EILEAN ISAY 2 BEDROOMS SLEEPS 4+2 - AMAZING SEA VIEWS - FAMILY FRIENDLY – Home 168964 Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- min stay varies
EILEAN ISAY 2 BEDROOMS SLEEPS 4+2 - AMAZING SEA VIEWS - FAMILY FRIENDLY – Home 168964
- Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 1 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Previously awarded 3 stars by Visit Scotland, Eilean Isay has 2 public rooms - lounge with cosy wood-burning stove, Wi-Fi enabled, satelitte TV/DVD player, dining room also with satelitte TV/DVD player seating 6 people, 2 spacious bedrooms - 1 double and 1 twin with each bedroom containing extra Jay-Be sprung fold-down Z-bed (suitable for adult/child) wth sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers supplied - extra blankets for the chillier evenings and electric blankets. Fully equipped modern kitchen, ground floor bathroom with bath and over bath electric shower, supplied with towels and library of books, games, puzzles, DVD'S, videos, maps, details of the many local forestry/coastal walks. Ideal base for a family holiday. Large enclosed garden with garden furniture allowing guests to enjoy breakfast or a barbecue on the terrace whilst admiring the stunning views across the loch and in the evening the unforgettable sunsets.
The area is renowned for its local beauty, history and wildlife. Local attractions include craft shops, 5 star rated Skyeskins exhibition tannery and showroom, pottery, craft shops, boat trips from the lochside, bike hire, the Stein Inn (the oldest Inn on Skye) just a short walk away where you can enjoy a drink by the lochside and then enjoy wonderful locally caught fresh seafood at the excellent Lochbay Seafood Restaurant. Other nearby attractions include the famous 5 star Three Chimneys Restaurant, and Dunvegan Castle (approx. 8 miles from Lusta). Portree the picturesque capital town with its lovely harbour is only 30 minutes away by car where you will find more shopping (including large supermarket), swimming pool, library, Aros Visitor Centre, Paint Balling Centre and more excellent eateries.
Further details
Cottage is generally let on a weekly basis - Saturday to Saturday and is available from 3.00 p.m. on date of arrival until 10.00 a.m. on date of departure. Short breaks are available off-season (November thru to March)
A non-refundable £100 deposit is required within 3/4 days of booking with balance due no later than 8 weeks prior to holiday. Payments can either be made by cheque or by internet banking. Confirmation for both payments will be made by email with details of keys etc and telephone number of caretaker who lives locally.
Electric central heating throughout is a combination of panel heaters and storage heaters boosted of course by the multi fuel stove in the lounge.
It is advisable to arrange holiday insurance in case of cancellation as refunds will only be made if cottage can be relet for period of holidayl
Further details indoors
You will love coming home to our cosy cottage and in particular the recently refurbished lounge with its multifuel burning stove with initial basket of logs/coal supplied - all rooms have electric panel heaters and storage heating in the hall and landing which provide background heat. The large dining room - also with sea view accommodates 6 people and also has TV/DVD/Video enabling a choice of viewing in both rooms. The galley style kitchen conveniently runs off the dining room and is well equipped for cooking either a banquet or a snack!
Both large bedrooms with sea views, have fitted carpets with electric blankets on the beds with extra blankets available. Each bedroom also contains a fold-down Z-bed if required and all bed linen and towels are included in the tariff. Travel cot & high chair also available.
There is a payphone in the hall for your convenience as mobile signal within the cottage is poor and here you will find a noticeboard listing ongoing events in the village hall and nearby. If you are feeling energetic, the village hall offers cycle spinning classes regularly, music nights, quizes, ceilidhs etc.
Further details outdoors
Situated in a rural setting in Waternish - walking distance to pub/restaurant/lochside jetty/craft shops/forestry walks.
Large mature garden with garden furniture suitable for picnics/barbeques. Fabulous views across the Minch to the Outer Hebrides. Excellent area for exploring, walking/climbing. fishing,boat trips, picnics.
Lovely area for coastal or forestry walks with abundant wildlife - you can while the time away down at the Harbour at Stein watching the fishing boats arrive or just sipping a drink by the lochside and taking in the spectacular views. Recently basking sharks, whales and dolphins have been spotted in the loch and if you are lucky, you may spot a golden eagle.
