Isle of Rona - Self-catering cottages in Isle of Skye
Isle of Rona, Portree, IV51 9RA, Isle of Skye
Scotland,
Royaume-Uni
A gang of seals greets you as you draw into Big Harbour – as, less raucously, does friendly and knowledgeable Bill, one half of Rona's permanent population. Let him haul your luggage while you walk over the hill to Dry Harbour, another beautiful natural fjord with mistily romantic views across to Skye and the pinnacles of the Storr. The modern world recedes further as you settle in to Escape, a late Victorian stone cottage with fenced garden nestled into the curve of the bay. Some of your electricity comes from a small wind turbine (don't worry, there's a back-up generator) but, with underfloor heating and wood burners in both kitchen/diner and sitting room you'll be cosy. There's games and books aplenty and sea views all around – a shame not to enjoy it with some Isle of Rona whisky...The second cottage, The Mission House is set some way apart, but larger families and groups can rent both places together. Swim in the bay, trawl rock pools for your supper, stalk red deer with Bill (the venison is delicious) ...or just sit on the deck and savour the briny air. A great escape.
Caractéristiques
- 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 Bill & Lorraine Cowie:
Points d'intérêt locaux proposés par
Bill & Lorraine Cowie:
- Cooking with our deliciously fresh finest island produce is one of Rona’s great treats. Rona reared & butchered venison is our star ingredient, with seafood, free range eggs, seasonal vegetables also available to order ready for your arrival.
- We offer boat trips on the MV Rona - a wonderful way to spend an hour or two during your holiday. Help Bill haul in the creels, or fish for a seafood supper. Dolphin, Minke whales and basking sharks can all be seen in the waters around Rona.
- A walk to Church cave, set in the east cliff of the island is a must. Looking out over the sea waters of the Inner Sound, the cave still has rows of boulder 'pews' that served past populations. Two of our cottage guests even decided to marry here!
- Rona is home to a host of wildlife; otters & sea eagles, dolphins, porpoises, minke whales and basking sharks are all frequent visitors. Our red deer are a magnificent spectacle in autumn - listen to the stags roar & return to enjoy a dram by the fire.
- Walkers can follow trails that traverse the island or wander off track through mossy woodland or clamber over the summits of hard Lewisian gneiss. Rona’s highest peak, Meall Acairseid, is 125m high, a short climb rewarded by an awe-inspiring 360° sea view
- But the beauty of Rona, is that just ‘doing nothing’ is an experience in itself: a roaring fire with our local dram, beachcombing, enjoying fresh seafood yards from the sea, the sunset over Skye’s Old Man of Storr, stargazing in the dark night skies...
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- 2 Cottages for 4
Special Offer: May late availability! - It's a wonderful time of year to visit the island as it springs back into technicolour life: we have some limited short notice availability in May with 10% discount. Contact us for details!
Minimum stay: 7 nights.
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Isle of Rona, Portree, IV51 9RA, Isle of Skye
