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A beautifully renovated 19th century croft cottage.

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Exterior
Oven, cookware/dishes/utensils
Fireplace
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Ocean view
    Ocean view

Explore the area

Map
Ard Dorch
  • Isle of Skye Market Square
    6 min drive
  • Raasay Ferry
    73 min drive
  • Raasay House Activities Centre
    74 min drive

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About the area

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Located in Strath, this cottage is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Isle of Skye Market Square and Giant MacAskill Musuem. .This cottage is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Magpie and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Raasay Ferry.

What's nearby

  • Isle of Skye Market Square - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Skye Bridge - 17 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Talisker Distillery - 22 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Portree Harbour - 25 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Fairy Pools - 25 min drive - 36.1 km

Getting around

  • Kyle Of Lochalsh Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Sia - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bothy - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Claymore Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gabbro Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Siaway Fish & Chips - ‬6 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 beautifully renovated 19th century croft cottage.

A beautifully renovated 19th century croft cottage. The owners have done an exquisite job restoring the exterior and bringing the interior to a very high, luxurious standard. It’s a gorgeous holiday cottage for a couple.. An Airigh is a beautiful croft cottage on the Isle of Skye. Built in the 19th century, the owners have done wonders in renovating and decorating the interior to a very high standard. It’s an absolute joy of a holiday cottage. The setting too is fabulous.

Five miles north of Broadford, the cottage is detached, but next door to the current owners house. It has sea views and the islands of Scalpay and Raasay are just across the water. The north eastern coast of Skye is also visible with The Old Man of Storr easily spotted on a clear morning. Before going into the cottage, you’ll be lured down to the seashore to explore the grounds. There is direct access to the sea, with a slipway that you can use for kayaks and canoes. There are also many seating areas around the croft, set on lovely little plateaus taking in the vast views. A little footpath network connects the different parts of the grounds. There are a couple of seating areas that have the view you enjoy from the cottage, but also the view round to the Red and Black Cuillin; it’s simply mesmerising. Marsco and Glamaig especially are towering and so very close.

The wildlife spotting is sensational from An Airigh. There’s an otter holt nearby, so you have an excellent chance of seeing otters roaming around whilst you’re taking in the views. There are golden and sea eagles in the area and red deer can be spotted daily on the deserted Isle of Scalpay just across the water. Out in the bay you have the chance to see dolphins, porpoises and seals. It’s a truly spectacular spot and one that you’ll want to return to again and again. Being based in Ard Dorch for adventures on Skye is a very good choice. You can access the Red and Black Cuillin very easily as you are close to both the northern trailheads near Sligachan and also the southern trailheads on the road to Elgol. Five miles north of Broadford opens up the whole of the island perfectly for days of exploring every corner of Skye. Beach 200 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 5 miles.. 1 step to entrance.
All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Enclosed lawned garden with garden furniture. Barbecue. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There is no TV and the owner lives adjacent.

There is open water in the property grounds.
Letting licence no.: HI30351F
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with an oven.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Cottages.com

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 not allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

1 Bedroom Accommodation in Ard Dorch Cottage
1 Bedroom Accommodation in Ard Dorch Isle of Skye
1 Bedroom Accommodation in Ard Dorch Cottage Isle of Skye
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A beautifully renovated 19th century croft cottage. Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely lovely
I cannot say enough good things about this property and host. It was beautiful and so clean. The hosts clearly thought of absolutely everything you would need to be comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
We had a wonderful stay, Sue was very helpful and the cottage was perfect; we hope to return
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cottage right on the ocean. Very peaceful. We had a lovely welcome from Sue. The cottage is very nicely decorated, nice shower and fully equipped kitchen. Heated tile floors were a bonus! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful dwelling
Beautifully designed and decorated, perfect for two. Excellent views of sea loch from front door and easy access to the shore. Conveniently located for exploring Skye and 5 miles from a decent supermarket. Hosts pleasant and friendly but also left us to it. We could happily have stayed longer.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. If you have a few days to stay on the Isle this is the place. Secluded with beautiful grounds. Helpful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
brief stay on Isle of Skye
My husband and I recently stayed at this property during our road trip in Scotland. The owners were very friendly and they had left us a number of beverages and snacks for our stay. The property is lovely and well-located, and the cottage was exceptionally clean. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning week, in beautiful cottage
The property is perfect for two people, well equipped, and very comfortable. The access to the croft makes a super addition, especially in good weather, which we were lucky to have. We saw seals and the otter too, which was magical. Jon and Sue were perfect hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
We had a wonderful couple of days at this amazing cottage. This is a perfect vacation spot with stunning views, comfortable amenities and beautifully designed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Finlay W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Peoperty.
Ideal property for 2 people wanting to explore Skye. Nice place to come back to in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022