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The Old Manse

Glendale, Isle of Skye
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Change Sun
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
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At a glance

  • Peaceful location in the tranquil hamlet of Glendale with open countryside views
  • Gather together for sociable suppers around the dining table then relax in front the woodburner in the cosy lounge
  • Explore the open countryside from the front door and spot sea wildlife on a clifftop walk
Overview
Property code: CA363

Set in a beautiful secluded spot in the tranquil hamlet of Glendale in the far northwest of the Isle of Skye, this delightful house makes a wonderful retreat for up to eight guests. With sweeping views taking in the white crofts and Loch Pooltiel, this is a fantastic getaway ideal for a larger family or for two families holidaying together. This is a haven for nature-lovers, with opportunities for breathtaking walks or for glimpsing basking sharks, whales, eagles and otters. Perfect for exploring the Trotternish, Waternish and Duirinish peninsulas, this cosy property is ideally situated for a unique holiday experience.

 

This welcoming and cheerful house has been thoughtfully renovated and attractively furnished to provide cosy and inviting accommodation, and is set in a remote but glorious part of this picturesque island. The light and spacious living areas provide a peaceful backdrop to your holiday and are perfectly complemented by the four bright and welcoming bedrooms which have been tastefully decorated. The property also features two bathrooms and two shower rooms to help keep waiting times to a minimum in the mornings.

 

Stepping into this charming home, the hallway is an ideal space for hanging your coats before heading into the delightful lounge. This attractive space features an inviting wood burner, TV and plenty of space to sit back and relax at the end of a lovely day. The lounge has comfortable seating including a king-size sofa bed. Exploring the ground floor further, the stylishly arranged kitchen/diner stretches the full length of the house and offers the perfect space for preparing and sharing your favourite meals. There’s also a useful TV room away from the lounge, which makes a great space for children. The ground floor also features a utility area and a bathroom.

 

Heading upstairs, you will find the first floor is home to four pretty, charming and cosy bedrooms, several with stunning country views. There are two double rooms, each with an en-suite shower room, and two twin rooms. You will also find an additional family bathroom.

 

Heading outside, the private garden has ample parking and spectacular views for you to admire. There are miles of wonderful walks to enjoy from the doorstep. The nearest shop is just a couple of miles away and the famous Three Chimneys restaurant (3 miles) is located on the shore of Loch Dunvegan, offering a fine range of Scottish food and drink.

 

  • 4 bedrooms - 2 doubles, 2 twins
  • 4 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with separate shower and WC, 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC
  • Double electric oven and electric hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer
  • Electricity and central heating included
  • Woodburner – logs are not included but can be purchased locally
  • TV, DVD player
  • 2 miles to nearest shop
  • Ample parking
  • Short Term Licence - HI-30703-F
  • EPC rating - E
  • Arrival: 18:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Located in the idyllic hamlet of Glendale in the far north west of the Isle of Skye, this property is surrounded by acres of stunning moorland. Perfect for nature lovers, the steep cliffs of Glendale are home to thousands of sea birds, and this is one of the best places on the island to spot whales, dolphins, porpoises and basking sharks. For amenities, the village shop is perfect for stocking up on supplies, while the renowned restaurant, The Three Chimneys, is just 3 miles away and the Old School Restaurant at Dunvegan is just 7 miles away. Get back to nature with a wild swim in the Fairy Pools in Glenbrittle (29 miles), take to the water with a boat trip from Portree (29 miles) to see the white-tailed sea eagles and soak up some local history with a visit to Dunvegan Castle (7.5 miles).

Fiona MacDonald

This property is personally managed by Fiona.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Charlotte 27th October 2024

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Beautiful house and location would highly recommend visiting. We travelled as a large family group of 10 and 2 dogs and were very comfortable.

