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An Gearasdan, Glenelg, near Kyle of Localsh, Wester Ross

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Exterior
Upstairs
Kitchen island
View of Skye
En Suite Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Glenelg, Ross-shire
  • Glenelg Brochs
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Skye Bridge
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Eilean Donan Castle
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

An Gearasdan, Glenelg, near Kyle of Localsh, Wester Ross

An Gearasdan was fully renovated to the highest standards in 2007 and the following year won the prestigious RIAS award for which the owners are justly proud. The house can comfortably sleep 8/10 - it is large enough to accommodate 2 families or a large group of friends. It is fitted with contemporary furnishings and has a fresh decor. Downstairs accommodation consists of a large cloakroom, utility room with washing machine, tumble drier, fridge freezer, a w.c and shower room. Leading off the hallway are 4 double bedrooms (two have twin beds, one has king and one has superking) (one en suite), a family shower-room, and separate TV lounge including a small double sofa bed. Upstairs is bright and open planned with a fully equipped kitchen with large fridge, ovens and microwave. There is a well stocked library of interesting books and family games, and a dining table to seat 10. Three large sofas surround a modern Jotul log burning stove. The house offers every comfort necessary to make your holiday complete.

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Owner
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The staircase is open tread
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs not allowed on sofas and beds
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kyle

Located in Kyle, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. Glenelg Brochs and Brochs at Glenelg - Dun Telve & Dun Troddan are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Glas Eilean and Glen Shiel. Travelling with kids? Consider Magpie and Isle of Skye Market Square. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Glenelg, Ross-shire

What's nearby

  • Glenelg Brochs - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Skye Bridge - 25 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Eilean Donan Castle - 27 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Plockton Harbour - 39 min drive - 52.2 km
  • Armadale Ferry Terminal - 46 min drive - 50.7 km

Getting around

  • Kyle Of Lochalsh Station - 43 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hectors Bothy - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪King Haakon Bar - ‬25 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 An Gearasdan, Glenelg, near Kyle of Localsh, Wester Ross pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at An Gearasdan, Glenelg, near Kyle of Localsh, Wester Ross?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An Gearasdan, Glenelg, near Kyle of Localsh, Wester Ross?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is An Gearasdan, Glenelg, near Kyle of Localsh, Wester Ross located?

This family-friendly Kyle holiday home is located by the sea, 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Glenelg Brochs, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Glas Eilean and Brochs at Glenelg - Dun Telve & Dun Troddan. Glen Shiel and Loch Hourn are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

chris b.

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

Great

Another great stay at An gearasdan after a 3 year absence.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian W.

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

Stunning location and a great house for a group of family and friends

Great beach walks and trips over to Skye on the Ferry. A lovely shop and pub in the village - and even a nearby brewery, which we visited a few times too. Plenty of Cycling/ paddle boarding done - and loads of wildlife to see. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family break

Amazing location beautiful property with excellent views. Only thing that let it down was the cleaning.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona F.

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

Mrs

My family and I spent 5 nights at this beautiful house.The location is lovely with amazing views across to Isle of Skye.From booking to check in the experience was good as the host responded to messages quickly through the website. Facilities within the property are good with lots of extras for families with small children The village itself has a small shop and a local pub. I would highly recommend having dinner at the pub, food is really good.Ferry trip over to Skye was also a really interesting experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karl-Hermann K.

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

Wonderful dass in an absolutely fantastisch landscape

Great time, amazing House!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ShirleyAnne M.

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

Autumnal Awe

We found An Gearasdan to be a wonderfully comfortable, warm and modern house. In the most stunning location with views from the house both restful and inspiring. Lovely walks locally and fabulous scenic drives when venturing further afield.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Glenelg the greatest hideaway in Scotlanf

Great place, stunning views, lots of walks
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul t.

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

Great place for a family get together

Well designed, functioning and attractive property with beautiful views in peaceful surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ella C.

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

Friends accommodation for wedding

We booked this house for our friends and then our family to stay in for our wedding in Glenelg. Everyone was really happy with the accommodation and facilities. The views are incredible and the things provided are very thoughtful and give you everything you need for a stay in the area.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme C.

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

Recent Stay

Great location for exploring Skye and the local area. Well equipped kitchen. Family had a fabulous time, would visit again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

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

Gorgeous house

Wonderful house in great location. Perfect for a get together.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Charis

We have stayed in An Gearasdan on a number of occasions and have been visiting Glenelg for over 24 years. The property is lovely, very well set out and perfect for groups and a couple of dogs. The view down the sound is spectacular and the locals are lovely. We cannot fault the house or location and hope to return for many more years.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

hamish d.

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

The upside down house

Another great week in the upside down house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

GILLIAN L.

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

A Wonderful Week Away

This was our third time at An Gearasdan. We find the house to be ideal for housing us and all the kids who are now grown up. The house has everything you could possibly need for a week away. The kitchen is well equipped with various sizes of pans, bowls etc., lots of cutlery as well as food mixer, coffee maker, roasting tins etc. A short stroll to the pub for a lovely meal and the beach is close by for picnics.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

hamish d.

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

Thank goodness the house was great

We've been going to Glenelg for 30 years staying in various houses and this was the worst week of weather ever. Thankfully the house was great as we spent more time than planned inside. We will be back again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andreas D.

Beautiful view at Glenelg

It is a wonderful house for holidays with 8 people. Furniture and cleaness are in a high standard and we felt very comfortable during our week in Glenelg. Exspecially the GlenelgInn and the possibility to hike in the mountains around the village are really good. We felt close to nature because of little rabbits in the garden and seals in the sea. The location ist ideal to visit Isle of Skye with ferry. We gently will come back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

M C.

