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A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Inverness, SCT
  • Isle of Skye Oysters
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Talisker Distillery
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Fairy Pools
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

Minginish

At this cottage you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Isle of Skye Oysters and Talisker Distillery. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and accommodation features a washing machine, a fireplace and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room and a phone are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Isle of Skye Oysters - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Talisker Distillery - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fairy Pools - 8 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Talisker Beach - 19 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Portree Harbour - 23 min drive - 29.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Talisker Distillery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Oyster Shed - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Old Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Café Cùil - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bog Myrtle Skye - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin

Nyumbani is a traditional single storey Skye cottage situated in its own wrap around gardens overlooking beautiful Loch Harport on the stunning west coast of the Isle of Skye. Nyumbani mean 'our home', in Swahili, and this aptly describes this attractive cottage, with its homely lounge/dining room with open fire, deep leather sofas, family sized kitchen and 3 generously proportioned bedrooms. There is a lovely conservatory that provides a second lounge area, with large flat screen TV and DVD. Doors open onto the fully enclosed gardens that surround the property. Bed linen & towels provided.

Property manager

Diana Gerrard

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin?

The closest beach to A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin is Talisker Beach (6.1 km).

Does A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin?

No, A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 118 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot for a wet and windy break

If you are looking for a relatively remote spot with gorgeous views across the loch, this is perfect. The property was warm and cosy, great to hunker down despite the lashing rain and powerful wind outside. A short walk gets you to Talisker distillery, the Old Inn and little local convenience store, so yiu have all you need. Property well equipped and comfortable, great communication with owner - thanks for the opportunity to explores the wilds and wiles of Skye.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

Property desperately needs updating both of the sofas in conservatory are ripped as were the cushions other then that we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just loved our stay here. Such a beautiful little house with everything you need for a comfy stay. Lovely little town and great location base for exploring Skye. Can’t fault 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Almost great...

Nice property in the beautiful scenic Skye!! However, we got the impression that the host's property keeper wasn't quite ready for us. There was a mattress propped up against one of the dressers and the packaging/plastic cover was in another bedroom on the floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful retreat

Comfortable and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A week in Skye

The property was spacious, clean and well presented. The enclosed garden was perfect for our dogs and the hard floors were easily kept clean from muddy paws. The location of the property allowed us to visit many places during our stay and the caretakers local knowledge allowed us to find a beach close by for the dogs to play in the water. All in all, an excellent place to be in and be based from.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva Marie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and Relaxing!

This house was the perfect place to stay on Skye. It has the most amazing views and isn't too far from several gorgeous sites (though a car is still a necessity!) An overall magical place and made us feel right at home. The property manager was super attentive, friendly and easy to reach. He also gave us some great recommendations. We will definitely have to come back!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect base

I loved the house and the layout. The location was beautiful and peaceful. My only suggestion would be to post a new picture of the front. With the updates you've done to the parking its gard to recognize with the curre t picture. I absolutely loved this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail M., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Seniors Travel

Beautiful place with lots of space and big kitchen. Host gave us lots of directions and lots of info on check in and check out. Easy could have three couples travelling. Only one bathroom though.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not the best experience. We did not receive any information on gaining access to the property until multiple messages through the app had been sent even after check in time had passed. Something went amiss with the hot water tank on our second night (after completing three Scottish versions of “walks”) so we had to sponge bathe. Issue was remedied the next day. Overall, this property is loaded with potential but needs investment of time and money. Didn’t like the note to call someone to announce we had arrived as it seems unnecessary when booked via Expedia/VRBO, plus we didn’t have voice capability on travel eSIMs. Do not recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Janine J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Hans and Annette D., Vancouver, Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

This home has good location with great views. Neighbours are very close by though. Loved the washer and dryer; so practical! Place needs some deep cleaning and new couches but overall, it’s very large and comfortable. We loved sitting in the sunroom playing Trivial pursuit so thanks for thé games. We got instructions from Keith for the tv and worked well. Great meal at the Old Inn pub, just down the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jann M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage for location to The Fairy Pools

Fab cottage in great location. Really suitable for walkers as there is a large utility room with plenty hooks for outdoor gear and boots (direct access from outside) Very big property for 6 people with a living room & sun room. Did not get a tv channels ( it might have been us not knowing how) but there was wifi so could watch on line on phone if wanted. Easy to get to Fairy Pools and I preferred the walk from Glenbrittle campside around the bay. Easy to get to Dunvegan & Portree.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David and Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious Comfy Cottage with Peaceful Views

Views of sheep from conservatory in back (where we spent most of our time) and glorious water views from dining table out front which are not shown in listing but should be! Very comfy well equipped older cottage. Keith was great to chat with. The 4 mile one track road in was slow due to the traffic to the Talisker Distillery but that is no fault of the cottage. Just a fact on Skye!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Trudi B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet base for a few days on Skye

Lovely conservatory - spent most of the time in there. Spacious and well equipped kitchen. Good to have separate dining room. Plenty of storage space throughout. Really helpful to have parking in front.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli and Petr J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

As the headline for the listing says, it was a perfect base for our exploring the Skye. Keith was responsive when we needed him. The house was clean, warm, cozy, provided all we needed for our stay, and offered an amazing view of the loch and surrounding mountains. We really enjoyed the Old Inn just a mile away and the Talisker distillery visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

Well equipped, comfortable, warm accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic host and caretaker.

The highlight of my stay, despite unforseen issues, has definitely got to be Diana, the owner, and Keith, the caretaker. Both were extremely attentive and easy to chat to and made what could have been a difficult holiday very memorable. Recommended on the welcome and contact availability alone.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lorraine J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location to explore Skye

The property was clean, well equipped and in a great location. A little updating in the furnishings is required but excellent value for money
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S., Basingstoke

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place to stay

The bungalow is exactly as listed and is well appointed in a lovely location. We had good communications with the owner and a great chat with the helpful caretaker who lives nearby. Carbost is remote but the village is friendly with a good pub and small community shop. It was warm and draft free despite a very wet and windy week.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning location!

Spacious cottage located about a mile from Carbost village, sitting above the bank of loch Harport, giving great views of the whole area. The cottage is very well equipped and comfortable. The beds are, perhaps, slightly lumpy, yet all of our party enjoyed a great night's sleep throughout our week's stay. It provided a great base for exploring the island (cautionary note, if you haven't been to Skye before, allow plenty travelling time, due to single track roads and slow motor homes... e.g. from the cottage to the Fairy Pools' car park is a distance of 7.5 miles, which at worst, took 50 minutes in the car!). We thoroughly enjoyed our week on Skye based at the cottage. It offered a comfortable stay and fantastic value. We would not hesitate to return and highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Courtland

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Budget Friendly House

Value for money with this house is awesome! Those negative reviews have to be from people with a champagne taste on a beer budget. Yes it’s an older home, but for the price it is sooo worth it. Great views and the sunroom is a great way to relax and spend windy stormy days. We had a week here and for the price I was AMAZED! The Old Inn in Carbost is a cute little pub close by to see and listen to live music. Fasts in The Isle of Skye Candle Co Welcome center (Portree) is a must. The pizza and scones are superb! If you don’t get check-in instructions, just go to the house. Trust me, the caretaker Keith is either there or close by to help. Skye is small, so just go. I can’t wait to return and I’ll definitely be booking again, maybe 2 weeks next trip if I’m lucky. Thanks for sharing a lovely little cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023