South Skye Self Catering

Armadale Castle Cottages, Sleat, Isle of Skye, IV45 8RS. STB 4 Star Self Catering. Armadale Castle Cottages boast a stunning setting within the grounds of Armadale Castle Gardens. There are six log cottages dotted on the hillside above the centre, each with their own breathtaking views over the Sound of Sleat. Each has an open plan dining room, kitchen and living area and can comfortably sleep 6. One of the cottages has ramped access and - with some assistance - is suitable for guests in wheelchairs. The estate also holds two other hidden gems. Forester's Cottage is a more intimate self catering venue with comfortable accommodation for 4-6 guests, whilst the Flora McDonald Suite offers an elegant and luxurious chance to really "get away from it all". All properties are provided with modern comforts. Open all year. Rates from £310-£670 per week including all linen and towels. Contact: Mags Macdonald. Tel: 01471 844305. Fax: 01471 844275.
Email: office@clandonald.com
WWW: www.clandonald.com

Calath, Carbostbeag, Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SH. Just a short walk from the village of Carbost, Calath sits in a quiet location overlooking the village and Loch Harport and enjoys stunning views of the magnificent Cuillin ridge. Great as a base for touring or for outdoor activities, this modern house sleeps up to 8 guests in 3 bedrooms and comprises a fully fitted kitchen/dining room with patio doors leading out to an area of decking, a utility room, a porch area and a separate lounge with cosy wood burning stove. Upstairs there is a seating area with a view over the loch. A few items of fitness equipment are available for use. Alternatively, sit back, relax and enjoy the view! Wireless broadband is available throughout the house. Open all year. From £400 per week including a supply of firewood for stove and all electricity charges. Sheets, duvets and towels are provided. Contact: Alan Wilson. Tel: 07746 470742 or 01478 640452.
Email: skyeten@yahoo.co.uk
WWW: www.calath.co.uk

Calligary Cottages, 10 Aird, Ardvasar, Sleat, Isle of Skye, IV45 8RN. Overlooking the village of Ardvasar from a crofting hillside in the township of Calligary, Calligary Cottages enjoy spectacular views of the hills of Knoydart and are ideally located for outdoor activities and sightseeing. Named Loch Hourn and Loch Nevis, these two charming properties offer comfortable, highly appointed accommodation all at ground floor level. Loch Hourn is STB 4 Star rated, sleeps 5 and comprises a fully fitted kitchen/dining room, a separate lounge, one double bedroom with an additional single bed, one twin room and a shower room. There is parking for 2 cars and the bungalow has an enclosed rear garden. Whilst in all other ways being similarly appointed to Loch Hourn, Loch Nevis sleeps 4 guests in its two bedrooms. Open all year. Rates from £250-£400 per week except Christmas and New Year when price is on application. All bed linen and towels are included in the price of the let. Contact: Janette MacLure. Tel: +44 (0)1471 844 205.
Email: webenq@calligarycottages.co.uk
WWW: www.calligarycottages.co.uk

The Old Croft House, 8 Aird, Sleat, Isle of Skye, IV45 8RN. Set in a beautiful location in the crofting village of Aird, The Old Croft House offers comfortable accommodation for up to 6 guests. Recently renovated, this 100 year old property still retains its original charm and character and comprises a fully fitted farmhouse kitchen, a living room with open fire, a bunkroom, two further bedrooms, one a double, the other a twin, and a bathroom. Outside is an enclosed garden and there is parking adjacent to the property. The views from here are spectacular extending to Knoydart and the Hebridean islands of Eigg and Rum. A secluded rocky beach is a 5 minute walk from the door and the village of Ardvasar is only three miles from here. It has a shop, hotel/bar and a petrol station. Outdoor enthusiast will find plenty to see and do on Skye, from gentle coastal walks to the serious challenges of the Cuillin Ridge. From £295-£550 per week including all linen and electricity costs. Winter short breaks available. Dogs welcome. Please note this is a no smoking house. Contact: Alison Phillips or Andy Haines. Tel: 01494 776789.
Email: enquiry@beautifulskye.co.uk
WWW: www.beautifulskye.co.uk

Tides Reach, Isle Ornsay, Isle of Skye. A converted crofter's cottage, Tides Reach sits in a secluded position close to the shoreline in picturesque Isle Ornsay Bay. Accessible first by private drive and then on foot, this is the ideal get away from it all location. The property can sleep up to six guests in three bedrooms and the spacious accommodation also includes a well equipped kitchen-dining room, a bathroom, with both bath and separate shower, and a long conservatory sitting-room with multi-fuel stove. Tides Reach overlooks the village of Isle Ornsay and is within easy walking distance of the friendly Eilean Iarmain Hotel which is open to non-residents for both drinks and meals. And being only a 15 minute drive from either the ferry terminal at Armadale or the Skye Bridge at Kyleakin, it provides an excellent base both for touring Skye or venturing further afield into mainland Scotland. From £335-£545 per week. Tel: +44 (0)1835 870779.
WWW: www.unique-cottages.co.uk/cottages/westcoast/skye/tides_reach_cottage