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2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
Beach/lakeside relaxation
Nearest beach 0.5 mi
Child friendly
Car advised
No pets allowed
Private garden

From the owner

A perfect self catering hideaway that can be enjoyed in all weathers – Driftwood Cottage offers luxury accommodation with a simple seaside style.

Experience island life from the comfort of this homely retreat.

Located on the wild & rugged coastline of the Trotternish Peninsula, Driftwood Cottage boasts spectacular views across the sea to mainland Scotland and is the perfect bolthole for exploring the beautiful Isle of Skye.

Guests can enjoy coastal walks at sunrise or hibernate indoors while storms crash outside; this characterful cottage offers sanctuary in all weathers.

. Superb location – close to Quiriang Mountain range, old man of storr,

. Kilt Rock, Lealt Falls Viewing platform, Fairy Glen, Staffin Beach & Uig

. 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4

. Private Garden

. Large fully equipped kitchen

. Separate Living room with flat screen smart TV

. Bed Linen & Towels provided

. Washing machine and tumble dryer

. Free WI-FI & Free Private parking

. Separate utility room/office with desk

The Kitchen/Dining Room 29Sq Metres / 310 Sq Ft.

This spacious but cosy kitchen in our opinion is the best room in the cottage – light and airy, it offers the best views and has been left as a wonderfully functional family kitchen. The ‘Stanley Rayburn’ cooker/boiler and large oak dining table, make this a warm and comforting room for socialising. The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas hob/electric oven, microwave, coffee machine, fridge/freezer & dishwasher.

The Living Room 12 Sq Metre / 120 Sq. Ft.

This room offers wonderful views and is warm and comfortable. A flat screen smart TV and DVD player is available as well as a selection of games and books. There is plenty of space to stretch out on the sofas after a day’s walking/sightseeing.

The Family Bathroom

The family bathroom for the cottage is located downstairs, next to the Utility/Boot Room and has a bathtub with shower, toilet and wash basin.

Utility/Boot Room

A washing machine and separate tumble dryer is provided and this room is also useful to store muddy boots and wet coats. An iron and ironing board is also provided. There is also a desk in this room and telephone which can receive calls and make local calls free of charge.

Bedroom 1 (18sq. Metre / 195 Sq Ft.)

Boasting wonderful views of Staffin Bay and mainland Scotland, the first bedroom offers spacious and comfortable accommodation, with a Super King Size bed 6ft 8 inch x 6ft (205cm x 182cm), inbuilt wardrobe, Chest of Drawer, Dressing table. Velux adjustable blackout blinds, a necessity in the summer when its only dark between 2330hrs and 0230am!

Bedroom 2 (13.5q. Metre / 145 Sq Ft.)

This lovely twin-bedded room also boasts magnificent views of the sea and surrounding countryside. Slightly smaller than the other bedroom, this room benefits from an attached toilet and small washbasin.

2 Twin beds 39 inches x 80 inches (100cm x 205cm)

Velux adjustable blackout blinds.

Total Combined living area of house including bedrooms & bathroom is 88 Square Metres (920 Sq Ft.)

The Garden

Driftwood Cottage sits in a large enclosed garden surrounded by croft land overlooking Staffin Bay. A patio with outdoor seating, allows you to sit and soak up the view on a sunny day.

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.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
1 Family bathroom, 1 Toilet Only

Families

Great for children of all ages
No pets allowed
High chair

Access

Parking
Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

Wi-Fi available
Mountain Views
Private garden
Patio
Sea view
Internet access

Central heating
Stove
Fridge
Freezer
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Clothes dryer
Iron
High chair
TV
DVD player
Linen provided
Towels provided

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Driftwood cottage Skye - 2 bedroom, close to Quiriang & Storr - Isle of Skye – Home 8507311

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Driftwood cottage Skye - 2 bedroom, close to Quiriang & Storr - Isle of Skye – Home 8507311

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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
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Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Please note the maximum capacity of the property is 4 persons
Check in from 4pm
Check out is 10.00am
Please note, there is a maximum of 4 people that can use or stay in the cottage and its grounds in any one rental period - plus 1 infant under the age of 2yrs.
Additional camp-beds are not permitted. No tents, No camper vans.

About the owner

Stephen H.

Tourist License
HI-30044-F

Calendar last updated:: 11 May 2024
Years listed:: 7
Based in:: United Kingdom

Languages spoken: English

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SallyP7956273001111

Cheshire,England

Amazing views, luxury cottage

Aug 2020

Booked through a different portal and trying to make amends for neglecting to leave a review there! We spent a week on Skye to make up for missing out on a dream trip to Borneo. This cottage was an ab… More

12 Sep 2020

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ssprenge

Herrlich - Haus und Landschaft!

May 2019

Einwandfreies Ferienhaus mit allen notwendigen Dingen die man im Urlaubsalltag als Familien benötigen könnte. Perfekt!

21 May 2019

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Ollynat

Magnifique home away from home

Aug 2018

Dans le plus beau coin de l’île au bord de la baie de Staffin se dresse ce petit cottage. Décoration ravissante et propreté impeccable avec ses 2 chambres spacieuses et sa be… More

11 Aug 2018

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Response from the owner

Thank you so much for your kind review - we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Driftwood Cottage and hope to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, Stephen & Sally.

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Christopher B

I want to live in this house. Really.

Sep 2017

We couldn't have been happier during our stay at Driftwood. The house, frankly, has set a new bar for my ideal get-away house. It was a close to perfect as you can hope to get. The house was im… More

23 Sep 2017

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tharper2015

Dallas, Texas

Perfect Cottage with a beautiful view!

May 2017

Driftwood Cottage is an amazing place to stay. The cottage has everything you need for a relaxing vacation. The kitchen is fully equipped and the beds are super comfy. It was so pleasant to wake up ea… More

7 Jun 2017

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Response from the owner

Thank you so much for your kind review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Driftwood Cottage and hope to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, Stephen & Sally Hodson

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How do I pay for my holiday?

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How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Stephen (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Stephen (the owner) a message.

If Stephen (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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