Top Notch

The house, location and weather, everything was ideal, I feel we struck it really lucky. The house and very impressive and has all mod cons, the area is fantastic (it made you proud to be Scots) With the pub and shop all on hand it made things real easy. Excellent walks and drives .......to numerous to mention. No hesitation recommending the house and the area. MC

8/10 Good

Zoë T.

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

Amazing Location

The property is in a beautiful location overlooking the Isle of Skye. Check in process was easy and communication with the host was very good. Our queries were answered quickly and they were able to accommodate our stay to fit in with our tour of Scotland. There were a couple of issues whilst we were there but we communicated with the host over these and Kay was quick to come back to us. We wanted the first leg of our holiday to be somewhere remote and this is most definitely it. The village shop and the Glenelg Inn are very useful village amenities as the closest Coop is a 40 minute drive. Amazingly peaceful and relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Andrew T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Highs and lows

Beautiful house, fantastic location, 200 yards to a Wonderful pub that serves the most fantastic food ! Even the weather didn’t let us down What more could we ask for? That the house was cleaned before we arrived! Thick dust to all the roof supports, cobwebs on the toaster! Dirty windows Half the blinds didn’t work And tank tape on all the front patio doors And all the walls desperate for a lick of paint
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

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

Lovely holiday

Glenelg is a beautiful place and the house is situated in a very tranquil spot overlooking Skye. The upstairs of the house is beautiful, great set up, well equipped kitchen and lots of games and books for the family. Kay was great to deal with and very quick to reply which was appreciated. Highlights for us; Sea kayaking in Plockton Pony trekking in Glenshiel Mam Ratagan Also coming back to the beautiful house after a long walk was great- the fire stick in the telly worked really well as did the wifi. Only things I would highlight are we found the sliding doors downstairs difficult to open (some blinds do not stay up) and the bedroom level could maybe use a wee freshen up (some stains on carpet in ensuite etc). Just small things which didn’t spoil the stay at all but maybe things to do in quieter periods. We would definitely return though- it is a very special place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laynei N.

Beautiful home, an incredible 3 days!

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to the owners Kay and Graeme, we booked An Gearasdan for 10 of us to stay as a 30th birthday treat for my partner and we couldn't have stayed in a more perfect house. We all felt so lucky to be in such an outstanding home with the most beautiful sea views across to Skye. It was everything we could have wished for. Booking was very easy with Kay and she was very helpful answering all my questions before arrival, on arrival she left us a guide and plenty of info and maps onf the area. The house has everything you may need, including plenty of kitchen equipment, linen, firewood, board games, books and dvds. The house is a 5 minute walk to the local pub the Glenelg Inn where we had a fantastic Sunday lunch on one day and had such a friendly cosy atmosphere, also only a 5 min drive to the Glenelg ferry to get the ferry across to Skye! Overall a perfect home and location for scenery, tranquillity, the local pub, and the ferry, i can't recommend this home enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elspeth D.

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

A perfect holiday

.An Gearasdan was an amazing place for our extended family. The setting was so beautiful,and the area around had so much to offer. We loved our visit to the Brochs, visited on foot by most, the waterfall up the glen was spectacular and the afternoon spent in the sun at the brewery a special memory. Arnisdale and Corran are charming villages with the Postie's walk. at the end and the goodies served at Sheena's Tea Hut a perfect reward.We walked to the ferry but did not feel the need to cross to Skye. The only outing not undertakenby the oldies was the walk to Sandaig, greatly enjoyed by the family.Unfortunately that we had a flat tyre but the service from the local garage in Kyle was superb. The house had everything we required and more as did the village shop.. In our ten years of holidaying as this extended family the proximity of the very friendly local pub was a first and greatly appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Stunning house, stunning location.

We have stayed in Glenelg many times before, and always been curious about An Gearasdan! It didn't disappoint. The house is stunning, has magnificent views to Skye and is one of the most practical homes I've ever stayed in. Everything is so well thought out... Lounge / dining area / kitchen are all upstairs to make the most of the views. We loved ship spotting with the telescope when it was too wild to venture outside (with a roaring fire in the wood-burner of course) Bedrooms are all downstairs and the whole boot room / utility / laundry room arrangement means that you can ditch all your wet muddy gear at the door, leaving the rest of the house pristine & clutter free. Also downstairs is a second lounge /TV room/ study (I unfortunately had some work to do during my stay and I have to say that the study in An Gearasdan is probably THE hardest study to get any work done in thanks to the incredible views!) The house was spotlessly clean and welcoming on arrival and the information provided by the owner prior to arrival was comprehensive & helpful. Glenelg itself has always been a favourite... We love cycling (to Corran and also to Sheil Bridge over the Mam Ratagan pass). The walk to Ardintoul from the car park at the Kylerhea ferry is also fabulous, as is the walk to Lower Sandaig. And we love the cosy Glenelg Inn. We'll certainly return to Glenelg and would love to stay in An Gearasdan again.

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

GILLIAN L.

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

Another Wonderful Stay

We love this property. It is a great space for sharing with family and friends. Fabulous views over to Skye and close to the pub. What more can you want ? Great facilities. Laundry room and a huge boot room at the entrance so plenty of room for jackets and walking boots etc. Four good size bedrooms and a downstairs lounge. Upstairs is such a wonderful space and it really makes the property a great place to be. Good communication with the owner which always helps.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Owner

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My family have been coming to Glenelg for over 40 years. We are lucky to live in the beautiful Somerset countryside and holiday in the stunning Scottish Highlands.

Why they chose this property

We found the perfect spot with the most amazing view and with the help of the incredible architects built our dream house in Glenelg.

What makes this property unique

Modern, warm, cosy and bright all at the same time. The location is ideal for the shop the pub and the walks along the beach.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests