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Fìor Sgeir Cottage offers a serene retreat on the 'garden of Skye', with far-reaching mountain and sea views from its floor-to-ceiling windows. This haven for two is perfect for nature lovers, featuring a private wooden deck, underfloor heating, and an open-plan living area with a wood-burning stove. Enjoy walking to nearby Tokavaig Bay or explore the surrounding woods and wildlife.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2431 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

COSY MODERN COTTAGE, GLORIOUS SEA & MOUNTAIN VIEWS.

New: Electric Vehicle charger installed (7kW, AC, type 2)

Fìor Sgeir Cottage is a light, bright, modern holiday home on Sleat, the 'garden of Skye', in the Scottish Highlands. It is easily reached from the mainland via the Skye Bridge or the Mallaig-Armadale Ferry.

Designed for two people with a comfortable, restful interior and far-reaching mountain and sea views, the cottage provides the perfect haven for unwinding from life’s stresses and reconnecting with the natural world. It is ideal for nature lovers, writers, artists and outdoor enthusiasts, with opportunities for walking, climbing, kayaking, biking and fishing, whilst excellent pubs, restaurants and local facilities are available 8-12 miles away. Designed to high ecological standards (EPC rating 78), the cottage has an open-plan living-dining area that is flooded with light from floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows and skylights. From here you can enjoy the view across Tokavaig Bay and the ruins of Dunscaith Castle to the magnificent Cuillin Mountains, and watch the sun set behind the islands of Canna and Rum. A wooden deck, accessed from the living room, provides a private, sheltered spot for sitting outside.

The cottage is warm and cosy in winter, with thermostatically controlled electric radiators and a wood-burning stove for extra ambiance. Underfloor heating keeps the bathroom toasty, and hot water is provided via an immersion heater and solar panels. The water supply is chlorine-free, Scottish hill water, pumped from a sealed private borehole that collects water from 35 m down in the rock. Water quality is tested annually to government Environmental Health standards.

For entertainment there is a CD player, iPod/iPhone docking station, and a TV with free-sat channels and DVD player. Choose from our selection of classic and modern DVDs, or curl up with a book from the cottage’s library. There are also games for rainy days, as well as maps and information on places to visit, things to do, restaurants, excursions and transport.

The kitchen is equipped with electric hob and oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge with freezer compartment. There is a washer-dryer machine. The bathroom features a large bath with shower, heated towel rail, and non-slip ceramic floor tiles with under-floor heating.

The bedroom has a comfortable, medium-firm, super-king bed 180 cm wide and 200 cm long (6 foot wide, 6 foot 6 inches long) which can be converted to two single beds if required. We can provide separate single duvets or one super-king duvet, according to your preference.

There is a dedicated flat parking space next to the cottage. The cottage has its own electric vehicle charger for guests' use (7 kW, AC, with tethered type 2 (Mennekes) connection - suitable for overnight charging). The cottage is accessible for wheelchair users.

There is an EE mobile phone signal (4G contract phones); otherwise the nearest signal is 3 miles away. The cottage has wi-fi (slow download speed, but enough for emailing and internet surfing). There is also wifi access at hotels, restaurants and other locations nearby.

We regret that pets are not allowed at the cottage.
The cottage is entirely non-smoking and non-vaping.

The owners, Dorothy and Andy, live next door to the cottage and are at hand to provide information and help if needed. Nous parlons Français. Wir sprechen Deutsch.

LOCAL INFORMATION

Fìor Sgeir (pronounced FEE-or skirr) Cottage is ten minutes’ walk from Tokavaig Bay, where lie the ruins of the oldest castle on the Isle of Skye, Dunscaith Castle (the Fort of Shadows). The castle was occupied by the MacAskills and the Macleods before it became the principal seat of the Macdonalds. Legend has it that Queen Sgàthaich built Dunscaith in one night and that here she taught the great Celtic hero, Cù Chulainn, the arts of war.

Ancient Atlantic oak woodlands with veteran oak trees, birch and hazel stands, and lush ferns, mosses and lichens, give Tokavaig its special character. Our croft, 300 metres up the road, encompasses part of this rare and wonderful habitat. We have begun a programme to restore the woodlands which have been damaged by overgrazing. Guests are welcome to walk on our croft and soak up the magical atmosphere of the gnarled trees, the ruined black-houses built by previous generations of crofters, and the nearby Bronze-age sites.

In the summer and autumn months, cattle roam across Tokavaig’s traditional crofting landscape. Red deer and pine martens live in the woods, and otters fish around the castle when the tide is right. At Tokavaig and nearby you can see golden eagle, white-tailed eagle, merlin, hen harrier, whooper swan, great northern diver, red-breasted merganser, turnstone and purple sandpiper as well as many other woodland birds, waders and wildfowl.

Tokavaig is one of four hamlets on the southern shores of Loch Eishort linked by a single-track road which loops across wild, heather-covered moorland with stunning views of the Cuillins and the Knoydart Hills along the way. The beach at Ord, one mile up the road, is perfect for launching canoes and kayaks, and three miles the other way you’ll get a lovely view of Tarskavaig’s neat houses and crofts nestling in a green hollow with the Cuillins beyond.

GETTING TO THE COTTAGE
The cottage is easily accessible by car from the Scottish mainland via the Skye Bridge from Kyle of Lochalsh, or two ferry services - the Caledonian MacBrayne service from Mallaig to Armadale, and a community-run, 6-car ferry with a manual turntable, from Glenelg to Kyleakin (Easter to October). Detailed directions will be provided on booking.

PROVISIONS
The nearest grocery store is 8 miles away in Armadale, so you may wish to arrive with provisions for the first day or two. You can also stock up at the Co-op and local shops in Mallaig (if coming by ferry), the Coops in Kyle of Lochalsh and Broadford, or the Armadale stores by the petrol station near the pier. More information will be provided on booking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Vaping is not allowed.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 431 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Turn sitting room and bedroom radiators down to 15 degrees.
Take bathroom trash outside.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Vaping is not allowed.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number HI-30547-F

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

COSY MODERN COTTAGE, GLORIOUS SEA & MOUNTAIN VIEWS. Cottage

About the neighborhood

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Sleat, Isle of Skye

What's nearby

  • Torabhaig Distillery - 10 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Armadale Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Armadale Castle - 16 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Isle of Skye Market Square - 27 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • Skye Bridge - 31 min drive - 26.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kyle Of Lochalsh Station - 28 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stables Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ardvasar Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪An Crubh - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mrs Mack’s Farm Shop - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Iona Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is COSY MODERN COTTAGE, GLORIOUS SEA & MOUNTAIN VIEWS. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at COSY MODERN COTTAGE, GLORIOUS SEA & MOUNTAIN VIEWS. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at COSY MODERN COTTAGE, GLORIOUS SEA & MOUNTAIN VIEWS. ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is COSY MODERN COTTAGE, GLORIOUS SEA & MOUNTAIN VIEWS. located?

Located in Tokavaig, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Loch Ghabhsgabhaig and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Loch Bhreadhard. Lochan Doiregat and Loch Dhùghaill are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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