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Decking round the house with a seating area to side and BBQ

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Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Dornie, SCT

Eilean Donan Castle

9 min walk

Loch Carron

13 min drive

Plockton Harbour

14 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

This spacious well presented property has been recently refurbished and offers cosy country living with high comfort. Nestled in the heart of Dornie village next to the friendly local pub, the cottage enjoys spectacular castle and mountain, coastal views. The cottage is located at the meeting post of Loch Duich, Lochalsh and Loch Long and only a short walking distance from Eilean Donan Castle. Within easy reach of Kyle of Lochalsh, Applecross, Plockton and the magical mystical Isle of Skye. The immediate area offers excellent walking, hiking, and cycling. Nearby are the high peaks of the Five Sisters of Kintail or through the glens to the Falls of Glomach, one of Britains highest waterfalls.

Property manager

Bernadette and Douglas Mackenzie

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Parking available

Toys/games

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

High chair, travel cot and stair gate available

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair

Parties and events are allowed on site

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kyle

Located in Kyle, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Glen Shiel and Loch Carron reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Magpie and Isle of Skye Market Square. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.

Dornie, SCT

What's nearby

Eilean Donan Castle - 9 min walk
Skye Bridge - 12 min drive
Loch Carron - 13 min drive
Plockton Harbour - 14 min drive
Armadale Ferry Terminal - 39 min drive

Getting around

Kyle Of Lochalsh Station - 13 min drive
Inverness (INV) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

‪Clachan Bar - ‬1 min walk
‪all the Goodness Coffee & Bakeshop - ‬9 min walk
‪Shielshop & FiveSisters Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪Manuela's Wee Bakery - ‬17 min walk
‪Chocolates of Glenshiel - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Eilean Donan View... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Eilean Donan View...?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eilean Donan View...?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Eilean Donan View... located?

This family-friendly Kyle cottage is located on the waterfront, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Eilean Donan Castle, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Glen Shiel and Loch Carron. Five Sisters of Kintail and Skye Bridge are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ellen-Jane B.

28 Aug 2024

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

The perfect cottage, the perfect base for exploring the western isles!

A great little cottage, beautifully presented , wedged between two delightful pubs and within walking distance of Eilean Donan Castle. A great base from which to explore the Isle of Skye. Warm, comfortable and everything you need to relax after a day of exploring. Dornie is a magical little village and certainly one to come back to. Thanks to our hosts for making everything so easy.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter B., Mount Kurin-gai Australia

30 Sept 2022

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

Ideal for visiting the highlands

The cottage has everything for an excellent comfortable base for a great holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

23 May 2019

Great location

My daughter and I loved this property. We stayed 3 nights. The location was great - close to Isle of Skye, near the Eileen Donan castle, right next door to the pub selling great food ( but quiet) and lovely walking. The property was clean, and had everything we needed. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wieslaw W.

4 Aug 2024

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

Schöne Unterkunft in der nähe der Burg

Wir haben uns wie zu Hause gefühlt. Das Badezimmer war das schönste und ein kleines Kunstwerk. Ich würde gerne direkt nochmal buchen. Ein ganzes Haus steht hier zur Verfügung.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

23 June 2024

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

Great family rental in convenient picturesque location.

We really enjoyed staying at this house as a base for our time on Skye. The house was really comfortable for the 4 of us, and we felt right at home. All of the appliances and amenities were exactly as described. The hosts communicated well before and during the trip and we were able to get into the rental with ease. Having the Clachan pub next door and the Dornie Hotel just over the road was perfect for us to get a meal or a drink as we came back from a day out. Waking up and going for a stroll while seeing the castle nearby was a hi-light. This is the perfect base for visiting the area, as the nearby entertainment options did not dissapoint.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

12 June 2024

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

Very comfortable stay

My family of 5 adults stayed for 3 nights. The home is very clean and has everything you need for an enjoyable stay. All the beds are comfortable, even the pull-out sofa bed. The kitchen is well stocked with plenty of room for a sit-down dinner. The pub next door has good food and drink with live music on some evenings. The castle is a short walk away with guided tours, gift shop and cafe. The whole area is beautiful, and this home is a great place for a home base.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aileen P.

