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Drumgarry - Skye house with breathtaking sea views.

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6107 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Isle Of Skye, Scotland
  • Museum of the Isles
    5 min walk
  • Aird Old Church Gallery
    14 min walk
  • Armadale Ferry Terminal
    14 min walk

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

main

1 King Bed

middle

2 Single Beds

rear

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

rear

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Drumgarry - Skye house with breathtaking sea views.

Drumgarry is set within a private, secluded woodland. The house commands breathtaking views across the sea towards the Knoydart hills and mountains beyond. The stunning location is complimented by the beautiful, natural gardens surrounding the house.

The house is spacious, sleeping up to 6 people. With master, superking bedroom, bunk room and a 3rd bedroom which can be used flexibly as either 2 singles or as an additional superking. The huge kitchen/ dining room is very well equipped and looks out across the garden to the rear. The living room with real fire, features large french windows opening onto a large deck and seating area, perfectly positioned to take in the gorgeous scenery and views. The house also has 2 bathrooms, one with shower, one with bath and shower.

Drumgarry is in the small township of Ardvasar on the southern tip of the island. There is a pub and restaurant within the hotel which sits at the foot of the house's drive, just 1 minutes walk away and serving excellent food; there are also many other excellent restaurants in the area. There is a local shop 5 mins drive away (but it's also a beautiful 15 minute walk), and there's a large supermarket in the next main town of Broadford.

Being located on Skye, there is access to the many places of interest there such as the Cuillin mountains, fairy pools, dinosaur fossils, clan castles and distilleries, not to mention the Old Man of Storr, black and white coral beaches and the quiraing. Tours for dolphin and whale watching and other water-based activities can also be booked nearby. The house itself is within walking distance of the ferry terminal which links with Mallaig on the mainland, the town where the Harry Potter train terminates. This also allows for access to mainland destinations such as Camusdarach beach and the Silver Sands of Morar. Ferry routes to the various, beautiful, nearby islands and beyond also depart from Mallaig.

Property manager

kyle Oram
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Please ask for permission first

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet time between 10pm and 8am. Please respect our neighbors
If pets are staying then please clean up any mess and keep them off the furniture to avoid future guests having any allergy or dog mess issues
The electric immersion heater and oil fired radiators must not be used for more than an hour or so per day and not left on when unattended.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Isle of Skye

