4 Bedroom Family Home Overlooking Portree

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

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Portree, Isle of Skye, SCT

Portree Harbour
‪4 min drive‬
Somerled Square
‪4 min drive‬
Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre
‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1 (Ardross)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (Fernaig)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 (Attadale)

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4 (Duncraig)

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Covid-19 update. We are very conscious of guests’ concerns about Covid-19. The measures which we have taken to build confidence include:
• The cleaner will disinfect throughout the cottage, putting extra effort into disinfecting the hard surfaces and high contact points.
• Both owner and cleaner have completed an online cleaning & disinfecting instructional course, which lays emphasis on avoiding cross-contamination.
• Disinfectants used in the house conform to British Standard EN14476.
• On arrival, the caretaker will welcome you from a distance but not enter the cottage with you. Instead she will telephone you after you have had time to settle in, and will talk you through various aspects of the cottage.

Before your arrival we will ask you to:
• Confirm that you do not have symptoms of coronavirus, and have not been in contact with anyone with a confirmed case of coronavirus before you set off for Skye.
• Agree that, if you or any of your party should fall ill while they are in Balmacara Cottage and needs to stay on there to self-isolate, you will pay the going rate to me yourself and reclaim from your insurance as necessary. Please bear in mind that we have a responsibility towards guests who have booked after you.
• Agree that, if you or any of your party falls ill after leaving Balmacara Cottage, you will let me have the details without delay so that I can warn the caretaker, cleaner and anyone else affected.

Changeover day is on a Friday, but shorter stay lets are welcome if they fit within my Friday-Friday routine.

The lounge has a large flat screen TV with freeview and DVD player, comfortable leather sofas and an electric wood-effect fire. There is a large south-facing conservatory with 180 degree views towards Portree and the Cuillins; it has an additional seating area, a dining table & chairs and a desk from which to write the odd postcard whilst enjoying the views! Patio doors lead to the grassy garden. Well equipped kitchen with a large fridge freezer, dishwashers, microwave, and electric oven.

The utility room has a sink, washing machine and ironing facilities. There is a ground floor family bathroom with a shower over bath, W.C. and wash hand basin. Also on the ground floor is a spacious twin bedroom with ensuite shower room with W.C. and wash hand basin.

Upstairs there is a double bedroom with SuperKing bed, wash hand basin and ensuite W.C., a second bedroom with SuperKing bed, and a single bedroom. There is also a second family bathroom with a shower over bath, WC and wash hand basin. If guests using the double bedrooms wish to have two single duvets instead of one large duvet, please let us know when booking and this can be arranged for you. All bed linen and towels are provided.

The downstairs bedroom and bathroom are wheelchair accessible.

Balmacara Cottage is a charming, large self-catering holiday home which has ample parking to the front of the property and a private grassy garden to the rear.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

Guests may not camp in the grounds of the Property in either campervan or tent.

Guests may not sub-let the Property or any part of it.

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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Portree

Located in Portree, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. 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. Isle of Skye Oysters and The Brother's Point are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing, mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.

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Portree, Isle of Skye, SCT

What's nearby

Portree Harbour - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Somerled Square - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Sgurr Alasdair - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Aros Centre - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Restaurants

‪The Isles Inn - ‬4 min drive
‪An Talla Mòr Eighteen Twenty - ‬4 min drive
‪Aros - ‬7 min drive
‪Antlers Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
‪Cafe Arriba - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 Bedroom Family Home Overlooking Portree pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 4 Bedroom Family Home Overlooking Portree?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 Bedroom Family Home Overlooking Portree?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4 Bedroom Family Home Overlooking Portree located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Portree Harbour, Somerled Square and Aros Experience. Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre and Sgurr Alasdair are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Norman V., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

20 Sept 2023

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

Isle of Sky 15-20 Sept. 2023

This home is an outstanding place to stay for your visit to Isle of Skye. Very spacious and perched on a hill overlooking fields and Portree in the distance. The house is far enough away from the Portree light pollution to afford fantastic views of the stars and Milky Way and very quiet evenings. Portree is only less than 5 minute drive away to you can obtain groceries or partake in the restaurants there. Very easy access to all parts of Skye. Although we did not have the pleasure of meeting Alexander, he was always available by email as required with responses typically within a couple of hours. Fiona, Alexander’s surrogate host who lives across the road made us feel at home during check in and even for afternoon chats when meeting here on the road walking her dog. We highly recommend booking Alexander’s property for a stress free visit of Isle of Skye.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian und Sonja H.

12 Aug 2023

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

Lovely and spacious cottage in a magnificent surrounding

We had a phantastic stay in Balmacara cottage. The house is very spacious and well equipped with everything you may need. It feels like being at home, just with a much better view. The Isle of Skye was a great location to explore. We enjoyed hiking, and also used the opportunity for a bath in the Hebridian sea.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

sven v.

