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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, books
Hair dryer, towels, soap, toilet paper
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
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  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Portree, SCT
  • Popular LocationPortree Visit Scotland Information Centre10 min drive
  • Popular LocationPortree Harbour10 min drive
  • Popular LocationOld Man of Storr18 min drive

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

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • 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

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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 on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling 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

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Portree

Located in Portree, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Dunvegan Castle and Raasay Pictish Stone are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sgurr Alasdair and Ben Tianavaig. The Brother's Point and Isle of Skye Oysters are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Somerled Square - 10 min drive
  • Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre - 10 min drive
  • Portree Harbour - 10 min drive
  • Old Man of Storr - 18 min drive
  • Talisker Distillery - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aros - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Isles Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Lower Deck Restaurant, Portree - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪An Talla Mòr Eighteen Twenty - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sea Breezes - ‬8 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 9 mi (15 km) of A.C.E Target Sports Skye and Sgurr Alasdair. Somerled Square and Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Nicole F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovey cottage stay
This was the perfect stay for our Isle of Skye trip. It was clean, cozy and charming and the hosts were kind and accommodating. It had everything we needed and then some. We loved how cozy the living room was with the electric fireplace. In addition, waking up to the beautiful views and saying good morning to our sheep neighbors made it feel even more cozy. The location was prime since we weren’t far from Portree and other main sites. I would recommend saying here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

GILLian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Giulia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Skye break
We had a relaxing fun time in the cozy river view cottage
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn K., Windermere, Florida USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage
We had a lively time at the River View Cottage. The host was easy to communicate with and made sure we were comfortable during out stay. The cottage was well appointed and we loved to 10 minute commute to Portree. This cottage is located within 30mins of most of the major attractions on Skye.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

M O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Isle of Skye
The cottage was very beautiful even though it rained the whole time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent out of main town of Portree cottage
The cottage just out of Portree was an excellent home base for our family of four for three days on the Isle of Skye. The kitchen was very well-equipped and bedrooms were roomy. The shower was a little unusual but there were very good instructions on how to use it, so no issues with that at all. Ample parking. Agnes was great with communication and there were some cookies, coffee, tea and hot chocolate for us - which we enjoyed! We had a slight issue finding the place from the GPS directions were were given, but didn't take too long to find the right location. We had no problems at all with our stay and would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

De R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls tour of Scotland
Great location. SO GLAD we stayed here and not directly on Portree. Hosts were so helpful and the cottage is cozy, roomy and we’ll designed. Very comfortable for 4 adults. Perfect location for our home base 3 days in Isle of Skye.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Janette T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Claudia F., Eagle

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little private cottage with river view.
We loved our stay at the river view cottage near Portree. It had everything we needed for our 3 nights stay and served as a great base for exploring the isle of Skye. It’s so nice to have a quiet place to retreat to after a day out on the very heavily touristed isle. We had the basics for making simple meals which turned out to be essential since Portree is so crowded and it’s difficult to find a restaurant with an opening. Having a washing machine was a definite advantage since most trails were muddy. The little heating stove was a welcome treat when returning home cold and wet. The house was immaculate and quite comfortable. I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Portree
A lovely cottage surrounded by farm land and grazing sheep. The cottage was clean and well appointed, exactly as advertised. Location provided the experience of being in the country, but still only a 10 minute drive to the city center.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Gillian H., Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage near Portree
Clean and well-fitted cottage, well-situated about 10 minutes outside of Portree on the road to Dunvegan. Lovely views of the surrounding countryside. Agnes was very attentive and easy to deal with. Great value if you are looking for a comfortable home-base to explore the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod H., South Charleston, wv

Liked: Cleanliness
Isle of Skye home base
Great stay. Fantastic house in a perfect, central location to explore the Isle of Skye. The kitchen was well stocked with essentials to prepare meals. There are two coffee presses which are a nice alternative to the instant coffee at the hotels. Overall great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
My husband and I stayed here for our elopement and could not have picked a more perfect place. The owners were very kind, easy to get a hold of, and answered all of our questions quickly. The house is surrounded by beautiful views! We took the walk over to the ancient burial ground which was interesting and definitely worth it. The cottage is also a quick drive away from Portree, so it's easy to grab food. When we come back to Skye, we will definitely be looking to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Country Home
Sometimes it’s good to get away from crowded towns and throngs of tourists - this is the place! Situated a short drive north of Portree we enjoyed the countryside landscape, the sound of sheep, and the fresh country air. There were some very nice restaurants close by and a Co-Op grocery store about 10 minutes away. All-in-all we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and cozy stay.
The heat was not on when we arrived and we couldn’t figure out the system. An exchange with the kind owner quickly solved the problem.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Karen M.

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

8/10 Good

Christopher A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay was clean
House was clean. Renovation and makeover seemed to have stripped it of most of it's country charm and appeal.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful - 100% would stay again
Absolutely gorgeous! Enough can't be said about the views - simply stunning. Great location - everything was so conveniently located without being too close. Very well equipped for everything we needed. Fantastic welcome booklet and host - answered all of our questions for a smooth stay. Only con for me was we found several spiders in the corners and I'm ridiculously afraid of them - but to be expected with such a remote location. 100% would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful long weekend in Skye.
Riverview cottage is a beautiful little croft house just outside Portree. Beautiful scenery. 10 minute drive to the coastal town of Portree & all it's amenities. The cottage is well equipped for families. A great stay. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022