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Beautiful Skye Crofter's Cottage sleeps six close to mountains, sea and beach

Family-friendly cottage in Strath

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Master bedroom with kingsize bed
Master bedroom with kingsize bed
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Isle of Skye, Scotland
  • Place, Isle of Skye Market Square
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Armadale Ferry Terminal
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Fairy Pools
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Skye Crofter's Cottage sleeps six close to mountains, sea and beach

Come and relax in a traditional detached crofter's cottage in the picturesque village of Torrin on the Isle of Skye. A fabulous base from which you can easily enjoy all the wonders of Skye.

Torrin is a beautiful village on the shores of Loch Slapin, close to a gorgeous secluded beach and nestled between the Red Cuillin hills and the mighty Bla Bhienn (pronounced Blaven, it means blue mountain). Bla Bhienn is our favourite mountain and arguably the finest Munro in Scotland!
Perfect for exploring, relaxing, walking, climbing, cycling, photographers and geologists!

The cottages been in our family for over 150 years. In 2017 we've completed a full upgrade of the whole cottage. It's wonderfully homely and comfortable and very very peaceful.

Ground Floor
Cosy L-shaped living room with log/coal burning stove
TV, DVD player, books, maps and games.
Very well equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, electric cooker, microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Dining room seats six.
Spacious twin bedroom
Toilet with wash basin
Fabulous sun porch overlooking the garden, complete with chaise longue - a great place to relax after a day's exploring!

Upstairs
Master bedroom with kingsize bed
Twin bedroom
Bathroom with electric shower, WC and wash basin.

Double glazed throughout
Electric heating system throughout
Log/coal burning stove

As a traditional cottage, the stairs are rather steep and narrow so care should be taken at all times.

Large cultivated mature garden with further grounds surrounding the house.

Our cottage is situated up a track off the main road. There's free parking with room for two cars in the drive on our property.

The cottage is in the village of Torrin, 7 miles from Broadford which is a lovely town with a beautiful bay and views to the mainland. It has a good variety of shops, including an artisan bakery, craft shops and Skye candles plus a really excellent Co-Op supermarket, 24 hour garage and chemist. There is a doctor, hospital, dentist, church also. There are restaurants, cafes, fish and chip shop and hotel bars. And there are two ATM cash machines, a Post Office and a mobile bank.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Suitable for families
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Events

No events allowed
No parties or events
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Pets

No pets allowed
Strictly no pets at any time
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly no smoking
Please park on our drive (2cars) not on the track
Please keep both garden gates shut to stop sheep, dogs and hens coming in and ruining the garden!
Please leave the cottage as you found it and above all enjoy yourselves!

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
Note from host: No parties or events
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number HI-30205-F

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Torrin

Located in Strath, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Giant MacAskill Musuem and Museum of the Isles are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Caisteal Maol and Raasay House Activities Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Isle of Skye Market Square and Magpie. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing, cycling and mountain biking.
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Isle of Skye, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Isle of Skye Market Square - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Skye Bridge - 24 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Armadale Ferry Terminal - 38 min drive - 44.2 km
  • Talisker Distillery - 45 min drive - 59.9 km
  • Fairy Pools - 48 min drive - 65.1 km

Getting around

  • Duirinish Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sprig - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Claymore Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Café Sia - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Siaway Fish & Chips - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Harbour Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Skye Crofter's Cottage sleeps six close to mountains, sea and beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Skye Crofter's Cottage sleeps six close to mountains, sea and beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Skye Crofter's Cottage sleeps six close to mountains, sea and beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Skye Crofter's Cottage sleeps six close to mountains, sea and beach located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Isle of Skye Market Square, Magpie, and Giant MacAskill Musuem. Camas Croise and Skye Bridge are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad F.

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

Very Homey Cottage with Beautiful Garden

The cottage is very welcoming with plenty of space for 4 people. Nice views and walks around when the sun is out. Cozy and comfortable when the weather is not so nice. Very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant area to explore by bike and foot. Nice house, beautiful garden.However, Vrbo difficult to use. Often couldn’t access communication from owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel H.

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

Perfect for enjoying and exploring the Isle of Skye

This house feels like home! It is comfortable and cozy and we had a great time there. There are great walks right around the house, and some of the most spectacular places are only a (fairly) short drive away (Elgol!). This is my favourite holiday cottage ever - it was everything I love about Britain!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lois M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming rural cottage in a beautiful setting; comfortable and well equipped; communication with hosts was excellent and we felt very welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent a wonderful week at the Isle of Skye with our adult sons. The house is clean, spacious and very well equipped. Overall a very good experience. The location is nice and quiet, but be aware that there's no mobile phone connection and also Wifi can be a bit unstable. This was problematic when there was a water outage in all the village for about 12 hours where we had a hard time communicating with the local person in charge. Everything was resolved in the end, but it was a bit stressful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

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

Cozy Cottage

Our family stayed 3 nights and spent 2 days exploring Isle of Skye. The location was cozy and close enough to Broadford for groceries, coffee and gas. We enjoyed the short walk to the beach to look for shells and play in the cold surf.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Perfect!

This was a quiet home, tucked away in a beautiful location on Skye. The home was lovely, filled with artwork that I especially enjoyed. The gardens surrounding the home were beautiful and there were fresh flowers placed throughout the interior. That added a special touch to this lovely home. The owners were attentive to our needs and made sure that we were taken care of. We enjoyed our stay, and would definitely book this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alaina H.

