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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51184 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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Kyle of Lochalsh, Invernessshire
  • Place, Skye Bridge
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Plockton Harbour
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Eilean Donan Castle
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kyle

On the beach.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Skye Bridge and Bright Water Visitor Centre. Caisteal Maol and Plockton Harbour are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Skye Bridge - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Plockton Harbour - 9 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Loch Carron - 12 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Eilean Donan Castle - 13 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Caisteal Maol - 14 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kyle Of Lochalsh Station - 7 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King Haakon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hector's Bothy - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪all the Goodness Coffee & Bakeshop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Saucy Mary's Lodge - ‬9 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.

Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy.

Standing above Lochalsh in its own secluded grounds and surrounded by the National Trust for Scotland woodland gardens. South facing and in a magnificent setting with wonderful views of sea and the mountains of Skye rising to over 1000m. Although extremely private, lying along its own track of around 300m, it is only 3-4 minutes by car to Kyle of Lochalsh which has a railway station (the scenic railway line to Inverness really is world famous!) a bank, shops and an excellent supermarket. There is also a smaller supermarket and Post Office about a mile away. Our garden has a large lawn and is planted with Magnolias and mature species Rhododendrons from Bhutan, China and Nepal and which flower from February until August.
Doubled glazed with fitted carpets throughout; night storage heating and wood/coal burning stoves; both off-peak and instant electric hot water. If you want to keep in touch, we offer free Fast Fibre Wireless broad band WiFi. It is a wonderful location with great privacy. The skies above us in winter are ink-black and intoxicating - perfect for star-gazing! (when did you last see the Milky Way .....?!)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

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

Rules

If you wish to bring more than one dog, please contact us at time of booking to discuss the dog type and size. The charge is £40 per dog per week.
Cars. We do not provide petrol, diesel or electricity for guests' vehicles. If you charge an electric vehicle we shall charge £54.50 per charge.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • 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
  • Note from host: For more than one, please contact owner

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: There is a small garden pond

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number HI-10357-P

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy. to the airport?

This vacation home is 86.1 mi (123-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy. to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy. to downtown Kyle?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Balmacara.

Reviews

Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy. Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely older home and good location for getting onto Isle of Skye. It rained quite heavily during our stay and was very windy. Something kept hitting the second floor of the house due to wind making it difficult to sleep. Skye is beautiful, even in the rain. It takes a while to drive to places, so plan accordingly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a beautiful property that was reinvigorating to stay at after a series of hostels
Dining room
Breathtaking costal view
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marko M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage is in a stunning location with great views to Skye. It's the perfect choice if you're looking for a quiet location that offers great privacy. It's well equipped, and co-op is only a 5min drive away. I would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather and Joseph A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, very comfortable cottage! We were 2 couples staying and found it spacious and loved waking up and overlooking the water! Check in is simple, the cottage well equipped and there wasn't anything more we needed. Anna is excellent about communicating and has great suggestions. A short drive to the bridge to Isle of Skye as well!
View from bdrm window
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing. Comfortable and welcoming. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was well equipped. Loved the big soaker tub and shower. Heated towel racks were great. The views were fabulous. Easy access to Isle of Skye. Did a day trip to Loch Ness. Directions and instructions for arrival were great! We were challenged to operate the oven because the “labels” are faded and we don’t know the symbols (easy fix with a permanent marker). We had a 9 passenger van. It was tight to turn around at the top of the drive - not a problem, just a heads up for folks. Ask about parking elsewhere? Great spot!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alastair R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall this place was good. Would be good to have some tea and coffee supplied.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!!! Gorgeous views, right next to Skye. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pasley W.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to Kyle and Skye with Fabulous Views

The vintage cottage was quite charming. Our family enjoyed the close proximity to Isle of Skye and the tranquility of being nestled in the woods after a full day of exploring. As others have stated - the views were beautiful, even in the rain!Host communications was excellent. They provided clear instructions and a list of things to see and do in the area. Home is close to groceries and dining options. Kitchen is stocked with all of the essentials. Beds are comfortable and extra blankets are available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We are unable to control the heat, we all were cold for 2 days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ross N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Cath P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kyle in May

The cottage is dated and although it was clean we felt it could have had the heating a bit higher to stave off the damp (it rained every day). We were renting a long car (Volvo XC90) and the access and ability to turn the car was very tight.The views from the cottage are stunning, even with low cloud and rain. It was lovely to sit with a nice warm fire.Access to Skye and Plockton was easy and we enjoyed some beautiful scenery and excellent beer and food.Many places close Sunday and Monday, but luckily not the Co-op. Don't buy wood at the Kyle hardware store, we were charged 10.50 a bag.Overall a lovely 3 days and I would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the stay, communication was excellent and the property was very private and excellent sleeping accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful old cottage!

