Glendale Cottage
Skye

Sleeps 3

On the beautiful island of Skye as you drive towards Portree take the Dunvegan road when you come to Sligachan, then left again along the south shore of Loch Harport (passing the Talisker Distillery en route) and you will arrive at Portnalong and Glendale Cottage.

The owners, who live on the other side of the drive, have significantly upgraded this modest but very charming cottage. Double glazing, a new heating system, new furnishings and fittings – all ensure a cosy and comfortable holiday home at any time of the year. There is plenty of parking space outside as well as an area for sitting (furniture and barbecue) where you can enjoy views over the loch. There is also secure lockable storage for bikes etc. From the other side of the cottage you can see, to the south, the Cuillin hills.

This particular spot is almost in the very heart of the island thus affording easy access to the various peninsulae which make up Skye. If, however, you are reluctant to travel there are many beautiful walks to make in this attractive crofting area, either along the coast or over the dramatic moorland. If you feel like doing something more active but not as challenging as scaling the Cuillins you could try climbing MacLeod's Tables, unusually shaped, flat-topped hills further to the north west along the Dunvegan road. Fiscavaig (1.5m) has a small sandy beach and a half-mile away there are watersports, fishing and a slipway for launching boats onto Loch Harport. The access road for The Cuillins and GlenBrittle is nearby.

At Carbost, on the loch-side road, there is a busy pub and restaurant. The Talisker Distillery offers tours and tastings.

Heating is by electricity (£10 included). Bed-linen and towels are included. Two small or one larger pets are welcome by arrangement. Sorry, no smoking in the cottage.

Accommodation (sleeps 4):

Single-storey:

• Open-plan sitting/dining room with TV/DVD and iPod docking system, and kitchen area with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, washer-drier, microwave etc.
• Double-bed room.
• Single bed room.
• Room with shower, washbasin and WC.

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