Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy.
Standing above Lochalsh in its own secluded grounds and surrounded by the National Trust for Scotland woodland gardens. South facing and in a magnificent setting with wonderful views of sea and the mountains of Skye rising to over 1000m. Although extremely private, lying along its own track of around 300m, it is only 3-4 minutes by car to Kyle of Lochalsh which has a railway station (the scenic railway line to Inverness really is world famous!) a bank, shops and an excellent supermarket. There is also a smaller supermarket and Post Office about a mile away. Our garden has a large lawn and is planted with Magnolias and mature species Rhododendrons from Bhutan, China and Nepal and which flower from February until August. Doubled glazed with fitted carpets throughout; night storage heating and wood/coal burning stoves; both off-peak and instant electric hot water. If you want to keep in touch, we offer free Fast Fibre Wireless broad band WiFi. It is a wonderful location with great privacy. The skies above us in winter are ink-black and intoxicating - perfect for star-gazing! (when did you last see the Milky Way .....?!)
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
For more than one, please contact owner
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Terms as per our Booking Form.
If you wish to bring more than one dog, please contact us at time of booking to discuss the dog type and size. The charge is £40 per dog per week.
Important information
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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
Property Registration Number HI-10357-P
About the area
Kyle
Located in Kyle, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Plockton Harbour and Lochcarron Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loch Carron and Glen Shiel. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
Bright Water Visitor Centre - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
Plockton Harbour - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
Eilean Donan Castle - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
Loch Carron - 13 min drive - 16.5 km
Getting around
Kyle Of Lochalsh Station - 7 min drive
Inverness (INV) - 123 min drive
Restaurants
Waterside Restaurant - 5 min drive
all the Goodness Coffee & Bakeshop - 7 min drive
Plockton Inn - 8 min drive
King Haakon - 9 min drive
Hector's Bothy - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy.?
As of 18 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy. on 1 Jun, 2026 start from S$357, 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 Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy. located?
Located on the beach, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Skye Bridge, Caisteal Maol, and Bright Water Visitor Centre. Eilean Donan Castle and Loch Carron are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was a beautiful property that was reinvigorating to stay at after a series of hostels
Benjamin T.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2025
Thank you very much for this lovely review! I'm very glad that you found it beautiful and reinvigorating! You'll be welcome to stay any time. With best wishes, Anna
Beautiful and well equipped house with a splendid view. Kittchen had everything we needed and check-in was very smooth. Highly recommended!
Matthias R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2025
Thank you very much indeed, Matthias! It was a great pleasure to correspond with you and to have you stay. Thak you very much for leaving the house so spotless. With best wishes for the rest of your stay in Scotland! Anna
Great location, very comfortable cottage! We were 2 couples staying and found it spacious and loved waking up and overlooking the water! Check in is simple, the cottage well equipped and there wasn't anything more we needed. Anna is excellent about communicating and has great suggestions. A short drive to the bridge to Isle of Skye as well!
Heather and Joseph A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2025
Dear Heather and Joseph, Thanks very much for this lovely review! I'm delighted that you enjoyed it! With best wishes, Anna
Cottage is in a stunning location with great views to Skye. It's the perfect choice if you're looking for a quiet location that offers great privacy. It's well equipped, and co-op is only a 5min drive away. I would recommend it.
Marko M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2025
Thank you very much for this lovely review. I'm very happy that you enjoyed it!
This was a wonderful place to stay in Balmacara, near Kyle of Lochalsh. The neighbors told us the history of the house. The area was wooded and quiet! I cannot recommend this place highly enough!
Penny P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2025
Dear Penny,
Thank you for this lovely review! I'm delighted that you enjoyed it so much!
You'll be very welcome to return any time.
With best wishes, Anna
Very special location.Cool, spacious house.Some parts are a bit old—think of the bathroom and kitchen—but everything worked just fine.My advice is to replace all the pans in the kitchen with ones suitable for an electric stove.But overall, a very beautiful, unique, and enjoyable location.
It was the perfect place to stay. It is on Loch Alsh and has wonderful walking trails around the property. Close to Skye and Eilean Donan! We loved it!
Lovely older home and good location for getting onto Isle of Skye. It rained quite heavily during our stay and was very windy. Something kept hitting the second floor of the house due to wind making it difficult to sleep. Skye is beautiful, even in the rain. It takes a while to drive to places, so plan accordingly.
Janet G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2025
Thank you for this lovely review and I very much enjoyed corresponding with you. Thank you for writing me, "We had a very enjoyable time staying at your
Home. That was quite the storm! " Yes! as you say, that was quite an Atlantic storm and by the sounds (literally) of it, it really rattled the slates! With best wishes and I'm delighted that yo enjoyed your stay!
The area was beautiful. We had an SUV that we could barely get through the gate & very hard to turn around. The house was old but very eclectic. It was damp & cold. It was kinda difficult having the bathroom on the first floor with all the bedrooms upstairs but luckily we didn’t have problems with stairs.
This cottage was exactly as promised. The views were exceptional. The location was perfect. It was clean and spacious. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Susan N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2024
Dear Susan, Thank you very much for this lovely review. You'll be welcome to come back any time!
This is an older, historic home with lovely views of the lake. The home was well appointed and was great for our 3 days. Would definitely recommend it.
Jane P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2024
Thank you Jane! I'm delighted that you enjoyed staying.
After a few issues with the heating (which were resolved by host quickly), we really enjoyed our stay in this traditional cottage. Warm, comfortable, spacious, good views to Skye, host very responsive and helpful.
The vintage cottage was quite charming. Our family enjoyed the close proximity to Isle of Skye and the tranquility of being nestled in the woods after a full day of exploring. As others have stated - the views were beautiful, even in the rain!Host communications was excellent. They provided clear instructions and a list of things to see and do in the area. Home is close to groceries and dining options. Kitchen is stocked with all of the essentials. Beds are comfortable and extra blankets are available.
Debbie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2025
Dear Debbie, Thank you very much for this lovely review. I'm very glad that you enjoyed the house and had an excellent stay! With best wishes, Anna
Verified
6/10 Okay
Shelley C.
16 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
We are unable to control the heat, we all were cold for 2 days.
Beautiful scenery, property very clean, spacious, cosy.only difficulty for us was the bathroom being on the main floor and bedrooms upstairs as the 4 us over 60 and 2 with mobility issues made it a little hard , otherwise perfect
Amazing. Comfortable and welcoming. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was well equipped. Loved the big soaker tub and shower. Heated towel racks were great. The views were fabulous. Easy access to Isle of Skye. Did a day trip to Loch Ness. Directions and instructions for arrival were great! We were challenged to operate the oven because the “labels” are faded and we don’t know the symbols (easy fix with a permanent marker). We had a 9 passenger van. It was tight to turn around at the top of the drive - not a problem, just a heads up for folks. Ask about parking elsewhere? Great spot!!
Kris M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2025
Thanks very much Kris! I'm very glad that you enjoyed it so much! Thanks for the heads-up about the labels. Our cleaner does a great job and tends to scrub the cooker and rub the labels off. So that's very useful to know. I'll get a new set! With best wishes and you'll be welcome back any time!
Verified
8/10 Good
Eric R.
12 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Eric.
Very basic. Communication with Anna was excellent. Place needs a lot of work done to upgrade it.
This renovated cottage would be best for a family rather than elder adults. We found the stairs daunting and the tub unsafe climbing in and out. All the furnishings are adequate , some updating to the lounge furniture, beds, pillows would certainly enhance the stay. Access to the closet in the second bedroom would help. The one call to the manager was never returned. Once we found our way in, the quiet, peaceful setting was greatly appreciated.
bob p.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2024
Dear Bob, Thank very much for your time in writing this nice review. I am very glad that you enjoyed our renovations, and that you appreciated the wonderful, peaceful setting and fantastic views. I think you must have some wonderful photographs!
In answer to your points the staircase is a broad (about 1m wide) staircase in the spacious entrance hall. So it is certainly not narrow, and nor does it ascend rapidly. It is actually much wider and easier to use than most staircases, because our house was built in the days when things were solid and spacious!
On the bath, we went to considerable expense to keep and refurbish the large, full-length bath. It is a real, original cast iron enamelled bath worth over £2000. We took it out, and insulated it specially underneath before reinstalling it, so that it retains heat. Most of our guests love this! Because the bath is a restored genuine item, the sides of course are higher than a small modern bath as baths were at that time.
I asked you what you meant about the closet, but received no reply., and so I am puzzled! The closets/wardrobes are of course always open, and available in all three bedrooms.
So thank you again for your nice review, and I hope these comments are helpful.
The cottage is dated and although it was clean we felt it could have had the heating a bit higher to stave off the damp (it rained every day). We were renting a long car (Volvo XC90) and the access and ability to turn the car was very tight.The views from the cottage are stunning, even with low cloud and rain. It was lovely to sit with a nice warm fire.Access to Skye and Plockton was easy and we enjoyed some beautiful scenery and excellent beer and food.Many places close Sunday and Monday, but luckily not the Co-op. Don't buy wood at the Kyle hardware store, we were charged 10.50 a bag.Overall a lovely 3 days and I would go back.
Cath P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2025
Dear Cath, Thank you for this lovely review! I'm very happy that you had a lovely three days and would go back . You'll be very welcome. I'm just sorry that it rained every day! Our own car is a Mercedes E300 Estate and we turn it without trouble. In case it helps, we turn by using the gravel either between the house and the garage or on the gate side of the garage to drive into or reverse into. Thank you again for this lovely review and I hop the sun shines next time!
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