miles away so a good 20 mins walk - not the 9 min walk suggested. Enjoyed couple of meals there - very friendly staff and good food. Facilities at the cottage were ok - dryer was not working so needs repairing and we felt that would’ve been helpful as it was rainy rather than a note to say it was broken. Kitchen needs an upgrade in terms of cooking facilities and utensils like knives, cooking utensils were blunt or not useful. Some kitchen basics would’ve been helpful eg foil, salt/pepper etc. Upstairs Main bedroom Velux window needed a repair as could not leave it open at night.

While the Isle of Skye is clearly one of the most mindblowingly beautiful places in the world and a total joy to visit and experience, the whole holiday for our party was enhanced to the ninth heaven by Solas itself where we felt at home immediately.

Our happiness at arriving at the cottage was enhanced by the fantastic location and views and the converted barn room was out of this world. Thanks so much to the owners for the concept and design of the space with the large window overlooking the crofts, lochs and highlands beyond. The high ceiling, original artworks, fireplace and comfortable seating all added a sense of specialness and cultural sophistication. We could not fault our stay in any way and while we found it a great base for access to the destinations we sought and ease of access to local amenities we also enjoyed some relaxing time at the property itself, just soaking up the ambience and the sacred ever shifting drama of the landscape. Perfection.

We had a wonderful stay in Solas, and were so surprised that the cottage was even nicer than the photos on the Sykes website suggested!

The cottage was very homely and so well equipped - a perfect base for both exploring Skye and taking the time to relax. We particularly loved playing snooker and table tennis in front of such a fantastic view, as well as access to the cosy bar and restaurant at the nearby hotel. The only suggestion we would make is that new photos are taken for the Sykes listing as the existing ones don't do justice to how great Solas is!

What a gem if a place!

Situated on the quiet, unspoilt Sleat peninsula, this house provided us with everything we needed for a relaxed week. Views from the french doors in the living room were exceptional: over the sea loch during the dau and the stars at night. The house is well equipped for self catering, washing and entertainment. The table tennis table kept us all involved in family championships and the wifi was reliable. A great house. Thank you!

The cottage is really lovely and in a fantastic spot.

The view was brilliant. The walk to local hotel was more like 25 minutes but we enjoyed a couple of good meals there in the bar.

Had a great stay, lovely location, great cottage, highly recommended.

Nothing to identify we were at the right cottage until we let ourselves in.

Who cares who owns it. Too many broken things. Pool table blocked view. Furniture faced walls. Clothes airer broken. Oven knobs broken. Drier broken. Towel rail hanging off wall and tripped all power when switched on. Dirty pans. Floor around toilet filthy. Loved Skye. The cottage was really nice just not maintained. Loved the people we met.

The cottage is absolutely stunning, the views are just incredible.

Everything you need was in the cottage, so peaceful, will definitely be back, thanks again.

Skyes cottages are an excellent company to deal with very helpful

Had a great time, Cottage was marvelous!

Comfortable and cosy.

Beautiful views and lovely part of the island. Provided all we needed. No broadband and limited mobile signal but was a nice break from distracting social media!

Great place, maybe put in soap next time, else really good