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Traditional Croft Cottage Overlooking The Snizort River - Portree, Isle Of Skye

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River View Cottage, a traditional croft stone built in circa 1910, offers a unique blend of old charm and modern comfort. Located on an elevated setting with lovely views over the meandering river Snizort, this detached cottage is ideal for touring around the island. Unwind in the cozy living room or private garden with large parking area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Traditional Croft Cottage Overlooking The Snizort River - Portree, Isle Of Skye

River View Cottage is a traditional croft cottage stone built in circa 1910 and retains all its original charm on the outside but has been internally modernised. The cottage is detached and sits in a rural elevated setting, with lovely views over the meandering river Snizort. Situated only 5 miles from the principle town of Portree, and a 10 minute drive to the Western Isles ferry terminal, the cottage is ideally located for touring around the island. With modern furnishings throughout, a cosy livingroom, fully equipped kitchen (with dining table), wetroom with walk in shower. Two double and one single bedrooms. Private garden with large parking area. Linen and towels provided.

***Sorry no pets please.

Property manager

Agnes Gillies

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The cottage is not suitable for children under 4.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 STLLICENCEHI31036F

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Portree, SCT

What's nearby

  • Somerled Square - 9 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre - 9 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Portree Harbour - 9 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Dunvegan Castle - 25 min drive - 21.9 miles
  • Talisker Distillery - 27 min drive - 23.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Isles Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Antlers Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪An Talla Mòr Eighteen Twenty - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Caledonian Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Aros - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Croft Cottage Overlooking The Snizort River - Portree, Isle Of Skye pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Croft Cottage Overlooking The Snizort River - Portree, Isle Of Skye?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Croft Cottage Overlooking The Snizort River - Portree, Isle Of Skye?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Croft Cottage Overlooking The Snizort River - Portree, Isle Of Skye located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1 km) from Skeabost Golf Course and within 6 mi (10 km) of Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre and The Lump. Apothecary's Tower and A.C.E Target Sports Skye are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Traditional Croft Cottage Overlooking The Snizort River - Portree, Isle Of Skye Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 167 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peifang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is a great location for outing. The owner is super friendly and very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maik S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Cottage

A lovly cottage and a perfect place to start various activities (hiking, visiting castles and distilleries, trips to other islands).
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A terrific stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

WilmaSue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great, convenient accommodations on Isle of Skye

We truly enjoyed visiting Isle of Skye for 5 days and sating in a clean, convenient location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property. Clean, affordable, good parking. I give it a 98%. 1 point off for not having a small clothes dryer, and 1 point off for the tiny shower (clingy shower curtain made it hard to shower) but we adapted and made do. Otherwise, a great place.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely, clean cottage in a quiet area, but only a short drive to anything else on the island.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay on the Isle of Skye

Great cottage in convenient location to Portree and Dunvegan; plenty of hiking trails all around; only minutes away from Skeabost Restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic journey to Skye

The River View Cottage was wonderful. Great location for those exploring the central to north part of the island. We had a wonderful stay,.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage to stay in

Very comfortable 3 bedroom cottage in a great location. Excellent value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Skye Property

We had an absolutely wonderful stay and would highly recommend this cottage for your stay on Skye
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This is a great central location to explore skye! Very cozy and nice amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We enjoyed the stay in your cottage. It was really cute and comfortable. Many thanks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

GILLian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, clean and cosy cottage.

We loved our stay in this gorgeous little cottage. Cosy, well equipped and spotlessly clean. It was a great location for exploring the island and views were stunning.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place

We had a wonderful time staying in the cottage. Beautiful setting and a perfect house for us for a few days. Great location too and the communication was spot on.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Don Z., Metamora, Michigan USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Isle of Skye - Portree

One of the more enjoyable stays of our trip. Well maintained and clean home with ample necessities for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ursula N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Very cosy, well equipped and clean cottage in a lovely area. Lovely Atmosphere, marvelous view
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay at River View Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at River View Cottage. The weather was variable, and on rainy mornings I especially loved sitting with my tea and watching the sheep across the river.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harvey O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and warm

Lovely clean and warm place. Good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilary A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in central location

The cottage was very clean and well equipped, with a great scenic view. The location is nice and central for exploring Skye and within 10 mins drive from a supermarket.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just wonderful

Comfortable, clean, cozy little cottage with good access to the nearby town. We did not want leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janette T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Portree

We loved our stay in the Riverview cottage. Spacious and modern, well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family visit

This property was perfect for me and my 3 children to serve as a home base for hikes, castle tours, and everything skye has to offer. The property was clean and comfortable. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodations

Very clean and comfortable. Spacious and warm. Had a little trouble finding it though
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giulia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Skye break

We had a relaxing fun time in the cozy river view cottage
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Cosy cottage

Excellent location for touring the surrounding area and only 5 mins drive to Portree and 20 mins to Uig ferry terminal. Spotless, cosy cottage with everything you would need for a relaxing stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022