An Airigh

Galtrigill, Isle of Skye
Self-catering

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Per night
£176 - £230
Per week
£1232

1 bed

Bedroom

1 bedroom

Sleeps

Sleeps 2

Bracing walks, a wonderful coral beach, super restaurants nearby, boating and fishing. Return to your beautiful, private space and unwind

Per night
£176 - £230
Per week
£1232

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£176 - £230 per night

£1232 per week

The Experience

Wildlife fans will spot whales, dolphins, eagles, seals, otters and deer; wander through tall grasses sprinkled with bluebells, wild garlic and rare orchids. Stride over stunning hills, cycle your socks off, fish from the shore – there’s much to do and see from your award-winning architect-designed retreat on the hill. Inside is equally invigorating: floor to ceiling windows for long and wide views, a crisply dressed bed, super shower room, a sofa facing the sea and a sleek kitchen on the side.

You’ll feel very private: lovely Ian and Robbie are just down the hill but you can’t see them and they can’t see you. Instead they leave you alone with tasty biscuits and a good bottle of wine. If it all sounds too rustic for you then take heart! There’s a widescreen TV with Sky, WiFi, and a smart music system – even if it’s raining you’ll feel happy here.
Treat yourselves to a meal out at The Three Chimneys, a 10-minute winding drive.

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We think you'll love

  • The stunning views,the ever-changing light over the water towards the coral beach and the pure peace.
  • Wandering down a path through a meadow to the superb shoreline
  • There is a secure bike shed.
Modern double bedroom with views out to sea

You should know

  • Sorry, no dogs
  • It does take quite a while to get anywhere with single track roads - take it slowly and enjoy the views

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from £176
Weekly price
£1232
1 Cottage for 2
From £1761 bed1 bedroom

Information

Booking information

Check in
4pm-10pm Saturday
Check out
By 9.45am Saturday
Other details
Minimum stay: 4 nights. Short breaks available.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Property
This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.

Reviews

Jo, Suffolk

This is a very special place. The modern house is very stylish yet also cosy, with everything you need for a relaxing stay. The ever-changing views over the loch were mesmerising. Ian and Robbie made us feel very welcome, and meeting their small flock of Hebridean sheep was an utter delight. The perfect place to get away, unwind, and take in this beautiful part of the world. We really hope to return.


David, Kirkby Lonsdale

I wanted a quite space to relax and read. The accommodation was very comfortable and the views stunning and ever changing. Ian and Robbie were discrete hosts and very friendly. Their advice on buying seafood proved very useful. I was so impressed I've already booked a return visit in April 2016.


Liz, Glasgow

A lovely week's holiday. Belying An Airigh small footprint, the sense of space and light inside is remarkable. Ian and Robbie are sensitive and discreet hosts. Being able to purchase the croft's own quality and varied produce enhanced the pleasure of our cooking. Proximity to wildlife is assured - we saw otter, porpoises and barnacle geese within a short distance of An Airigh, and it was delightful to return to such a warm, elegant surrounding each evening.


David

A magnificent location with accommodation to match. The owners' attention to detail in the quality of the build and the furnishings make this simply the best holiday let we've enjoyed.


Sarah, Tunbridge Wells

Our favourite 'hidden bolt hole' There is simply nothing better, it' s relaxing and beautiful. A little corner of calm with it's amazing views, caring owners who really mean it when they say if you want anything just ask. Lovely vegetables (thanks once again Robbie) . Ian and Robbie really go that extra mile and reminiscing on our recent stay just puts a smile on my face.


Location

The neighbourhood

Galtrigill is a small crofting township beside Loch Dunvegan - it's pretty much the 'end of the line' so there's no passing traffic. The nearest village shop, post office and the lovely Café Lephin is at Glendale, a 15-minute drive. Dunvegan is 25 minutes for Fasgadh Stores, the Fruit and Nut Place, a good bakery and The Dunvegan for informal, relaxed dining.

Local points of interest from Ian McLean

  • We are a short drive away from The Three Chimneys Restaurant
  • Dunvegan Head is a short 1 hour walk to the highest sea cliff on Skye with stunning 360 degree view of the Western Isles, Macleods Tables, The Cuillin and the Trotternish Ridge.
  • Neist Point - There is a Lighthouse and rocks reputed to be same formation that reaches over to the Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland. It’s a great place for fishing, wildlife such as dolphins, whales and sea birds as well as glorious sunsets.
  • Dunvegan Castle - Is Scotland’s oldest inhabited castle: you can explore the grounds and the beautiful walled garden. From there you can take seal boat trips.
  • Coral Beach - The white sandy beach is directly across the loch from An Airigh, made from unique calcified seaweed. It’s a beautiful natural place whatever the weather and the clear water looks so inviting. During very low tides you can cross the causeway.

Introducing

Ian McLean

Charming Ian and Robbie, great lovers of nature, swapped their London city jobs for a complete lifestyle change and are now crofters. They have Hebridean sheep, a vegetable garden with polytunnel and they planted the meadow in front of you as well as many trees. They came to Skye for the landscape, the wildlife and hill-walking and they hope you love it as much as they evidently do.