Self-catering Cottage In Glenelg Looking Over The Sleat To Skye
Glenbeag Cottage is a lovely, bright 4* family holiday home in the magical west highland coastal village of Glenelg, overlooking the Sound of Sleat to the Isle of Skye. This self catering cottage is an ideal location for wildlife, beach, water or hill based holidays, as relaxed or active as you wish to be. The cottage is near the renowned Glenelg Inn and a minutes walk from the village shop and the seashore. It is in a stunning area that includes the site of Gavin Maxwell’s ‘Camusfearna’ at Sandaig with its white coral beaches. Glenbeag has some of the best preserved Iron Age brochs. Close by are Munros including Beinn Sgritheall and the Five Sisters of Kintail. And you may still ‘sail over the sea to Skye’ on the traditional Glenelg ferry crossing at Kylerhea.
Property manager
Ian Selmes
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Outdoor space
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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-10231-F
About the area
Kyle
Located in Kyle, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Plockton Harbour and Torabhaig Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Glas Eilean and Glen Shiel. Magpie and Isle of Skye Market Square are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking, mountain climbing and mountain biking.
Glenelg, Highland, Scotland
What's nearby
Glenelg Brochs - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
Brochs at Glenelg - Dun Telve & Dun Troddan - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
Eilean Donan Castle - 20 min drive - 26.3 km
Skye Bridge - 24 min drive - 22.4 km
Plockton Harbour - 33 min drive - 43.4 km
Getting around
Attadale Station - 36 min drive
Inverness (INV) - 128 min drive
Restaurants
Hectors Bothy - 26 min drive
King Haakon Bar - 24 min drive
Fisherman's Kitchen - 26 min drive
Clachan Bar - 20 min drive
all the Goodness Coffee & Bakeshop - 20 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Self-catering Cottage In Glenelg Looking Over The Sleat To Skye pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Self-catering Cottage In Glenelg Looking Over The Sleat To Skye?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Self-catering Cottage In Glenelg Looking Over The Sleat To Skye?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Self-catering Cottage In Glenelg Looking Over The Sleat To Skye located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Glenelg Brochs and within 6 miles (10 km) of Brochs at Glenelg - Dun Telve & Dun Troddan and Glas Eilean. Glen Shiel and Loch Hourn are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Clean ,good quality, brillient .Only problem i could not get a signal for the mobile so had to go next door to the pub for assistance , which was no problem .Really enjoyed our stay .
budgie b.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Laura M.
22 Nov 2024
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
It was good
It was good very nice location
It could off been cleaner the bathroom floor was still dirty when we got there and the kitchen floor was still wet when we got there
Apart from that it was very nice and very good location for where it was and we were able to go and see the family and friends very easy
Pleasant stay at the cottage with loch so close by. Had a wonderful time and lots of memories to take back.
Looking forward for the next visit soon. Even on a rainy day(where we could not go out as planned) we enjoyed staying at the cottage, provided lots of board games, Music and Film collection. Amazing place to stay with nearby attractions.
This is a simple cottage with everything you could or should need for a stay in Glenelg.
It's not ultra modern or tech heavy, and the price reflects it. If you stay here and find yourself needing something more then the likelihood is that the Scottish Highlands isn't for you :)
I would recommend the property is best for small groups of friends or young families (2 adults + 2-3 kids). The Glenelg Shop & the Glenelg Inn have plenty between them to keep you going if you don't want to stock up too heavily before reaching the village. Support local please.
Wundervolles Cottage in atemberaubender Landschaft
Das Cottage liegt in der Nähe einer Fähre zur Isle of Skye. Es hat einen schönen Garten und liegt sehr ruhig, dennoch ist in Laufdistanz ein Pub. Es ist wunderbar augestattet. Sehr zu empfehlen
Nous avons été enchantés de notre séjour à Glenbeag Cottage à Glenelg.
Tout était parfait.
Une très jolie maison avec une très belle décoration, un très joli village et des paysages superbes.
Un environnement très calme.
Nous avons beaucoup aimé le petit ferry pour rejoindre l'Ile de Skye.
Le pub à côté de la maison = top, on ne peut pas faire plus près, et on a très bien mangé.
En mots : parfait.
The cottage is very thoughtfully and very thoroughly equipped and to a very high standard. It is spotlessly clean, cosy and extremely comfortable.
