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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4101 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Penifiler, Scotland

Somerled Square5 min drive
Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre5 min drive
Portree Harbour6 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic property and great hosts

Veronica

Oct 11, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Back Bedroom

1 King Bed

Front Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Back En-suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Front En-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

stoirm - a tranquil rural hideaway

Stoirm is a new, modern style, wooden cottage superbly located on the
Isle of Skye, 3 miles from Portree village, in the quiet township of
Penifiler, a rural crofting community. Guests will experience; the beauty
and calmness of this tranquil hideway and also the bustling atmosphere of
Portree's shops, restaurants and bars just 5 minutes drive away.
Guests can relax and enjoy panoramic views of the Cuillins, Portree Bay
and the Old Man of Storr. The cottage has an open plan, spacious kitchen,
living and dining area with 2 bedrooms, featuring king size beds, en suites
and high speed/unlimited WiFi.

Property manager

David MacLeod

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Lock all doors when exiting and notify us of any damages as soon as possible

Remove shoes upon entry

Do not move outdoor furniture/fire pit

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

About the area

Portree

Located in Portree, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Raasay House Activities Centre and Raasay Pictish Stone are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Portree Harbour and A.C.E Target Sports Skye. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Penifiler, Scotland

What's nearby

Ben Tianavaig - 4 min drive
Somerled Square - 5 min drive
Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre - 5 min drive
Portree Harbour - 6 min drive
Old Man of Storr - 16 min drive

Getting around

Inverness (INV) - 176 min drive

Restaurants

‪Aros - ‬3 min drive
‪The Isles Inn - ‬5 min drive
‪The Lower Deck Restaurant, Portree - ‬6 min drive
‪An Talla Mòr Eighteen Twenty - ‬5 min drive
‪Sea Breezes - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is stoirm - a tranquil rural hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at stoirm - a tranquil rural hideaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at stoirm - a tranquil rural hideaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is stoirm - a tranquil rural hideaway located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Aros Centre and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Sgurr Alasdair. Somerled Square and Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

johannes N.

22 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

SpaceView

A spacious place with fantastic view

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray Patrick D.

4 June 2024

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

Amazing stay

Our family had an amazing stay at Stoirm. The house is modern and beautifully designed with plenty of sunlight and spectacular views of Isle of Skye. There was more than enough space for 4 people, the amenities were complete, all the basic necessities you needed for the stay was provided. We loved that the hosts even provided us with complimentary wine and sweet treats. We always looked forward to coming home at the end of the day after our hikes and sightseeing. The location was also perfect, very close to Portree. The hosts also gave us a detailed packet on instructions for check in, check out and all the amenities in the house. This place is a gem and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Isle of Skye. Thank you David and Aisling.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

19 May 2024

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

Fabulous!

This is an amazing property located minutes from Portree, yet extremely private and spa like! Views of the harbor including rainbows are magical. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna L.

25 Apr 2024

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

Skye at its best! Making memories that count.

This property is the perfect location and was extremely beautiful. Stoirm surpassed all of our expectations. Imagine sitting on the back deck with a clear view of Portree across the harbor and Old Man Storr in the distance, but no doubt to the rock formation. Dunvegan is about 35 minutes away, and Kilt Rock was about the same. This home is just lovely, modern and beautifully appointed. There is a full size washer/dryer, which was handy as we were already 8 days into our trip to Scotland, the 3rd city we had stayed in so far. I would not hesitate to stay here again. We had 4 of the best nights of our 12 day vaca. Thanks to our hosts who provided the perfect location for us to make memories that will always be etched in our hearts.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel H.

15 Apr 2024

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

Fantastic Experience

My family throughly enjoyed the outstanding experience. The facility was first rate and the communication with the hosts was outstanding. Would highly recommend this for travelers to the isle of skye.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

11 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Fantastic property and great hosts

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

25 Sept 2023

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

Awesome property & location!

Modern, well-appointed, & comfortable property. Gorgeous area, with nature all around, including horses and sheep. We loved our stay here and would highly recommend it! 💞

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary T., Salt Lake City Utah

7 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful place to stay

It was a beautiful location, everything you could need in a kitchen to cook some quick meals. The beds were comfortable and the deck was lovely!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla A.

