Previously awarded 3 stars by Visit Scotland, Eilean Isay has 2 public rooms - lounge with cosy wood-burning stove, Wi-Fi enabled, satelitte TV/DVD player, dining room also with satelitte TV/DVD player seating 6 people, 2 spacious bedrooms - 1 double and 1 twin with each bedroom containing extra Jay-Be sprung fold-down Z-bed (suitable for adult/child) wth sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers supplied - extra blankets for the chillier evenings and electric blankets. Fully equipped modern kitchen, ground floor bathroom with bath and over bath electric shower, supplied with towels and library of books, games, puzzles, DVD'S, videos, maps, details of the many local forestry/coastal walks. Ideal base for a family holiday. Large enclosed garden with garden furniture allowing guests to enjoy breakfast or a barbecue on the terrace whilst admiring the stunning views across the loch and in the evening the unforgettable sunsets.
The area is renowned for its local beauty, history and wildlife. Local attractions include craft shops, 5 star rated Skyeskins exhibition tannery and showroom, pottery, craft shops, boat trips from the lochside, bike hire, the Stein Inn (the oldest Inn on Skye) just a short walk away where you can enjoy a drink by the lochside and then enjoy wonderful locally caught fresh seafood at the excellent Lochbay Seafood Restaurant. Other nearby attractions include the famous 5 star Three Chimneys Restaurant, and Dunvegan Castle (approx. 8 miles from Lusta). Portree the picturesque capital town with its lovely harbour is only 30 minutes away by car where you will find more shopping (including large supermarket), swimming pool, library, Aros Visitor Centre, Paint Balling Centre and more excellent eateries.
Further details
Cottage is generally let on a weekly basis - Saturday to Saturday and is available from 3.00 p.m. on date of arrival until 10.00 a.m. on date of departure. Short breaks are available off-season (November thru to March)
A non-refundable £100 deposit is required within 3/4 days of booking with balance due no later than 8 weeks prior to holiday. Payments can either be made by cheque or by internet banking. Confirmation for both payments will be made by email with details of keys etc and telephone number of caretaker who lives locally.
Electric central heating throughout is a combination of panel heaters and storage heaters boosted of course by the multi fuel stove in the lounge.
It is advisable to arrange holiday insurance in case of cancellation as refunds will only be made if cottage can be relet for period of holidayl
Further details indoors
You will love coming home to our cosy cottage and in particular the recently refurbished lounge with its multifuel burning stove with initial basket of logs/coal supplied - all rooms have electric panel heaters and storage heating in the hall and landing which provide background heat. The large dining room - also with sea view accommodates 6 people and also has TV/DVD/Video enabling a choice of viewing in both rooms. The galley style kitchen conveniently runs off the dining room and is well equipped for cooking either a banquet or a snack!
Both large bedrooms with sea views, have fitted carpets with electric blankets on the beds with extra blankets available. Each bedroom also contains a fold-down Z-bed if required and all bed linen and towels are included in the tariff. Travel cot & high chair also available.
There is a payphone in the hall for your convenience as mobile signal within the cottage is poor and here you will find a noticeboard listing ongoing events in the village hall and nearby. If you are feeling energetic, the village hall offers cycle spinning classes regularly, music nights, quizes, ceilidhs etc.
Further details outdoors
Situated in a rural setting in Waternish - walking distance to pub/restaurant/lochside jetty/craft shops/forestry walks.
Large mature garden with garden furniture suitable for picnics/barbeques. Fabulous views across the Minch to the Outer Hebrides. Excellent area for exploring, walking/climbing. fishing,boat trips, picnics.
Lovely area for coastal or forestry walks with abundant wildlife - you can while the time away down at the Harbour at Stein watching the fishing boats arrive or just sipping a drink by the lochside and taking in the spectacular views. Recently basking sharks, whales and dolphins have been spotted in the loch and if you are lucky, you may spot a golden eagle.
Also locally, the historic Trumpan Church and Cemetry is worth a visit with its turbulent history (sometimes bloody) where in 1758 the church was the scene of a brutal massacre of the MacLeod Clan by the MacDonald Clan of Uist.
