Seal Cottage

70 Aird Bernisdale, Portree, IV51 9NU, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>151</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
151 reviews

Location, everything provided, little extras - cake, breakfast supplies, flowers etc., owners dogs

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Seal Cottage

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Set 13 km from Portree, just 41 km from Talisker Distillery, Seal Cottage offers beachfront accommodation with a garden, a private beach area, a terrace and free WiFi. With lake views, this accommodation provides a patio. This apartment is fitted with 1 bedroom, a kitchenette with a fridge and a stove, a TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower. If you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surroundings.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
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  • Nigel
    Australia Australia
    “Location, everything provided, little extras - cake, breakfast supplies, flowers etc., owners dogs”
  • Mackaway
    Australia Australia
    “We loved the view and the walk down to the colony of Seals nearby! It was also lovely of the hosts to leave some baked goods upon arrival.”
  • Ann
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We love the location, always immaculate and vey comfortable , this was our 4th visit which says it all Our favourite place to stay on Skye , hosts Neil and Kristin always welcoming and the little extras just add to making the stay perfect”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score
Situated 8 miles from Portree, Seal Cottage is a beautiful, modern, stylish cabin. It is furnished to a high degree. It has a large picture window with breathtaking views across Loch Treaslane to the Western Isles. Frequent sightings of seals, otters, sea eagles and other birds. We provide a welcome basket with some essentials on your first night. We are within easy an drive to Dunvegan Castle, The Quiraing, The Old Man of Storr, Portree and Neist Point-a perfect location to explore North Skye. Guests have direct access to beautiful Loch Treaslane. The cabin has a modern bathroom ,mini kitchen and cozy bed/sitting area with an antique bed. Heated with an electric stove and radiator it is a perfect place for a romantic break.
Skeabost is a traditional crofting township just outside Portree. It is the perfect place to explore North Skye's attractions. It abounds with nature and guests regularly see otters, seals, sea eagles and highland cows.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Seal Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Lake view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Good free WiFi 17 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Seal Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 22:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Seal Cottage

  • Check-in at Seal Cottage is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Seal Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Private beach area
    • Beach
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours

  • The prices at Seal Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Seal Cottage include:

    • Apartment

  • Seal Cottage is 6.8 miles from the centre of Portree. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.