23 July 2023

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

very nice place in beautiful surrounding

We've had a very nice 2 weeks in the house. The house has almost everything we like: space, beautiful surroundings, peace, quiteness, comfort. Two points of interest concerning the cleanliness we would like to stress: 1. the cooking gear is obsolete. E.g. the cooking pots and saucepans are damaged (the bottom layers were full of scratches) in such a way we bought a new cooking pan 2. at arrival the dustbin was very smelly. But above all it is a beautiful house were you can have a wonderful stay. We would like to come back.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heike G.

11 July 2023

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

4 Zimmerhaus mit Blick auf Portree

Ein toller Urlaub. Das Haus war sehr gut, alles was man braucht um einen schönen und entspannten Urlaub zu haben war vorhanden. Sehr nette Gastgeber und Hauskeeping. Auch das Wetter war toll. Wir haben vielgesehen. Ich kann die Insel und die Unterkunft wärmstens empfehlen.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie N.

25 May 2023

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

Lovely Holiday

Perfect location to explore the whole Island. VRBO had the perfect location. There are plenty of showers and bathrooms to get ready. Neighbors are very friendly. Very close to highland COOS :). So much fun we would come back. My only recommendation would be for visitors to book all their dinner locations way in advance. There are not enough resources for the amount of tourists; so please be caring to the locals. You attract more bees with honey.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin G.

13 Jan 2023

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

Lovely house in a great location for exploring the north half of Skye.

Our group of six adults had a very enjoyable Hogmanay week in Balmacara Cottage. The house is well equipped for self-catering; the showers are good, the beds are excellent and the kitchen had everything we needed, including a large fridge-freezer. The spacious, south-facing conservatory has a wonderful view across Portree to the Cuillin mountains, which we enjoyed with every breakfast. The house was rather cold when we arrived (having been unoccupied over Christmas), but it was comfortably warm thereafter. Some of the crockery and glassware needed a wash before we used it, but the house was generally clean and tidy throughout. Though the parking area is shared with the neighboring property, there was ample space for our four cars. The house is a great place to relax but also very well situated for anyone wanting to explore the northern half of Skye. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith D.

25 Oct 2022

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

Lovely peaceful location with all the comforts of home, then some

Spacious, old house with effective modernization. Had everything we could need for comfort and cooking. Location is on the doorstep of Portree and the north east peninsular of Skye.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

22 Aug 2022

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

Balmacara Cottage. Portree

Good location, quiet with lovely views to the Cuillan mountains. Found roads exceptionally busy and a few inconsiderate drivers. Can be difficult to get a meal in Portree - need to pre book. The cottage was perfect in every sense of the word ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Dan H.

29 July 2022

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

Skye cottage Jul 19-26 2022

Property was ideally located for town trips and easy access to the Trotternish peninsula. It was very clean and communications with the owner and property manager were smooth. The local property manager walked us through the house, how everything worked, etc. The wifi was very intermittent - I was told due to frequent rain and some infrastructure issues dating back to the winter. We had to find an in-town location with wifi (e.g. library) a couple of times for work meetings. No other issues with house. We would stay there again! Dan Hellstrom

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

16 July 2022

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Lovely comfortable haven for groups

We loved our stay. House is very comfortable and roomy enough for friends and family to gather. Views out the conservatory are wonderful. Centrally located for all of Skye’s views and hikes. Beds were very comfortable and house has everything you might need. Great place. We will return on our next trip

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David D., Spring Branch, Texas. USA

1 July 2022

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

Fantastic place to stay

This place is very comfortable to stay at. Fantastic views out the back of the city of Portree. Very quick drive into town and we even walked into town one morning. House is very clean even has a washer and dryer so you can do laundry. Only issue was the Wi-Fi would go in and out but your on vacation so that was not a real big issue. Can not recommend this place high enough

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cora S.

22 May 2022

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Fabulous week in Skye

This was the perfect place for our visit to the Isle. The house is roomy, spotless and situated just the right distance from the village of Portree. Both the owner and the caretaker were in communication with us before and during our arrival. When our flight home was canceled were able to quickly arrange another two nights at Balmacara. Couldn't have asked for better lodgings or more gracious hosts.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

29 Oct 2021

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

First visit

First time in Skye, I’ll be back. The property was ideal and the owner excellent to deal with as was the lady who called to ensure everything was going to plan.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Wendy S.

28 Sept 2021

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

Skye Getaway

Great location with a good view just outside Portree. Central point with good access to the rest of the island. Property had everything you could need though we never found out where the hairdryer was. The books on walking in Skye were very handy and got a lot of use.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lukas K.

