Self-catering

The West Nest - Self-catering cottage in Isle of Skye

Fasach, IV55 8WP, Isle of Skye
Scotland, Reino Unido

Gordon Shaw

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Come for big skies, grand walking and hilly cycling. Style and comfort abound in this cottage set on the hillside with views to North Uist

With underfloor heating and a wood-burner you'll feel cosy even if the weather is blowing a hooley - lovely to sit back on the huge L-shaped sofa and watch the drama unfold through the picture window. The colours chosen for indoors were inspired by the landscape surrounding you; hues of green, rust and black. Clever lighting illuminates a mix of modern and mid-century furniture, the kitchen is swish with kit and roomy for sharing the chopping.

It's a generous place too: Skye gin and Talisker whisky are waiting, the logs are unlimited (you'll find loads in the stack outside) and Ishga organic soaps and shampoos scent the bathrooms. Sleep under Richard Haworth sheets with soft wool throws from Skye Weavers - the next door neighbours. Curtains are lined and there are blackout blinds for those long summer nights.

Spill onto the decking for spectacular sunsets, light the fire pit, open the wine and watch each star turn into a blanket.

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.

Instalaciones

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

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Gordon Shaw:

Our next door neighbours are the super talented Skye Weavers who create incredible textiles from local wool which will have walked past our garden gate at some point. Whats more their entire production process is powered by pedal! Definitely worth a visit!
A visit to Neist Point is a must! You can walk to the working lighthouse, spend an hour dolphin spotting and maybe stay around to watch the sun go down behind Uist and Harris. It's about a 10 minute drive from the house.
Take a walk down the hill from the house into Lephin, stop off at Cafe Lephin for a cuppa and a scone, then continue down to Loch Pooltiel before looping back through Feriniquarrie and back to the house. Allow an hour for the loop walk, plus scone time.
Drop Sconsor Scallops a message a few days before you head to Skye and David will literally dive out his back door and have the still living scallops waiting for you to collect on your way to The West Nest. You'll never eat a fresher scallop in your life.
Dunvegan Castle is the longest continuously occupied castle in Scotland and is still a private house to this day. They open the house and gardens from Apr - Oct for tours. Continue down the road to the Coral Beach for a taste of the Caribbean in Scotland
Other fab days out include: A boat trip with SeaSkye, Canyoning with Skye Highland Adventures, a Distillery tour of Talisker, see the Quiraing, Fairy Pools, Fairy Glen, Mealt Falls, Glenbrittle beach, the Cuillins, Portree..... I could keep going forever!

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