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A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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 transportation

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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 (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
SCT, Inverness

What's nearby

  • Talisker Distillery - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Isle of Skye Oysters - 1 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Fairy Pools - 8 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Faerie Glen - 8 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Portree Harbour - 28 min drive - 37.1 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

Frequently asked questions

Is A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin located?

Located in Carbost, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Isle of Skye Oysters and Talisker Distillery. Fiskavaig Bay and Talisker Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 127 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edwin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful retreat

Comfortable and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house and wonderful place

The place is incredibly beautiful, and Diana, the guest, was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anja W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Isle of Skype

Nice view from the cottage, close to the talisker destillery and to the wonderful fairy pools
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva Marie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

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

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in good location

Fantastic space and great base for exploring the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Short stay on Skye

We had a good time here! The property is big and had all the necessities. It is a very peaceful and beautiful area. The road that leads there is a single lane road, so it was a bit stressful to get there by car, and there is no grocery nearby. It is very easy to get to the Talisker distillery and to the fairy pools from there. Overall, it was an amazing place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Janet W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious cottage

Very large cottage everything you needed . Nice location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Lorraine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Cosy White cottage

Cosy cottage that provided us with everything we needed, loved the location with its spectacular views. Nice cosy pub and and handy community shop within walking distance
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

The house is located in a beautiful place, the house had everything we needed to have good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason H., Wetumpka, Alabama. USA.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Isle of Skye

Clean and comfortable. Location was great. Amazing views. Perfect base camp for exploring the Isle of Skye.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Trudi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort in a beautiful location

The cottage and gardens may need a little bit of external TLC, but both were an absolute pleasure to spend time in. The cottage had everything we needed and more. It was welcoming and very comfortable. Loved our stay, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

We enjoyed our stay very much. The accommodation has a lot of space and is equipped with everything you need. The Isle of Skye has breathtakingly beautiful scenery, cliffs, waterfalls and we were lucky enough to see whales, orcas, dolphins and sharks all in one day. We would have liked to stay longer than the week we booked. We definitely recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Hans and Annette D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane H., Calgary

One of the best we've stayed at!

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this place. We have stayed at quite a few VRBO's and the ranks up there as one of the best! Great location and very well appointed. We had all the tools and facilities that a self catering place needs. The sun room was our favorite place to hang out after a day of exploring Skye. Thanks to Diana and Keith for a great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S., Basingstoke

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Edna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in beautiful location

We enjoyed a very wet week in this lovely warm, clean and spacious house with gorgeous views overlooking Loch Harport. Carbost is within easy walking distance. Although the house does need a little TLC it is excellent value for money and is very well equipped. We felt very comfortable during our stay! Would definately recommend and hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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