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Cairnmhor House, Portree

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Living room
Dining & Kitchen [newly remodeled]
Bedroom
Bathroom
Shower & Toilet

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81012 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Highland Council, Scotland
  • Sgurr Alasdair
    2 min walk
  • Somerled Square
    7 min walk
  • Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre
    8 min walk

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cairnmhor House, Portree

Cairnmhor is a delightful 4 bed, 5 minutes walk from the town centre in Portree. With beautiful views over to Ben Tianavaig and across Portree Bay you couldn't ask for a better location.
The house has been given a make over early in the year to give you a wonderful escape to the heart of the island, Portree.
Ideal for family holidays, groups of friends, or even 2 families of 4!
Come, stay, soak it all in and enjoy!

Property manager

Catherine MacPherson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Property Registration Number SC753544

About the area

Portree

Portree is home to this holiday home. Raasay House Activities Centre and Raasay Pictish Stone are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Isle of Skye Oysters and The Brother's Point.
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Map
Highland Council, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Sgurr Alasdair - 2 min walk
  • Somerled Square - 7 min walk
  • Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre - 8 min walk
  • Portree Harbour - 9 min walk
  • Aros Centre - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Isles Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪An Talla Mòr Eighteen Twenty - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Aros - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Antlers Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Arriba - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairnmhor House, Portree pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cairnmhor House, Portree?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cairnmhor House, Portree?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cairnmhor House, Portree located?

Situated in Portree, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Sgurr Alasdair and Portree Harbour. Somerled Square and Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place in Portree
Comfortable lounge, well equipped facility, and perfect location! Five minute walk to downtown square & harbor. Plus was a washer & dryer as we were on a two week holiday. Finding the place was a little tricky. For future guests, it’s located across from the Portree High School. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay, great location
This is a very nice property. Very comfortable and a short walk to the center of Portree. Communication with the property managers was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

wendy m.

Great house for a group
We were a party of 6 and the house was just right for us. The three bathrooms were nice to have as well. It was a challenge finding the house but once we used the GPS location they provided it got us there. The house was a short walk to town for shopping or dinner. The location was a good base for touring the isle of Skye.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Fabulous stay in Portree
The Cairnmhor House was wonderful! We were a group of 4 couples and there was plenty of room for all of us. Quick walk into town, very comfortable. We’ll be back!
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8/10 Good

Lizanne M.

Great space for party of six
Very convenient to poetry for dining and shopping. Lots of room for our family of six. We enjoyed the big dining table and made use of the washer and dryer.
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8/10 Good

Mary F.

Lovely Properety
Good size and comfortable for eight adults plenty parking Easy walk to restaurants and shops in Portree. Warm and well equiped and clean House is first on left down Seafield Place, this is not clear from GPS or from the name plaque Would definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully Clean Home; Fantastic Location; Excellent Host!
My wife and I stayed at the home for three nights and it was truly memorable. The furnishings were excellent, including the bedding, bathroom supplies, kitchen appliances, and plates/utensils. It was clean, warm, and welcoming. The location can’t be beat. The home is an easy half mile walk from the Portree city center, including shops, bars, and restaurants. Also, the location in Portree is excellent for seeing the many Isle of Skye highlights The communication with Ben and Cat was spot-on perfect. Cat stopped by shortly after we arrived and provided a description of the home and its amenities, as well as the general area. It was raining sideways the day we arrived and Cat proactively booked a taxi for us for dinner. Nice! Best of all, I messaged Ben and Cat a few days before we arrived regarding their suggestions for a driver/guide for a day tour around Isle of Skye. Cat responded that a nephew of hers (Ollie) could be available. We laid out our desired stops, including runs and hikes. Cat added a few local stops to the agenda. On the day we did this trip, Ollie showed up exactly on time and we had a perfect day with him. We saw everything we wanted and Ollie added some local knowledge and flair. It was perfect and the highlight of our time in Portree. Thank you Cat and Ollie! We highly recommend this home and the management team. It is a perfect home base for seeing all that Skye has to offer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Heather B.

