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A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Inverness, SCT
  • Isle of Skye Oysters
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Talisker Distillery
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Fairy Pools
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin

Nyumbani is a traditional single storey Skye cottage situated in its own wrap around gardens overlooking beautiful Loch Harport on the stunning west coast of the Isle of Skye. Nyumbani mean 'our home', in Swahili, and this aptly describes this attractive cottage, with its homely lounge/dining room with open fire, deep leather sofas, family sized kitchen and 3 generously proportioned bedrooms. There is a lovely conservatory that provides a second lounge area, with large flat screen TV and DVD. Doors open onto the fully enclosed gardens that surround the property. Bed linen & towels provided.

Property manager

Diana Gerrard

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Minginish

Located in Carbost, a neighbourhood in Minginish, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Portree Harbour and Talisker Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fairy Pools and Fiskavaig Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Inverness, SCT

What's nearby

  • Isle of Skye Oysters - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Talisker Distillery - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fairy Pools - 8 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Talisker Beach - 19 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Portree Harbour - 23 min drive - 29.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Talisker Distillery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Oyster Shed - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Old Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Café Cùil - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bog Myrtle Skye - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin located?

Located in Carbost, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Isle of Skye Oysters and Talisker Distillery. Fiskavaig Bay and Talisker Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 118 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 118 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We just loved our stay here. Such a beautiful little house with everything you need for a comfy stay. Lovely little town and great location base for exploring Skye. Can’t fault 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfort in a beautiful location
The cottage and gardens may need a little bit of external TLC, but both were an absolute pleasure to spend time in. The cottage had everything we needed and more. It was welcoming and very comfortable. Loved our stay, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and warm
We enjoyed our stay, the house was very clean and comfortable, location beautiful, thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a family holiday
Plenty of room for a family of 5. Little away from the bigger towns but we like it that way. Stunning view. Fireplace a Wonderful bonus in winter.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a wet and windy break
If you are looking for a relatively remote spot with gorgeous views across the loch, this is perfect. The property was warm and cosy, great to hunker down despite the lashing rain and powerful wind outside. A short walk gets you to Talisker distillery, the Old Inn and little local convenience store, so yiu have all you need. Property well equipped and comfortable, great communication with owner - thanks for the opportunity to explores the wilds and wiles of Skye.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Property desperately needs updating both of the sofas in conservatory are ripped as were the cushions other then that we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Almost great...
Nice property in the beautiful scenic Skye!! However, we got the impression that the host's property keeper wasn't quite ready for us. There was a mattress propped up against one of the dressers and the packaging/plastic cover was in another bedroom on the floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful retreat
Comfortable and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Corena W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schön
Ein schönes kleines Häuschen mit toller Aussicht.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A week in Skye
The property was spacious, clean and well presented. The enclosed garden was perfect for our dogs and the hard floors were easily kept clean from muddy paws. The location of the property allowed us to visit many places during our stay and the caretakers local knowledge allowed us to find a beach close by for the dogs to play in the water. All in all, an excellent place to be in and be based from.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva Marie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Relaxing!
This house was the perfect place to stay on Skye. It has the most amazing views and isn't too far from several gorgeous sites (though a car is still a necessity!) An overall magical place and made us feel right at home. The property manager was super attentive, friendly and easy to reach. He also gave us some great recommendations. We will definitely have to come back!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Anja W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Isle of Skype
Nice view from the cottage, close to the talisker destillery and to the wonderful fairy pools
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect base
I loved the house and the layout. The location was beautiful and peaceful. My only suggestion would be to post a new picture of the front. With the updates you've done to the parking its gard to recognize with the curre t picture. I absolutely loved this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Short stay on Skye
We had a good time here! The property is big and had all the necessities. It is a very peaceful and beautiful area. The road that leads there is a single lane road, so it was a bit stressful to get there by car, and there is no grocery nearby. It is very easy to get to the Talisker distillery and to the fairy pools from there. Overall, it was an amazing place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seniors Travel
Beautiful place with lots of space and big kitchen. Host gave us lots of directions and lots of info on check in and check out. Easy could have three couples travelling. Only one bathroom though.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Not the best experience. We did not receive any information on gaining access to the property until multiple messages through the app had been sent even after check in time had passed. Something went amiss with the hot water tank on our second night (after completing three Scottish versions of “walks”) so we had to sponge bathe. Issue was remedied the next day. Overall, this property is loaded with potential but needs investment of time and money. Didn’t like the note to call someone to announce we had arrived as it seems unnecessary when booked via Expedia/VRBO, plus we didn’t have voice capability on travel eSIMs. Do not recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Xavier B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bon emplacement à Carbost
Le logement comprend 3 chambres dont 2 avec 2 lits séparés , malheureusement nous avons des puces( pas de lit). La salle de bain est ancienne. Problème de chauffage. Pas de wc séparé. L’emplacement est bon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Encarna

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Llegamos tarde y no había agua en la casa, no quisimos molestar tan tarde, esperando que se solucionaría. A la mañana siguiente llamamos y finalmente nos tuvimos que marchar sin duchar sin agua en fregadero,cisterna….. los sofás estaban muy sucios. Un desastre en general
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stefan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Etwas in die Jahre gekommenes Haus in schöner Fjordlage
Schön geschnittenes Haus mit tollem Fjordblick. Leider sind die Möbel etwas in die Jahre gekommen (ein Schrank brach nach dem Öffenen der Tür direkt zusammen), auf den Sofas liegen Decken, damit man nicht sieht, wie verschlissen sie sind und der Garten ist etwas verwarhlost. Da das Haus aber ansonsten sehr praktisch aufgeteilt ist und man im Wintergarten richtig gut sitzten kann, hatten wir einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Eve D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Carbost
We had a great time staying at this cottage. We had everything we needed and the village is gorgeous. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house and wonderful place
The place is incredibly beautiful, and Diana, the guest, was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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Hosted by Diana Gerrard

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