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A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

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.

Property manager

Diana Gerrard

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • 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

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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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

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
On-site 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 not indicated whether 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Inverness, SCT

What's nearby

  • Isle of Skye Oysters - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Talisker Distillery - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fairy Pools - 8 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Talisker Beach - 19 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Portree Harbour - 23 min drive - 29.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Talisker Distillery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Oyster Shed - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Old Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Café Cùil - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bog Myrtle Skye - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin located?

Located in Carbost, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Isle of Skye Oysters and Talisker Distillery. Fiskavaig Bay and Talisker Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 117 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michelle P.

Lovely stay
Property desperately needs updating both of the sofas in conservatory are ripped as were the cushions other then that we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Excellent location
Well equipped, comfortable, warm accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Lovely house in good location
Fantastic space and great base for exploring the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli and Petr J.

Great place to stay
As the headline for the listing says, it was a perfect base for our exploring the Skye. Keith was responsive when we needed him. The house was clean, warm, cozy, provided all we needed for our stay, and offered an amazing view of the loch and surrounding mountains. We really enjoyed the Old Inn just a mile away and the Talisker distillery visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lorraine J.

Perfect location to explore Skye
The property was clean, well equipped and in a great location. A little updating in the furnishings is required but excellent value for money
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

Spacious cottage
Very large cottage everything you needed . Nice location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Trudi B.

Quiet base for a few days on Skye
Lovely conservatory - spent most of the time in there. Spacious and well equipped kitchen. Good to have separate dining room. Plenty of storage space throughout. Really helpful to have parking in front.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Little Cosy White cottage
Cosy cottage that provided us with everything we needed, loved the location with its spectacular views. Nice cosy pub and and handy community shop within walking distance
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena S.

Beautiful house
The house is located in a beautiful place, the house had everything we needed to have good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason H., Wetumpka, Alabama. USA.

Isle of Skye
Clean and comfortable. Location was great. Amazing views. Perfect base camp for exploring the Isle of Skye.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Comfort in a beautiful location
The cottage and gardens may need a little bit of external TLC, but both were an absolute pleasure to spend time in. The cottage had everything we needed and more. It was welcoming and very comfortable. Loved our stay, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernard B.

Lovely stay
We enjoyed our stay very much. The accommodation has a lot of space and is equipped with everything you need. The Isle of Skye has breathtakingly beautiful scenery, cliffs, waterfalls and we were lucky enough to see whales, orcas, dolphins and sharks all in one day. We would have liked to stay longer than the week we booked. We definitely recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S., Basingstoke

Lovely place to stay
The bungalow is exactly as listed and is well appointed in a lovely location. We had good communications with the owner and a great chat with the helpful caretaker who lives nearby. Carbost is remote but the village is friendly with a good pub and small community shop. It was warm and draft free despite a very wet and windy week.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane H., Calgary

One of the best we've stayed at!
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this place. We have stayed at quite a few VRBO's and the ranks up there as one of the best! Great location and very well appointed. We had all the tools and facilities that a self catering place needs. The sun room was our favorite place to hang out after a day of exploring Skye. Thanks to Diana and Keith for a great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

David and Cathy S.

Spacious Comfy Cottage with Peaceful Views
Views of sheep from conservatory in back (where we spent most of our time) and glorious water views from dining table out front which are not shown in listing but should be! Very comfy well equipped older cottage. Keith was great to chat with. The 4 mile one track road in was slow due to the traffic to the Talisker Distillery but that is no fault of the cottage. Just a fact on Skye!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren W.

Fantastic host and caretaker.
The highlight of my stay, despite unforseen issues, has definitely got to be Diana, the owner, and Keith, the caretaker. Both were extremely attentive and easy to chat to and made what could have been a difficult holiday very memorable. Recommended on the welcome and contact availability alone.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edna J.

Lovely house in beautiful location
We enjoyed a very wet week in this lovely warm, clean and spacious house with gorgeous views overlooking Loch Harport. Carbost is within easy walking distance. Although the house does need a little TLC it is excellent value for money and is very well equipped. We felt very comfortable during our stay! Would definately recommend and hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Family trip to Carbost
My partner, my mum and my two kids and one of their friends all stayed here for a long weekend. The house was very clean and had everything you needed. I really couldn’t fault it for the price we paid. My only feedback would be to ensure you take an eye mask in the summer as it’s very bright. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

alison s.

Suited our needs
Beautiful area perfect for us and our dog. The house is spacious and warm with conservatory that heats up in any spells of sunshine. Parts of the property are a bit tired and the bath was out of action but we are told an overhaul is planned this winter, which I am sure will be a great addition. We had a warm welcome and would happily stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert W.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Skye getaway
Clean and functional. In need of some TLC and grounds are not maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mrs A.

All you need
This is a big cottage, everything you need is there. Could do with some tlc,but if you over look that ....which is easy, then its great! Keith your point of contact is a great guy, with lots of knowledge. Prepare yourself for the hill, but worth it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

lucy T.

Ideal
An ideal base for our Skye adventures. The owner was very helpful. Plenty of space for the five of us, with the added bonus of a lovely big utility room so we could keep on top of our washing (sad, I know - but really helpful with 3 children!) Thanks! See you next summer 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Not the best experience. We did not receive any information on gaining access to the property until multiple messages through the app had been sent even after check in time had passed. Something went amiss with the hot water tank on our second night (after completing three Scottish versions of “walks”) so we had to sponge bathe. Issue was remedied the next day. Overall, this property is loaded with potential but needs investment of time and money. Didn’t like the note to call someone to announce we had arrived as it seems unnecessary when booked via Expedia/VRBO, plus we didn’t have voice capability on travel eSIMs. Do not recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Stunning location!
Spacious cottage located about a mile from Carbost village, sitting above the bank of loch Harport, giving great views of the whole area. The cottage is very well equipped and comfortable. The beds are, perhaps, slightly lumpy, yet all of our party enjoyed a great night's sleep throughout our week's stay. It provided a great base for exploring the island (cautionary note, if you haven't been to Skye before, allow plenty travelling time, due to single track roads and slow motor homes... e.g. from the cottage to the Fairy Pools' car park is a distance of 7.5 miles, which at worst, took 50 minutes in the car!). We thoroughly enjoyed our week on Skye based at the cottage. It offered a comfortable stay and fantastic value. We would not hesitate to return and highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Courtland

Amazing Budget Friendly House
Value for money with this house is awesome! Those negative reviews have to be from people with a champagne taste on a beer budget. Yes it’s an older home, but for the price it is sooo worth it. Great views and the sunroom is a great way to relax and spend windy stormy days. We had a week here and for the price I was AMAZED! The Old Inn in Carbost is a cute little pub close by to see and listen to live music. Fasts in The Isle of Skye Candle Co Welcome center (Portree) is a must. The pizza and scones are superb! If you don’t get check-in instructions, just go to the house. Trust me, the caretaker Keith is either there or close by to help. Skye is small, so just go. I can’t wait to return and I’ll definitely be booking again, maybe 2 weeks next trip if I’m lucky. Thanks for sharing a lovely little cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023