Also locally, the historic Trumpan Church and Cemetry is worth a visit with its turbulent history (sometimes bloody) where in 1758 the church was the scene of a brutal massacre of the MacLeod Clan by the MacDonald Clan of Uist.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed Twin bed
Bedroom 2: 3 Twin beds - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($624.51) £500.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
Due to Covid-19 pandemic and the uncertain times that we are living in, our current policy is FREE cancellations on all bookings affected by Covid-19 restrictions
.Please note That during busy holiday season ( May through to October excepting Easter Break) .Eilean Isay cottage is strictly let out on a weekly basis I.e. Saturday to Saturday. BUT OTHERWISE MINIMUM OF 4 NIGHTS WHICH MUST BE TAKEN WITHIN SAME WEEK I.E. SAT - SAT
Maximum 2 pets.
About the owner
Marion M.
- Calendar last updated:
- 09 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 12
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 19 reviews
Very Good
19 reviews
- Excellent
- 11
- Very Good
- 8
- Average
- 0
- Poor
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- Terrible
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“Excellent Rental”
Very clean comfortable House with good WiFi. Views over Loch superb. Half hour from Portree Recommend Old schoolhouse in Dunveagon to eat but must book well in advance .Stein Inn lovely pub food loca… More
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“Miss”
Had an amazing,relaxing time staying here on the Isle of Skye, myself and all the family enjoyed it, accommodation and beds were comfortable and had everything that was needed. Also plenty of garden … More
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“Comfortable house. Gorgeous views. Great base to explore Skye.”
Very comfortable traditional 2 bedroom house with everything you need, including wifi and two TVs. Lovely king size bed in the main bedroom, warm and cosy lounge. Fantastic views across the sea and la… More
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Response from the owner Hi Thank you for your excellent review of Eilean Isay and I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay - do hope that you will return again some day. With best regasrtds Marion MacLeod
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Charming cottage with wonderful views”
Eilean Isay has great charm and we were very comfortable. The facilities were very good and we had a very enjoyable time staying. The view over the loch is really superb and I managed to capture this … More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your comments and delighted you enjoyed your stay at the cottage - hope to see you back again some day. Best regards Marion MacLeod
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Fabulous place to stay”
We stayed at the cottage for 4 nights in May and thoroughly enjoyed it. The cottage has everything you need and is very comfortable. The location is fantastic - remote enough to have a peaceful holi… More
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Response from the owner Hi Stuart Thank you so much for your great refview of Eilean Isay cottage and delighted that you enjoyed your stay so much. I also think it is a fab place to stay (but perhaps I am a little biased) Do hope you will return again some day. With best regards Marion MacLeod
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“Perfect getaway on Skye”
This is a brilliant place to experience the Isle of Skye - sufficiently remote, with a cosy inn and an excellent restaurant within walking distance. Spectacular views, easy driving access to amenities… More
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Response from the owner Hi Trond Thank you for your excellent review of Eilean Isay and I am delighted you and your family enjoyed your stay in the cottage and found everything to be satisfactory. The superb location in Waternish is certainly very popular with guests along with the wonderful views. Hope to see you back again on Skye sometime in the future. With best regards Marion MacLeod
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“warm comfortable family accommodation”
We stayed here in November last year and had a very comfortable stay. So much so that we have booked again for this year. A lovely location where the view , due to the weather, changes every few minut… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your kind review & delighted to have you back at Eilean-Isay. Hope to welcome you again sometime. Best regards Marion MacLeod
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“Clean, enough space and calm”
We, two couples, have rented the Eilean Isay Cottage for one week. We were very pleased with everything. There is enough space for two couples. The kitchen contains enough dishes and spices. It is a p… More
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Response from the owner HI Marcel Thank you for your kind words and I am delighted you enjoyed your stay at Eilean Isay. I know the weather was a bit mixed but hopefully surrounding beauty of Skye more than made up for this! Hope you will return again some day. With best regards Marion
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Relaxing week in Stein”
Spent a week at the cottage in July 2016 the cottage itself has a great location looking into the bay, great wifi also to stay connected, and a great big garden for your dog, unfortunately weather was… More
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Response from the owner Hi Thank you for your kind review of Eilean Isay - pity about the weather but delighted you enjoyed the cottage and location. Best regards Marion MacLeod
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Lovely Traditional House - Amazing Views”
Firstly, I would just like to say what a lovely lady Marion is to communicate with. Also a big thank you for excepting my Ragdoll cat, who thoroughly enjoyed his hunting experience!. I was attracted… More
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Response from the owner Delighted you enjoyed cottage - new King size bed now in situ! Regards Marion MacLeod
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Marion (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Marion (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Marion (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Marion the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Marion (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Marion (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Marion (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Marion (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Marion (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Marion (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Marion (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Marion (the owner) a message.
If Marion (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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