Eilean Sionnach Lighthouse Cottage
Isleornsay,
Isle of Skye
Self-catering
+44 (0)7984 463571
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£700 - £875
per night
£4900 - £6125
per week
Set loose your inner castaway on this very special island with enthralling views over land and sea, much wildlife and a very restful roost
4 beds
4 bedrooms
Sleeps 7
Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome
Your dates are available!
2 Guests 15 Oct 24 - 15 Oct 24
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£700 - £875 per night
£4900 - £6125 per week
The Experience
You arrive by boat, an illustrious start to any holiday. This 1876 cottage was built to house the keepers of the now-automated lighthouse and very spruce it is too, with a three-windowed, wood-burner-warmed sitting room, chairs and mirrors well placed to make the absolute most of the views, a coffee table full of games, an elegant dining room, charming bedrooms and a nifty kitchen with plenty of kit.
You’re left a tasty basket of Skye goodies plus a cupboard full of staples, but either side of low tide you can walk over to the the Eilean Iarmain Hotel and Am Praban bar for good food and a tot of their own whisky or gin. Order your holiday food ahead from the local shop and it will be waiting for you on the pier when you cross.
Gaze into fecund rock pools, wild swim, look out for sea eagles, otters, dolphins, porpoises, a basking shark if you’re blessed. This place is for being, not just doing and your soul will be amply rewarded.
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We think you'll love
- The feeling, when the tide comes in, of being marooned but in a gorgeously warm cottage with plenty of food, drink and good company – nice!
- All the dreamy views from every window and the thoughtful comfy chairs, binoculars, soft woollen rugs and lots of board games – being indoors will be a joy
- Walking all day in thrilling, untamed countryside, returning to big showers and comfort
You should know
- It's best to take out travel insurance – getting on or off the island is dependent on the weather and, on very rare occasions, it can wreak havoc with timings
- There are no TVs
- You'll need to bring indoor shoes or slippers
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
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Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £700
- Weekly price
- from £4900
- 1 Cottage for 7
- From £7004 beds4 bedrooms
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- 3.30pm-5.30pm
- Check out
- 8am-10am
- Other details
- Minimum stay: 3 nights. Extra pull-out bed available.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
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Location
The neighbourhood
The boat trip over just takes a few minutes depending on the tide. An Crubh is two miles for the shop and an architect-designed café for breakfasts and lunches. There are stunning walks and many unexplored corners of the Sleat Peninsula – walk down to the point for a white sand beach and views to Rum, Canna and Eigg. Eat at some wonderful seafood restaurants, take afternoon tea at Kinloch Lodge.
Local points of interest from Andrew Hunter
- Eilean Sionnach (Island of the Fox) sits just off the Sleat Peninsula of Skye, looking over to Knoydart. The house and lighthouse were designed by the Stevenson Brothers and built in 1896. The lighthouse is now automated but still warns ships of island.
- You may not want to leave the island and we wouldn’t blame you as the temptation to relax and stay put is very strong. However, should you want to spend a day visiting the main tourist attractions on Skye, they are all within a short driving distance.
- You may want to grab a pint or a bite to eat at the Eilean Iairmain Hotel in Isleornsay and sample the Gaelic Whiskies and Gins. If you’re heading out and about around South Skye, stop for coffee at An Crubh and later, take a tour of our local distillery,
- Skye’s top five tourist attractions include the capital town of Portree, The Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, The Fairy Pools, and Dunvegan Castle among many others. Or take the ferry to Glenelg to discover the ancient settlements called The Brochs.
- For foodies we can recommend many of the island’s restaurants but you won’t go far wrong at Kinloch Lodge, just a stone’s throw away across the water, right here in South Skye.
- Birdlife and saline is abundant - the island is regularly frequented by seals, otters as well as many birds native to the area. sit on the many sides of the island and watch out for the passing dolphins!
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Introducing
Andrew Hunter
The current owner is Angel who lives in California with his young family and comes over when he can. His mother, Paulita, bought the island in the mid 80s and spent several months of the year here working on film scripts and painting. Your points of contact are Andrew, the property manager, Dawn, the housekeeper and Gus, your friendly skipper who ferries you safely ashore.
A bobby dazzler of a place to stay. Arriving by boat is pretty exciting in itself but the house is gloriously comfortable with everything thought of: comfy chairs by big windows, proper reading lights, binoculars for seal spotting – something bigger if you're lucky, books and games, a big table for memorable meals and come hither beds. Rock pooling, wild swimming, rewilding – essential balm.