The immediate location is idyllic and the surrounding area, including Kintail, Lochaber and Skye, is utterly gorgeous. With an enterprising village shop on one side and a pub/hotel through a gate on the other side, the cottage is well served.
With a very reasonable price and a decent cancellation policy, Glenbeag Cottage represents wonderful value.
We recommend unreservedly.
The cottage is ideally situated close to the shop and the pub (and no, the close proximity to the latter has no impact, noise etc.). Can't fault the way it has been equipped, everything you could need is there and someone put real thought into this.
We had a wonderful stay at Glenelg. It was a beautiful location, the cottage had everything we needed and more, including a pub in the garden!
A great autumnal break away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The kids loved the beach and all the free range animals
What a lovely cottage that has everything for a comfortable stay. We were given perfect directions to the cottage & there are lots of maps & books about the local area. Glenelg is a little pretty waters edge village with lots of view points to gaze out from, my favourite place was the at the Glenelg Ferry Station where there is a Coffee shop, the coffee & homemade cakes are delicious. There is a great lookout point across to Skye, we saw lots of cheeky seals & two white tailed eagles there…… that completely made the holiday. Lovely quiet cottage with a pub serving good food, right nextdoor & a great little shop in the village made for a very happy holiday.
Spent a week in Glenelg in this very well appointed cottage. Cosy and comfortable with everything you could want including 2 bikes. Location is perfect next door to local Inn which serves excellent food, right in the heart of the village and a 2 minute walk to local shop. Would highly recommend.
Absolutely incredible property in amazing location
The whole experience is staying at this property in Glenelg was amazing. The house surpassed our expectations and was very modern inside with literally everything you could possibly need including bikes and kayaks! The inn next door is great and you can’t hear any noise in the evening from the house. The people are all really friendly! We’d recommend doing the quiz night on Thursday! So much to do around the little peninsula as well with the brewery and brochs close by as well as some amazing walks. The hosts were so helpful and provided everything we could need to make our stay as wonderful as possible. I could not recommend more and will definitely be coming back.
Lovely property, really relaxing and peaceful. We had concerns living next to the pub would be noisy but no noise at all and really friendly. Property was clean, well equipped and we both believe one of our best holidays. Definitely recommend
After a more basic chalet the week before this cottage felt luxurious; well appointed, spacious and absolutely spotless. As we were with the three of us we did not use the bikes and Kayaks that came with the cottage, but nonetheless appreciated that it was available. Also lovely that there was a landline telephone available, because being on a foreign cellphone plan we could not even phone with help of the excellently functioning WiFi. The listing gave the impression that the cottage was situated with a view over the bay, and though through some windows you have glimpses,it is not a full view. As it is only a few minutes walk to the bay, it was just a minor disappointment and everything else was lovely. Maybe just add one bigger frying pan to the otherwise very complete kitchen utensils, we ended up having to do a sort of stirfry in a regular pan..
We very much enjoyed staying in this cottage which had everything we needed. A 5 minute walk takes you to the bay and it’s stunning scenery. We saw an otter near the monument about 10pm. It was fun to use the car ferry to Skye. Sandaig bay is beautiful and remote. You can park on the roadside, then walk to the bay. We enjoyed a ‘linear’
walk (as opposed to circular) from Corran and glimpsed the dorsal fin of a dolphin/ porpoise ?
If you're looking for spectacular scenery in every direction, this is for you. Lovely walks abound. The cottage was lovely and spotless. Our only downside was the Glenelg Inn. Despite having great reviews, our meals and service was poor. The pork was tough and inedible (and uncutable). The fish was so so. Despite booking, they hadn't reserved a table for us. Promised us the next available table, then gave it to someone else??? Although I'm reviewing the accommodation, I feel I have to mention the inn as you're a captive audience. There is no other place to have a drink/meal where you don't have to drive.
janice r.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
About the host
Hosted by Ian Selmes
Glenbeag Cottage has been created as a relaxing and comfortable family holiday home, incorporating all those things we have found attractive and useful when staying at other self-catering cottages. Since opening in 2007 Glenbeag Cottage has been visited by guests from UK and all over the world, many have visited a number of times. We must have got many things right.
What makes this property unique
We visit frequently because we enjoy the community of Glenelg, the seafood, amazing scenery, excellent walking, kayaking, cycling and wildlife of the area.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests