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Welcome to our great Highland holiday cottage on the Isle of Skye
Welcome to The Old School House holiday cottage. A traditional former school house with its original large school room now a wonderful games room with table tennis, darts and space! The cottage provides self catering holiday accommodation for up to 8 people and pets and dogs are welcome. The holiday cottage is ideally situated for climbing and walking and for exploring the rest of Skye.There is a fantastic waterfall with a 'swimming pool' for the brave!
Our Highland Holiday Cottage Facilities
The holiday cottage has been comfortably modernised while retaining its traditional character, including an open fire. Modern double glazing throughout ensures comfort even in the depths of winter.
The kitchen/sitting room has an open fire, as well as a storage radiator and electric heaters whilst comfortable sofas and chairs provide a cosy place for passing those wet or midgy Skye evenings! There is a good selection of books, as well as cards, jigsaw puzzles and games. There is no television as the reception is poor, (some people have brought their own portables and have had some success.) BUT the cottage is WIFI broadband enabled and there is a telephone.
The well equipped kitchen provides everything that you need to cater for 8 people, except of course food and drink! There are full sets of crockery, glasses and cutlery, and a wide selection of pans and utensils. We provide tea towels and oven gloves.
In the holiday cottage there is one single bedroom up some steep and narrow stairs, and two bedrooms downstairs. (One with a double and a single bed leads through to a twin room). The beds and bedding are modern and of a high standard. All bedrooms have ample hanging and drawer space. Please note that linen is provided but towels are an extra. A cot and high chair can be provided on request.
There is a downstairs bathroom with bath, shower, hand basin, lavatory, heated towel rails and electric heater, .
Through a separate entrance there is a shower room, with electric shower, hand basin, lavatory, heated towel rail and electric heater. There is an automatic washer/dryer (it works best with liquid or micro-system detergents).
There is a large drying room with electric heater and clothes pulley rack.
There is also the former School Room, now a Games Room with table tennis, darts, table skittles and other games. Also old sofas, chairs and a small open fire.
Please note that although towels are not provided bath mats are. All rooms have electric heaters with controllable time clocks and there is a storage radiator in the hall and one in the sitting-room.
We provide coal - one sack is free- and a little kindling to start you off on arrival. Please note that electricity is NOT included in the rent - please see conditions of let for more details.
The cottage has a private water supply with a UV sterilisation and filtration plant. Hot water is provided by immersion heaters and controllable time clocks, and the shower in the shower-room heats its own water.
There is a telephone at the cottage for both incoming and outgoing calls, and broadband WIFI. Please note that mobile phone coverage can be patchy on Skye.
Pets and dogs, not on the furniture or in the bedrooms, are welcome at our Highland Cottage.
Our Cottage Location on the Isle of Skye in the Highlands of Scotland
Our holiday cottage is located near Carbost in the Isle of Skye, in the West Highlands of Scotland. As you will see on the website, the cottage is in an excellent location near Carbost village and the Cuillin Hills. This is an ideal cottage for walkers and climbers, or as a base for a exploring the mystery, beauty and history of Skye.
Carbost village and the Talisker distillery are about 1/3rd mile from the cottage. The Inn is open through the season serving food all day and there is a small shop.Other shopping is available at Portree, about 15miles north and Broadford or Dunvegan.
In addition to walking and climbing, there are many great things to do near the cottage, including the nearby sandy beaches at Glenbrittle, Fiscavaig and Talisker. Golf is available at a 9 hole course in Sconser about 9 miles away. For swimming - the burn by the cottage has a lovely pool under the waterfall. The sea is never far away, but if you long for chlorine and warmth then Portree has a public swimming pool. Fishing - in season river, loch and sea fishing are available locally (please ask us for details). There are also a great range of Boat Trips available from a number of places, including Broadford, Portree, and into Loch Coruisk from Elgol (highly recommended for those who don't want to brave the walk!)
More information on our Highland Cottage
Our holiday cottage is normally booked a long way ahead, so please have a look at the bookings details on our website for information on availability and how to book. For more information on our great Highland cottage please contact us or visit our website using the links above. Please 'enable Pop ups' if the links do not appear to work.
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