No2 Keepers Cottage
4 Star Quality
Self Catering Accommodation
on the Isle of Skye
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2008 weekly prices: Contact: Vivienne Roberts
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2008 weekly prices: Contact: Vivienne Roberts
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This traditional stylish cottage is the perfect place for a couple who would like a quality self-catering holiday to explore the magical Isle of Skye. (max 2 persons) |
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Only 6 miles North-west of the islands capital Portree, No2 Keepers Cottage is situated in the township of Skeabost with views across unspoilt Loch Snizort. Skeabost will act as the perfect base for exploring the whole of Skye. |
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Within walking distance of the cottage is the Skeabost Country House with a choice of dining in either restaurant, conservatory or Smugglers bar.
Golf is available at the hotel on a well-maintained 18 tee course. If you are a keen fisher, Skeabost offers 8 miles of the best salmon and trout fishing on Skye. |
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Outside, there is a private driveway for your car, fenced garden at the front of the cottage with a small, well-maintained rock garden. We have provided a shed for use of our guests to store bicycles and make use of the bar-B-Q provided for those mild summer nights. |
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Entrance Lobby
Shower Room & WC
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Sitting Room
With good views across loch Snizort and to the little garden, this is a lovely warm room in which to relax in the evening after a days touring, hill walking or retail therapy! With comfort in mind we have provided a matching 3-seater settee and large comfy lounge chair, coffee table and sofa table. TV with DVD player and radio/CD hi-fi. A good selection of novels, books, maps and CDs are provided for your entertainment and to help with local information, tours, attractions, etc. |
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Kitchen
Recently re-decorated and updated, this is a really spacious room with plenty of room for cooking and dining. We have provided everything you need to cater during your holiday (electric hob, and oven with grill, automatic washing machine, fridge, freezer, kettle, toaster, all dishes, tableware & glasses, cookware, cutlery, all utensils, tea-towels). |
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Bedroom
Follow the stairs leading up from the kitchen to the small but perfectly formed double bedroom. Very comfortably furnished with double bed, wardrobe and plenty of drawer space, this is a very cosy room for 2. (All bed linen and hairdryer provided) |
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Electric heating is provided throughout the cottage free of charge.
Sightseeing
The Isle of Skye is full of delights and places to explore on your holiday.
Here is just a brief overview of this beautiful island rich in history and legend.
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In the far north, the ruins of Duntulm Castle look out across the Minch towards the Outer Hebrides which lie sprinkled like jewels on the horizon. The strange rock formations of the Quiraing mountains on Skye's north-west coast are a breathtaking sight to behold and demand a photo stop even if you don't want to climb to the top! If you are touring around the Trotternish peninsula, don't forget to visit Flora MacDonald's monument and the Skye Museum of Island Life at Kilmuir.
The island's capital Portree is a few miles east of the cottage and here you will find a variety of restaurants, supermarkets and shops for you to browse around and buy provisions. The cottage itself sits not far from the Skeabost River, once the territorial boundary between the MacDonalds and the MacLeods, and the site of one of Skye's bloodiest clan battles. Not far away is the legendary Fairy Bridge and the ancient chapel of Saint Columba. |
 Click here for a detailed map of the location of Keepers Cottage |
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To the north-west, Dunvegan Castle is a must-see when you are visiting the island. Home to the MacLeods since the 1200s, it is open to the public daily throughout the year. As well as touring the castle, you can explore the gardens and take a boat trip to see the local seals. In the same area are the piping centre and toy museum. Other excursions include the drive to the distillery at Carbost and visit to the waterfall at Talisker. |
The famous Cuillin mountains form the centre of Skye and can be seen from just about any point on the island. You will drive through them on your way to reach the cottage from the mainland. Whether you just tour around in your car or - for the more energetic - climb up to their rocky pinnacles, you won't be disappointed by the views. Regular boat trips operate from Elgol taking you into the heart of the wild Cuillin for a spectacular experience. From Sconser on the east coast you can take the little ferry over to the unspoilt island of Raasay for another day trip.
In the south, the Garden of Sleat will show you a different side to Skye. The clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle contrasts with the 14th century ruins of the ancient stronghold of Dun Sgathaich (Dun of the Shadow), said to have been built by a witch in a single night. From Armadale you can take the ferry over to Mallaig for a day trip to visit the Road to the Isles. But with so much to see and do on Skye, you may feel you never want to leave this peaceful island again!
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Cosy Winter & Spring Breaks available October 2007 - March 2008 £149 for 3 nights
(Offer excludes Christmas |
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Terms and Conditions
A non-refundable deposit of £100 per week is payable at the time of booking. Receipt of this payment will be given within 7 days. The remaining balance will be payable one month before the start of your holiday.
All cheques (in UK pounds sterling) should be made payable to Vivienne Roberts. I can arrange credit card payment via "PayPal" but this is subject to a small charge (please request).
Entry to the premises should be no earlier than 4pm on the date of commencement. The premises should be vacated by 10am on the day of departure.
The tenant is responsible for all breakages in or on, and damage to the property during his/her occupancy.
Please note that this is a non-smoking property. Sorry no pets.
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Enquiries
For further information about this property
Vivienne Roberts
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Details on travel and places to visit are given on the Skye Page
of The Internet Guide to Scotland.
Copyright 2001-2008 Vivienne Roberts & The Internet Guide to Scotland
www.scotland-info.co.uk/keepers