Reviewed by Sandra 23rd October 2024

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A beautiful house and location, let down by poor maintenance and in need of a deep clean. Key box is badly corroded and difficult to open, we were stuck outside for an hour trying to get in. No reply from the local contact tel number. Notices of 'do not adjust heating' totally inappropriate on the Isle of Skye in October, we were cold in the house Read morewhen the heating was off all day. Despite this we enjoyed our stay in what could be a five star house with a bit of attention and care. Hide

Reviewed by Sofia Jenny Juli 1st October 2024

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We stayed in The Old Manse for our wedding week with our closest family. The home was well equipped with washing machine, dish washer and all you could ask for in the kitchen (French press for coffee) as well as plenty of bathrooms/showers. The location was excellent for accessing sights on the northern part of the Isle like Neist Point and The QuiRead moreraing. Dunvegan was close for the general store and lovely restaurants (recommend The Dunvegan Restaurant for a five course menu). Enjoy! Hide

Reviewed by Zoey 21st July 2024

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Reviewed by Susan 9th June 2024

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Beautiful house very spacious and has everything you need and more inside

Reviewed by Sarah 26th May 2024

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Beautiful spacious house. Comfortable beds, a good amount of bath rooms, well equipped kitchen. Enclosed garden with benches for sitting in with mature trees and (when we visited) bluebells. Location is good as well there is a little walk down to a small beach (left from the house along the road) or if you walk the other way you get to the general Read morestore, a cafe and community centre (that has a playground). Within close driving distance to Neist point, Dunvegan and the coral beach. Hide

Reviewed by Wolfgang 22nd May 2024

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Reviewed by Jane 25th April 2024

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Lovely house, everything was thought of, lovely garden and equipment. Wonderful house, owners thought of everything, comfortable beds and lots of showers. Beautiful artworks as well, really enjoyed thank you.

Reviewed by Lindsay 25th March 2024

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Had a lovely stay, it is beautiful and great for walks, the house is warm and welcoming and had everything we needed.

Reviewed by Emily 18th February 2024

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We had such an amazing stay!! Highly recommend, it was perfect for us, we loved all the walks and coming back to a warm and comfortable house was the icing on the cake.

Reviewed by Jean 11th February 2024

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Lovely stay at old manse, warm on arrival with a welcoming atmosphere. Well equipped throughout only thing lacking for us was a high chair.

Reviewed by Grace 25th November 2023

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We loved our weeks stay in this house. It was so cosy, really well equipped and the location is perfect. We cannot find any faults at all, loved every second.

Reviewed by January 29th October 2023

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We had such a great time staying here. The house was perfect for our family get to together (4 adults 2 children) The area is outstanding and if you enjoy your wildlife staying here enables you to see sea eagles, seals and we were lucky to catch the northern lights. There is a great cafe and store within walking distance and a short drive away is aRead more larger village where we had amazing fish and chips. Would fully recommend staying here for a perfect get away Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 15th October 2023

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Large cottage, rural location. Driveway is steep. Well equipped but could do with a deep clean. Loads of hot water and really good heating system. Garden is not secure for dogs.

Reviewed by Nigel 3rd September 2023

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Property is very spacious, comfortable and well equipped. However, there is a need for some repair/decorating work to make this an excellent property.

Reviewed by D N 30th July 2023

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Beautiful, large and homely you couldnt ask for a nicer house.

Reviewed by Aileen 16th July 2023

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Reviewed by Carolyn 25th June 2023

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Beautiful cottage in a lovely spot. Well equipped for home catering. Would definitely recommend a stay here.

Reviewed by Farhat 11th June 2023

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Reviewed by Learna 28th May 2023

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Family bathroom does not drain away. Sinks emptied with plug in. No bed sheets or towels changed throughout our two week stay. Sofas very uncomfortable.

Reviewed by Morten 18th May 2023

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Nice and comfortable house with large well equipped rooms. The house has a wonderful location and is very close to Neist Point.

Reviewed by Rachel 30th April 2023

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A very good place to stay, with space to spread out in the downstairs rooms. A well equipped kitchen, a useful porch area to store wet or muddy shoes. Lovely and warm. Comfortable beds. Skye was a great place to explore and this was a good base to come back to.

Reviewed by Sanjiva 16th April 2023

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Reviewed by Graham 9th April 2023

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The kettle kept tripping the fuse board. In order to the reset the tripped fuse you have to stand on a chair as the fuse board is situated above the bathroom door on the landing. I believe that anyone with restricted movement or the more senior guest would have serious issues in reaching the fuse board.

Reviewed by Joan 1st April 2023

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Reviewed by Barry 10th February 2023

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We had a great stay at the house. It was homely and welcoming. It was in a great area out of the way and there was lots of space for our two family's. We loved the log burner and the kitchen space too. Skye is an amazing place to explore and is a great wilderness. Thanks for the new memories.

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