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Timber house Skye eco house/Incredible loch & Mountain View immersed in nature.

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Stunning views over loch Dunvegan at Skinidin - Timber house is nearest to view.
timber house with Macleods table mountain behind.
Seals in the loch
Outside decking overlooking loch

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 485.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Ground floor wet room

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Timber house Skye eco house/Incredible loch & Mountain View immersed in nature.

Timberhouse Skye is an architect designed property with beautiful views across Loch Dunvegan and close to the famous 3 chimneys restaurant and nearby Neist point. 10 minutes drive to Dunvegan and Castle for local amenities - restaurants and onwards to the Coral beach. Immerse yourself in nature with seal spotting in the loch and if you're lucky a sea otter. Behind the house is Macleod's table mountain where the legend goes that a clan chief threw a dinner party at the top for guests. Every window in the house has a view to these stunning surroundings.

There is a wood burning stove for cosy evenings with complementary bag of logs and kindling.
The property itself was designed by Dualchas architects who are a recognised award winning practice featured in the Victoria and Albert Museum in Dundee.
The house is angled towards the views to give maximum effect from the landscape. The windows all have views and the house allows for you to feel immersed in the surroundings which is very relaxing. The night skies when clear are incredible as well as sunrises and sunsets.
Downstairs is open plan kitchen through to dining and living area. There is a tv with Freeview. Internet service is now using a satellite service at 100mbps. There is a lot of storage for clothing etc upstairs and downstairs there are shelves where you are able to store goods. There is a dishwasher, induction hob and electric oven. In the utility section there is a washing machine.
The upstairs bathroom has a bath and the downstairs bathroom is a wet room. Hot water is supplied by an emersion tank which switches on with the heating. Therefore sometimes it may be necessary to wait for the water to re heat if there have been long showers taken.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Lake view

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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
Steep stairs young children must be supervised
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please leave keys in the safe box
Please take all glass recycling with you. We do not have a facility for glass. There is glass recycling at car park in Dunvegan
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 5438849695

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Glendale

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Skinidin, a neighbourhood in Glendale. Skeabost Golf Course and Portree Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Macleod's Tables and Loch Eishort. Skye Silver Gift Shop and The Shilasdair Shop are also worth visiting.
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Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Skye Silver Gift Shop - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Dunvegan Castle - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Loch Eishort - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • The Shilasdair Shop - 25 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Talisker Distillery - 37 min drive - 40.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Lephin - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stein Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Misty - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Waterside Cafe Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Three Chimneys - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Timber house Skye eco house/Incredible loch & Mountain View immersed in nature. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Timber house Skye eco house/Incredible loch & Mountain View immersed in nature.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Timber house Skye eco house/Incredible loch & Mountain View immersed in nature.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Timber house Skye eco house/Incredible loch & Mountain View immersed in nature.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Timber house Skye eco house/Incredible loch & Mountain View immersed in nature. located?

Located in Skinidin, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Skye Silver Gift Shop and within 6 miles (10 km) of Macleod's Tables and Dunvegan Castle. Loch Eishort and Neist Point Lighthouse are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and wonderful accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

N. M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice stay at the Timber House on Skye. The house's design is excellent, furnishings comfortably functional, location accessible (and not too remote from shops and restaurants in Dunvegan), wifi very good and views of the inlet outstanding. If you're looking for a place to "get away from it all" on Skye, the Timber House offers outstanding value.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay here! The photos don't even do it justice! Sweeping views from every window. A solid, sturdy home that protects from the wind and rain. This place does not disappoint!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camilo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and very nice host. The house is very well stock, with beautiful views and all amenities. The host is super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in a magical setting! A true bucket list experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne D.

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

Beautiful views

Lovely house with beautiful views, we had lambs out the front and seals in the bay. Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie w.

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

Best House in All of Skye

Incredibly serene and absolutely stunning property. seems like you are out in the middle of nowhere but quaint shops and wonderful restaurants are a 10 minute drive away. Gorgeous drive to walking trails. Hope to come back here one day. One of the best vacations of my life.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
After staying in this house I liked it enough that I priced out the cost of building a similar one for myself. The listing is accurate. The house has a wonderful view over the loch (and the occasional seal) and strong sense of quiet, removed the more touristy towns of Skye.
View from property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Martin F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing visit to the Isle of Skye

Nice location, magnificent view
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Skye stay

Wonderful cottage. Great scenic views and felt very private. We lived our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Breathtakingly beautiful house and very comfortable

This is the most beautiful, well-designed house we have ever rented. Coming back after a day of wandering to its views of the loch and sheep and lambs wandering by was wonderful and relaxing. The kitchen had everything we needed. The beds and furniture were very comfortable. If you want to be in the center of a town this property is not for you - Dunvegan is an 8 minute drive on a small road. For us it was perfect and we were sad to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of four had the most wonderful stay at the Timber House. Not only was it beautifully designed, the layout added to the ease of access and every window gives you magnificent views. We loved the sheeps that visited us daily. Our dinners at the table to take in the views was such a treat. I also enjoyed having plenty of room for each of us to have some quiet time to read. And a bonus, the washer that can spin the clothes so fast that they are easily dried by the Scottish wind! We already miss it and we only left this morning!! Definitely recommend to anyone visiting Skye! Juliet, the host, was very communicative and made the experience smooth and welcoming. We love the Timber House!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay and enjoy the beautiful views while my toddler played in the living room! We used the provided pack 'n play and baby gate. I saw a high chair as well but we didn't need it. We were sad to leave when it was time to check-out. So glad we booked this place!!!A few notes that are not deal breakers but I can imagine someone might like to know. 1) If you are interested in doing Laundry, there is a washer but not a dryer (accurate in the description but still calling it out)2) There are sheep that will wander the property and sit right next to the house which we thought was charming, but does mean a fair amount of poop everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skye W.

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

A breathtaking location

My wife, daughter, mother in law, and I stayed four nights in July. The weather was rough, but it didn’t matter as sitting in this beautiful house and watching the rain blow horizontally across the heather was truly lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

WA R.

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

Well earned rest! Needed to escape and unwind.

This was perfect for us! Much needed break and wowed by the beautiful surroundings. Incredible location close by to attractions such as neist point and coral beach. Great meal at 3 chimneys up the road. Timber house was so cosy and we enjoyed our escape - exactly what was required! Tranquil just to watch the sea, seals and sheep!! Thanks to host for moving dates due to weather and making everything so easy..
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage on Skye

We loved our stay on Skye! The property is beautiful and comfortable but what we loved most of all was the hypnotic views over the loch. So beautiful! Our kids loved playing there and one evening we even spotted a large pod of dolphins showing off in the bay. What an unforgettable experience! Another nice touch is that the cottage is just a stroll from the 3 Chimneys where we had a delicious family meal. Juliet is a very nice host, very responsive and full of good tips to explore the island. I really hope to come back and explore Skye even more. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Comfort and beauty

Bright airy and spacious home with a beautiful view. Sit in the living area and look out for hours at a scene that is like a painting. The bedrooms are comfortable and well fitted with room darkening shades. Great water pressure and good hot showers. Well appointed kitchen. It’s off the beaten path and away from the crowds. Shops in town have more than the basics. Take a walk up the hill behind the house or down to the water after dinner. Lovely
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc H.

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

The Timber House

Fantastic location and view. Very relaxing. We have some issues with lights which the host tried to have fixed but we didn't get any feedback and we were without bathroom lights the entire time. It would have helped to have a more extensive information sheet upon arrival. Small things, such as info that the wall heaters are timed to come on and that we didn't have to spend time trying to work them out. Where to buy extra wood; where is the nearest grocery store etc. Little things like that can really help you settle in.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Havala B.

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

A beautiful retreat to make home base!

We stayed 3 nights here as we explored all over Skye. The setting is beautiful, with sheep all around to entertain during the downtime. The home is well equipped with everything we needed for our family, including a baby. There was a high chair and a portable crib. Be aware that there is a stair in the main area as well as up to the bedroom. Our baby isn’t able to do stairs yet, so it was fine. Also, the weather was quite chilly and we had planned to do laundry during this portion of the trip. We should have done laundry the first day so there was ample time to dry (no machine dryer). Lastly, wifi information is on the internet box, we never found it while staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bryan K.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Safety Concern & No Hot Water

Isle of Skye is beautiful and the home was in a wonderful location; however, I need to give 1 star due to the fact that we did not have heat or hot water during our stay. The biggest concern is safety. We were in constant communication with the host regarding the lack of heat and hot water. The host told us to flip a switch in the fuse control panel. The first few attempts did not work. I decided to not try again before going to bed (even though the host advised that it’s safe) and thank god I didn’t because if I did, the house would have been on fire while we were asleep. I know this We stayed for 3 and didn’t have any hot water until the third night and it was not even enough for the 4 of us to shower.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Maison magnifique avec une très belle vue. Très paisible!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Das Haus liegt definitiv nicht zentral. Das liegt aber in der Natur der Sache. Als einziges zu bemängeln war, dass die Heizungssteuerung etwas kompliziert war bzw. keine Informationen dazu Vorlagen. Ansonsten war das Haus sehr schön, es war alles vorhanden was man braucht und die Aussicht ist umwerfend. Definitiv zu empfehlen, wenn man Skyes Natur erleben möchte.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albrecht m.

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

Exklusive Lage mit Komfort

Sehr entspannend. Gerne wieder
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre M.

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

Endroit remarquable

La maison est très belle et donne une splendide vue sur le loch
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roman S.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Juliet moleta

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I am from Edinburgh and fell in love with the Isle of Skye many years ago so decided to buy a plot of land and have a house built with the most wonderful view.

Why they chose this property

The west of Skye around Dunvegan has some great panoramic views of mountains and water. The sunset and stars are beautiful with some great wildlife on your doorstep.

What makes this property unique

Again the view is everchanging and mesmerising. You don’t have to go far to feel at peace with nature. It is also conveniently close to Dunvegan being not far on the peninsula with access to main roads. Further along can get tiring driving back and forth.

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