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The Seashell Self Catering Cottage. Isle Of Skye Amazing Sea and Island Views.

Minginish accommodation with kitchen

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Isle Of Skye, SCT
  • Place, Fiskavaig Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Talisker Distillery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Portree Harbour
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the area

Fiskavaig

Seaside stay .A stay at this cottage places you within half a mile (1 km) of Fiskavaig Bay and 6 miles (10 km) of Isle of Skye Oysters. Talisker Distillery is within 6 miles (10 km) and Talisker Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fiskavaig Bay - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Talisker Distillery - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Fairy Pools - 15 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Portree Harbour - 39 min drive - 43.4 km
  • Dunvegan Castle - 42 min drive - 47.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café Cùil - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Talisker Distillery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Caora Dhubh Coffee Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Oyster Shed - ‬5 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.

The Seashell Self Catering Cottage. Isle Of Skye Amazing Sea and Island Views.

The Seashell
Sleeps 2 Persons in an King size en-suite Bedroom .
Saturday to Saturday Bookings .. 7 Night Minimum stay.
Your Doggy is Welcome !

A Well Equipped Comfortable Cottage .Comprising an Open Plan Kitchen Sitting room, Dining room Workspace .One Bedroom and a bathroom.

Large Garden Area . Access to the Bay A 5 minute stroll.
Safe free parking by the cottage .
All inclusive of Wi Fi. Electricity. Linen and Towels etc.

Beautiful Quiet Rural Scenic location by the sea .
Amazing Sea and Island Views
The Fairy Pools .Talisker Distillery. Cuillin Mountain Range within a short drive away

One Well Behaved Dog Welcome £100 dog charge per stay

Named after the pretty blue shells to be found in Fiscavaig Bay is a beautifully designed modern, Architect designed, Skye Cottage, designed to reflect the changing moods of Skye.
The colours of sea and sky have been used throughout the interior design.

A large airy spacious, open- plan sitting room, breakfast room and kitchen. Huge windows and high ceilings take advantage of the stunning views and wonderful sunsets.

This area will be suited to those who love the hills, walking, wildlife, bird-watching, cycling or simply enjoying the peace and tranquillity of this beautiful quiet rural place.

Spring brings the cuckoos and bluebells, and all around are the wonderful views, the sparkling sea ,the magical light, or the mysterious mistiness of Skye.

Come and stay at The Seashell and experience the magic of Skye.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Dog Owners Please supply your dogs own bed, towels for muddy paws, doggy bags Thank you .

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: 100£ Dog charge per stay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Baby Cot Please Request.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number HI-30522-F

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Seashell Self Catering Cottage. Isle Of Skye Amazing Sea and Island Views. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is The Seashell Self Catering Cottage. Isle Of Skye Amazing Sea and Island Views. to the beach?

This cottage is a short 4-minute walk from Fiskavaig Bay and 8.5 mi (14-min drive) from Talisker Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Seashell Self Catering Cottage. Isle Of Skye Amazing Sea and Island Views. offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Seashell Self Catering Cottage. Isle Of Skye Amazing Sea and Island Views.?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at The Seashell Self Catering Cottage. Isle Of Skye Amazing Sea and Island Views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Seashell Self Catering Cottage. Isle Of Skye Amazing Sea and Island Views.?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does The Seashell Self Catering Cottage. Isle Of Skye Amazing Sea and Island Views. have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does The Seashell Self Catering Cottage. Isle Of Skye Amazing Sea and Island Views. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is The Seashell Self Catering Cottage. Isle Of Skye Amazing Sea and Island Views. to downtown Minginish?

This cottage is 0.9 mi away from Fiskavaig.

The Seashell Self Catering Cottage. Isle Of Skye Amazing Sea and Island Views. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Remote get away

Stunning location Feels isolated but close by too others Plenty of walking and nice beach at low tide.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nic Ole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage with a amazing view

We had a nice week with great sunsets. Thank you for this amazing cottage. The Fairy Pools and the Talisker Bay are in the near and very lovely places.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning!