8 Nov 2019

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Einfach Toll

Die Unterkunft ist wunderschön und bietet viel Platz für Gruppen zum Entspannen und für gemeinsame Abende. Alles nötige fanden wir vor Ort, uns hat nichts gefehlt. In nicht allzu großer Entfernung finden sich zudem Läden und Sehenswürdigkeiten. Die Besitzerin ist super freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt! Vielen Dank!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

15 Oct 2019

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

Great Place to Stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was comfortable and clean, and the neighborhood was quiet. The sunroom was our favorite place in the house. We found everything was as advertised, the instructions we received were very clear, and we had no problems while we were there. Overall a very positive experience and I would recommend the home as a great place to stay while you are on Skye.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

12 Aug 2019

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

Amazing base to explore the beautiful Isle of Skye

The whole process from first interest to a lovely message after checking out was a breeze. Easy and pleasant service to use. On arrival we were greeted by the lovely housekeeper who showed us around the house and checked we had everything we needed for our stay, we felt very relaxed and welcomed at Balmacara cottage. Our stay was brilliant we explored the island and after long days out we looked forward to returning to the cottage that felt very homely. All the beds were very comfy and we all slept like babies the whole trip (which makes all the difference when you are away from home) The kitchen had everything and anything you could possibly need to cook great meals, we cook every night we were there, there is a large co-op store near by that stocks everything you might need. The town of Portree is only a couple of minutes away. Overall we absolutely adored Balmacara cottage and would recommend it to anyone looking for a clean, inviting, home away from home whilst visiting Skye.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

7 July 2019

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

Amazing property

Beautiful house in immaculate condition is a great location with a fantastic yard and view. Easy access to Portree with its restaurants and charm. Our daughters made friends with the cows and sheep nearby. Fiona, the property manager, was friendly and helpful and always available. We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

24 June 2019

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

Great stay

Very comfortable property. Nice setting Plenty of room

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Doug D., Indianapolis, IN, USA

9 June 2019

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

Lovely nest to rest.

Six of us stayed for three nights in June. We explored and hiked Skye all day and would retreat back to this cozy and lovely cottage every evening. The owner was a great communicator and we were greeted by the nicest caretaker. Our favorite room was the conservatory where we would share our photos in the evening and sip coffee in the morning. The kitchen was fully functional and we cooked dinner there all three nights. Mainly because we could not get a booking in Portree. No bother. It was more relaxing to sit in the conservatory and eat with that amazing view (we had a full rainbow one night!) The cottage was clean and very well kept. The beds were very comfortable. I recommend this place 100% if you are going to enjoy Skye.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sonya M., Central Florida

5 June 2019

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

Amazing views inside and out!

Beautiful property with views over Portree. There was nothing we needed. Beautiful large home with every amenity. Great place to explore Isle of Skye. Book your dinner reservations early because it’s a crazy race for a dinner place!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Russ M.

27 Sept 2018

Great Base for Isle of Skye Adventure

Balmacara Cottage is central to everything a person wants to do on Skye. Classic Cottage with modern conveniences. A great conservatory to unwind in at the end if the day or coffee in the morning before heading out. You can catch red deer feeding out the window. Mr. Matheson the owner and Fiona the housekeeper are very responsive and make you feel welcome. 5 minutes into Portree, less than an hour to Dunvegan or Talisker. You can hit all the high points and be home for dinner.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Arjan H.

24 July 2018

Mooie, ruime woning met schitterend uitzicht

Wij hebben genoten op Isle of Skye! Schone woning met zeven bedden, twee badkamers en een keuken, gelegen aan de rand van Portree. Prima uitvalsbasis voor alles wat er op Isle of Skye te doen is.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

peter f.

22 June 2018

Great loacation and a very nice stay!

We stayed here for a week in early June and were very happy with our stay. The house is very nice, clean and well maintained. I would highly recommend it for vacations to the Isle of Skye. Thank you.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

13 May 2018

What a little gem!

Tucked away on the outskirts of Portree but overlooking both the town and stunning countryside, Balmacara Cottage is an absolute gem. Beautifully decorated and has all the facilities anyone could want in a holiday home. Large, comfortable bedrooms with more than sufficient storage for a holiday stay. Our only regret is that we only booked in for 3 nights. Next time we will book for longer! The large conservatory at the back of the house overlooks Portree and the surrounding countryside and is set up for both eating and relaxing and is an excellent place to both start and finish the day. Our host provided DVDs and games for when the weather is inclement but fortunately, our stay was blessed with sunshine. I can highly recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

About the host

Your host

My family has been coming to the Isle of Skye for many years. We are very fond of this beautiful and picturesque area. Although we do let the property out, we also come here ourselves from time to time.

Why they chose this property

This house is about 2 miles from the centre of Portree, conveniently situated for shopping, yet far enough away to feel secluded.

What makes this property unique

We have tried hard to make this a family house. It is comfortable and well appointed, and we hope that others will enjoy it as we do.

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1 (Ardross)

Bedroom 2 (Fernaig)

Bedroom 3 (Attadale)

Bedroom 4 (Duncraig)

3 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Downstairs shower room

Upstairs bathroom

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