8 Mar 2023

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

Dornie Getaway

Great place for visiting castle, Skye and surrounding areas. Very well equiped with everything you need. The most amazing shower!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas U., Ansbach, Germany

1 Sept 2022

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

Perfekte Lage vor der Isle of Skye

Sehr schönes Ferienhaus in idealer Lage in Dornie mit herrlichem Blick auf das Eilean Donan Castle. Man kann von hier aus in bequemen Tagestouren die gesamte Isle of Skye erkunden. Das Haus hat alle Annehmlichkeiten die man braucht ein sehr modernes Bad und viel Platz für 4 Personen. Nebenan ist der Pub von Dornie, ideal um abends dort noch einzukehren, es gibt jeden Dienstag Livemusik, aber im Haus hört man vom Betrieb im Pub gar nichts. Kurzum das Haus kann man uneingeschränkt empfehlen.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve Z.

26 Aug 2022

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

Dornie stay

We had a fantastic time at this cottage in Dornie! The kitchen was nicely provisioned, the bathroom was just fabulous, the bedrooms were very comfortable and the location was perfect as a base to visit the highlands! Our experience really couldn’t have been any better!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle R.

17 Aug 2022

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

Very good stay

We spent a nice week in Dornie, the house is very confortable and close to Eilean castle we can reach by feet. See also Manuela’s Wee bakery.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Niklas G.

10 May 2022

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

Gemütlich mit top Ausstattung

Es ist ein schönes gemütliches Haus, mit einer super Ausstattung. Der Ausblick auf das Castle ist einfach perfekt. Die Kommunikation mit den Eigentümern war reibungslos.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie B.

20 Sept 2021

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

We will return …

… Location was perfect for everything we needed to do. Great pub restaurant right next door. We will book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Dr and Mrs G.

30 July 2021

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

Convenient location and bigger than looks.

The house is much bigger than it appears on line and it is well equipped. It was very clean and the beds and sofa extremely comfortable. Although we knew that the house was next to a pub, the pub has changed hands and now has covered outdoor seated area at each side of their main entrance. The pub is doing very well and was constantly busy. We ate at the pub one night and the food was excellent. We also had pizzas from Pizza Jo (across the bridge) which was a nice experience. The location is fabulous for access to Skye, Plockton and wonderful local walks etc but sadly there is a single storey bed and breakfast directly opposite the house obstructing the views. To enjoy the views you need to be outside the property. There is a table and chairs we used at the side of the house. We were able to park outside the house every day and stored our kayaks in the rear passageway. Thank you for accommodating us and for the kind bottle of fizz which was much appreciated.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hazel J.

20 July 2021

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

Wedding stay

Ideally located cottage for our family wedding. Spacious and clean including a well-stocked kitchen with all the glasses, dishes and cooking equipment we needed. Easy access to the Loch for watersports and parking at the door. Excellent food at both the Clachan Pub and Waterside restaurant at the Dornie Hotel, both next door to the cottage.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doreen M.

14 Sept 2020

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

Dornie Cottage

Lovely comfortable cottage in a great location

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Sharon W.

7 Sept 2020

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

Great stay

Good location for exploring surrounding area including Isle of Skye, ten minute walk to Eilean Donan Castle. Property comfortable with everything you need.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Scott K.

1 Aug 2018

Great “home base” for the Isle of Skye!

Very cozy place to stay when exploring the Isle of Skye! Well appointed and apparently newly-remodeled kitchen! Owners very responsive and kind. Doesn’t hurt that there’s a pub next door that has excellent local fare and pints to accompany. Nearby hotel (next door in the other direction) also has good variety of local meals (and pints).