A beautiful, comfortable well presented property in a spectacular setting. A fabulous base for many walks in stunning surroundings! Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage in a Beautiful Place

Seashell is a delightful cottage, immaculately kept and elegantly furnished, poised over a small bay on the edge of the Hebridean sea. We were looking for peace and beauty following a stressful year and we found it at Seashell and in the entirety of the Fiskivaig and Carbost area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb

Couldn’t have been a better experience
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab Cottage

The house was even better than the photos suggested. The views were absolutely amazing. Perhaps slightly further from the sea shore than I thought but a 5 minute easy walk. Very well equipped with both equipment and provisions. Shame about all the instructions framed on the wall, but maybe people wouldn't read a file. We had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Seashell Cottage

A lovely property with wonderful views but in need of some updating especially the bathrooms and heating. Property was cold and we had to ask for heating in lounge dining area to be increased but old storage heater in main bedroom was too hot and could not be turned down. We also had a water leak in kitchen from dishwasher. As I said a lovely cottage but in need of a lot of TLC.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Off Grid Weeks Holiday

Excellent cottage with stunning views and sunsets. Location out of the way, so very quiet. 4 miles from nearest hamlet/village of Carbost with good pub and a community shop. Carbost is also where you find the Talisker Distillery. The cottage has all the necessary items to cater for a weeks stay. Would recommend anyone who goes, goes self suffiencent as nearest supermarkets are in Portree and Broadford. We did take our own air fryer as this was the only thing lacking. It was good to have the american style fridge freezer to store all the food we had taken. Cottage is decorated beautifully. Nice gardens - it would have been nice to see the fantastic view from the dining table when eating, but the view was obstructed by the canopy of a tree ! It was great to see 2 deer in the garden on our last day. Thanks for a great stay and the weather was kind to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolles Haus an ruhiger Lage

Das Haus bietet alles: Eine tolle Aussicht. Guten Zugang zur Meeresbucht. Wer Ruhe sucht und keine Touristenströme möchte, ist hier an der richtigen Adresse. Es ist der optimale Ausgangsort, um die Isle of Skye erkunden zu können. Beim Einkauf sollte man möglichst nichts vergessen, da der nächste Einkaufsshop über eine halbe Stunde enfernt ist. Wenn es kühl ist ist es empfehlenswert, warme Kleidung dabei zu haben. Auch für die Hunde ist das Haus und der Garten ein wahres Paradies. Ausreichende Umzäunung und wenige Treppen im Hausinnern sind garantiert.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr Gut

Sehr schöne Lage,schöne Aussicht. Cottage sehr gut Ausgestattet! Bestens zu empfehlen!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

steve j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Fantastic accommodation, fantastic views , perfect location for peace and quiet. Perfect location for hikers .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place to stay

Very clean , well equipped property in a great location with wonderful views over the loch especially at sunset.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place and property

Can’t fault the accommodation or host. First class for start to finish. Great spot to enjoy Skye.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seashell Cottage

This cottage is just as described, a fantastic location and extremely well appointed for a stay in Skye. The views at either end of the day are tremendous. I would recommend this cottage and Skye to everyone. I have just booked for next Easter, this will be our third year in a row.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage in exelent location

No words to describe how beautiful is Isle of Sky. The cottage is in awesome location and all the family enjoyed staying in it and enjoying the views from the living room. Absolutely no regrets traveling 12 hours with a car all the way from London
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hugh T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and quiet, home from home.

Seashell was warm and cosy, tucked away in a quiet corner of Skye. The cottage had all you could need for a relaxing stay. The location near the beach, with views to the west, was perfect.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wir kommen wieder !

Unsere Bewertung sagt alles. Wir hätten uns keine bessere Unterkunft wünschen können. Das Seashell Cottage ist modern eingerichtet, sauber, alles war im Haus vorhanden. Die freie Sicht in die Bucht Fiscavaig war überwältigend . Auf der Insel gibt es viel zu entdecken. Hierzu gibt es bereits ausreichend Berichte. Wie schon gesagt, wir kommen wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastisches Haus in traumhafter sehr ruhiger Lage

Das Haus ist sehr geschmackvoll und modern eingerichtet und bietet großen Komfort. Die Aussicht ist unbeschreiblich schön und wechselt ständig durch anderes Licht.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bernadette H.

