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Enjoy the spectacular and tranquil waterfront setting of the Boathouse.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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Isle Of Skye, Scotland
  • Portree Harbour
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Fairy Pools
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Raasay House Activities Centre
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Master En suite

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs en suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Enjoy the spectacular and tranquil waterfront setting of the Boathouse.

The Boathouse sits on the very edge of Loch Sligachan with stunning extensive views across to the Island of Raasay, the Old Man of Storr, The Trotternish Ridge, the mainland & more. It is the ideal tranquil holiday base (centrally located) whether it be for pure relaxation or activity filled days....The Island is yours to explore.

The Boathouse lies 12 miles from both of the main towns on the island, Portree and Broadford so is centrally located to see all the sights you may want to see. The Isle of Skye Golf course is a 5 minute walk away from the house, you can also hire clubs here.

The Boathouse has regular visits from Otters and Seals and an incredible variety of sea birds. A good idea to bring binoculars if you can. The spectacular Cuillin mountains are just a few miles away with waterfall walks with mountain backdrops.
We can have the most breath taking sunrises across the Loch and occasionally we see the Northern Lights in the Autumn to Spring months.
The is a regular passenger and car ferry to the Island of Raasay, which is stunningly beautiful and peaceful and boasts it's own whiskey and gin distillery.
Sconser Lodge hotel is a couple of minutes away where you pre-book a table in their restaurant. They serve freshly dived for Sconser scallops and other locally sourced produce. Three miles further on the A87 you'll find the Sligachan Hotel. It has an open restaurant and also an award winning bar where you'll find over 400 different brands of whiskey, the bar also has live music.
The Noost is a newly opened takeway which serves delicious cakes/coffee and Ice Cream, it is situated beside the Sconser Ferry terminal which is a 5 minute walk away.

The Boathouse is very well equipped and comprises of Lounge, Semi Open Plan Kitchen, Utility Room, 3 bedrooms (2 en suite), (one king, double and twin), bathroom and upper viewing lounge.


Property manager

Rachel

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 5:30 PM
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

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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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sconser

Located in Sconser, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Aros Experience and Giant MacAskill Musuem are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Isle of Skye Oysters and Isle of Skye Market Square. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Isle Of Skye, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Talisker Distillery - 13 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Portree Harbour - 16 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Fairy Pools - 16 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Raasay Ferry - 64 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Raasay House Activities Centre - 64 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Kyle Of Lochalsh Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seumas' Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mackenzies Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the spectacular and tranquil waterfront setting of the Boathouse. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy the spectacular and tranquil waterfront setting of the Boathouse.?

Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the spectacular and tranquil waterfront setting of the Boathouse.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy the spectacular and tranquil waterfront setting of the Boathouse. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Raasay Ferry, Raasay House Activities Centre and Raasay Pictish Stone. Dun Caan Summit and Talisker Distillery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in a great spot

This house is well-equipped with everything you need for a great stay. Lots of space, everything works and the instructions are clear. Centrally located on the Isle of Skye, you are able to reach all of the sites easily. But the best part of the house is the view. A wonderful view greets you every morning - clear skies give you a view of Raasay, cloudy days give you fog horns from the ferry.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Skye Getaway

The Boathouse is a beautiful home with fantastic views. We cooked in every night and the kitchen had everything we needed. It is perfectly set up for 2 couples or a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

rob w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dreamy seafront property

The boathouse was absolutely gorgeous, the view to Raasay was sublime. The property was very well equipped beautifully decorated and cozy. The underfloor heating was on low when we arrived however we contacted the owner and they came immediately to sort it out. We also had unbelievable weather for November which made for a fantastic stay on the island
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suranga C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second visit as excellent as the first

We first visited the Boathouse a year ago and had an equally idyllic time this year. The location is great for access to both the North/South corridor of Skye (towards Portree and the Trotternish north and towards Broadford, the bridge, the ferry and the Sleat Peninsula to the South) but also, unusually, heading West towards Edinbane and Waternish. The house itself is well-appointed, super clean, has a great modern look to it and plenty of space, both in the bedrooms and the shared areas. Cannot complain in any way about any of it!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil and blown away views

Really relaxing property with views across to Raasay and of the Cuillens - we’ve made the most of star gazing and walking and swimming in the Sea - we had amazing warm weather - thank you to the owners - house is very well equipped with excellent views of the sea
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Syke Break

Weather not the best, but accommodation was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clive W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location and property

Beautiful location, lovely property, nicely appointed with fine views across Loch Sligachan and the Sound of Raasay. There was some road noise, but we didn’t find it intrusive.Overall, the property was of a very high state of cleanliness, but it lost one star in that category as we found some crockery and cutlery with food and stains on them when we arrived. Some information on waste recycling on the property notes would be useful. We really enjoyed our stay at The Boathouse.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nico v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice stay at the seashore

Nice spacious house with great view of the sea and the coast of skye
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Skye 2023

Family week in superb property. Excellent location. Nae midges! Road noise but didn’t detract from location and outlook for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr

Absolutely stunning location and great location for access to whole island. We had a fantastic week filled with adventure, fun for all the family and plenty of time to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Week at The Boathouse