This was a wonderful place to stay in Balmacara, near Kyle of Lochalsh. The neighbors told us the history of the house. The area was wooded and quiet! I cannot recommend this place highly enough!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Traditional cottage

After a few issues with the heating (which were resolved by host quickly), we really enjoyed our stay in this traditional cottage. Warm, comfortable, spacious, good views to Skye, host very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

bob p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Views and location

This renovated cottage would be best for a family rather than elder adults. We found the stairs daunting and the tub unsafe climbing in and out. All the furnishings are adequate , some updating to the lounge furniture, beds, pillows would certainly enhance the stay. Access to the closet in the second bedroom would help. The one call to the manager was never returned. Once we found our way in, the quiet, peaceful setting was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane P., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely and secluded home

This is an older, historic home with lovely views of the lake. The home was well appointed and was great for our 3 days. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Beautiful spot to enjoy incredible views with peace and quiet. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Skye

It was the perfect place to stay. It is on Loch Alsh and has wonderful walking trails around the property. Close to Skye and Eilean Donan! We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Property

This cottage was exactly as promised. The views were exceptional. The location was perfect. It was clean and spacious. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday number 3

Beautiful scenery, property very clean, spacious, cosy.only difficulty for us was the bathroom being on the main floor and bedrooms upstairs as the 4 us over 60 and 2 with mobility issues made it a little hard , otherwise perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Roger W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location, dated property.

The location of this property is nothing short of spectacular. The property however was disappointing. The owners have tried to maintain the property in the light of its age but sadly the world has moved on since the 1960's. The downstairs bathroom and toilet are a bit daunting if needed in the middle of the night and the single facility for potentially 6 people required one to form an organised line for ablutions. The kitchen was of its time with the feeling generally was that one had gone back in time. As mentioned the location is wonderful and that does help explain the price but I think a makeover is required and the presence of a toilet upstairs should be considered essential. The owners were really informative about the surrounding area with many suggestions of things to do and visit and where to eat and drink. Perhaps they have tried to maintain the 50's feel and in this I think they have succeeded. The house was in no way damp but there was a musty smell all through the house despite the use of night storage heaters and the log burners. One appreciates that the remote location makes modern facilities such as dish washers and central heating a challenge, however, it would be lovely to have the facilities that matched and complimented the natural surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful, short stay

We only stayed for 3 nights but enjoyed our time. We easily commuted to Skye each day for wonderful hiking, returning to a cozy home by the water. Anna was wonderful, there was an issue with the internet, we didn’t even know was a problem until she reached out with a plan to have it fixed. Before we returned from hiking she had dispatched her local contact to fix the issue. We loved the efforts Anna took to maintain the original feel of the home, while updating where necessary - best shower!!! Thank you for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Eric R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Eric.

Very basic. Communication with Anna was excellent. Place needs a lot of work done to upgrade it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Taimoon S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

Description of the view and surrounding area is accurate. However, the house is musty and damp, and cold. The bathroom downstairs is inconvenient with all the bedrooms upstairs, particularly if you have mobility issues. You have to be able to lift your leg about 2 feet in order to get into the bathtub. However, hot showers were great. The faucets in the bathroom and kitchen sinks are not mixed, so you either scald your hands or freeze them. And, the kitchen left much to be desired. Indeed, the fridge, stove and microwave were good, but the kitchen is very old and run down and the kitchen sink is very stained. And, I spent half an hour cleaning the coffee maker filter and filter holder before we could use them with confidence. Much to be done to make this property adequate for airb&b. I will not stay there again, and will not recommend it to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023