Allt Dearg, Sligachan

In a spectacular and isolated position close under the Black Cuillin ridge this unique old shepherd’s cottage is ideally situated for climbing and walking and for exploring the rest of Skye. Sheep sit on the doorstep and a lovely burn runs close by. It has been comfortably modernised while retaining its traditional character, including an open fire. Electric heating and double glazing throughout ensure that you can have controllable warmth. The cottage is up a gravel track about half a mile from the Sligachan Hotel which is within easy walking distance.

The accommodation is divided into the main cottage which can sleep five and an annex (the Bothy) close by. There is a private water supply with a UV sterilisation and filtration plant.

Free WiFi; Washer/Drier; Freezer; Linen provided; Drying room; Wood-burning stove; Bath & Shower; Pets with permission.

The sitting room has a wood-burning stove (as well as an electric heater) and comfortable sofas and chairs providing a cosy place for passing those wet or midgey Skye evenings! There is a large and diverse selection of books, as well as playing cards, jigsaw puzzles and games. You won’t find television but there is free WIFI with normally works well although speed is variable and a radio/CD player. There is 4G mobile phone reception.

The well equipped kitchen provides everything that you need to cater for 5 people, except of course food and drink! In addition to full sets of crockery, glasses and cutlery and a wide selection of pans and utensils, the equipment includes:

Fridge/freezer (75/25 by volume) It is now quite a large one – see photo of kitchen.
Microwave.
Electric cooker with two fan ovens and ceramic hob.
Toaster, electric kettle, electric hand-held whisk and electric blender stick.
Tea towels and oven hands.
A portable radio.

The main cottage has a single bedroom downstairs and two bedrooms upstairs. There is a double in one of the upstairs bedrooms and the other has twin beds. All beds have modern, comfortable mattresses, good quality duvets and pillows and are made up ready for you. The bedrooms have ample hanging and drawer space. There are lots of spare blankets. A cot and high chair can be provided on request. We don’t normally provide bedding for the cot.

In the cottage is a bathroom with bath, small hand basin, lavatory, 2 heated towel rails and electric heater, together with a fantastic view. The bath has shower mixer taps but there is not a lot of head room for a stand up shower. There is also a hand basin in the double bedroom. In the bothy there is a shower room, with electric shower, hand basin, chemical toilet, heated towel rail, electric heater and an automatic washer/dryer.

There is a separate large drying room with electric heater and clothes pulley rack.

All rooms have electric heaters with controllable time clocks. There is a storage radiator in the hall.

The stove burns wood and we leave sacks in the garage. One sack and some kindling is provided. We also leave a few firelighters to start you off.

Both the cottage and bothy are fully double glazed.

Hot water is provided by immersion heaters and controllable time clocks. The shower heats its own water.

There is a garage attached to the bothy but it is quite small and is not often used for cars! It makes excellent storage for bicycles.