ISLE OF SKYE
VOUR VISIT / AVAILABILITY
Getting There
The Isle of Skye is close to the Scottish mainland, the largest of the Inner Hebrides, and is joined by a road bridge from the Kyle of Lochalsh. There are car ferries from Mallaig to Armadale run by Caledonian MacBrayne and for the adventurous there is the Glenachulish, the last manually operated turntable ferry in Scotland, from Glenelg to Kylerhea taking four cars at a time.
Uiginish Lodge is 50 miles from Kyle of Lochalsh and 130 miles from Inverness. I would always take the A9 and A835 via Garve and Strathcarron.
Arriving in Dunvegan from Sligachan, take the second turning on the left marked Glendale as you enter the village, just after the Health Centre and before the Old Bakery. This small road skirts the loch head, and you can see Uiginish Lodge up on the left of the loch in the distance.
Things to do
Uiginish Lodge is a fantastic location for a family holiday, a celebration or a get together with friends. Children are welcome, and with supervision will be able to spend time out of doors, exploring the rock polls and spotting wildlife. There is one drop side cot and one high-chair available.
It is a perfect location for exploring on foot, and the house is frequently hired by walkers. Uiginish Point and the surroundings are immediate – just step outside the door! The Tables of MacLeod are a few minutes’ drive, and a great walk. Further afield are the Cuillins and the Quirang, world famous among walkers and climbers, photographers and geologists: both are about half an hour away by car.
Without actually venturing up the mighty Cuillins, it is a great day out to explore Glenbrittle, next to the mountains, or Glen Sligachan, with a good path on the other side of the Cuillins.
Neist Point has spectacular cliffs, a lighthouse, views of the Outer Hebrides and the possibility of seeing whales, and an array of sea birds such as gannets, fulmars and kittiwakes.
Other walks include the Coral Beaches, through Dunvegan village and continue past the Castle. The Old Man of Storr, Macleod’s Maidens, Kilt Rock and so many more wonderful walks for all levels of enthusiasm and ability!
Much more is possible than walking though – take a rib boat trip from Elgol or Carbost to the Small Isles (Eigg, Canna and Rum) or from Portree, or a ferry to Raasay. Trips to St Kilda are also possible.
There are also many companies offering wildlife tours and walks.
This website has some useful details: www.IsleofSkye.com
Eating Out etc.
There are some fantastic restaurants on Skye – the Michelin starred Lochbay Retaurant in Stein, is just 20 minutes’ drive from the house. Booking essential – it is tiny and popular. Next to it, in this picturesque village, is the Stein Inn – Skye’s oldest pub, which also serves food.
The famous Three Chimneys is just 10 minutes away from Uiginish Lodge – again book in advance – before you even arrive on Skye!
In Dunvegan itself, the Old School Restaurant is very reliable.
Other local shops include Fasgadh Stores (general grocery), the Fruit and Nut Place, the Dunvegan Bakery, Jann’s Cakes, the Highland Ordnance Company (the best stocked gun and fishing shop in the Highlands!) and a petrol station with small shop.
No visit to Skye would be complete without a visit to the Talisker distillery at Carbost.
There are numerous galleries and local crafts to be explored, such as Skyeskyns at nearby Waternish, Raven press up the road near the Three Chimneys, and Edinbane Pottery.
Accommodation
£1,800 - £2,600 per week
Security Deposit £500 (refundable)
Saturday changeover
4:00 PM check in
10:00 AM check out
Pets by arrangement
No smoking
Sleeps 12 + cot
Sleeps 1 infant
6 bedrooms – 2 double 4 twin
3 bath / shower rooms (shared)
Games room with table tennis, table football, darts
Utility room
Sleeps 1 infant
6 bedrooms – 2 double 4 twin
3 bath / shower rooms (shared)
Games room with table tennis, table football, darts
Utility room
Next to working farm with sheep and cattle. Thus not ideal for dogs, which need to be kept on a lead in the garden and surrounding countryside because of the sheep. Dog rules apply.
Shops, pubs and restaurants within 3.5 miles
Facilities
3 electric ovens
5 ring electric hob
2 under counter larder fridges
1 under counter freezer
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Tumble dryer
Central heating
Drop side cot
WiFi
Landline telephone
Mobile phone signal (sometimes patchy)
Microwave
Freeserve TV and DVD player
CD player
Parking for 4 cars
Wood burning stove
Availability
RED-Booked | YELLOW-Provisional Booking | GREEN-Available
NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO BOOK
