Guests say
Seascape is highly praised for its breathtaking views, peaceful and secluded location, and spacious, well-designed living areas. Guests appreciate the easy access to walks and the property's suitability for families and those with limited mobility. The cottage is generally well equipped and comfortable, making it an excellent base for exploring Skye. Some guests noted issues with cleanliness and minor maintenance, but these did not detract significantly from the overall positive experience.
Most guests found the property clean and tidy, but several reviews mention issues such as dog hair, cobwebs, and some maintenance concerns with showers and towels. While not universal, these comments suggest room for improvement in cleaning standards.
The location is consistently described as stunning, peaceful, and ideal for exploring Skye, with spectacular views and walks from the door. The only negative mentioned is the condition of local roads, but this does not detract from the property's setting.
Guests highlight the spaciousness, warmth, and comfort of the cottage, with large bedrooms and excellent living spaces. The property is also noted as suitable for those with limited mobility. Some minor issues with towels and outside seating were mentioned.
The cottage is generally well equipped, with good kitchen facilities, games, and parking. Some guests noted minor issues with kitchen equipment, maintenance (e.g., dishwasher panel, shower), and a lack of certain cleaning supplies.
A welcome pack with shortbread and fizz was provided for some guests, though it was considered limited for larger groups. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed. Some guests would have appreciated more basic supplies and better presentation of information.
About this property
Just sit and drink in the spectacular sea views from the picture windows of this stunning cottage, overlooking Fiskavaig beach, Loch Bracadale and the Outer Hebrides..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Nintendo Wii, DVDs, CDs, Woodburner
Dining area: Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen area: (2 Steps), Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet.
Electric central heating (underfloor in bathroom and en-suite), electricity, bed linen and towels included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. . Gravelled area with picnic bench. Large natural croftland. Private parking for 3 cars. Please note: There are sloping banks in the croftland.. Enjoying a stunning location overlooking the small beach of Fiskavaig Bay and on towards Loch Bracadale, the island of Oronsay and Macleod’s Tables, this detached house is furnished and equipped to a high standard to ensure a truly enjoyable holiday. Set on the western edge of this beautiful island, Seascape makes the perfect base for exploring the wonders of Skye as well as nearby Raasay and Wester Ross.
There is something for everyone – peace and tranquillity, superb scenery including the famous Cuillin Mountains, a large variety of wildlife and many historical sites and buildings to visit along with the famous Talisker Distillery. A trip to Dunvegan Castle and the coral beach, Neist Point Lighthouse or the beautiful Waternish Peninsula are all recommended, and all on the west side of the island. Portree, the bustling main town, is where you can take a stroll down to the harbour and watch the fishing vessels unload their catch of the day. Take a sea trip from Portree to see the varied sea and bird life and also the enjoy the beauty of the rugged coastline. To the north of Portree is the Trotternish Peninsula which boasts some of Skye’s most stunning scenery. Take a visit to Uig, where you can catch a ferry to the Outer Isles of Lewis, Harris and Uist or travel round the peninsula to see the Kilt Rock, Mealt Falls and the Old Man of Storr. To the south of the island is Broadford, with the southern tip called ‘The Garden of Skye’. Here you can visit the ruins of Armadale Castle and its lovely gardens. From nearby Ardvasar, you can take a ferry trip to the smaller Outer Isles and also the mainland.
For the energetic there is mountain biking, kayaking, sea trips and climbing to name but a few activities available. Alternatively, just take a stroll along one of the many unspoilt beaches, or sit back in the comfort of a chair and watch the ever changing views – the perfect way to relax and unwind. Shop, pub and restaurant 5 miles.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are drops in the garden.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Letting licence no.: HI-30082-F
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (13)
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Confirmed Guest
This cottage is the best cottage we have stayed at in terms of the view and in a very nice setting in a quieter part of Skye. The sea and coast from the living room windows were amazing and changed throughout the day and were spectacular with whatever the weather. We enjoyed the night skies too. The rural location had an abundance of beautiful wild flowers and greenery.We saw an array of wildlife around the cottage and on the Isle.We stayed for two weeks in peak period. The welcome pack was a box of shortbread and a bottle of fizz - not enough for 8 guests. There is no tea or coffee provided as basic for when you arrive at the property after a long journey so be sure to take this with you and pick up some milk on the way. The community shop is about 10 miles away and nearest supermarket is further away in Portree.We saw other reviews which said that the cottage was well equipped and clean and we would not agree with this in our experience. This review is meant as a helpful guide to those thinking of staying and those who have already booked.There were a lot of cobwebs and would have tackled these if there was appropriate equipment to use on them. There was washing up liquid and some hand soap but nothing to clean and disinfect surfaces to keep the place tidier so you may need to bring your own.If you are cooking in the kitchen the extractor fan is not effective enough - too small.The knives supplied and displayed on the kitchen wall are not sharp enough so a better knife set would have made cooking easier. There is a rolling pin and other such kitchen equipment you might not need on a holiday if you class that as well equipped. The en suite shower is not fit for guests. The shower curtain curls into the cubicle to touch you while showering and also covers the plug hole which can then block the shower tray causing a flood. You then have to keep an eye on this the whole time you are showering. A cheap remedy by someone has been to cut a bit out of the stained curtain which doesn't always work and doesn’t give a good vibe of cleanliness or tidiness.The downstairs wet room was very good and there is a lovely bath in another upstairs bathroom.When you open the dishwasher door more often than not the panel under the cupboards drops off - this could drop on someone's feet.If you have an electric toothbrush or electric shaver there is no shaver adapter point or plug to charge so take a plug adapter with you.The cottage can host 8 people but there are only 8 coffee / tea mugs in the cupboard so have to keep washing them.Later in the day the sun is welcome in the living room but it can get hot so it's a gamble between opening the doors for cooler air (not all windows work) and letting midges in. There are no blinds or curtains on these. The view is amazing though.Lovely big television but with lots of extra gadgets and remotes.If you take your dog the cottage info says they are not allowed on furniture or upstairs – OK for us but if your pet may be used to getting up on a sofa or likes to sleep near you then take this into account.The information pack looked tatty under the table in the living room – whether previous guests had left it like this then it needs to be rethought with better presentation.There were one or two other wear and tear issues.Good array of games and jigsaws and missing pieces were noted on a piece of paper in the boxes.Some of the above points were brought to the caretakers attention but with no resolution - just a polite acknowledgement.We were offered to have our sheets cleaned between week 1 and 2. We asked for more towels as the towels supplied were too small - we are tall people and the basic towels supplied were not adequate - bath sheet towel size would be better - I think there was one of that size supplied. The towels felt rough and a bit past their best.The cottage could be much better if a bit more care was taken in view of possible 8 guest capacity and keeping it clean.We got out and about and had a great time on Skye and we did get to relax in the cottage.
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Confirmed Guest
The location is fantastic however we found the property to be lacking in cleanliness.The bed in the small bedroom had not been changed. There were cobwebs in just about every corner of the house. We could not use the en-suite as it was overflowing the shower tray and we did not want to cause any damage, as it looked as though there had been previous flood damage to the kitchen ceiling.We did report to the care taker who just said this was not normal but no action taken or apology for the inconvenience
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Confirmed Guest
Some more comfortable chairs for sitting outside. Blinds on the windows downstairs to block the glare of the evening sunInstructions for entry to the property weren’t provided. Luckily the front door is open. Soap provided in soap dispensers in all bathrooms rather than one bar of soap in one bathroom