Monkstadt No 6 -Jessie's Hideaway provides self-catering accommodation in Totscore in the north of Skye with a large garden and panoramic sea and mountain views. Ample parking and free WiFi are available. The cottage is fitted with 1 king-size bedroom, a kitchen with a dishwasher, and a shower room and free toiletries. A flat-screen TV and wood-burning stove are featured in the living area. Laundry facilities are provided and bed linen and towels are provided free of charge. If you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surroundings. Portree is 31 km from the holiday home.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
10
High score for Portree
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  • Vivienne
    Australia Australia
    This was a superbly comfortable well located, historic and beautiful place to stay. Booking in was easy, the location is just awesome and the unit had everything we needed for a 2 night stay. It is perfectly situated for the historic sites on Skye...
  • Charmaine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the quiet and isolated location. The cottage was cosy and comfortable. Perfect for us and our dog.
  • Barbara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved everything about this beautiful property. It was in an amazing position stunning views, peaceful and relaxing. The ‘Hideaway’ itself was perfect. Finished to a very high standard and very comfortable. It was a few minutes walk to the main...

Managed by Rural Escapes (Highland) Ltd

Company review score: 9.2Based on 725 reviews from 8 properties
8 managed properties

Company information

R-Escape is a local company set up to provide high quality holiday accommodation on the Isle of Skye in outstanding locations. We have 7 properties available to let now all over the island and have been fortunate to receive some lovely reviews from our visitors. Each property has stunning views and has been furnished to the highest standard. We are a very focussed team and absolutely love what we do and feel exceptionally proud to be able to bring people to Skye and give them a first class experience. We want to assure all our guests that all our cottages remain open. Although we are highly recognised for our exceptional cleaning standards, we have taken extra precautions and increased the time between changeovers to make sure all our properties are cleaned to the highest possible standard.

Property information

Jessie's Hideaway is a lovely cottage which has been completely refurbished to provide comfortable accommodation for the discerning traveller. The cottage sits in the grounds of historic Monkstadt House which has links to Bonnie Prince Charlie and his escape from Skye. Jessie's Hideaway looks out to sea and is in a blissfully peaceful location, this is the ideal location for a complete escape.

Neighbourhood information

Jessie's Hideaway is situated on the famous Trotternish loop where you will see the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, Duntulm Castle and the Museum of Highland Life. Monkstadt House is nearby which was once the home of the Clan MacDonald and where Flora MacDonald borrowed the clothes to dress Bonnie Prince Charlie up as Betty Burke during his infamous escape from the Redcoats. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing and photography or you want to experience something different such as kayaking, wildlife stalking or foraging, Skye offers all kinds of outdoor activities. There are several friendly guides located near our cottages and we will be happy to recommend their services.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Monkstadt No 6 -Jessie's Hideaway
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
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
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Slippers
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • CD player
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Cleaning services
    • Laundry
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Monkstadt No 6 -Jessie's Hideaway takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 17:00 to 21:00

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

    Check-out

    From 09:30 to 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.

    Damage policy

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to GBP 853 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    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.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

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

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

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £853 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    FAQs about Monkstadt No 6 -Jessie's Hideaway

    • Monkstadt No 6 -Jessie's Hideaway is 15.5 miles from the centre of Portree. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Monkstadt No 6 -Jessie's Hideaway is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Monkstadt No 6 -Jessie's Hideaway has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

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

    • Check-in at Monkstadt No 6 -Jessie's Hideaway is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Monkstadt No 6 -Jessie's Hideaway can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

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

    • The prices at Monkstadt No 6 -Jessie's Hideaway may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Monkstadt No 6 -Jessie's Hideaway offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing