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Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy.

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

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Located above Lochalsh in secluded grounds surrounded by the National Trust for Scotland woodland gardens, this property boasts a south-facing setting with wonderful views of sea and mountains. Enjoy a tranquil retreat amidst mature Rhododendrons and Magnolias that flower from February to August, while staying connected with Fast Fibre Wireless broadband WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy.

Standing above Lochalsh in its own secluded grounds and surrounded by the National Trust for Scotland woodland gardens. South facing and in a magnificent setting with wonderful views of sea and the mountains of Skye rising to over 1000m. Although extremely private, lying along its own track of around 300m, it is only 3-4 minutes by car to Kyle of Lochalsh which has a railway station (the scenic railway line to Inverness really is world famous!) a bank, shops and an excellent supermarket. There is also a smaller supermarket and Post Office about a mile away. Our garden has a large lawn and is planted with Magnolias and mature species Rhododendrons from Bhutan, China and Nepal and which flower from February until August.
Doubled glazed with fitted carpets throughout; night storage heating and wood/coal burning stoves; both off-peak and instant electric hot water. If you want to keep in touch, we offer free Fast Fibre Wireless broad band WiFi. It is a wonderful location with great privacy. The skies above us in winter are ink-black and intoxicating - perfect for star-gazing! (when did you last see the Milky Way .....?!)

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car available
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 23

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

Rules

Terms as per our Booking Form.
If you wish to bring more than one dog, please contact us at time of booking to discuss the dog type and size. The charge is £40 per dog per week.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: For more than one, please contact owner

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There is a small garden pond

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property Registration Number HI-10357-P
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

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Kyle of Lochalsh, Invernessshire

What's nearby

  • Skye Bridge - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Plockton Harbour - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Loch Carron - 12 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Eilean Donan Castle - 13 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Caisteal Maol - 14 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Kyle Of Lochalsh Station - 7 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King Haakon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hector's Bothy - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪all the Goodness Coffee & Bakeshop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Saucy Mary's Lodge - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy. located?

Located on the beach, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Skye Bridge, Caisteal Maol, and Bright Water Visitor Centre. Loch Carron and Eilean Donan Castle are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Fabulous House with Stunning Sea Views to Skye. By NTS gardens. Great Privacy. Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alastair R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall this place was good. Would be good to have some tea and coffee supplied.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny P.

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

Beautiful old cottage!

This was a wonderful place to stay in Balmacara, near Kyle of Lochalsh. The neighbors told us the history of the house. The area was wooded and quiet! I cannot recommend this place highly enough!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Close to Kyle and Skye with Fabulous Views

The vintage cottage was quite charming. Our family enjoyed the close proximity to Isle of Skye and the tranquility of being nestled in the woods after a full day of exploring. As others have stated - the views were beautiful, even in the rain!Host communications was excellent. They provided clear instructions and a list of things to see and do in the area. Home is close to groceries and dining options. Kitchen is stocked with all of the essentials. Beds are comfortable and extra blankets are available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
We are unable to control the heat, we all were cold for 2 days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing. Comfortable and welcoming. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was well equipped. Loved the big soaker tub and shower. Heated towel racks were great. The views were fabulous. Easy access to Isle of Skye. Did a day trip to Loch Ness. Directions and instructions for arrival were great! We were challenged to operate the oven because the “labels” are faded and we don’t know the symbols (easy fix with a permanent marker). We had a 9 passenger van. It was tight to turn around at the top of the drive - not a problem, just a heads up for folks. Ask about parking elsewhere? Great spot!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cath P.

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

Kyle in May

The cottage is dated and although it was clean we felt it could have had the heating a bit higher to stave off the damp (it rained every day). We were renting a long car (Volvo XC90) and the access and ability to turn the car was very tight.The views from the cottage are stunning, even with low cloud and rain. It was lovely to sit with a nice warm fire.Access to Skye and Plockton was easy and we enjoyed some beautiful scenery and excellent beer and food.Many places close Sunday and Monday, but luckily not the Co-op. Don't buy wood at the Kyle hardware store, we were charged 10.50 a bag.Overall a lovely 3 days and I would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Holiday number 3

Beautiful scenery, property very clean, spacious, cosy.only difficulty for us was the bathroom being on the main floor and bedrooms upstairs as the 4 us over 60 and 2 with mobility issues made it a little hard , otherwise perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stuart Bruce

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exterior was inviting. All ended at front door. Interior looks like it was Furnished from Salvation Army on a bad day. Bathroom on ground floor, all bedrooms one flight up. Majorly inconvenient. Downstairs rooms cold all the time. 4 channels of BBC is not having TV. No other good reception. We’ve stayed at small boutique hotels for less. There should be honesty in advertising. This was a major disappointment.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Taimoon S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointing

