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Artistic, tranquil cottage. Spectacular loch and mountain views. Sleeps 4

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Property grounds
Loch Vatten cottage next to Loch Vatten.
View out of kitchen window
Macleod's Tables - view outside the window
Loch Vatten cottage overlooking Loch Vatten and Macleod's Tables

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Dunvegan, Scotland
  • Dunvegan Castle
    7 min drive
  • Macleod's Tables
    8 min drive
  • Skye Silver Gift Shop
    8 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Artistic, tranquil cottage. Spectacular loch and mountain views. Sleeps 4

Loch Vatten cottage is quiet, even for Skye, with fantastic views over the Loch and mountains. Few cottages are this near to the water. There are fabulous walks on your doorstep to prehistoric remains (Vatten cairns and nearby Dunbeag Broch are two of Skye's most important sites) and spectacular viewpoints and a secret white sand beach.

You can watch seals basking on the rocks from the kitchen window and even enjoy occasional visits from otters.

The cottage is filled with things we enjoy like nice Cath Kidston crockery, OKA furniture, Crucial Trading rugs, Moroccan cushions/throws, patchwork quilts and original artwork from all over the UK. We hope you like our homely decor and that it makes you feel at home.

Wi fi, TV.

Outside is a third of an acre of enclosed garden overlooking the Loch.

Beaches are a couple of minutes walk away.

There are Adirondack chairs and a picnic table to enjoy al fresco meals.

All linen, towels, soaps and a welcome pack of groceries are provided.

Heating and solid fuel included.

The cottage is in an exceptionally quiet position, down a private track off the very quiet loop road, yet only 4 miles from the shops, pubs and cafes of Dunvegan and 25 minutes from Portree.

Please note, the cottage is looked after by our housekeeper, Carol. We kindly request that you leave the cottage clean and tidy.

Please make sure you leave the cottage as you found it, with particular regard to the oven/grill. Thank you.

We are a gay friendly establishment.

REALLY SORRY BUT WE REALLY DON"T TAKE PETS - so please don't ask.

EPC = F

Property manager

Frank Bruce

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
Please take shoes off when entering house. Please only put toilet paper down the toilet. Please do not move indoor or garden furniture. Thank you.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number HI-30475-F

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Isle of Skye

Located in Isle of Skye, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Dunvegan Castle and Neist Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at A.C.E Target Sports Skye and Skeabost Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Skye Silver Gift Shop and The Shilasdair Shop. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Dunvegan, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Dunvegan Castle - 7 min drive
  • Neist Point Lighthouse - 15 min drive
  • Talisker Distillery - 21 min drive
  • Claigan Coral Beach - 27 min drive
  • Talisker Beach - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Edinbane Lodge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Three Chimneys - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jann's Cakes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bog Myrtle Skye - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Old School Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Artistic, tranquil cottage. Spectacular loch and mountain views. Sleeps 4 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Artistic, tranquil cottage. Spectacular loch and mountain views. Sleeps 4?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Artistic, tranquil cottage. Spectacular loch and mountain views. Sleeps 4?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Artistic, tranquil cottage. Spectacular loch and mountain views. Sleeps 4 located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Macleod's Tables, Skye Silver Gift Shop and Claigan Coral Beach. Coral Beach and Dunvegan Castle are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy cottage
Such a cosy cottage in complete tranquility surrounded by an abundance of wildlife. The scenery is outstanding. Thank you so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Christian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy and relaxing Days on Skye
What a wonderful Stay on Skye. You come as Stranger and go as a Friend. We really enjoy our Stay on Skye and in this lovely little Cottage. The Cottage has all you need to enjoy a stay on Skye. Nice Spot to Start a Tour in the Northern Part of Skye. Lovely enterior makes you feel like you're at home. Cosy Fireplace, Heartwarming and relaxing. You find also everything you need for a nice Meal to cook. The Housekeeping prepares some Fruits, Bread and Marmelade for us. Isn't this Kind? One More Toast to Frank the owner who gives you a helping hand when needed. He's incredible! thank you so much for making our stay as beauty full it could be. Thanks a lot for all, Kind regards Nicole & Michael
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in an amazing location
After a little trouble finding the cottage, our sat nav took the second turning off the A683 not the first, we loved the quaint and traditional cottage. It contained everything we needed and the hamper that was left was great. The online listing gives the impression that the sandy beach is "just a short walk away" but we found it quite far and drove some of it. Other than that we found everything as described. We had a nightly visit from an owl and deer, at low tide seals were plentyful. We also saw a cuckoo for the first time. As for the location it is great for getting to the north of Skye, in fact couldnt have been better. If we are ever in the area again we wouldn't hesitate to stop here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homely and comfortable cottage.
We spent a really nice week in Vatten this May. It was an ideal spot to explore North Skye and close to Dunvegan, where there was a fast, reliable EV charger. The weather was pretty cool for May, but the storage heating coped OK. All the facilities you would expect were there. The kitchen was a bit dated, if that’s a problem for you, but we found everything we needed. There are good facilities for clothes washing. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Greg L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice peaceful location
The cottage is located in a nice peaceful area of Skye with good views of the Loch from the kitchen and garden. The cottage was nice and warm and is in a good location for visiting many of the sites of Skye.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Wawrzyniec N., Ely

