Broad Reach - Self-catering house in Isle of Skye
17 Loch Bay, Isle of Skye, IV55 8GD, Isle of Skye
Scotland,
Reino Unido
On a windy day you can see the waves pile into the bay and shake the boats on their moorings. It's a beautiful spot, and the cottage is in a lofty position over it all; views reach across one of the loveliest coastlines in Britain. Like so many new Scottish houses, its exterior is simple, but inside is awash with light and luxury, fitted with every aid to contemporary living, books, art and wood-burner too. It is the very modern opposite of an old and well-worn Scottish baronial building, or even a croft: crisp, wood-floored and leather-sofa'd. There is space galore, and the bedrooms, one up, one down, are sybaritically comfortable: sparkling lights, the finest bedding, sheepskins from the owner's craft centre. Given the strength of the winds up here, it is satisfying to know that the house is built to the highest eco standards, with triple-glazed windows and heat recovery. It is not far from Uig, the ferry port for the Outer Isles, and the islands within range are richly rewarding. Skye too is heavy with history and ineffable beauty – but you may well not want to budge from this glorious spot.
Características
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from Lydia Hartwell:
Puntos de interés sobre la región de
Lydia Hartwell:
- Broad Reach is situated on the Waternish peninsula overlooking the historic village of Stein and with panoramic view of Loch Bay and the Outer Hebrides of North Uist and Harris.
- Down at the lochside at Stein, there is the famous Stein Inn and the Michelin-starred Lochbay Restaurant. There are also various visitor attractions such as Skyeskyns, Skye's first five-star Visitor Attraction, art galleries and a pottery.
- At the end of the peninsula, visitors will find Trumpan with its ruined church and graveyard. Nearby is the site of the Battle of the Spoiled Dyke between MacLeods and MacDonalds.
- Trumpan is also one of the three Dark Sky sites on Waternish for gazing at the stars in the night sky. The nearest street light is over 20 miles away in Lochmaddy !
- Good walks abound from the long walk to Waternish point to forestry tracks overlooking the Trotternish peninsula.
- There are local legends with Annet's temple, a prehistoric site and the cat cairn that you pass not long after Fairly Bridge.
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Details
- 1 House for 4
Minimum stay: 3 nights. 7 nights in high season. Short breaks available.
Rarely.
17 Loch Bay, Isle of Skye, IV55 8GD, Isle of Skye
