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The Old Church. Three bedroom property with sea views and luxurious interiors.
Holiday home in Waternish with kitchen and fireplace
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Isle of Skye
- Place, Claigan Coral Beach
- Place, Coral Beach
- Place, Dunvegan Castle15 min drive
- Airport, Benbecula (BEB)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
The Double Bedroom
1 Double Bed
The Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
The Twin Room
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Ensuite to Master Bedroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
The Old Church. Three bedroom property with sea views and luxurious interiors.
A warm welcome awaits you at The Preachers Rest - Thomas Telford Lettings.
Thomas Telford Lettings takes its name from the prolific Scottish engineer who planned the hamlet of Stein for the British Fisheries Society in 1790 and oversaw the building of The Old Church and adjacent Manse. Over the last two years The Old Church has been painstakingly restored to create something very special.
Situated within The Old Church east side overlooking Loch Bay the Preachers Rest forms one side of the renovated Historic Building. Main door entrance with luxurious self contained accommodation over two levels.
Over the last two years the The Preachers Rest has been painstakingly restored to a luxurious standard. Original features including stone and timber floors give an impression of the original church design but within a contemporary setting. The contrast between old and new is striking.
We are proud of what has been achieved - a new and sustainable future for a historic building in a dramatic setting overlooking Loch Dunvegan and the Hebrides.
Contemporary accommodation within a historic setting we believe Telford would be proud of. Externally the Old Church, byre and gardens reflect the original plans but inside awaits a magical combination of contemporary living and eclectic design. Nothing similar exists on Skye.
Staying at the The Preachers Rest is not for the faint hearted. Art works, antiques, and interior finishes collected over many years combine to lift the spirit. Its quirky and somewhat unorthodox characteristics are for those looking for a very different stay on the Isle of Skye.
A getaway where you will be consumed by local history, arts and culture. And while the ‘The Preachers Rest’ in The Old Church is out of the ordinary, it provides a convenient base to relax in luxury and explore the magic of Skye.
Thomas Telford Lettings takes its name from the prolific Scottish engineer who planned the hamlet of Stein for the British Fisheries Society in 1790 and oversaw the building of The Old Church and adjacent Manse. Over the last two years The Old Church has been painstakingly restored to create something very special.
Situated within The Old Church east side overlooking Loch Bay the Preachers Rest forms one side of the renovated Historic Building. Main door entrance with luxurious self contained accommodation over two levels.
Over the last two years the The Preachers Rest has been painstakingly restored to a luxurious standard. Original features including stone and timber floors give an impression of the original church design but within a contemporary setting. The contrast between old and new is striking.
We are proud of what has been achieved - a new and sustainable future for a historic building in a dramatic setting overlooking Loch Dunvegan and the Hebrides.
Contemporary accommodation within a historic setting we believe Telford would be proud of. Externally the Old Church, byre and gardens reflect the original plans but inside awaits a magical combination of contemporary living and eclectic design. Nothing similar exists on Skye.
Staying at the The Preachers Rest is not for the faint hearted. Art works, antiques, and interior finishes collected over many years combine to lift the spirit. Its quirky and somewhat unorthodox characteristics are for those looking for a very different stay on the Isle of Skye.
A getaway where you will be consumed by local history, arts and culture. And while the ‘The Preachers Rest’ in The Old Church is out of the ordinary, it provides a convenient base to relax in luxury and explore the magic of Skye.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Only by request
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number HI-30271- F
About the area
Waternish
Halistra, a neighbourhood in Waternish, is home to this holiday home. Uig Pottery and Skye Museum of Island Life are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Skeabost Golf Course and The Fairy Glen. The Shilasdair Shop and Skye Silver Gift Shop are also worth visiting.
Isle of Skye
What's nearby
- The Shilasdair Shop - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Dunvegan Castle - 15 min drive - 20.0 km
- Portree Harbour - 34 min drive - 46.4 km
- Talisker Distillery - 37 min drive - 51.0 km
- The Fairy Glen - 47 min drive - 58.2 km
Restaurants
- Stein Inn - 2 min drive
- YURTea&coffee - 2 min drive
- Loch Bay - 2 min drive
- Suardal Arms - 15 min drive
- Macleod Tables Café - 12 min drive
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