Driftwood Cottage

1 Glasphein Staffin, Staffin, IV51 9JZ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 10.0/10! <small>(score from <b>36</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
36 reviews

This little gem was just perfect. Comfortable, great checkin instructors, very well equipped, and so peaceful. We'd highly recommend staying at Driftwood Cottage.

Ladykaz Australia
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Driftwood Cottage

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  • Entire home
  • 950 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms

Driftwood Cottage offers accommodation in Staffin, 25 km from Portree. The cottage is 8 miles from Uig. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property. There is a dining area and a kitchen. A flat-screen TV and DVD player, as well as an iPod docking station are featured. The holiday home offers free private parking on-site The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 138 miles from Driftwood Cottage.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.4
Location
10
Free WiFi
10
High score for Staffin
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  • Ladykaz
    Australia Australia
    “This little gem was just perfect. Comfortable, great checkin instructors, very well equipped, and so peaceful. We'd highly recommend staying at Driftwood Cottage.”
  • Bruton
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It was so beautiful where we was, and the cottage was beautiful and clean”
  • Carole
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely location overlooking the beach with great views. A lot of detail went into the decor of the cottage which was furnished with good quality furniture, beautiful towels and well stocked crockery and utensils for cooking. The cottage was...”

Hosted by Stephen & Sally

9.5
9.5
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Stephen & Sally
Spectacular views across the sea to mainland Scotland. • Superb location – close to Quiriang Mountain range, old man of storr, Kilt Rock, Lealt Falls Viewing platform • 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4 • More living space - 88 Square Metres (920 Sq Ft.) • Private Garden • Large fully equipped kitchen • Separate Living room with flat screen smart TV Driftwood Cottage is a detached former Blackhouse built in 1890, recently renovated to a modern standard. The cottage occupies a stunning hillside location above Staffin Bay. Situated in the crofting village of Staffin just 25 minutes from Portree, Driftwood Cottage makes an ideal base for exploring the Trotternish Peninsula and the whole of Skye. The kitchen-dining room is a real treat. We have a large solid oak table next to a large floor to Ceiling window & patio door - which of course looks onto staffin bay. The sun shines directly into the kitchen most mornings from about March thru to October and in the winter the stanley rayburn makes it really cozy & warm. The Cottage is equipped with free wireless superfast fibre broadband and a telephone for local calls. There is a strong mobile phone signal from most rooms.
We moved to Skye in 2010 and lived in Driftwood cottage for 6 years. We knew we might outgrow this house before we bought it, but we really couldnt resist the view it had. We have made many improvements to the house over the last 8 years both inside & outside and are really proud of it. Due to an expanding family we outgrew our much loved home and reluctantly moved to a larger house just a mile away. Whilst we now have more space we unfortunatley don't have the same spectacular view that Driftwood cottage has. After many friends and family telling us it would make a fantastic holiday cottage we have been receiving guests since April 2017.
Staffin village is a living working village with a school, post office, 2 well stocked shops, 5 cafe's & 2 restaurants. For anything extra Portree is only a 25 minute drive and has many more restaurants, cafes’, a large supermarket and various boat trips. There is also the town of UIG which is also just a 25 minute drive which has 3 restaurants and ferries to the Outer Hebrides. Driftwood cottage distance to following Skye attractions; • Staffin Dinosaur Footprint 0.5 mile/1km - 2 min drive • Quiriang mountain range – 1m/ 2km • Kilt Rock – 1m/2km • Dinosaur Footprint at brothers point –7m/11km 10 min drive • Lealt Falls Viewing platform –7m/11km - 10 min drive • Fairy Glen at Uig –10m/16km -30 min • Skye Museum of island life -8m/13km • Old man of storr -12m/19km -20 min dr • Talisker Whiskey Distillery - 35m/56km - 1hr dr • Fairy Pools – 39m/62km - 1hr dr • Sligachan - for Marsco walk & ‘Sgùrr nan Gillean’ climb – 28 miles (45km) 50min drive • Elgol - for boat trips -58m/93km - 1hr 45min • Dunvegan Castle – 47m/75km • Coral Beach -47m/75km - 1hr • Clan Donald (Armadale) Castle 60m/96km • Portree –18m/28km 25min drive • UIG – 9m/14km)25min drive
Language spoken: English

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Facilities of Driftwood Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • DVD player
    • Radio
    • Telephone
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Patio
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Beach
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 16:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    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 of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 21

    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.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please inform Driftwood Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

    License number: E, HI-30044-F

    FAQs about Driftwood Cottage

    • Yes, Driftwood Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Driftwood Cottage is 1.5 miles from the centre of Staffin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Horse riding
      • Beach

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

    • Driftwood Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Driftwood Cottage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Driftwood Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.