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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
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Highland Council, Scotland
  • Trumpan Church
    5 min drive
  • Dunvegan Castle
    11 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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen
Washer
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

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 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

Isle of Skye

Isle of Skye 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
  • Skye Silver Gift Shop - 15 min drive
  • Neist Point Lighthouse - 22 min drive
  • Claigan Coral Beach - 36 min drive
  • Coral Beach - 36 min drive

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 Isle of Skye, 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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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louise B., Brisbane, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stein stay
Absolutely loved the cottage and location. When the weather turned quite cool, the lounge room heating wasn’t operating at all so we replied to their welcome email with two messages for help. Received no reply. Everything else was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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

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

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Highly recommended
A lovely cottage in an excellent location.. Beautiful views of the shore( telescope provided). We were part of a terrace of traditional cottages alongside a pub, a craft shop/ gallery and a restaurant and there were lots of divers coming and going - so plenty going on. The kitchen was well designed and very well equipped . There was no file in the cottage to explain where things wwere. Because of this, we didn't discover the lovely garden across the road until our last day. And we spent some time searching for oven gloves andall of which were there, but that is the only quibble.AThe cottage was very well equipped and avbeautiful0place to return to after enjoying the wonderful landscapes of tSkyye. Mary An ideal place for people who want to be in beautiful surroundings? I really liked the decor And there are some beautiful pictures on the walls.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre-Olivier C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Jan V.

August 2024
Perfect stay! Thanks a lot
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10/10 Excellent

Edith P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ralf I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr nettes Häuschen mit viel Charme/A very charming little house
Das Haus hat unsere Erwartung bestens erfüllt. Es ist sehr schön eingerichtet und bietet alles für einen erholsamen Aufenthalt. Das Haus befindet sich leider in einem Funkloch, es verfügt jedoch über ein sehr leistungsstarkes WLan. Sehr schön ist der Garten mit den Adirondeck-Stühlen, von denen man einen wunderbaren Blick auf das Wasser und die Landschaft hat. Wir waren mit dem E-Auto unterwegs. Die nächste Ladestation ist zehn Minuten zu Fuß entfernt und leistet leider nur 4 kW/h. Das ist aber kein Mangel des Hauses... The house has more than met our expectations. It is very nicely furnished and offers everything you need for a relaxing stay. The house is in a dead zone, but it has a very powerful Wi-Fi connection. The garden is very nice, with Adirondeck chairs from which you have a wonderful view of the water and the landscape. We travelled by electric car. The nearest charging station is a ten-minute walk away and unfortunately only provides 4 kW/h. But that's not a fault of the house...
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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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

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

Russell K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal Cottage in Beautiful Location
We loved our stay in Beachcomber Cottage. It was an ideal place to end our days and it had the same rural vibe as the rest of the Isle. Perfect for a family of four. It was very clean and well maintained with modern appliances in an otherwise traditional house with lots of history. Be sure to plan your arrival such that you arrive with all the groceries and supplies you will need, as Stein does not have anywhere to buy groceries or other necessities. The house came with plenty of dishes and silverware as well as paper towels and all detergents needed to operate the dishwasher and washing machine. Note there is no dryer, but a hanging rack is available as well as a clothes line in the garden if you feel adventurous. There is a hot water supply, but the shower is an electric shower which worked very well. If we ever come back to Skye, we would try to stay here again. The information about how to use some of the appliances is contained on a single tablet computer that was not working for us, so some physical instructions might be helpful as a backup. For example, there was some trial and error to get the washing machine to work as it is not obvious what tray to load the detergent for which cycle. It's a nice front-loader unit in the kitchen and luckily we are familiar with them, but the short cycles don't use enough water to dissolve a detergent pod. Most of the other appliances are also good quality and pretty self-explanatory, so it wasn't much of a problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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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8/10 Good

Ian K.

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

Geoffrey F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beachcomber Cottage
Quaint cottage directly on the Loch Bay. Clean and comfortable. Garden with seating and table. Stone beach with water access. Found many pieces of colorful pottery and glassware! There are two restaurants, one is Loch Bay which is Michelin awarded. Weeks wait to get a reservation. The other is Stein. Reservations suggested. No other food, so stop at a Co-O prior to arriving!
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

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

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

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!

10/10 Excellent

Simeon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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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

Vincent B.

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

Audrey-Elodie M.

Magnifique endroit
Magnifique endroit, conforme aux photos. Le logement est très agréable, propre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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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