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A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin

Cottage in Minginish with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Talisker Distillery
  • Place, Isle of Skye Oysters
  • Place, Portree Harbour

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin

Nyumbani is a traditional single storey Skye cottage situated in its own wrap around gardens overlooking beautiful Loch Harport on the stunning west coast of the Isle of Skye. Nyumbani mean 'our home', in Swahili, and this aptly describes this attractive cottage, with its homely lounge/dining room with open fire, deep leather sofas, family sized kitchen and 3 generously proportioned bedrooms. There is a lovely conservatory that provides a second lounge area, with large flat screen TV and DVD. Doors open onto the fully enclosed gardens that surround the property. Bed linen & towels provided.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Minginish

Located in Carbost, a neighbourhood in Minginish, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fiskavaig Bay and Talisker Beach, while Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre and Aros Experience are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Inverness, SCT

What's nearby

  • Talisker Distillery - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Isle of Skye Oysters - 1 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Fairy Pools - 8 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Portree Harbour - 28 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Dunvegan Castle - 30 min drive - 40.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oyster Shed - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Talisker Distillery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Café Cùil - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Old Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Caora Dhubh Coffee Company - ‬1 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin located?

Located in Carbost, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Isle of Skye Oysters and Talisker Distillery. Fiskavaig Bay and Talisker Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 156 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our needs and ideally situated. We really enjoyed the 3 days / 2 nights here and would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in the highlands with a gorgeous view and ideally located for exploration. We very much enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely kitchen. Property bigger than we thought. Lovely and warm. A lovely meet and greet from Keith.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little spot on top of the hill near the Talisker Distillery. Property was as described and there were plenty of sheep nearby so you'd often hear a random bleat in the moments of silence. Would return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Calum E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable home with lots of room. Great for a base to explore Skye or to just relax. The house was very clean, but a little worn and the kitchen equipment a bit sparse. The Talisker distillery is close by and The Old Inn is definitely worth a visit for a pint and some food.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and very warm and dry! We did incur lots of rain & listening to it in the sunroom was quite nice. There were no "surprises" about the property which is good. Location was great. We were looking for something rural but not so far off the grid that we couldn't find anything. Would absolutely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIIRI

Liked: Amenities
We enjoyed exploring the rural area. Beautiful views! Not far from Portree.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tai B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quiet house base for exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Location
the house was not ready for us untill after 5pm the towels were still in tumble tryer it could do with a new basin for sink in kitchen the taps for the bath tub did not work and with two children we could used it my opinion it lacks a womens touch the man who looks after the property was very nice but you could do better
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay on Skye

House was very well priced and the accommodation albeit a little tired possibly reflected this. Location for us good. No check out instructions. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crispin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

awesome

This house was in a great location. My brother and I stayed there for 2 nights as we explored Isle of Skye we could be happier with the house. 5stars
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in good location

Fantastic space and great base for exploring the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

the house was very large

this house is not too far off the beaten path and is large and the beds comfortable. Bathroom is a bit dated and the grounds need some up keeping as the grass was very long also the small retaining wall needs some power washing. Mostly the grounds that need to be attended too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

The house is located in a beautiful place, the house had everything we needed to have good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Cosy White cottage

Cosy cottage that provided us with everything we needed, loved the location with its spectacular views. Nice cosy pub and and handy community shop within walking distance
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Lorraine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect location to explore Skye

The property was clean, well equipped and in a great location. A little updating in the furnishings is required but excellent value for money
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Isle of skye

The house and location were fantastic for everything we wanted to do 😃

8/10 Good

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Short stay on Skye

We had a good time here! The property is big and had all the necessities. It is a very peaceful and beautiful area. The road that leads there is a single lane road, so it was a bit stressful to get there by car, and there is no grocery nearby. It is very easy to get to the Talisker distillery and to the fairy pools from there. Overall, it was an amazing place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S., Basingstoke

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to stay

The bungalow is exactly as listed and is well appointed in a lovely location. We had good communications with the owner and a great chat with the helpful caretaker who lives nearby. Carbost is remote but the village is friendly with a good pub and small community shop. It was warm and draft free despite a very wet and windy week.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic host and caretaker.

The highlight of my stay, despite unforseen issues, has definitely got to be Diana, the owner, and Keith, the caretaker. Both were extremely attentive and easy to chat to and made what could have been a difficult holiday very memorable. Recommended on the welcome and contact availability alone.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

alison s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Suited our needs

Beautiful area perfect for us and our dog. The house is spacious and warm with conservatory that heats up in any spells of sunshine. Parts of the property are a bit tired and the bath was out of action but we are told an overhaul is planned this winter, which I am sure will be a great addition. We had a warm welcome and would happily stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David and Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious Comfy Cottage with Peaceful Views

Views of sheep from conservatory in back (where we spent most of our time) and glorious water views from dining table out front which are not shown in listing but should be! Very comfy well equipped older cottage. Keith was great to chat with. The 4 mile one track road in was slow due to the traffic to the Talisker Distillery but that is no fault of the cottage. Just a fact on Skye!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage for location to The Fairy Pools

Fab cottage in great location. Really suitable for walkers as there is a large utility room with plenty hooks for outdoor gear and boots (direct access from outside) Very big property for 6 people with a living room & sun room. Did not get a tv channels ( it might have been us not knowing how) but there was wifi so could watch on line on phone if wanted. Easy to get to Fairy Pools and I preferred the walk from Glenbrittle campside around the bay. Easy to get to Dunvegan & Portree.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Hilda Gaye S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location was great, excellent views from both the front and back, parking was really convenient, property manager was very nice (showed us a couple of things and gave some insight about hikes in the area). However, if cleanliness is important to you, this might not be the pick. The floors were swept and the counters wiped, but the caulking in the sunroom was moldy, the blinds were broken, towels were old and in poor condition, the bathroom was in very poor condition (window closure was broken and stuck slightly open, the caulk around the tub was missing, mold all around the tub, mold in the window, mold along the trim on the outside of the tub, the floor was squishy and felt rotten, bath tub faucet did not work), all of the carpet was stained and very old. All of the faucets in the house dripped unless you REALLY wrenched on them (which, in turn, made them difficult to open). The cookware was mostly in poor condition and we were really only able to find one useable pan. No handsoap provided in the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Courtland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Budget Friendly House

Value for money with this house is awesome! Those negative reviews have to be from people with a champagne taste on a beer budget. Yes it’s an older home, but for the price it is sooo worth it. Great views and the sunroom is a great way to relax and spend windy stormy days. We had a week here and for the price I was AMAZED! The Old Inn in Carbost is a cute little pub close by to see and listen to live music. Fasts in The Isle of Skye Candle Co Welcome center (Portree) is a must. The pizza and scones are superb! If you don’t get check-in instructions, just go to the house. Trust me, the caretaker Keith is either there or close by to help. Skye is small, so just go. I can’t wait to return and I’ll definitely be booking again, maybe 2 weeks next trip if I’m lucky. Thanks for sharing a lovely little cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

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