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Braes holiday cottage rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, walking and fireplace

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  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 7 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0.5 km
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Idyllically situated traditional cottage sympathetically renovated offering spacious " home from home" luxury accommodation for 4 guests.

Kirstys cottage is located in Peinchorran - a quiet crofting township in Braes. We are 8 miles south of Portree along a single track road with passing places to allow overtaking.

With its stunning 180* panoramic views of Loch Sligachan, Glamaig and the Cuillins, and located by the seashore, just a 3 minute walk.

It is the ideal location to get away from it all, and its central location allows you to explore all that Skye has to offer.

The accommodation comprises of The Sun-room, ideal for relaxing, dining and enjoying the panoramic views to the seashore where seals bask on the rocks. The sitting room has a wood burning stove for cosy nights in and there is also underfloor heating through into the open plan well-appointed kitchen/diner. Double and Twin bedroom upstairs.The spacious, enclosed garden with patio areas - ideal for all the family.

Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King Bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Single Beds
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • High chair available

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Patio
  • Waterfront
  • Sea view
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair available
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

We shall call to ensure you are settled and have everything you need. As we are nearby we can be on hand during your stay, if you have any questions on places to visit, attractions, restaurants etc. If you prefer the hands off approach there are weblinks via our page or guest information folders in the sunroom.
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    Things to know

    Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    All damage and breakages to be paid for .Please notify owners asap.
    see Kirsty's cottage website for terms and conditions.
    Number of guests must not exceed 4

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    Manager restrictions

    Minimum stay: 7 night

    About the owner

    Dawn K.
    Average reply time:
    2 hours 26 minutes

    Calendar updated:
    27 Nov 2023

    Years listed:
    9

    Based in:
    United Kingdom
    Languages spoken: English
    This Cottage has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and sleeps 4. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 08 Aug 2014. Located in Portree, it has 87 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £962 to £1123.
    The Owner has a response rate of 100% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 27 Nov 2023.
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    Reviews

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    babsi-robert
    Austria

    Feels like home
    Aug 2023

    Wir haben uns in Kirsty's Cottage vom ersten Moment an wohl gefühlt. Ein wunderschönes kleines Häuschen, liebevoll eingerichtet und mit einem traumhaften Ausblick auf die Bucht. Un… More 

    Reviewed 1 Oct 2023

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    debs542016
    Ascot, United Kingdom

    Beautiful cottage.
    Jun 2023

    Absolutely beautiful cottage, so well presented and maintained, the cottage had everything we needed and more! Fabulous views across the loch, we had a lovely relaxing stay. Thank you Dawn for such a … More 

    Reviewed 8 Jul 2023

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    Owner's reply:
    Debbie &Tip It was great to meet you both. Thanks for your positive comments really appreciate it. So pleased you enjoyed your perfect holiday. welcome back anytime. Kind regards Dawn

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    Z2537HPrachelf

    Our happy place!
    Apr 2023

    Kirsty’s Cottage is absolutely gorgeous inside and out! Always so clean and homely. We love watching the seals through the telescope. This time we visited Edinbane Pottery, the newly renovated T… More 

    Reviewed 12 Jun 2023

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    Owner's reply:
    Thanks for the 5⭐review. Great to welcome you back. So pleased you enjoyed your stay and still managed to find new places to explore! Kind regards Dawn

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    GRHog

    Beautiful cottage
    Jun 2023

    Kirsty's Cottage was perfect. Stunning view across the sea loch. We walked down to the shore and got really close to the seals. We saw (and heard!) snipe on the marsh. The cottage was well equipp… More 

    Reviewed 4 Jun 2023

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    Owner's reply:
    Thanks so much for your lovely comments, so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back anytime! Kind regards Dawn

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Lynne B

    Beautiful second stay at Kirsty's Cottage
    Sep 2022

    Another perfect stay at Kirsty's Cottage, we wouldn't stay anywhere else on the island. Perfect for wildlife spotting, relaxing and walking.

    Reviewed 3 Oct 2022

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    Review 1-5 of 87

    FAQs

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    Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

    How can I view and manage my booking?

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    How can I retract my booking request?

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    Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

    How do I edit my booking?

    You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Dawn (the owner) a message.

    If Dawn (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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