18 Aug 2023

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

Lovely place and perfect location

Outstanding view and great location if you are planning to explore Skye. Space is super conformance and very clean. Owners are in every detail and they even left a welcome “something” for us. Place is exactly as shown in picture and sunsets are the best part. The rent process was super smooth and excellent communication. If you are looking for an amazing stay in Skye… look no more. Highly recommend this place!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

25 July 2023

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

Excellent home away from home in Skye

This beautifully situated and appointed property made a delightful 3 night stay. Perfect instructions and communication from the owners and everything you could need in the kitchen and laundry room. Would love to come back some day.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill W., Michigan

5 June 2023

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

Perfect place for relaxation and exploration

We loved this place. Our group of four was made up of two adult couples, and it was the perfect set-up for us. The view out the living room is world class, and the bedrooms and bathrooms are lovely and comfortable. The hosts were great. They created a professional flyer (one of them must be a graphic artist) with all the information we needed. It including information about the house, and ideas for how to spend our time on Skye. David was highly responsive to emails. I asked a few questions and he got back to me very very quickly. It was appreciated. The house is the country side across he bay from Portree, so the view is wonderful. It's about an 8 minute drive to town. It's about 25 minutes to Old Man Storr, if you want to do that classic hike. Everyone in our group gives this five stars and recommends it to anyone interested in spending some time on Skye.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duncan B.

2 June 2023

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

Excellent across the board

Sky in the wonderful sunshine was fabulous.... but this property put the icing on our cake. The views from the sun deck were first class, the house & amenities everything you could need. I'd certainly consider a repeat visit.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

21 Apr 2023

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

Outstanding location!!

The property exceeded our expectations. The chalet was large & spacious for two couples. View was super. Gorgeous weather helped. Great location to explore all of Skye. Thanks for great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold D.

3 Mar 2023

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

Fantastic Stay

We would highly recommend a stay at Stoirm. We had an amazing 4 day break, the views are amazing looking over the bay to Portree. The house is absolutely beautiful and so well equipped. It was so peaceful, the perfect place if you want to go for a relaxing break. Will definitely be returning.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander B.

18 Nov 2022

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

Our Skye Anniversary Stay

We travelled from West Lothian to enjoy our week in Skye, with the directions provided it was very easy to find Storm and when we arrived, the house was warm and cosy and welcoming with everything spotlessly clean. The bottle of wine in the cooler and the biscuits were much appreciated. Stoirm is very well equipped with everything we needed, including a 55” smart TV and is furnished to a high standard, so we quickly settled in to enjoy our week in Skye. The views from the living room are fantastic and when the weather was less than inviting, rather than brave the elements we were happy to relax with a glass of wine, read a book, listen to music, watch TV or surf the internet as the Wi-Fi speeds were very good TV . When the weather was clearer, the views are spectacular and we did spent a great deal of time enjoying them. As it turned out, the weather wasn’t too bad for November and we managed to get to all the places we had planned to and enjoy the stunning beauty of Skye including the Fairy Pools, Kilt Rock and Neist Point, attractions we hadn’t visited before. The close proximity to Portree was very useful for shopping and exploring down at the harbour area and is an ideal base for accessing this end of the island as we have mostly stayed around Broadford during previous visits . We have rented several holiday properties in Skye over the years but Stoirm was definitely the best by far and we should have stayed longer but we do look forward to returning.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L., BRENTWOOD, UK

6 Aug 2022

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

Holiday on Skye

Fantastic property with great views. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

3 July 2022

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

Lovely place!

The view was amazing and the house was stunning and modern. Thank you so much for hosting such a beautiful space! We took evening walks in the neighborhood and spent our mornings drinking coffee and looking out the windows.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard, London

16 June 2022

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

First visit to Skye

Wonderful four days staying at Stoirm. Great house in stunning location. Very well equipped modern house. Good base location for touring the island. David was very prompt in answering any questions and gave good restaurant recommendations. Very straight forward easy check-in. Would highly recommend as wonderful place to stay if visiting beautiful Skye.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia D.

9 June 2022

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

Perfect stay!

Stoirm was the perfect home for our visit to Isle of Skye, and the MacLeods were great hosts. Everything is as shown in the photos and better, and one small issue with the dryer was handled quickly. The views across the bay to Portree are amazing. It was our favorite we stayed during our 2 week vacation to Scotland. We will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by David MacLeod

We are a young family with deep roots in the Isle of Skye, dating back centuries. The 4 acre croft stoirm is situated on, is maintained and cultivated by our family.

Why they chose this property

We are avid outdoor enthusiasts and appreciate all that Skye has to offer. When in Skye, we enjoy hiking up Ben Tianivaig and having leisurely picnics at Camas Ban Beach.

What makes this property unique

Stoirm is a new, modern style, wooden cottage superbly located on the Isle of Skye, 3 miles from Portree village, in the quiet township of Penifiler, a rural crofting community.

Guests will experience; the beauty and calmness of this tranquil hideway and also the bustling atmosphere of Portree's shops, restaurants and bars just 5 minutes drive away.

Guests can also relax and enjoy panoramic views of the Cuillins, Portree Bay and the Old Man of Storr.