Eilean Sionnach Lighthouse Cottage - Self-catering in Isle of Skye
Isleornsay, IV43 8QR, Isle of Skye
Scotland,
Regno Unito
You arrive by boat, an illustrious start to any holiday. This 1876 cottage was built to house the keepers of the now-automated lighthouse and very spruce it is too, with a three-windowed, wood-burner-warmed sitting room, chairs and mirrors well placed to make the absolute most of the views, a coffee table full of games, an elegant dining room, charming bedrooms and a nifty kitchen with plenty of kit.
You're left a tasty basket of Skye goodies plus a cupboard full of staples, but either side of low tide you can walk over to the the Eilean Iarmain Hotel and Am Praban bar for good food and a tot of their own whisky or gin. Order your holiday food ahead from the local shop and it will be waiting for you on the pier when you cross.
Gaze into fecund rock pools, wild swim, look out for sea eagles, otters, dolphins, porpoises, a basking shark if you're blessed. This place is for being, not just doing and your soul will be amply rewarded.
Caratteristiche
- 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 Andrew Hunter:
Punti d'interesse locali da
Andrew Hunter:
- Eilean Sionnach, Island of the Fox, sits just off the Sleat Peninsula of Skye looking over to Knoydart. The house and lighthouse were designed by the Stevenson Brothers and built in 1896. The lighthouse is now automated but still warns ships of the island.
- You may not want to leave the island and we wouldn’t blame you as the temptation to relax and stay put is very strong. However, should you want to spend a day visiting the main tourist attractions on Skye, they are all within a short driving distance.
- You may want to grab a pint or a bite to eat at the Eilean Iairmain Hotel in Isleornsay and sample the Gaelic Whiskies and Gins. If you’re heading out and about around South Skye, stop for coffee at An Crubh and later, take a tour of our local distillery.
- Skye’s top five tourist attractions include the capital town of Portree, The Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, The Fairy Pools, and Dunvegan Castle among many others. Or take the ferry to Glenelg to discover the ancient settlements called The Brochs.
- For foodies we can recommend many of the island’s restaurants but you won’t go far wrong at Kinloch Lodge, just a stone’s throw away across the water, right here in South Skye.
- Birdlife and saline is abundant - the island is regularly frequented by seals, otters as well as many birds native to the area. sit on the many sides of the island and watch out for the passing dolphins!
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- 1 Cottage for 8
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Dogs welcome September – April only (due to breeding & nesting season of the island's birds), max. 2.
Isleornsay, IV43 8QR, Isle of Skye
