1 Keepers Cottage, Skeabost Bridge, Isle Of Skye

About this property

Portree 6.6 miles. 1 Keepers Cottage rests in Skeabost Bridge on the Isle of Skye, offering a welcoming retreat well suited to couples, friends or small families eager to experience the island’s striking scenery and rugged charm. Stepping inside, guests are greeted by a comfortable sitting room, providing a cosy space to unwind after days spent discovering Skye’s dramatic coastlines, winding walking trails and sweeping Highland views. Moving further through the cottage, the kitchen/diner comes well-equipped with an oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and all the essentials needed for a straightforward self-catering stay, creating a pleasant place to gather over meals and plan the next day’s adventure.

Two bedrooms, a double and a twin, offer a flexible arrangement for a variety of guests, served by a modern shower room featuring a walk-in shower, basin and WC. Outside, the gravelled front area offers a simple spot to pause and enjoy the fresh island air, while convenient parking adds ease to your arrival and daily outings. With WiFi and a TV provided, the cottage balances modern comforts with its relaxed rural setting. The nearby river provides a peaceful place for a gentle stroll, while local amenities can be found close by in Skeabost Bridge. From here, the wider wonders of Skye open up easily, with scenic drives leading to charming villages, dramatic cliffs and famous viewpoints across the island.

Portree, the island’s colourful harbour town, sits within easy reach for shops, cafés and waterfront walks, while further journeys across the Highlands offer memorable landscapes at every turn. With Inverness and Fort William also within driving distance, 1 Keepers Cottage makes a delightful base for discovering Skye and the surrounding Highland region.

Set round its natural harbour on the stunning and tranquil Isle of Skye, charming Portree boasts an excellent range of shops, hotels and restaurants. Cultural attractions are plentiful; the Aros Centre is well worth a visit with its programme of concerts, theatre and cinema. Sports enthusiasts are also well catered for, with sea kayaking, rock-climbing and a good choice of well-marked walks. The rock formations are particularly spectacular; Trotternish Ridge stretches for 31km of continuous cliffs, with many fantastic rock forms and pinnacles. Dunvegan Castle and the Talisker Distillery Visitor Centre are just two more reasons to visit this magical isle.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room

Central heating.

Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, kettle, toaster.

WiFi, TV.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Parking available.

Front gravelled area.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 6 miles, pub 6.6 miles, river 0.1 mile