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A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin

Cottage in Minginish with kitchen and fireplace

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Inverness, SCT
  • Place, Talisker Distillery
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Isle of Skye Oysters
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Fairy Pools
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Minginish

Located in Carbost, this cottage is within a mile (2 km) of sights such as Isle of Skye Oysters and Talisker Distillery. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Talisker Distillery - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Isle of Skye Oysters - 1 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Fairy Pools - 8 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Portree Harbour - 28 min drive - 23.1 miles
  • Dunvegan Castle - 30 min drive - 25.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Talisker Distillery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Oyster Shed - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Café Cùil - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Old Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Donald John’s Café - ‬4 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.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

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

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this cottage?

This cottage is situated in Carbost within a short 17-minute walk of Isle of Skye Oysters and also 17 minutes on foot from Talisker Distillery. You'll also find Talisker Beach and Fiskavaig Bay within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What amenities will couples enjoy at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin?

Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin?

No, at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin, there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.