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Not all as on the pictures
We were very disappointed on the first day of stay. The cottage wasn't clean. There were layers of dust everywhere. Bathroom was also needed a good wipe. The cutlery and crockery also didn't look very clean. The furnitures were worn out. The whole thing didn't look as good as on pictures. We looked again at them to checked how we could miss all the signs. Then we noticed that there were not a lot of pictures from the inside... The last but not the least, in the house the very strong smell of an old house. Clearly it hadn't had a good clean-up for a while. But it was not all bad. The house is in a beautiful and extremely peaceful place. It is convenient located to visit Skye's attraction, and there are plenty of them. The cottage is quite large and warm. Linens and towels were clean. The welcome pack was nice, especially local jam.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb location
Lovely quaint traditional cottage in a stunning location. Very well equipped kitchen and lots of books and games available. I would not hesitate to return. Also my daughter accidentally left some items behind and these were returned to us by post immediately. Great host and great property
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
sehr süßes Cottage in Toplage
Sehr süßes Cottage für 4 Personen, mit Meeresblick in traumhafter Lage. Sehr gut ausgestattet und sehr netter Kontakt. Gerne wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant stay
The weather was superb for the whole week combined with setting and views from the cottage this was a fab week away. The cottage was charming and had everything you could need. Many thanks we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

paurvi d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Skye in summer
A wonderful cottage in a magnificent setting. Frank was so helpful and Angela made sure we were ok through the stay. I would highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

gerard b., Dublin, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful refuge
If you are looking for a peaceful, quite hideaway in a very scenic location, this is the place for you. The pictures of the cottage are an accurate representation and it is ideal for 2 adults in the main bedroom and 2 children in the bunk room. The booking and entry process went very smoothly.. Skye has spectacular scenery and the cottage is a good base for exploring the island. There are also a number of top class restaurants within easy driving distance from the cottage. We very much enjoyed our time in Skye though, as you would expect, you need to be prepared for all types of weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loch Vatten Cottage
Just enjoyed a lovely weeks holiday at Loch Vatten Cottage. Owner Frank and cleaner Angela on hand to ensure all went well. Very comfortable cottage with all the ameneties that you could need. Weather very mixed with some cold windy days which made the open fire a real bonus to come home to. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Nobu N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Cosy and secluded little cottage by the sea
The check-in process was smooth, the house owner and the cleaning lady were both very proactive in providing us with instructions and making sure our stay would be comfortable. The location is hard to fault too. Shame that all the windows, exception made for a small one in the kitchen are looking away from the sea view...

10/10 Excellent

Stuart S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and isolated
This cottage offers a real retreat from city life. With a view over the water and cliffs you can relax and soak up the landscape. It’s well equipped and easy to be there. We were there in winter and had to work to get it cozy and warm. The heater and fireplace struggle to keep up with wind and rain. Still we enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane-Marie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot
Cottage was as advertised and true to the photos. A lovely, quiet spot and a good location from which to explore Skye. We saw otters in the little bay and had several beautiful sunsets. Glad we booked early as Skye was very, very busy even in the 3rd week of September. The cottage was a welcome refuge after the crowds at every scenic spot on the island. Communication with owner and housekeeper was excellent and prompt. We enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Eva G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy Cottage
We spend a wonderful week at Loch Vatten. We enjoyed the quiet evenings at the fireplace and the great view on the sea. Frank was kind and answering fast, so we can definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schöner, ruhiger Urlaub
Das Häuschen liegt ruhig und wunderschön am Meer. Die Ausstattung ist individuell und lädt zum Wohlfühlen ein. Sehr schön waren die großen Fenster in Wohn- und Schlafzimmer und natürlich der Ausblick auf das Meer durch das Küchenfenster. Ich werde definitiv wiederkommen!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