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

A lovely cottage

Lovely cottage, described accurately, cozy. The cottage has all you need and more. A great place to rest after your adventures. Beautiful garden and sunroof to watch the birds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

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

Good place to call home

It is a nice quiet country home, in the midst of sheep, cattle, and beautiful landscapes and people. The house was nice and cozy, the roads were a bit scarry if your not use to one lane with a pull over area every so often.. things to do are all around., it just takes a bit of time weaving around the mountains. I would highly recommend this listing.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine B.

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

Charmant cottage tout équipé

Notre séjour s’est idéalement déroulé dans ce charmant cottage : Calme absolu, confort avec un équipement complet comme je ne l’ai jamais vu auparavant et une très jolie déco. Si l’occasion m’en est donné, c’est avec grand plaisir que je reviendrai à Torrin.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice L.

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

Perfect!

An authentic Scottish cottage! Beautiful location,. Very responsive host. Baby lambs on the roads!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kilian Gabriel L.

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

Weekend on skye

We had a wundervoll weekend there. It's such a cosy cottage and the informationsheet, that we got before led us very well to the house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

C S.

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

Gem off the beaten trail

Beautiful scottish farm house feel with amazing scenery. The boys hiked the hill behind the property and got amazing pictures of the surrounding area. Well set up with thoughtful supplies. Was chilly so we enjoyed the availability of the hot water bottles to put in the beds at night. So nice to have a proper scottish experience away from the tourist traffic.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan G.

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

A lovely retreat

We thoroughly enjoyed the cottage - we had everything we needed and communication with the owners was excellent. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith A.

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

Beautiful Torrin

Excellent property. Charming secluded spot. Lovely garden. Suitable for children. Nearby local walks
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona C.

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

A lovely, comfortable cottage, surrounded by amazing scenery

This gorgeous cottage is a good size for a family and well equipped. It's also really comfortable and cosy. The living room is a lovely space to relax in the evenings after exploring the island. The kitchen has everything you need and the bedrooms are spacious and include plenty of storage space. The location is fantastic for a range of local places of interest and a good base for exploring more widely on Skye. We loved the marble pools and Amy's cafe and enjoyed evening walks to the beach at least as much as our trips further afield. Our only regret is that we didn't have enough time to do everything we would have wanted to!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Cottage

We really enjoyed our holiday in this fabulous cosy and tranquil cottage .It was a great base for our many mountain and coastal walks on Skye . Lovely to come back to after a long day exploring in all weathers! As it was hard to book nearby restaurants in Broadford (really busy) we appreciated the well equipped kitchen. Definitely recommend. Bill and Pam
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lothar B.

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

Angenehmer Aufenthalt in einem etwas abseits gelegenen Dorf.

Schönes, sehr gut ausgestattetes und individuell eingerichtetes Haus mit Charakter.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

Escape from work!

Really enjoyable break in Torrin which is a quiet hamlet 7 miles along a single track road between Broadford and Elgol. The house is halfway along a steep road opposite the mighty Blà Bheinn and Loch Slapin. The mobile phone reception and WiFi signal are not great but this was an attraction for us. The house has everything you need and the weather was kind so we had plenty of outdoor activities to occupy our teenagers. There is a lovely cafe nearby and you can get any shopping and fuel in Broadford. The petrol station is cheaper in Broadford than on the mainland.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isabel M.

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

Skye cottage

Old cottage renovated to high standard. Comfortable and cossy and very well appointed. Nice small garden. The cottage is within walking distance to a small beach and Loch Slapin and beautiful mountains. 7 miles from shops (Broadford) but close to tea shop. Communication with owner was easy and pre-stay package was very informative.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

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

Fantastic cottage in a spectacular location

This cottage is wonderful - cosy, comfortable, tastefully & cheerfully decorated and very well equipped. The beds are comfy & there's lots of lovely little thoughtful touches to make the stay extra special. The location is just spectacular - amazing views of mountains & lochs, close to a beach & waterfalls and loads of walks nearby. Perfect.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Lisanne K.

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

Great!

We (2 adults, 2 children) had a lovely stay during the christmas holidays. Everything was clean and well equiped. The Isle was beautiful and the home was a good starting point to explore. Don’t expect a touristy environment off season, but for peace, quiet and alot of beautifull nature, you are at the right place (dress for rain!).

10/10 Excellent

Carole D.

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

Beautiful space

Great cottage for a base to see everything in Skye! Everything you need. Highly recommend !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Yin C.

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

Remote getaway

This place was very spacious and had a nicely stocked and updated kitchen. It is in a pretty remote area with no cell signal and very spotty wifi. The wifi does work when the weather is nice. However once the weather tursn bad the wifi does not work anymore. Other than that it is perfect if you want to be in a remote area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philippe N.

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

Central location to visit Skye

All the family felt confortable in this home. From the cottage, it is possible to drive all around Skye and a bit outside (Loch Ness).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Cary Harris

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Hi I'm Pete and I live in Edinburgh with my wife Cary.
We love the outdoor life - walking, cycling, exploring new places. Skye is the perfect place to do all of these!
I've been coming to Torrin since I was a wee boy as this was my aunt's house. As adults we've come to Torrin on holiday every year for the past 35 years and we feel it is our spiritual home.
We hope you enjoy the cottage as much as we do. Enjoy!

Why they chose this property

It's the perfect place to relax, explore, walk, climb, mountaineer etc.
Great for photographers and geologists too - a very famous geological region
Please note, as in much of the island there is no mobile reception in this area but you can get connected through the internet, 4G and Whatsapp

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