Hugh’s Highland Hideaway

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen

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Culnacnoc, Scotland

Kilt Rock
‪6 min drive‬
Quiraing
‪6 min drive‬
Old Man of Storr
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Enjoy my two bedroom cottage situated on a croft and surrounded by wild grazing fields. Perfectly located in a rural setting yet minutes from the finest scenery Skye has to offer. Relax you are here!!

Property manager

Hugh

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English

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 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

Staffin

Staffin is home to this cottage. Duntulm Castle and Flora Macdonald's Grave are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Skyelight Candles and The Brother's Point. The Shilasdair Shop and Skye Silver Gift Shop are also worth visiting.

Culnacnoc, Scotland

What's nearby

Kilt Rock - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
Quiraing - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
Old Man of Storr - 13 min drive - 17.3 km
The Fairy Glen - 19 min drive - 21.1 km
Portree Harbour - 24 min drive - 29.9 km

Restaurants

‪The Galley Cafe & Takeaway - ‬16 min drive
‪The Hungry Gull - ‬3 min drive
‪Columba 1400 - ‬3 min drive
‪Flodigarry Hotel and High Tide Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪The Ferry Inn - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hugh’s Highland Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hugh’s Highland Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hugh’s Highland Hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hugh’s Highland Hideaway located?

Situated in Staffin, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Skyelight Candles and within 6 miles (10 km) of Kilt Rock and Quiraing. Quiraing Walk Trail Access and The Brother's Point are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sally

8 May 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

A true Isle of Skye getaway experience. A beautifully renovated original cottage with modern day comforts and so many thoughtful extra touches to make our stay truly memorable. Pre arrival advice on cottage access and local dining options preempted possible hassles. Themed Scottish decor added to the atmosphere and we were lucky enough with the timing of our stay to have new born lambs both immediately in front of and behind our cottage learning to run and play - cuteness overload. We actually found it hard to leave the cottage and go out to view and enjoy the wider ranging rugged beauty of Skye. Our only regret was that we only had 2 nights there, a week would have been perfect. Thank you Hugh for sharing your piece of heaven.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime C.

1 Nov 2024

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

Isle of skye

We loved this VRBO! Super clean house with a fully stocked kitchen, washer and a dryer! We would stay here again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

gwen

15 Oct 2024

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

This property was exceptional! It is beautifully decorated, immaculate, private, and in the most beautiful setting with sheep greeting us each morning. The home is equipped with every comfort a guest would be hoping for, leaving you feeling that you've been well taken care of! We would definitely book here again and highly recommend this property!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance I.

28 Sept 2024

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

Highlands Getaway

Lovely little house in the country. Very quiet and relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

iris b.

14 Sept 2024

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

Peaceful retreat

Amazing!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

31 Aug 2024

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

Our stay was extremely enjoyable. The house was equipped with everything we needed. The location was exactly what we wanted in an out of the way highland experience. Sleeping accommodation was very comfortable. The owner communicated clearly and timely with us prior to and upon our arrival. Would highly recommend this accommodation for anyone wanting to experience the highland rural experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

E. S.

21 Aug 2024

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

Wonderful hideaway in beautiful surroundings!

Lovely, quiet location with fields, sheep and geese all around. Beautiful, clean house with all the amenities we needed nearby.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

4 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Such a lovely place near all the things you want to see in the Isle of Skye!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary S.

28 June 2024

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

Stunning property

All I can say is this is what I envisioned a cottage to be like. The kitchen was perfect for our family of 3. The house was warm and inviting, being able to see the ocean was a huge plus for me. We loved being just far enough from Portree to avoid the crowds and have some quiet, yet close enough to not feel like it was an inconvenience to drive there. Would return in a heartbeat!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

17 June 2024

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

The best part of the best part.

My wife and I spent 3 nights at Hugh's Highland Hideaway as the centerpiece of our 12 day Scotland vacation. What rare a special place. The cottage is surrounded my meadows and grazing sheep set againast beautiful green mountain slopes behind. Inside it's very well kept and clean with updated heaters, bathroom and kitchen. The kitchen was especially impressive with everything we needed to cook our meals every morning and evening. Very close to Storr and The Quiraing we hiked both and made it back in time to clean up, eat and watch the sunsets. Romantic neautiful peaceful and relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

2 June 2024

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

Lovely stay!

