Title: Visit Waternish: 2026 Travel Guide for Waternish, Scotland | Expedia.com

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# Waternish

## Travel Guide

![Isle of Skye Schottland aus der Luft](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/916267234750586880/58839dce-d8fb-4f8e-bb88-b80ae7848cac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Waternish beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/916267234750586880/e76ff3ab-c888-4fec-bf59-401648de1212.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![thatched cottage, crofter's house at the Waternish peninsula with view to the fishing village of Stein, Isle of Skye, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/916267234750586880/319af726-cbf1-46c4-9803-c2f40f38f470.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Best spot on the island to get lost in thoughts.

#InStone](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009768/0ff5ace5-df87-441e-8e53-2693fc3148ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Macleod's Tables are two curious flat-topped hills prominent in views from many parts of Skye.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011247/ddfc3b02-ce91-43cd-933e-af5bebdebe14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

[Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011247/ddfc3b02-ce91-43cd-933e-af5bebdebe14.jpg) by [Paul Lucas](https://www.flickr.com/people/8269539@N04) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0))

## Visit Waternish

Where to stay

Things to do

### Where to stay in Waternish

![Best spot on the island to get lost in thoughts.

#InStone](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009768/0ff5ace5-df87-441e-8e53-2693fc3148ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Lochbay

 Lochbay might not have many top sights, but Claigan Coral Beach and Dunvegan Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out. 

[](https://expedia.com/Waternish-Lochbay.dx918071301611364352)

![Macleod's Tables are two curious flat-topped hills prominent in views from many parts of Skye.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011247/ddfc3b02-ce91-43cd-933e-af5bebdebe14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Halistra

 While Halistra might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Claigan Coral Beach and Coral Beach. 

[](https://expedia.com/Waternish-Halistra.dx3000379747)

![Macleod's Tables are two curious flat-topped hills prominent in views from many parts of Skye.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011247/ddfc3b02-ce91-43cd-933e-af5bebdebe14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Hallin

 While there might not be top attractions in Hallin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Claigan Coral Beach and Coral Beach. 

[](https://expedia.com/Waternish-Hallin.dx3000011247)

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- Waternish Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Waternish

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The Old Church. Three bedroom property with sea views and luxurious interiors. 

 Isle of Skye 

Stay at this vacation home in Waternish. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions The Shilasdair Shop and Trumpan Church ...

10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)

What a unique and fabulous property. Huge and comfortable in a spectacular setting. Great local restaurant down the road is a must.

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

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The Old Church. Two bedroom property with sea views and luxurious interiors. 

 Isle of Skye 

Stay at this vacation home in Waternish. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room fireplaces, and a hot tub. Popular attractions The Shilasdair Shop and Trumpan Church ...

10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

Amazing stay

This was a really special place to stay. They have done a beautiful job restoring the old church into a comfortable and chic residence. It has all the creature comforts and has so much character. It's far from the crowds, but the nearby Stein Inn is the perfect place for a nice dinner if you don't ...

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2024

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Tern House, Waternish, Isle of Skye

 Waternish Scotland

Stay at this vacation home in Waternish. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions The Shilasdair Shop and Coral ...

10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)

This property was exceptional, from the moment we booked until after we checked out. We were a family of 6 - two grandparents, son and daughter in law, and two grandkids. Beautiful location, house was very comfortable and had more than we could have asked for in amenities! Communication with hosts ...

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

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Tern House, Waternish, Isle of Skye

 Waternish Scotland

Stay at this vacation home in Waternish. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions The Shilasdair Shop and Coral ...

10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)

This property was exceptional, from the moment we booked until after we checked out. We were a family of 6 - two grandparents, son and daughter in law, and two grandkids. Beautiful location, house was very comfortable and had more than we could have asked for in amenities! Communication with hosts ...

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

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![The Old Church. Three bedroom property with sea views and luxurious interiors. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97050000/97042300/97042226/2954d3ce_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

The Old Church. Three bedroom property with sea views and luxurious interiors. 

 Isle of Skye 

Stay at this vacation home in Waternish. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions The Shilasdair Shop and Trumpan Church ...

10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)

What a unique and fabulous property. Huge and comfortable in a spectacular setting. Great local restaurant down the road is a must.

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

[](https://expedia.com/Waternish-Hotels-The-Old-Church-Three-Bedroom-Property-With-Sea-Views-And-Luxurious-Interiors.h97042226.Hotel-Information)

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### 

The Old Church. Two bedroom property with sea views and luxurious interiors. 

 Isle of Skye 

Stay at this vacation home in Waternish. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room fireplaces, and a hot tub. Popular attractions The Shilasdair Shop and Trumpan Church ...

10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

Amazing stay

This was a really special place to stay. They have done a beautiful job restoring the old church into a comfortable and chic residence. It has all the creature comforts and has so much character. It's far from the crowds, but the nearby Stein Inn is the perfect place for a nice dinner if you don't ...

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2024

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### Popular places to visit

#### Trumpan Church

After visiting Trumpan Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Trumpan. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.com/Trumpan-Church-Waternish.d6088961.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Waternish Point

Waternish Point is just one of the places to see in Trumpan, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 

[](https://expedia.com/Waternish-Point-Isle-of-Skye.d880729062300327936.Vacation-Attraction)

#### The Shilasdair Shop

Enjoy an outing to The Shilasdair Shop during your stay in Waternish. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. 

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## Cities near Waternish

![Dunvegan Castle showing interior views, a house and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088957/32769451-0456-4f25-9e85-8b7226a18a48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Dunvegan

![Quiraing mountains sunset at Isle of Skye, Scottland, United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059341/35c27bbf-7766-40c2-90ed-7a003029888e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Skeabost

![Best spot on the island to get lost in thoughts.

#InStone](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009768/0ff5ace5-df87-441e-8e53-2693fc3148ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Stein

![Private driveway through the woods This driveway leads from the road through Edinbane village to three private houses.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011294/06166d25-0750-45aa-b92c-2696461c59b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

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