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A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin

Cottage in Minginish with kitchen and fireplace

On the scenic west coast of Isle of Skye, Nyumbani is a cozy traditional cottage nestled in its own gardens overlooking Loch Harport. Enjoy the warmth of an open fire in the lounge/dining room or relax with family and friends in a lovely conservatory equipped with a large flat screen TV.

Wonderful

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet friendly
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin

Nyumbani is a traditional single storey Skye cottage situated in its own wrap around gardens overlooking beautiful Loch Harport on the stunning west coast of the Isle of Skye. Nyumbani mean 'our home', in Swahili, and this aptly describes this attractive cottage, with its homely lounge/dining room with open fire, deep leather sofas, family sized kitchen and 3 generously proportioned bedrooms. There is a lovely conservatory that provides a second lounge area, with large flat screen TV and DVD. Doors open onto the fully enclosed gardens that surround the property. Bed linen & towels provided.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

Car recommended
Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

0.5 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
Games
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Garden

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

Phone

Location highlights

In a rural location
In the mountains
Near the bay
Near the sea

Things to do

Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Garden

Similar properties

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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About the neighborhood

Located in Carbost, a neighborhood in Minginish, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fairy Pools and Fiskavaig Bay, while Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre and Aros Experience are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

Visit our Minginish travel guide

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Inverness, SCT

What's nearby

Talisker Distillery - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles
Isle of Skye Oysters - 1 min drive - 1.3 miles
Fairy Pools - 8 min drive - 7.4 miles
Portree Harbour - 28 min drive - 23.1 miles
Dunvegan Castle - 30 min drive - 25.3 miles

Restaurants

‪Talisker Distillery - ‬19 min walk
‪The Oyster Shed - ‬15 min walk
‪Café Cùil - ‬4 min drive
‪The Old Inn - ‬2 min drive
‪The Three Chimneys At Talisker Distillery - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin located?

Located in Carbost, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Isle of Skye Oysters and Talisker Distillery. Fiskavaig Bay and Talisker Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).