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Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 43788.9 sq ft

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Washer
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Highland Council, Scotland

Claigan Coral Beach
Coral Beach
Dunvegan Castle
‪13 min drive‬
Benbecula (BEB)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish

Beachcomber cottage is a traditional fisherman's cottage next door to the Michelin star restaurant "LochBay", run by Michael Smith. It is also a minute's walk from the "Stein Inn" that celebrity chef Paul Rankin took over in 2019.
The accommodation warmly welcomes you with it's coal fire and traditional interior. There are 2 bedrooms, one shower room, and a kitchen/diner too, all that is needed for a very comfortable stay here on Skye.
Benefitting from a private garden to the front, across the road, heading down to the shore, facing west so sunsets here can be spectacular.
Waternish has a dark skies area where, on occasions when the atmospheric conditions are right, you can see the Aurora Borealis.
Come see for yourself!

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Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

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

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

About the area

Stein

Waternish is home to this apartment. Macleod's Tables and Claigan Coral Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Shilasdair Shop and Skye Silver Gift Shop. Skyelight Candles and The Brother's Point are also worth visiting.

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Highland Council, Scotland

What's nearby

The Shilasdair Shop - 3 min drive - 4.4 km
Dunvegan Castle - 13 min drive - 17.7 km
Portree Harbour - 32 min drive - 44.0 km
Talisker Distillery - 35 min drive - 48.6 km
The Fairy Glen - 45 min drive - 55.8 km

Restaurants

‪Old School Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪The Three Chimneys - ‬14 min drive
‪Jann's Cakes - ‬9 min drive
‪The Edinbane Inn - ‬10 min drive
‪The Waterside Cafe Bistro - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish located?

Situated in Waternish, this apartment building is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from The Shilasdair Shop and within 9 miles (15 km) of Trumpan Church and Dunvegan Castle. Macleod's Tables and Claigan Coral Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

John A.

29 Jul, 2025

Beachcomber

Great stay.

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8/10 Good

Brett M.

2 Aug, 2025

Cozy Stay at the Beachcomber

We absolutely loved our stay at the cozy and quaint Beachcomber Cottage! It was a perfect place to relax after a day out exploring the Isle of Skye. The Stein Inn and YURtea were within easy walking distance and served up great food!

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10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

20 Jul, 2025

Beautiful cottage in a stunning location

We love staying at Beachcomber Cottage. The location is beautiful and peaceful, yet close to 2 lovely restaurants/pub. The cottage is well-maintained and equipped to a high standard, with everything you might need. We look forward to coming back next year.

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10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

11 Apr, 2025

Lovely stay

Really enjoyed a few days in this cozy place by the sea

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10/10 Excellent

Clara G.

29 Apr, 2025

Perfection

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Beachcomber cottage and are already planning a return visit, it had everything we needed both inside, outside, and with the beautiful location. Very comfortable, only suggestion would be to upgrade the pillows on the bed as they are getting a bit lumpy :)

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10/10 Excellent

Liza T.

16 Apr, 2025

Fabulous

Absolutely loved this cottage. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to stay on the Isle of Skye. 10/10

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8/10 Good

Magdalena R.

4 Jul, 2025

If the staff actually communicated, it would be perfect

The only thing this property lacked was wifi - it didn't even show up and no one was able to help me with it. Since your data wont work in the village, wifi was kinda crucial and I got completely ignored with my request.

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10/10 Excellent

Edith P.

26 Aug, 2024

Coolest location in Skye

We enjoyed the stay very much, thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P.

29 Oct, 2024

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

Great stay

Cottage was clean and very comfortable with a great view of the bay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess H.

30 Sept, 2024

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

3 Days in Stein

We loved our time at the Beachcomber Cottage. It was perfect for our group of 4. The views from the property were wonderful and it was a great place for exploring Skye.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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8/10 Good

Ian K.

2 Jun, 2024

Beachcomber

Very nice cottage in a great location for the Waternish peninsula.

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10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

12 Oct, 2024

Magical stay in Waternish

This is a wonderful snug cottage. A great location for activities on Skye. All of the amenities of home. I would highly recommend this cottage.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Alana W.

7 Jul, 2023

Beachcomber rental was superb!

Beachcomber was in an excellent location, the restaurants were fantastic and the close town’s were delightful!

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10/10 Excellent

Jan V.

27 Aug, 2024

August 2024

Perfect stay! Thanks a lot

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10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey F.

30 May, 2024

Great Stay

Lovely cottage in fine location. We will book again.

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10/10 Excellent

Audrey-Elodie M.

31 Jul, 2023

Magnifique endroit

Magnifique endroit, conforme aux photos. Le logement est très agréable, propre.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Ceci Z.

7 Jul, 2023

Beachcomber house

We had a lovely time stay at Beachcomber house. Perfect location 🥰 will definitely come back next time 🙏

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10/10 Excellent

Vincent B.

9 Aug, 2023

A very nice stay

a fantastic location and a top-quality apartment

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10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

7 Jul, 2023

Cosy stay in Stein

Cosy property, very well equipped and comfortable. It had everything that we needed for our stay. We would be very happy to stay again and recommend it to friends. Extremely handy for Lochbay Restaurant and the Stein Inn.

10/10 Excellent

Jane L., Templeton, California

22 Jun, 2023

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Perfect cottage

We had the best time at this cottage! It is adorable, comfortable, and in the perfect location. It was myself, and my three adult children, and it was the perfect location to call home while exploring Skye.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Benedikt S.

23 Aug, 2023

Nice cottage at the sea side

To whom it may concern, We enjoyed to stay in this lovely place. It is a perfect location to relax, enjoying the sea und having tea in the well garden. Best regards Benedikt

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10/10 Excellent

Ian K.

7 Jul, 2023

Beachcomber Cottage

Very comfortable cottage in Stein. Ideal for 2/4 people.

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10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

20 Jul, 2024

Wonderful cottage in stunning location

We fell in love with Beechcomber cottage. Stunning location and the beautiful garden was perfect in the sunshine ( That we weren't expecting... even in July 😂) Very private with lovely garden furniture and the perfect views to the sea. The decor was to a high standard and in keeping with the cottage. Everything we needed was there which made our stay so easy and pleasant. Beautiful bed linen, towels and lovely toiletries. Looking forward to booking up again.

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

5 Mar, 2024

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Great property.

Beachcomber Cottage is a great property in a wonderful location on Skye. It has a good layout and is very well equipped. Externally there is a garden with outdoor furniture and ample parking. There is a quality restaurant and Inn within easy walking distance. We will visit again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Ralf I.

5 Aug, 2024

Nice little house with every comfort you need

We loved to stay there. The house is well equiped with all you need. The points of interests are 15 to 60 minutes by car away. The house is in a dead zone, but the Wi-Fi is very good. Wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Haus ist gut ausgestattet mit allem, was man braucht. Die Sehenswürdigkeiten sind 15 bis 60 Minuten mit dem Auto entfernt. Das Haus ist zwar in einem Funkloch, dafür ist das WLAN sehr gut.