Such a beautiful location to spend the week! Thanks for a well-stocked home with such lovely views! Great central location for exploring Skye. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iain W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sconser Boathouse

Great location, beautifully appointed accommodation. Lovely holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Skye Boathouse

Just returned from an amazing week at the Boathouse - whilst the photos on the listing are amazing, the actual place, views, and house are even better! The location and views were fantastic and a really easy place to relax and unwind very quickly. The house had everything we could want or need - a perfect place to enjoy Skye at its best.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Vacation

House was everything we had hoped for and more. The location is midway between Broadford and Portree, Isle of Skye's two largest cities. We commuted to Portree quite often as it offered more in terms of services, eating, and generally was in route to many of our destinations. Views of the Isle of Rassay, ferries, seals, and otters did not disappoint. The sunrise and sunsets were awesome and saw one of the most complete rainbows in my lifetime. The views from the house inside and out were spectacular, very clean and spacious. A real gem on an island that offers some of the most spectacular scenery.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

betty b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wunderful view

It was nice to stay here
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suranga C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stylish home and practical location for our stay on Skye

The house is arguably even better looking in real life than it is in the photos. It would be a roomy place for six people (we were four) and has great spaces from which to stare at the loch and mountains, watch the ferry and spot otters, seals and cormorants. There's everything you need to have a great stay - well-equipped kitchen, internet, connected TV, direct access to the water, walking distance to Sconser Lodge Hotel (closed when we visited, but we've been before and can recommend it) and Noost, a small cafe by the ferry port. The location is particularly amazing - you're right by the entry to the Cuillins if you want to walk and are equidistant between Portree and Broadford (the two bigger towns on Skye). You are also an 800m stroll from the ferry port that takes you to Raasay, Skye's more remote, less-populated younger sister. Overall, an amazing stay and one we hope to repeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morgan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant week in Skye!

This is a fantastic property! Excellent views out to Raasay and great location to explore Skye. Rachel was very helpful and easy to communicate with. Accommodation is clean and comfortable and very well equipped. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very pleasant stay.

Good location. In a beautiful surrounding. Views from the house are peaceful and beautiful. Clean rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M., Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A truly wonderful house in a magical location.

This property absolutely exceeded our expectations. We had the BEST holiday which included my terminally ill father, our young adult children with their significant others and my husband and I. The house gave us ample room to have privacy from each other as well as communal areas where we we happy being one big family sharing our experiences of the beautiful island. The house was clean and tidy, had all the mod cons you could need. Everything was thought of. The WiFi was a little iffy at times but I suspect that's across the board for skye and we didn't care as we were there for the scenery and nature not media. The decking out to sea and the idlyic location on the Loch over looking raasay and the ferry was like a dream at times. The silence at night was supreme and the dark skies...well we saw the milky way right above us on the deck! I found the booking easy and the host very communicative as well as very respectful of our situation (with my father being very ill). Rachel made my fathers last wishes come true by giving him the most wonderful memories of The Boat House and ultimately beautiful Skye to leave with to which I am so very grateful. This house is worth the extra money to some other places based not just on the house but mostly on the location, everything was literally half and hour to 40 min drive away which made it so accessible it is perfect for any family with seperate holiday goals. We often went our different ways but always came back to the house and shared our experiences. If you want a truly magical dreamlike holiday then The Boat House is your go to. It will be ours from now on! Thank you Rachel and Vrbo for accommodating us! Ps. We had not one day of rain all week and was freakishly hot. At times like being abroad somewhere exotic...a day trip to Harris beaches was our highlight!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular house on Skye

Well-located for exploring most of the magical Isle of Skye, the Boathouse is a beautifully situated, immaculately kept, modern house with beautiful views to Raasay Island. Especially well-configured for two couples, with comparable suites upstairs and down, but would also work well for a family with children. Good linens, neutral decor, nice kitchen. Overall: Spacious, comfortable, and good value for the price. We stayed for a week with friends and loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic

The boathouse is a perfect location for visiting all areas of Skye or just relaxing taking in the beautiful and ever changing views. The house was as good as the pictures, very clean and modern and was great for accommodating 4 adults and a toddler(we took our own cot and high chair)We would definitely recommend The Boat House !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traumhaftes Cottage mit Aussicht

Das mit Abstand schönste Ferienhaus auf unserer Reise durch Schottland. Eine fantastische Lage direkt am Wasser mit Blick auf die Isle of Raasey. Wunderschön die Sitzecke im Obergeschoss, von wo aus wir abends Seehunde vorbeischwimmen sahen. Sehr gut ausgestattetes, helles und sauberes Haus. Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber. Vielen Dank!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic propoerty with a geat view

The Boat House was much larger than expected, with magnificent views across the water. Everything was comfortable and perfect. The location was great for us, as we wanted to explore the whole island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely week albeit with aching arms and legs!

We had a great week with the weather getting progressively better as the week went on. This is an ideal base to explore the middle of the island and we visited the fairy pools, went up the local mountain and went across to Raasay. The stony beach makes it easy to go kayaking and we even made it across the sound. Only downside was that everywhere to eat locally tends to get booked up very early so its worth planning ahead or eating in. If you eat in there is a great view across the sound.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Didier B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage & location

Everything was perfect, super clean and great communication with the owner!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

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