Description of the view and surrounding area is accurate. However, the house is musty and damp, and cold. The bathroom downstairs is inconvenient with all the bedrooms upstairs, particularly if you have mobility issues. You have to be able to lift your leg about 2 feet in order to get into the bathtub. However, hot showers were great. The faucets in the bathroom and kitchen sinks are not mixed, so you either scald your hands or freeze them. And, the kitchen left much to be desired. Indeed, the fridge, stove and microwave were good, but the kitchen is very old and run down and the kitchen sink is very stained. And, I spent half an hour cleaning the coffee maker filter and filter holder before we could use them with confidence. Much to be done to make this property adequate for airb&b. I will not stay there again, and will not recommend it to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!!! Gorgeous views, right next to Skye. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely loved the stay, communication was excellent and the property was very private and excellent sleeping accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki D.

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

Traditional cottage

After a few issues with the heating (which were resolved by host quickly), we really enjoyed our stay in this traditional cottage. Warm, comfortable, spacious, good views to Skye, host very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

bob p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great Views and location

This renovated cottage would be best for a family rather than elder adults. We found the stairs daunting and the tub unsafe climbing in and out. All the furnishings are adequate , some updating to the lounge furniture, beds, pillows would certainly enhance the stay. Access to the closet in the second bedroom would help. The one call to the manager was never returned. Once we found our way in, the quiet, peaceful setting was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

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

Lovely and secluded home

This is an older, historic home with lovely views of the lake. The home was well appointed and was great for our 3 days. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

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

Great spot

Beautiful spot to enjoy incredible views with peace and quiet. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

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

Beautiful Skye

It was the perfect place to stay. It is on Loch Alsh and has wonderful walking trails around the property. Close to Skye and Eilean Donan! We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

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

Fantastic Property

This cottage was exactly as promised. The views were exceptional. The location was perfect. It was clean and spacious. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Roger W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Beautiful location, dated property.

The location of this property is nothing short of spectacular. The property however was disappointing. The owners have tried to maintain the property in the light of its age but sadly the world has moved on since the 1960's. The downstairs bathroom and toilet are a bit daunting if needed in the middle of the night and the single facility for potentially 6 people required one to form an organised line for ablutions. The kitchen was of its time with the feeling generally was that one had gone back in time. As mentioned the location is wonderful and that does help explain the price but I think a makeover is required and the presence of a toilet upstairs should be considered essential. The owners were really informative about the surrounding area with many suggestions of things to do and visit and where to eat and drink. Perhaps they have tried to maintain the 50's feel and in this I think they have succeeded. The house was in no way damp but there was a musty smell all through the house despite the use of night storage heaters and the log burners. One appreciates that the remote location makes modern facilities such as dish washers and central heating a challenge, however, it would be lovely to have the facilities that matched and complimented the natural surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin L.

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

Peaceful, short stay

We only stayed for 3 nights but enjoyed our time. We easily commuted to Skye each day for wonderful hiking, returning to a cozy home by the water. Anna was wonderful, there was an issue with the internet, we didn’t even know was a problem until she reached out with a plan to have it fixed. Before we returned from hiking she had dispatched her local contact to fix the issue. We loved the efforts Anna took to maintain the original feel of the home, while updating where necessary - best shower!!! Thank you for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Eric R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Eric.

Very basic. Communication with Anna was excellent. Place needs a lot of work done to upgrade it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JUDITH R., Grand Island

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

quiet beautiful retreat

everything great but the heating units were fussy. We loved the area, the garden,the cottage. Owner was very nice and understanding. Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

JUDITH R., Grand Island

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

our Holiday retreat!

A learning experience with electrical appliances and heaters. My sister and I figured it out trial and error we perservered. The old wood fire stove was nice. the space heaters were not efficient enough in the upstairs. Luckily we are hearty women with camping knowledge . Beautiful spot. Very quiet , serene , private.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

vernon a.

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

Peaceful, great location and views

We really enjoyed our stay, excellent location for local amenities and access to Skye. Lots of wildlife to see and amazing scenery to enjoy
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kathryn R.

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

Had a pleasant week

Blythswood is a comfortable and homely cottage with stunning views in a peaceful location. The lounge and dining room had fabulous views and were very comfortable. We enjoyed being able to walk down to the loch and to access the Lochalsh Woodland walks. It is also a very convenient location for getting out and about to different places. The kitchen was dated but clean and well equipped although some of the equipment did seem a tad shabby and would benefit from replacing eg the plates & bowls were fine, but the mugs were just a random mixture of old and well used ones, as was the cutlery. The bathroom was fine for us, but older, less mobile people may struggle getting in and out of the bath for a shower as it is quite high up. The access track and gateweay felt quite narrow and initially slightly unnerving. However, we enjoyed our stay and would return .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark G., London, United Kingdom

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

wonderful location in very beautiful part of the world

location, location, location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021