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Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish

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Living room & fireplace
Kitchen
Bedroom
Twin Bed
Facade

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4352 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Highland Council, Scotland
  • Dunvegan Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Claigan Coral Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Coral Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Benbecula (BEB)
    ‪209 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish

Beachcomber cottage is a traditional fisherman's cottage next door to the Michelin star restaurant "LochBay", run by Michael Smith. It is also a minute's walk from the "Stein Inn" that celebrity chef Paul Rankin took over in 2019.
The accommodation warmly welcomes you with it's coal fire and traditional interior. There are 2 bedrooms, one shower room, and a kitchen/diner too, all that is needed for a very comfortable stay here on Skye.
Benefitting from a private garden to the front, across the road, heading down to the shore, facing west so sunsets here can be spectacular.
Waternish has a dark skies area where, on occasions when the atmospheric conditions are right, you can see the Aurora Borealis.
Come see for yourself!

Property manager

Catherine MacPherson
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Languages

English

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Kitchen
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Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Stein

Waternish is home to this apartment. Macleod's Tables and Claigan Coral Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Shilasdair Shop and Skye Silver Gift Shop. Skyelight Candles and The Brother's Point are also worth visiting.
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Highland Council, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Dunvegan Castle - 11 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Skye Silver Gift Shop - 15 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Neist Point Lighthouse - 22 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Claigan Coral Beach - 36 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Coral Beach - 36 min drive - 19.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Edinbane Lodge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Three Chimneys - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jann's Cakes - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Old School Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪YURTea&Coffee - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish located?

Situated in Waternish, this apartment building is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from The Shilasdair Shop and within 9 miles (15 km) of Trumpan Church and Dunvegan Castle. Macleod's Tables and Claigan Coral Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 66 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Lovely stay
Really enjoyed a few days in this cozy place by the sea

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Cottage was clean and very comfortable with a great view of the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Edith P.

Coolest location in Skye
We enjoyed the stay very much, thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Jess H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 Days in Stein
We loved our time at the Beachcomber Cottage. It was perfect for our group of 4. The views from the property were wonderful and it was a great place for exploring Skye.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Magical stay in Waternish
This is a wonderful snug cottage. A great location for activities on Skye. All of the amenities of home. I would highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Cottage
This is a wonderful cottage in a gorgeous area. My husband and I highly recommend it if you are looking for a quiet, peaceful and remote experience on the Isle Of Skye. The surroundings are stunning and the cottage itself is so warm and welcoming. Very clean, size and layout are comfortable, kitchen and bathroom had everything we needed. Living room area relaxing. Cottage in back and front are bonuses. Parking was no issue. Owner is very thoughtful with providing information about the area. You can tell it is well kept and loved. Can't say enough about the restaurant at The Stein Inn. Best food we had on our trip. Loved walking to Skye Skins and their yurt for coffee. Great location to explore Dunvegan Castle, town of Dunvegan, and Neist Point. Very small grocery in Dunvegan where we were able to buy all we needed. Although small compared to other areas, we loved driving and exploring the Waternish Peninsula. Just gorgeous. Be sure to visit the Trumpan church ruins and graveyard. Interesting history and the views are incredible. Search for Donnie's honesty box on the other side of peninsula for his tablet. A real treat. Finally saw Highland coos on the drive! This cottage was one of those places we didn't want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey F.

Great Stay
Lovely cottage in fine location. We will book again.

10/10 Excellent

Christina

A great cosy cottage in a beautiful location and only a few meters from a great pub The Stein Inn. The cottage was clean, easy to check in and had everything you’d need, even a fireplace. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jan V.

August 2024
Perfect stay! Thanks a lot
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8/10 Good

Ian K.

Beachcomber
Very nice cottage in a great location for the Waternish peninsula.
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent B.

A very nice stay
a fantastic location and a top-quality apartment
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10/10 Excellent

Alana W.

Beachcomber rental was superb!
Beachcomber was in an excellent location, the restaurants were fantastic and the close town’s were delightful!

10/10 Excellent

jordi m., barcelona

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Amazing place
Very nice house with everything you need.Perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Wonderful cottage in stunning location
We fell in love with Beechcomber cottage. Stunning location and the beautiful garden was perfect in the sunshine ( That we weren't expecting... even in July 😂) Very private with lovely garden furniture and the perfect views to the sea. The decor was to a high standard and in keeping with the cottage. Everything we needed was there which made our stay so easy and pleasant. Beautiful bed linen, towels and lovely toiletries. Looking forward to booking up again.
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10/10 Excellent

Ceci Z.

Beachcomber house
We had a lovely time stay at Beachcomber house. Perfect location 🥰 will definitely come back next time 🙏

10/10 Excellent

Pierre-Olivier C.

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A wonderful stay at the Cottage Beachcomber
We have spent 3 days at the Cottage Beachcomber, Waternish. 3 magic days. The cottage is very cosy, warm and confortable. We really felt home Although the weather was not terrific, we could enjoy the garden across the small road and the scenic view over the loch. The cottage is located just between two nice places for dinner: the Michelin awarded Loch Bay restaurant (There was no availability, reservation required several weeks ahead of time) and the excellent Stein Inn. In brief, the best memory of our 2w trip across Scotland.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property.
Beachcomber Cottage is a great property in a wonderful location on Skye. It has a good layout and is very well equipped. Externally there is a garden with outdoor furniture and ample parking. There is a quality restaurant and Inn within easy walking distance. We will visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ian K.

Beachcomber Cottage
Very comfortable cottage in Stein. Ideal for 2/4 people.
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10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Cosy stay in Stein
Cosy property, very well equipped and comfortable. It had everything that we needed for our stay. We would be very happy to stay again and recommend it to friends. Extremely handy for Lochbay Restaurant and the Stein Inn.
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10/10 Excellent

Lorna M.

cozy
enjoyed proximity to Stein Inn, wasn’t aware that there were so few eating establishments close by, but we wouldn’t have changed anything. it rained the whole 3 days so we stayed inside and made a fire with all the supplies provided. Would recommend bringing groceries as the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to make a meal or two.

10/10 Excellent

Jane L., Templeton, California

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Perfect cottage
We had the best time at this cottage! It is adorable, comfortable, and in the perfect location. It was myself, and my three adult children, and it was the perfect location to call home while exploring Skye.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

Lovely Cottage in a Superb Location
Beachcomber cottage is a charming and very well appointed accommodation within doors of 2 of the best restaurants Skye has to offer. The place was spotless, warm and very comfortable and the Waternish Peninsula area is both beautiful and a little less well trafficked part of the island. We would highly recommend both.
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10/10 Excellent

Benedikt S.

Nice cottage at the sea side
To whom it may concern, We enjoyed to stay in this lovely place. It is a perfect location to relax, enjoying the sea und having tea in the well garden. Best regards Benedikt
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10/10 Excellent

aimee m.

Perfect stay!
Beautiful cottage set right on the shore equipped with everything you could need for a perfect stay on Skye! We chose this beautiful place for a base to explore Neist, Storr, Quiraing and more as it was ideally located with most places 35-45 minutes away. Portree is also around a 30 minutes drive. The cottage itself was cosy, warm and spacious enough for 4 adults. The lounge and fireplace was welcomed after hiking around the island all day. We would highly recommend this place and would 100% stay again!
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10/10 Excellent

Veronique P.

Beautiful cottage
Beachcomber cottage is a total gem! We loved every minute of our stay! The cottage is beautifully decorated, very clean and well equipped with all the necessities you need. The interaction with the team was professional and very friendly. We would recommend a 100% and hope to be back one day!

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