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Nearest travel links
| Airport | Inverness |
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| Ferry | Armadale 80.00 km |
| Train station | Kyle of Lochalsh 90.00 km |
| Car | Car essential |
How to get there
Cross the Skye bridge. Turn right at the roundabout, taking the A87 towards to Portree. As you enter Portree, turn left onto the A87, sign posted to Uig and Dunvegan. After 5 miles turn left onto the A850, signposted for Dunvegan. Follow this road for approximately 13.9 miles. At the signpost for Fairy Bridge turn right onto B886 to Waternish. Follow road for approximately 3.4 miles. On your left, immediately after passing a small traditional thatched cottage and round a sharp right bend you will see Lusta Cottage straight infront of you. Follow the road round and opposite Lorgill - turn left into the five bar gate entrance to Lusta Cottage, leading into the enclosed garden and spacious parking area.From the Mallaig - Armadale FerryTravel up the A851 towards Broadford. Turn left onto the A87 and drive to Portree. From Portree, the route is the same as above.PetrolThere is a 24hour petrol station and general shop just across the Skye Bridge in Broadford. It takes approx.50minutes to drive to the cottage from here.The nearest petrol station to the cottage is in Dunvegan (approx. 7 miles) There are two petrol stations in Portree (approx.18 miles from the cottage)
Activities near Waternish
| Sports | Water sports, Horse riding, Fishing |
|---|---|
| Great for | Walking trips, Rural or countryside trips, Beach or lakeside relaxation, Cycling trips |
Getting around
It is advisable to either bring your own car or rent a car to get around the Isle of Skye.. There is no bus or train service to Waternish. Buses do run from Portree to Dunvegan, and passengers will need to get off the bus at Fairy Bridge, at the entrance of the road to Waternish, but it is then a 3 mile walk to Lusta cottage. There is a taxi rank in Portree, but taxis are not a common form of transport on the island - they will be expensive and waiting times may be lengthy.