A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin

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A conservatory with a grey sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and bar stools.
A living room with a red leather sofa, wooden dining table, and chairs, a fireplace, and a mirror on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a chair, a radiator, and a window with curtains.
A two-story house with a white exterior and dark roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a clear sky with clouds.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Inverness, SCT
  • Place, Talisker Distillery
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Isle of Skye Oysters
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Portree Harbour
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Minginish

Located in Carbost, a neighbourhood in Minginish, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fiskavaig Bay and Talisker Beach, while Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre and Aros Experience are cultural highlights. Isle of Skye Oysters and Aros Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Talisker Distillery - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Isle of Skye Oysters - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Fairy Pools - 10 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Portree Harbour - 33 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Dunvegan Castle - 36 min drive - 41.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Café Cùil - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Oyster Shed - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Three Chimneys At Talisker Distillery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Caora Dhubh Coffee Company - ‬1 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin on 15 Jan 2027 start from £322, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin located?

Located in Carbost, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Isle of Skye Oysters and Talisker Distillery. Fiskavaig Bay and Talisker Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 186 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding location!!! Beautiful views. Spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbelievable stay in Skye. Loved the area. Talisker is a fantastic spot. Will 100% reccommend to friends and family. Keith the caretaker is also super friendly and has lots of stories.Make sure you explore the village area. Have dinner at the Old Inn. And sip some whiskey at Talisker.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed having our own house for our group of 6 during our trip to Skye. 3 bedrooms - 2 with two twins and 1 with a queen. The sunroom in the back was a great gathering spot, and we also appreciated having a washer and dryer at this point in our trip. Easy to access house key and quick communication with hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spacious and cosy house. Good kitchen and living area. Ample parking area. Conveniently located short drive from pub, community shop, restaurant and coffee shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place with easy parking. I got the dates wrong and the hostess was very helpful about it. We loved Keith!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house with a beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We loved our stay. Sunroom was fantastic as well as stunning views. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
This house fit our needs for our 2 day visit to Skye. We were 4 adults requiring individual beds to sleep in. There are very few properties that could accommodate this requirement. On the positive side the views from this house are stunning. We also enjoyed eating at the Old Inn in Carbost. It is a quaint charming village who sees a lot of tourists visiting the distillery.The house has experienced much usage over the years. The beds were not particularly comfortable and the linens were clean but heavily used. Otherwise the house had everything we needed. If your expectations are not set high you will be quite happy here. The rates are quite reasonable compared to other lodging in Skye. We felt it was a good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage contained all that we needed for our stay. The cottage is showing signs of wear and tear, though none of this detracted from our stay. Lovely views, we made lots of usage of the conservatory in the evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot with a beautiful view and easy access to explore Skye.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

It was a very convenient stay, a clean and nice house
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay. Beautiful views and great having washer and dryer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our needs and ideally situated. We really enjoyed the 3 days / 2 nights here and would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in the highlands with a gorgeous view and ideally located for exploration. We very much enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful located house on Skye. Lots of space with 3 bedrooms, nice beds, a nice sunroom and big kitchen and storage area. And great to have a washing machine.The kitchen could use a new fryingpan, and some cleaning of the cabinets. The outside of the house looks a bit shabby, but that is all just cosmetical.Overall great value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location for Skye adventures

Definitely go to the oyster shed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was exactly what we were looking for
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Spent two nights on Skye. Lovely views of the hillsides filled with sheep.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This was really pretty and super clean. I’m so thankful for a place to stay where I can do my laundry!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quiet house base for exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house in good location

Fantastic space and great base for exploring the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location

Well equipped, comfortable, warm accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house and wonderful place

The place is incredibly beautiful, and Diana, the guest, was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
We enjoyed exploring the rural area. Beautiful views! Not far from Portree.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laundry room was well used.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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