Located in Isle of Skye, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Traigh Ostaig and Traigh a' Chnuic, while Museum of the Isles and Mallaig Heritage Centre are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Isle Of Skye, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Museum of the Isles - 5 min walk
  • Armadale Ferry Terminal - 14 min walk
  • Armadale Castle - 16 min walk
  • Torabhaig Distillery - 7 min drive
  • Mallaig Heritage Centre - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Mallaig Station - 35 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 163 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jaffy's - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪The Tea Garden Cafe - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Mission Cafe - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪The Cabin Restaurant - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪The Bakehouse & Crannog - ‬36 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Drumgarry - Skye house with breathtaking sea views. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Drumgarry - Skye house with breathtaking sea views.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Drumgarry - Skye house with breathtaking sea views.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Drumgarry - Skye house with breathtaking sea views. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Museum of the Isles and Armadale Ferry Terminal. Aird Old Church Gallery and Armadale Castle are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthias M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely house with a stunning sea view
We enjoyed our stay in Drumgarry a lot. The terrace and the living room windows provide a great sea view. The beds are very comfortable. Everything was clean and in good shape. Good to also spend a rainy day in house - though I have heard that this rarely happens on Skye ;-) .
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Markus B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful location to stay
Everything was brilliant. The location of the house with the great view. The rooms are lovely, the kitchen and the living room very cosy. Our stay there was definitely too short and we hope to return one day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Home is a bit off the beaten path but wonderful accommodations and location. Very roomy with large kitchen and front sitting room. Views of the Atlantic were as promised and there were flowers everywhere. There is a wonderful local pub and hotel restaurant only a very short stroll away
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely short break
Stayed for just 2 nights in October Half term. Party of 6 (Inc two young teen children) and two small dogs. We had a lovely stay. Plenty of space for everyone, beds very comfortable with warm duvets. The kitchen had everything we needed to make home cooked meals and if you don’t feel like cooking the Inn at the bottom of the drive has a great menu. Washing machine was very handy, we were midway through our holiday so great to get a few items cleaned to wear again. We did use the coal fire located in the living room and the room warmed up nicely once we got it going. It was warm enough that the clothes dried overnight on the airer. :) It’s a perfect location if you are getting the ferry to or from Skye. Communication with Kyle was excellent beginning to end too. We would stay here again and would recommend to friends and family thinking of visiting the island! Thanks for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay!
We had a great time! It's quite a drive from most of the main/touristy spots on Isle of Skye, but its a beautiful drive. We were also a little intimidated by the coal fire heating system, but it actually made it a very cozy experience. Kyle was very communicative and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Skye
Peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lively Property
Lovely cozy home in a beautiful location! Kyle was an awesome host and very easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom and Betsy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful stay on stunning Isle of Skye
The property itself was a beautiful find - quiet, so peaceful! We loved being able to open the french doors right out to the deck from the living room and one of the bedrooms and look at the view of water and mountains in the distance - a true vacation feeling and the large kitchen was great! House felt very roomy. Host was super easy to connect with, got an immediate response from Kyle with a question. It is a more isolated location which is not a problem if you plan ahead for dinner reservations -the one place you can walk to (The Inn at Aird A'Bhasair) gets full so we were glad we booked ahead for our 2nd night. Isle of Skye is magical - would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, well equipped kitchen, responsive host.
Nice place. Spacious. Host was great. Lock is tricky on front door and we couldn’t get the dryer to dry clothes but it had a nice laundry room. Plenty of seating areas too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feels like home!
Very well prepared, well equipped, and comfortable. No trouble at all using the stove. Kept the home warm all day and night. Shower was lovely and we even did a load of wash. Will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay
We had a superb stay at Drumgarry at Easter. House is so comfortable and cosy and we are hoping to return next year. Great location for walking and ideal for an evening stroll to the nearby pub. Kyle was great at answering any questions we had prior to our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Stay!
This home was absolutely lovely! Comfortable for both a couple or a family. I read previous reviews regarding the coal fire. While it was a bit chilly upon arrival, if you understand how to get a fire going, it provides much better warmth than traditional heating. Once my husband got the fire going, it stayed very warm throughout the entire stay. Stove is quite larger than a traditional British stove which should make Americans like me (who have a 48" cooktop) quite happy. Appliances were easy to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property but Needs Better Heating System
I'll start off by saying that this house is beautiful. A lot of care has obviously been put into it. It was comfortable, spacious and you couldn't ask for a better view. I think if we had stayed in the spring or summer it would have been perfect. And Kyle was responsive to our questions leading up to the stay. But, we didn't stay during a warm season. The house uses a coal fired heating system. It is the responsibility of the person staying at the house to keep the system up and running. You have to start the fire (which is a bit of a pain) and it takes forever for it to get going. We were told it would take two hours for it to get up and running and then the house would warm up quickly after that. It was 57 degrees when we got there. We would also have to keep adding coal to the system every few hours. We started the fire around 6 p.m. By 10 p.m. the house was still freezing. It was about 59 degrees. We ended up sleeping bundled up and under every extra blanket we could find. The warmest it got was about 61 degrees. And, of course, because we didn't add more coal in the middle of the night, the fire went out and it whatever heat had been put out had disappeared. We didn't want to spend all day in the house keeping the heat running so we knew the whole process would start all over again when we got home that evening. We made the difficult decision to leave and find a hotel for our final two nights, which was super frustrating. I did email Kyle and let him know and ask if it was possible to get even a small refund because of the heating issue and never heard back. Up until that time he had been very responsive. I would add, we followed the step by step instructions to start and run the coal system so I do not believe it was user error. Anyway, like I said, the property is beautiful and I think it would be a great place to stay when the weather is a little warmer and you don't have to be dependent on a rather outdated heating system.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home from home
We had a really enjoyable short stay at this wonderful property. The host communications were fantastic and included really clear instructions for using the fire, heating and hot water. We knew exactly what to expect thanks to the very accurate description, and the condition of the property was great. There is so much to do that we're even considering another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views and lovely place
Very nice accommodations..but a bit off the beaten track…but if you have a car you can still access everywhere in you need to go. Very clean and well maintained. Everything you will need for your stay is there. Cool weather requires the renter to light the coal fireplace…therefore your Boy Scout fire making skills could be handy😂
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dirk V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schöne Lage und schönes Haus
Eine sehr gute Lage, um die Insel zu erkunden. Traumhafter Ausblick direkt aus dem Schlafzimmer. Schönes Haus zum Wohlfühlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property
Fabulous views. Very clean property. Host Kyle kept in touch with us as we prepared to stay with instructions. Quiet location with great food served at the hotel literally a minute walk away We did need help from a neighbour finding the house as the driveway hides up the hill behind the hotel but it was worth it for the experience. We definitely recommend and if opportunity presents itself we would absolutely return to this property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie O., Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful vacation location
We had a great stay! The house worked great for our 2 night stay, it had everything we needed and a beautiful view. We did eat at the local Inn at Aird a Bhasair which is just at the start of the driveway- but just a heads up- make reservations for meals in advanced!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jubal M., Norfolk, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, amazing location
My husband and I stayed 3 nights and we absolutely loved the place. It was spacious, had wonderful amenities and it was a great base to see the sights of Isle of Skye. And if it's a clear night (somewhat rare), be sure and go outside and do some star gazing because the sky was spectacular! Kyle communicated with us right from the start and was super accommodating. Next time we're out this way, we'll stay here again, only longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aileen I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Drumgarry Cottage
The owner, Kyle is very helpful & ensures that your stay goes without a hitch. It’s a lovely cottage with fantastic views.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ardvasar
This house was spotless and comfortable and the setting is spectacular! Great view of the water. Our host was very helpful throughout our stay. He was available and willing to answer any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P., Plymouth Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our week at Drumgarry
We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Ardvasar. The weather was great. House was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Ross W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house
The house itself suited our needs perfectly and we enjoyed our stay. The grounds, front and back are a letdown though, and nothing like the pictures. It really needs a good bit of attention to get it up to the standard of letting out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning house
Simply excellent . A fantastic location, a beautiful , well cared for house with stunning views . When you go into a rental property where everything simply works be it the internet, the tv, the dishwasher etc . A small but important commodity with printed instructions to hand . The beds are really comfortable too which can also be extremely important. Overall, a great stay and would love to return someday
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in a great location!
We had a great time staying at Kyle's property for a couple of nights in October 2020. The house was spotless, spacious and a perfect location for exploring the island. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

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