We loved staying at Hughes Hideaway. Our favorite part was that there were little lambs/ sheep in the pasture next to the house for part of our stay. It also had really nice Mountain View’s as well as a little peekaboo sea view. The house was super clean and had everything we needed. It was away from the busyness, it was just a really charming spot to stay. We would definitely come back again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

28 May 2024

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

Enchanted Cottage

We absolutely loved our visit to this lovely cottage. There was nothing lacking in terms of our comfort. All of the amenities were in place and it was so easy to become comfortable very quickly. The sheep on the property were simply darling and it was so fun to watch the lambs play, jump and run (within their fenced area) over our meals from the dining room. Plus, since we forgot a couple of items we drove to the local store, which is not far. This store was well stocked, so we didn't have to drive very far at all. We met the caretakers Lindsay and Ian and they were so friendly; respectful of our privacy; polite and professional. They were kind enough to answer all of my questions about the sheep and the local culture. This was a memorable stay that we will not forget. Thank you so much.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JNo

20 May 2024

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

Wonderful!

Hugh's house was so homey and comfortable! AMAZING views all around, sheep to watch out back. While remote, it's close to many famous trails and a cafe nearby. While unmarked and a white car sits next to (we thought someone was in it), pay attention to the pics and map. We went mid-May and us visitors were already picking up. Parking was scarce at the hiking trails, the narrow roads were getting too loaded with cars to navigate taking turns getting through. Reservations at the cafe are a necessity, and there was NO parking avail in Portree, except at the CO-OP grocery store.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

16 May 2024

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

We had an amazing stay! Our only suggestion is to mark the driveway a little better. We arrived late at night in the fog and had difficulty finding the house. Thank you Hugh for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jenny t.

6 May 2024

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

Charming, Peaceful Cottage in a Dramatic Setting

Staying here was truly the highlight of our time on Isle of Skye. Our favorites: The peaceful quiet, the darling lambs running in the field in front of our cottage, the golden light as dusk fell over the land and sea, watching bats zip by, eating breakfast outside, hiking the Quairaing, lying on Staffin beach-both 10 minutes away-and relaxing. Hugh’s cottage is clean, fully equipped, warm and cozy. Comfortable beds. We will definitely come again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

laurence p.

3 May 2024

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

Deconnexion totale

Nous avons passé un merveilleux sejour dans cecottage a l'environnemznt calme et sauvage. Une totale deconnexion et un calme merveilleux. Cottage cosy et super confortable. Portree vraiment pas loin en voiture a 10 min pour les courses et les restos Parfait pour la decouverte de skye Merci poiur ce tres bon sejour

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

25 Apr 2024

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

Mr

My wife and I had a great time staying here. Really enjoyed the sheep so closely located with the newborn lambs. Great location for beautiful scenery and awesome day hiking. Amazing area. House was very clean and accommodating:-)

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

21 Oct 2023

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

Best VRBO experience ever?

Actually, probably the best away-from-home experience we’ve had in a long time! Hugh’s cottage was absolutely beautiful, cozy, and welcoming, and was away from the hubbub of Portree while also close enough to enjoy what that town had to offer. We did some wonderful hikes in the area and explored nearby attractions, and always looked forward to returning to the cottage. Our daughter loved all the nearby animals and walking around the area. Hugh and the caretaker, Lindsey, were extremely responsive and helpful with any questions we had, or if any minor issues popped up. It was a fantastic stay and we would happily return if ever back in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

adam w.

28 Sept 2023

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

Surpassed a Five Star Rating

From the moment we began our conversation with our host, Hugh, we had a very good feeling about his special place, Hugh's Hideaway in the Staffin Hills. The large cottage was pristine, very well appointed and extremely comfortable. We arrived to a welcoming fire and delight upon seeing the beautifully furnished interior. A well stocked kitchen with everything a guest needs for self catering. And the location......... In the middle of a vast field bordering the Trotternish Peninsula. If you are visiting Skye, here is a place to call home!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

25 Sept 2023

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

The property was very peaceful and close to the wonderful sights that we wanted to experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth C., Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

2 Sept 2023

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

Absolutely charming cottage

First day at Hughes , Highland hideaway was absolutely amazing! I can’t tell you how happy I am that we avoided poor tree and went more inland to stay in a quieter area with so much natural beauty it was mind blowing. The cottage is perfectly kept and cozy, and so welcoming. The area of the island is absolutely so beautiful and as a bonus, we had the most gorgeous, full moon rising on our last night. Highly recommend this stay. Hope to come again sometime.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Treena

24 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Communication

Loved being out in the country in this part of the world. The house and property were fabulous!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anke L.

20 Aug 2023

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

Gemütliches Häuschen in toller Landschaft

Herrlich abgelegen - Ruhe und Sternenhimmel! Küche etwas klein, ganz neues Bad, Highlight: die tiefen Fensterbänke in den Schlafzimmern

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Wills H.

3 July 2023

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

Nice surrounding, prima omgeving

Redelijk, voorzieningen waren oké alleen de bedden waren slecht. Veel te zacht en te kort en te smal. We hebben met z, n tweeen in de camper geslapen.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

catherine R.

20 June 2023

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

Cosy cottage

Sejour magnifique dans un ravissant cottage, nous ayant permis de decouvrir des paysages superbes

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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