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

9 Oct 2017

Beautiful, great location and a fully equipped kitchen.

Comfortable house, very cosy and homely. Decor lovely. Lots of extras provided, which was a surprise eg dishwasher tablets, fairy liquid, detergent and softener. One small thing to make it perfect would be a few more coat-hangers. We have had a great week and enjoyed the Cava.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carmen S., Madrid

8 Sept 2017

Comfortable and well decorated house. Nice village

We have enjoyed the stayed very much. I liked most the walks and the views.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Dorothy G.

6 June 2017

Great accommodation good location. Perfect for hillwalking base

Excellent location and base for hillwalking holiday. Having the pub next door saved having to cook. Having the barbecue was great for cooking outside on the sunny days.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

dave r., Manchester England

10 May 2017

lovely property and well equiped

We enjoyed our stay at Dornie and would recommend it. The scenery around is breathtaking and if we visit the area again we would be booking Eilean Donan !! Dave and Linda

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Boaz R.

10 Aug 2016

A perfect spot to tour Skye and Applecross

We searched for a self catering place in the isle of Skye and are happy to say that we have found a superb house! The location: the house is quiet yet - a short walk away and we have found ourselves at the entrance to the Eilean Donan castle. Dornie is well placed as a starting point for any Skye trip but also for the Applecross peninsula. We have found it a much better location than at some place on the island, where one has to drive quite a lot to reach other locations The pub: right next to the house is the Slachan pub : a charming small local pub with great atmosphere and nice visitors. We highly recommend it! The house: the place is roomy - a family of 5 easily fit inside. Everything was in order and felt clean and new. When we cooked - it was as if we are the first to use the kitchen. The bathroom is modern and new - I have to say that it was beyond our expectations - the pictures do not do right to the place. It is much better than the images on the vrbo site. Beyond kitchen and bath - we had fun playing with the board games and watching TV. A very pleasant stay! The hosts: Bernadette and Douglas did all they could to make our stay a pleasure - we have not met them but they have even sent Doug's brother to bring us a present! Overall - a perfect base to travel in the area!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Peter B.

27 Apr 2016

Lovely home away from home

We booked very last minute and didn't have to travel too far. Eilean Donan View was a great base to explore this part of the West Coast of Scotland. Located in the village of Dornie, it was a 10 minute walk over to the stunning Eilean Donan Castle. Newly refurbished to a very high standard throughout the cottage had all the facilities that made for a comfortable stay with free Wi-Fi (we couldn't get a mobile phone signal within the cottage itself). Beds were very comfortable, lovely bed linen and towels - the bathroom was fab with a huge walk-in shower and Victorian bath. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything required to cook and eat in but we went next door to the Clachan Pub & Restaurant to eat on 2 nights - lovely food and staff (and only about 6 steps away from our cottage!!). There is a small shop/post office in Dornie which was well stocked and friendly. We visited Kyle of Lochalsh - very nearby, Plockton which was beautiful and also nearby. We met Calum who runs boat-trips out of Plockton and although we didn't manage a trip to see the seals this time we will make sure we go with him on our next visit - a very friendly man with a great sense of humour. We also went to Applecross which was an adventure going up the steep, winding roads but the views were breath-taking and we saw loads of deer! We also had a day trip over to Portree in Skye which is well worth a visit. We would highly recommend a stay in this cottage and will definitely visit again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2016

About the host

Hosted by Bernadette and Douglas Mackenzie

Why they chose this property

This spacious well-presented property has been recently refurbished in 2016 with 21st century comfort.

Nestled in the heart of Dornie village it offers home from home comforts. All bed lining and towels supplied, hairdryer and all modern kitchen appliances.

What makes this property unique

There are excellent views from the decking area and a beautiful view of Eilean Donan Castle which can be easily reached with a 5 minute breathtaking walk. Enjoy alfresco dining on the decking area whilst enjoying a BBQ in the beautiful summer sunshine.