Viewfield House Hotel - Hotel in Isle of Skye
Viewfield Road, Portree, IV51 9EU, Isle of Skye
Scotland,
Reino Unido
It’s a family affair, more like the Waltons than Hamlet, and the recent succession from father to daughter passed without a sword being drawn. Iona is now at the helm, but as Hugh is the only person on Skye who understands the plumbing system, he has been retained as a vital asset, and rightly so. As for their ancestral pile, it stands high above Portree Bay with long views across the Sound of Rassay. Twenty acres of gardens and woodland wrap around you; there’s croquet on the lawn and a hill to climb for 360º views of peak and sea. Inside, aristocratic fixtures and fittings come as standard: hunting trophies, cases filled with curios, a grand piano and open fire in the drawing room. Bedrooms have a country-house feel: colourful fabrics, crisp linen, pretty furniture, sea views from those at the front; bathrooms do the job nicely and are in the throes of refurbishment. Majestic Skye waits: mountains, sea lochs and beaches, wildlife, castles and distilleries. Light suppers are available by arrangement, but there are good restaurants in Portree, too. Highland porridge for breakfast is a treat. An old-school, island delight.
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.
Local points of interest from Iona Macdonald & Jasper Buxton:
Puntos de interés sobre la región de
Iona Macdonald & Jasper Buxton:
- Wander round the gardens of Viewfield House, and the various walks up behind the house, with views across Portree Bay and over to the Cuillins and The Old Man of Storr.
- Take a stroll round Ben Crachaig taking in breath taking views of Ben Tianavaig, Camus Ban, the Isle of Raasay and the Cuillins in the distance.
- Daily boat trips from Portree Bay give you the opportunity to see some of Skyes native species of wildlife up close, seals, golden eagles, otters, dolphins and the favourite the White Tailed Sea Eagle. Or even a fishing trip to catch your dinner
- A trip round the majestic North end is not to be missed, taking in the Old Man of Storr, the Quraing, search for fossils on the famous Dinosaur beach in Staffin and end the day making wishes at the magical Fairy Glen.
- A short drive to the Dunvegan Castle set in its stunning gardens surrounded by a wealth of history. Take a boat trip to see the seal colony. Blow away the cobwebs with a walk to Glenbrittle beach and finish off with a visit to the Talisker Distillery
- A day out to the South of the Island is a must with a drive into Elgol and a boat trip, accompanied by dolphins to Loch Corusik, the heart of the Cuillins.
Details
- 1 Single
- , 7 Doubles
- , 4 Twin/doubles
- , 1 Family room for 4
Discounts for longer stays: 5% off for 3+ nights B&B. 10% off for 5+ nights B&B.
Mid-Oct - Easter.
Viewfield Road, Portree, IV51 9EU, Isle of Skye
