The West Nest
Fasach,
Isle of Skye
Self-catering
+44 (0)7956 673204
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£170 - £270
per night
£1250 - £1950
per week
Come for big skies, grand walking and hilly cycling. Style and comfort abound in this cottage set on the hillside with views to North Uist
2 beds
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
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2 Guests 10 Oct 24 - 10 Oct 24
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£170 - £270 per night
£1250 - £1950 per week
The Experience
With underfloor heating and a wood-burner you’ll feel cosy even if the weather is blowing a hooley – lovely to sit back on the huge L-shaped sofa and watch the drama unfold through the picture window. The colours chosen for indoors were inspired by the landscape surrounding you; hues of green, rust and black. Clever lighting illuminates a mix of modern and mid-century furniture, the kitchen is swish with kit and roomy for sharing the chopping.
It’s a generous place too: Skye gin and Talisker whisky are waiting, the logs are unlimited (you’ll find loads in the stack outside) and Ishga organic soaps and shampoos scent the bathrooms. Sleep under Richard Haworth sheets with soft wool throws from Skye Weavers – the next door neighbours. Curtains are lined and there are blackout blinds for those long summer nights.
Spill onto the decking for spectacular sunsets, light the fire pit, open the wine and watch each star turn into a blanket.
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We think you'll love
- Walking in the peaceful hills, swimming in clear waters
- Taking a boat trip for more dolphin and seal spotting, or a whale if you're lucky
- Coming home to such a warm, well-designed space and unwinding with the view
You should know
- The island is seasonal - not everything will be open all year so do check
- No children, no dogs
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 £170
- Weekly price
- from £1250
- Damage deposit
- £250
- 1 Cottage for 4
- From £1702 beds2 bedrooms
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- From 4pm
- Check out
- By 10am
- Other details
- Minimum stay: 3 nights. 7 nights in high season. Children over 12 welcome. STL licence number and EPC rating: HI-30287-F / D.
- Closed
- Never.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
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Reviews
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Wow! I was blown away from the photographs online but this place is absolutely stellar! The fantastic decor aside, you really do have your own little Scottish paradise. The owners have done an amazing job and it's clear they have kept guests in mind for every little detail. My favourite part of my trip was sitting by the fire pit, watching the sunset enjoying a Talisker (double...). Can't recommend enough.
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My husband and I had an idyllic stay for Hogmanay, with friendly, welcoming hosts, who truly wanted us to have that experience. The finishings, furnishings and attention to detail were all high end, functional, and calming with no expense spared-we loved the Ishga seaweed soaps! And the showers! The outside is an extension of the inside with those views on top; the valley, hills and sea create an unforgettable landscape with ever changing views as the Scottish weather comes through. Several walks, the local shop or the incredible Skye Weavers are right on the doorstep too. This place is a rare gem.
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Just arrived back home from an epic Christmas Break on the Isle of Skye. Definitely worth the drive. The scenery is so beautiful that at times it nearly brought me to tears, as I could not find the words (and still can’t) to describe the breathtaking views of this almost untouched part of the world. We stayed in a beautiful holiday rental called the West Nest. The owners went above and beyond to ensure we have a lively stay, even setting up the most beautiful Christmas tree for us. I cannot fault anything.
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I’ve been coming to Skye every year for the last 10 years and The West Nest is by far the best place I have stayed within the Isle of Skye. Not only are the views outside breathtakingly beautiful, so is the inside. It’s beautifully decorated, every inch has been considered. The soft furnishes and lamps add that relaxed vibe that just instantly makes you feel calm and relaxed. The showers are amazing beautifully designed and perfect after a long hike. The kitchen is fully equipped if you’re a foodie with all the utensils and cookware that you would need. I’m already trying to plan my return
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Come to breathe the freshest air, watch the sky and sea around you, spot wildlife, walk for miles and come back to an extremely cosy and stylish base. Even if the weather is foul you can watch it all unfold in front of the wood-burner, the views are superb.
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It’s impossible not to unwind at the westnest. The silence, the stunning views down the glen to the sea, the occasional soaring eagle, the sunsets. The house! It’s easily the most stylish, well equipped and comfortable accommodation we’ve ever stayed in. From the thoughtful welcome pack to the supremely comfortable beds, to the cosy log burner and the lovely kitchen . We just loved everything about it and we can’t wait to return for more. Thank you.
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We’ve always loved the north west highlands but we’ve only come across a couple of places that could truly describe themselves as “luxury”. The West Nest is one of them. The location is absolutely stunning and the situation of the holiday cottage really makes the most of the views over to the Hebrides. The house has everything you could want (including a log burner!) and we were blown away by the beautiful interior design and welcoming touches. As far as self catering goes, the kitchen was a dream to cook in. We loved everything about the house and will be back year after year.
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Location
The neighbourhood
Stride out from the door with an OS map and you'll probably only see cows and sheep all day. Lephin is the nearest village, a 15-minute walk and here you'll find a shop which sells everything and a café. Neist Point is a 10-minute drive, the most westerly point on Skye for sunsets and dolphins. Dunvegan castle is worth a gander and there are endless places for wild swimming at The Fairy Pools.
Local points of interest from Gordon Shaw
- Our next door neighbours are the super talented Skye Weavers who create incredible textiles from local wool which will have walked past our garden gate at some point. Whats more their entire production process is powered by pedal! Definitely worth a visit!
- A visit to Neist Point is a must! You can walk to the working lighthouse, spend an hour dolphin spotting and maybe stay around to watch the sun go down behind Uist and Harris. It's about a 10 minute drive from the house.
- Take a walk down the hill from the house into Lephin, stop off at Cafe Lephin for a cuppa and a scone, then continue down to Loch Pooltiel before looping back through Feriniquarrie and back to the house. Allow an hour for the loop walk, plus scone time.
- Drop Sconsor Scallops a message a few days before you head to Skye and David will literally dive out his back door and have the still living scallops waiting for you to collect on your way to The West Nest. You'll never eat a fresher scallop in your life.
- Dunvegan Castle is the longest continuously occupied castle in Scotland and is still a private house to this day. They open the house and gardens from Apr - Oct for tours. Continue down the road to the Coral Beach for a taste of the Caribbean in Scotland
- Other fab days out include: A boat trip with SeaSkye, Canyoning with Skye Highland Adventures, a Distillery tour of Talisker, see the Quiraing, Fairy Pools, Fairy Glen, Mealt Falls, Glenbrittle beach, the Cuillins, Portree..... I could keep going forever!
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Introducing
Gordon Shaw
Gordon was in 5-star hotel management and has a passion for design and looking after people. Dean is an aeromechanical engineer who works in renewable energy. Between them they've created this beautiful eco-friendly space. They live in Glasgow and visit as often as they can. They are keen hill walkers and leave you OS maps and good suggestions for day hikes or short strolls, all with views.
A beautiful home with gorgeous view from the lounge window out to the Uists. The house has everything one could need and location excellent close to village store and the lovely Cafe Lephin. Fabulous.