Two unique self catering cottages offering holiday accommodation on Scotland 's Isle of Skye
Jewel in the Crown of Scotland's Isle of Skye and Ardmore is the ideal holiday base to explore from.
Each holiday cottage makes an ideal base from which to explore the rich and varied heritage of the Isle of Skye. Five minutes by car brings you to Skye's most picturesque fishing village, where you will find both the Stein Inn - the oldest Inn on Skye - and the renowned Loch Bay Seafood Restaurant. A further ten minutes will take you to Dunvegan with shops, restaurants and Dunvegan Castle - seat of the Clan Macleod, or a half-hour and you can explore Portree - the island's capita
Waternish is the perfect holiday destination for
hill walkers, mountain climbers, artists, writers, photographers, cyclists,
whale watchers, birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts or simply for lovers of
the great outdoors. Right from your doorstep you can explore a number of
beautiful coastal, hill and forest walks. There are often sightings of a great
variety of sea birds, golden eagle and, if you are lucky, a sea
eagle - in addition to marine wildlife such as seals, dolphins,
porpoise, whales and basking sharks.
Bitacora - Sleeps 6 Bitacora is a 5 star property with category 1 rating for the disabled from Visit Scotland.
Bitacora has been designed built and finished to the highest possible standards and offers holiday accommodation for up to six guests in luxury, including wheelchair friendly access for the handicapped / disabled.
Bitacora is a newly built and luxuriously well appointed self catering holiday home set in an elevated position on the hillside, benefiting from spectacular sea views of Loch Dunvegan, Ardmore Bay and across the Minch to the Western Isles. Bitacora has a 5-star rating from the Scottish Tourist Board. Bitacora is our better property but it still needs external painting to make it look its best. Guests will be delighted on arrival to discover their own personal ‘welcome basket’ containing luxury items and local produce (non-discounted weeks only).
Bedrooms
2 double bedrooms and 2 single bedrooms. The master bedroom has en-suite facilities and flat screen wall-mounted TV. The spacious 'wet room' style family bathroom has a superior spa bath, large open-plan shower area, wash hand basin & WC.
Lounge
Every thought for convenience and comfort have been invested in the large, light and airy lounge with Sky satellite television, comfortable furnishings and sea views.
Kitchen/Dining Room
The adjacent open plan kitchen/dining room offers every facility required to
make your stay simply perfect, including Denby crockery, washer/dryer and dish
washer. A ‘cross trainer’ positioned in front of the large patio doors gives
guests the opportunity to ‘work off’ any holiday indulgences whilst enjoying the
fabulous sea views.
Garden
Direct outdoor access to a large patio enables guests to maximise their enjoyment of this wonderful location - ideal for outside dining, wildlife watching, or just whiling away a few hours with a good book.
The property is set within a fenced garden which includes a spacious parking area.
Around the area
Within a five minute drive is the historic hamlet of Stein. Originally conceived in the eighteenth century as a model fishing village, Stein today is home to the the Stein Inn, reputed to be the oldest inn on Skye. Just a few steps from the Inn is Dandelion Designs craft shop / gallery and at the end of the terrace you'll find the renowned Lochbay Seafood Restaurant.
And, with craftspeople such as the
Skyeskyns sheepskin fleece tannery and showroom, Shilasdair Yarns,
Halistra Pottery and Brae Fasach Gallery your days could be filled
with discovering traditional skills. Or you could take a tour round
Waternish - brimming with history and interests including Dun Hallin
(an ancient iron age hill fort), the ruins of Trumpan Church, scene of a
great clan battle at Ardmore between the MacDonalds of Uist and the MacLeods of
Dunvegan in 1578 or many fascinating walks such as the one through Waternish
Forest down to the black coral shores of Score Bay.
Ardmore Holiday Cottage 3-star rating from the STB.
This holiday Cottage sits on the hillside of a large family-run croft. Fully equipped and set in a quiet location, with magnificent sea views of Dunvegan Head and the Western Isles.
Ardmore Holiday Cottage can accommodate up to four guests and has a 3-star rating from the STB.
Bedrooms
Two comfortable bedrooms which can sleep up to four guests.
Kitchen
It has a fully equipped kitchen including washing machine/dryer, fridge, freezer and microwave.
Lounge /Dining Room
There is a large comfortable lounge-dining room with TV.
Bathroom
There is a bathroom with fitted bath and a shower.
Around Ardmore
Ardmore is also ideally situated for exploring slightly further afield to places such as Dunvegan Castle, home of the chieftain of the Clan MacLeod, the magnificent Cuillin mountains, Portree - the island's capital - or even for a day trip to the Outer Hebrides by ferry sailing from Uig. The stunning scenery of this wild location will simply take your breath away. A land of light and haunted heritage. A holiday destination for travellers who appreciate panoramic views, intriguing history, never-ending horizons and wildlife within touching distance.
For further information please visit our website www.self-catering-skye.co.uk
Or email: info@self-catering-skye.co.uk
Or Contact me at :-
Ali MacDonald.
3 Ardmore, Waternish, Isle of Skye,
Scotland IV55 8GW
Tel/Fax: +44-(0)-1470-592305