Good stay, great location
The location of this property couldn’t be better. Quick walk right into the centre of Portree and easy access to everything Skye has to offer. The rooms are spacious but the real selling point is the kitchen and dining room. If you love board games and family meals this is definitely the place to be. Really need to think about space though as there wasn’t a lot of cupboard space in the kitchen to put food etc. But dishwasher and laundry facilities were great and tablets provided for both.
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Perfect in Portree
We had a fabulous stay in the perfect location. All the beds were comfy, great bathrooms and towels.The kitchen was so large and easy to enjoy as a family. Would go back in a heartbeat.
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10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

Stayed for getting married
The house was amazing !. Me and my partner came up with our family to get married in Skye. House was clean and a great size. Very comfortable to stay in and would happily come back.

8/10 Good

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
We really enjoyed our stay and the communication from the rental company. There was plenty of room for us to spread out and relax, and we also enjoyed the giant kitchen table for socializing. The kitchen had everything we needed. They do need to update their info on how to use appliances and heat. There seem to have been renovations since the original videos were made so it took us a while to figure some things out. It really is a short walk into town, so we really loved the location. The sun even came out just long enough for us to enjoy a brief happy hour at the picnic table!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Judith P.

Amazing place to stay
This opened up for two nights about 1 week before we left for Scotland, and I jumped on it so we'd have two nights in one spot. SO glad I did! This place is beautiful, in a wonderful location, and made our stay on the Isle of Skye even more special. We stayed in Scotland for 10 days, and this was EASILY one of our top stays! We had never used an induction cooktop before, but asked the staff who got back to us immediately. It was larger than we needed, but wouldn't have changed a thing!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House in a beautiful location
The house was a great place to stay when visiting Isle of Skye. The appliances were a little difficult to figure out. Comfortable living space to hang out. Overall, a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Walter P.

Great location and lovely views
Somewhat difficult to find at first. But once here we enjoyed the spacious layout, the well equipped kitchen and the ensuite bathrooms. A cosy property that was easy to hear. Close to Portree town centre (5 mins, walk) and supermarket (20 mins walk) Not 5 stars as it lacked information on how guests were to use the property. On the pricey side for a property of this size and facilities.
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10/10 Excellent

Upasana K.

Amazing stay in Portree
Lovely stay. Very clean and conveniently located, with all the amenities you could need. Having access to a dryer was a big plus.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M., Saint Louis, MO USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 days on Skye
The property was perfect for the eight of us, and when we had trouble with the dryer, we got prompt service!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious House
We enjoyed our stay in this well-located house. Easy walk into town. Plenty of room to spread out for the whole family. Clean and comfy. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

Excellent stay
Family of 6 stayed here and loved it. House is spacious and warm. Great location, excellent facilities. No complaints. I have stayed in lots of air bnbs in Skye when up visiting family and this really is one of the best ones.
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4/10 Poor

Nan W.

Family stay
The property whilst being cosy with nice showers was poorly equipped for a group of 6. Modern bathroom and en-suite however rest of the property needs upgrading. The property is in a good location and within easy walking distance to all the shops, restaurants and attractions in Portree.
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8/10 Good

John H.

Ideal for 6 at New Year
Ideally positioned barely out of Portree. A spacious yet cosy bungalow. Good facilities and well equipped and very clean. A good choice.
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10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Amazing house in a perfect location - as nice as it looks in the photos
I would absolutely rent this house again. It was spacious and clean with a beautiful view of the harbour and within an easy walk of town. The kitchen was well appointed (just need a large fry pan for the induction stove) and all 3 bathrooms were modern and clean. I would love to visit this house again one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely well appointed house! Perfect location with beautiful view! As nice as it looks in pictures. Just need bigger induction fry pan.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mathias H.

We will be back
What a beautiful house! It is located on a quiet side street and there is parking for several cars on the property. The city center is easily accessible on foot. The house is comfortably furnished, pleasantly warm and very clean. The kitchen is huge, but still cozy and very well equipped. Six people can comfortably sit in the living room. We felt very comfortable there.
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10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh C.

Fantastic stay
Our stay at Cairnmhor was excellent. The property was stunning and better than expected. Just a 10 minute walk into Portree meant this was a fantastic location and a half our drive to most attractions on the Isle of Skye. We will definitely be back at the property and will recommend it to family and friends.
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Beautiful property
Very impressive property, excellent location and great facilities. We will definitely return.

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