jean l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
This little cottage had everything we needed for a week on Skye. It was perfectly located for the hikes we wanted to do and we were glad to be away from the crowds and bustle. There is a wonderful little walk at the end of the road that features a sea cave and stack that we could take after dinner. Don’t miss the Bog Myrtle Cafe and Bookstore for breakfast!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

H. P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning scenery
Very happy week in spite of various weather types. Cosy house in beautiful surroundings.

8/10 Good

Eileen K., Inverness

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Beautiful location
Lovely views Had everything you need Good communication with owner Great for a family of four Very easy App to use!!

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway in Isle of Skye Vatten Dunvegan
This was the 2nd week of our great holiday in Scotland. Travel and accomodation arrangements from our side were done at the last moment and we were fortunate to come across this little treasure. We have nothing but praise for both Homeaway and the proprietors who made the booking of the accommodation ever so easy. Constant communication was available which gave us a lot of reassurance, especially as travelling from abroad. We currently live in a block of flats on a very busy road and we were looking for total tranquility. I do not think you can go anywhere more relaxing and peaceful. Initial shock to the system of course, especially due to the ruralness of the area and cottage itself. Soon we got used to it and found it very hard to leave. Dunvegan in the Isle of Skye has a lot to offer when it comes to tranquility, outdoor activities and seal spotting haha! The local and nearby restaurants/cafes although not many, offer a lovely cosy, friendly atmosphere and excellent food. Also, relatively close to Portree, which was excellent too. We thoroughly explored the area, the hiking opportunities were endless and even more wonderful was returning to the comfort and warmth of the cottage. A total delight. Thank you all once again xx
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Location
Wonderfully located on the west coast which I personally believe is the most attractive side of Skye. The views from the cottage across the loch and the seals basking a the rocks at low tide just made it for us.

10/10 Excellent

jf m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
tres beau site
simple,confortable

10/10 Excellent

Shelley P., Kerrville, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family vacation
The Loch Vatten cottage was extremely accomodating for the perfect family getaway. Gorgeous views of the loch and mountains. A wonderful welcome basket was left by the housekeeper. The cottage was perfectly located for our week in Skye and allowed us to complete multiple day trips. The cottage is secluded and a short walk to the loch. Contact with the owner and housekeeper were excellent and they both checked on us during our stay. Having stayed in multiple B&Bs throughout Skye, we highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beate R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein nettes Cottage in traumhafter Natur
In sehr ruhiger und wunderbarer Gegend haben wir einen sehr schönen Urlaub verbracht. Das Cottage war sehr gut ausgestattet, es hat an nichts gefehlt. Neben den Robben haben wir viele Vögel und sogar einen Steinadler beobachten können. Man konnte draußen sitzen und auf das Meer sehen, auch die Sonnenuntergänge waren toll. Im Cottage gibt es diverse Wanderführer und viele detaillierte Karten. Alles in allem eine Empfehlung für alle die gerne wandern und Ruhe suchen. Zu den Vermietern hatten wir sehr netten Kontakt, jede Frage per Mail wurde sofort sehr freundlich beantwortet.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Frank Bruce

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We are a Scottish family who love Skye!

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Vatten Cottage because of its especially peaceful location. We could simply open the doors and let the boys play outside, and walk off in any direction to get a wonderful view of the Cuillins or MacLeods tables. At night there are often fantastic clear views of the Milky Way.

We are all into history and the island is full of traces of a fascinating past. In particular there are many prehistoric remains within easy reach.

What makes this property unique

Location overlooking the water. Down a long track off the road. Cosy cottage with open fire. Original artwork. Spectacular views. Exceptionally peaceful.

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English
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