Stunning location.

Very well equipped property in a fantastic location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Stunning location, beautifully designed with fantastic views of the sea. V warm.

We spent a superb New Year week at the Seashell with our 2 dogs. There are loads of beautiful walks all over Skye, and we travelled about most days. The Seashell has wonderful views through lovely picture windows over the sea (from several rooms). A lovely place, very well equipped, v clean and well set up. In all we had a great holiday. We highly recommend The Seashell.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Luxury at your fingertips

My first time to the Isle of Skye and the Seashell was superb. The Seashell has every luxury your require and even more with the peace and quiet overlooking beautiful views. It is a fabulous bolthole to all the exploring of the Isle and there is plenty to see. I went in March and very few places are open so made my packed lunch and had a fabulous time. The weather was lovely as well. I even got to see the northern lights. Thank you for a fabulous stay - only downside the garden is not secure but luckily my dog follows me around like a shadow
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Caroline T.

Perfect spot, the seashell and Skye is stunning

Property in a beautiful quiet spot, so relaxing. The seashell has everything you need. The wildlife in the bay was a real treat. Local pubs n restaurants were great. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Birgit B.

Einzigartig!

Was für ein niedliches Cottage! Wow!!! Nicht nur seine Lage, die sehr ruhig und erholsam für uns gewesen ist, sondern auch die liebevolle Ausstattung mit allem, was man zum Wohlfühlen benötigt, hat uns unsere erste Ferienwoche auf der Insel Sky versüßt (Küche modern und komplett mit Koch- und Gewürzutensilien ausgestattet, geschmackvolles Interieur, alles sehr sauber). Das findet man selten. Vielen Dank an Nevelee! Wir können die Insel Sky nur empfehlen. Sie ist besonders, sowohl landschaftlich als auch farblich. Jedoch sollte man versuchen, die Touri-Ströme zu meiden. Ruhige unbd lauschige Plätze/ Buchten findet man nach kleineren oder längeren Wanderungen abseits. Bitte immer eine Regenjacke im Rucksack mitnehmen. Die Wolken ziehen hier schneller vorüber.;-) (Leider haben wir nie persönlichen Kontakt zur Vermieterin gehabt.) [What a cute cottage! Wow!!! Not only its location, which was very quiet and relaxing for us, but also the loving facilities with everything you need to feel comfortable, our first holiday week on the Island of Sky sweetened us (kitchen modern and completely equipped with cooking and spice utensils , Tasteful interior, everything very clean). This is rare. Thanks to Nevelee! We can only recommend the island of Sky. It is special, both landscape and color. However, you should try to avoid the touri streams. Quiet unbd secluded places / bays can be found after smaller or longer hikes away. Always bring a raincoat in the backpack. The clouds are moving faster.;-) (Unfortunately, we never had personal contact with the landlord.)]
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10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Perfect bliss

The Seashell is wonderfully comfortable and well equipped. The huge windows give panoramic views of the bay in all weathers. The dogs loved the five minute run from the end of the garden through the bracken to the deserted bay every morning. The house has a lovely feel and the owner was really helpful with answers to our pre visit questions. There is an outstanding bar/restaurant (Munros) only five minutes drive away and we kept popping into the Oyster Shed on our travels out to the rest of the island. Fiscavaig is beautifully quiet and out of the way but well located for places of interest near and far - Portree, Sleat peninsula, Cuillins etc. Can't recommend the Seashell highly enough.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jon V.

Fantastic cottage in a beautiful, peacful location

We had the most amazing time on Skye and Seashell cottage is the perfect base to explore the island. The cottage is set in a beautiful location with a short stroll leading down to a little bay which is a great place for an early evening walk. The cottage has everything you will need for a relaxing holiday and has excellent décor with stunning views. We can not wait to return to Skye and we will also return to Seashell cottage. Thank you