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Holiday rentals in Skye

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Cottage in Hallin
Panoramic Sea Views - hot tub
Located on the stunning Waternish peninsula in NW Skye. Panoramic sea views from large triple glazed windows. The Larch Shed has been designed for couples looking for a modern, bright, warm and cosy self contained space. A great place to stay at any time of year. The space The Larch Shed is equipped with everything you will need to cook. Basic cooking essentials such as oil, salt, pepper, coffee, tea and sugar are provided. The king size bed has a luxury mattress and cotton bedding. Every
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Cabin in Culnacnoc
Skye Red Fox Retreat - stunning luxury glamping
The Red Fox Retreat is the ultimate luxury glamping getaway location. A twist on the more conventional ‘pod’, the cabin features a curved wood interior entered from an arched doorway in front of which is situated a perfectly appointed king sized bed with amazing views of the Trottenish Ridge and the croft (farmland) that surrounds the property. It is warm and cosy to protect against the elements and yet light and airy. The cabin is accessed via a spectacular large undercover deck area.
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Flat in Harrapool
The Bay -1 bedroom apartment
The Bay is a stylish 1 bedroom apartment situated metres from the shore on the edge of Broadford Bay. It has an open plan fully equipped kitchen/living room which opens out onto a private decking area. The kitchen has a hob, oven & microwave, an under counter fridge with small icebox. Though annexed to the main house it has its own private entrance and parking. The bedroom has a king sized bed with luxurious linen bedding, the ensuite has a generous sized walk in rainfall shower..
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Other great holiday rentals in Skye

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Guest house in Broadford
Stay on the Bay, Skye
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Guest house in Portree
Air leth Self Catering Apartment
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Cottage in Carbost
Red Mountain Garden Cottage (Self Catering)
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Guest suite in Roag
*Taigh Chalum*
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Cottage in Dunvegan
The Old Croft House, Waternish, Isle of Skye
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Home in Portree
♥️ Portree Bay, big Garden, Alderburn 2!
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Cabin in Portree
The Cedar's Cabin
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Guest suite in Bernisdale
Eilean Mara - Self-Catering Studio Apartment
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Tiny home in Broadford
Altarf, 5 Blackpark, Broadford
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Cottage in Isle of Skye
Tidal Cottage On The Shore Isle of Skye
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Cabin in Dunan
Beautiful views from right above the water
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Barn in Waternish
Near Byre @ 20 Lochbay (Self-Catering )
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Your guide to Skye

Welcome to Skye

The Isle of Skye has ancient bones. The largest island of the Inner Hebrides archipelago, it crops up on Roman maps and in epic Norse sagas, and features a few dinosaur footprints for good measure. It’s one of the most popular tourist destinations in Scotland, and once you witness the mist-shrouded hills, glistening lochs, and rolling moorland, you can understand why.

Many come to revel in the scenery, but if there is a sudden bout of wild weather (synonymous with this region) there are historic castles, cosy inns, craft studios, galleries, and museums to explore. And once the clouds clear, you just have to get outside for sights such as the dramatic rocky outcrop known as the Old Man of Storr, the crystal waters of the famous Fairy Pool, or the abandoned lighthouse at Neist Point, considered one of the best places to see dolphins, basking sharks, and whales.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Skye

As it’s one of Scotland’s most popular spots to visit, and just 50 miles long, things can feel a little cramped in Skye at the height of summer. April and May are the driest months and are a little less busy time to book a holiday cottage. This is a land of wild weather that can spring up out of nowhere, so it’s a good idea to pack plenty of warm weather gear and waterproofs. October gets the most rain, but if you don’t mind being slightly damp, the winter months offer spectacular scenery that you can enjoy all to yourself. There is an annual music festival here, featuring dance and indie bands, in May, while the island’s Highland Games take place at the start of August.


Top things to do in Skye

Skye Museum of Island Life

This award-winning museum is set in a series of thatched cottages, each displaying aspects of Skye’s historic past. You’ll learn how the islanders lived and worked, and view displays of the tools and machinery that 19th-century crofters used to survive. Located near Kilmuir on the northern tip of the island, there are wonderful views out to sea from the museum, with the Isle of Lewis in the distance.

The Fairy Pools

There are magical crystal-blue pools and waterfalls on the southwest of the island, near the village of Carbost. With pure springwater supplied from the nearby Cuillin Mountains, the Fairy Pools are a truly special place to explore and, if you’re brave enough, you can take a dip in the icy waters — though you might want to don a wetsuit.

The Quiraing Loop

If you suddenly get a strange sense of déjà vu when you’re faced with this wondrous landscape, don’t panic. The Quiraing, located in the north of Skye and formed by a massive landslip, has been used as a location in many films and TV series. This two-hour walk takes you through the amazing cliff faces and rugged outcrops that comprise this breathtaking region. Make sure you have your camera ready, as you’ll be witnessing terrain that has to be seen to be believed.

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