Artistic, tranquil cottage. Spectacular loch and mountain views. Sleeps 4

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Dunvegan, Scotland

Dunvegan Castle7 min drive
Talisker Distillery21 min drive
Claigan Coral Beach26 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Loch Vatten cottage is quiet, even for Skye, with fantastic views over the Loch and mountains. Few cottages are this near to the water. There are fabulous walks on your doorstep to prehistoric remains (Vatten cairns and nearby Dunbeag Broch are two of Skye's most important sites) and spectacular viewpoints and a secret white sand beach.

You can watch seals basking on the rocks from the kitchen window and even enjoy occasional visits from otters.

The cottage is filled with things we enjoy like nice Cath Kidston crockery, OKA furniture, Crucial Trading rugs, Moroccan cushions/throws, patchwork quilts and original artwork from all over the UK. We hope you like our homely decor and that it makes you feel at home.

Wi fi, TV.

Outside is a third of an acre of enclosed garden overlooking the Loch.

Beaches are a couple of minutes walk away.

There are Adirondack chairs and a picnic table to enjoy al fresco meals.

All linen, towels, soaps and a welcome pack of groceries are provided.

Heating and solid fuel included.

The cottage is in an exceptionally quiet position, down a private track off the very quiet loop road, yet only 4 miles from the shops, pubs and cafes of Dunvegan and 25 minutes from Portree.

Please note, the cottage is looked after by our housekeeper, Angela. We kindly request that you leave the cottage clean and tidy. Angela will be doing heightened cleaning due to Covid and it really helps if you make sure you leave the cottage as you found it, with particular regard to the oven/grill. Thank you.

We are a gay friendly establishment.

REALLY SORRY BUT WE REALLY DON"T TAKE PETS - so please don't ask.

EPC = F

Property manager

Frank Bruce

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Lake view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please take shoes off when entering house. Please only put toilet paper down the toilet. Please do not move indoor or garden furniture. Thank you.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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-30475-F

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Isle of Skye

Located in Isle of Skye, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Dunvegan Castle and Neist Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at A.C.E Target Sports Skye and Talisker Distillery. Travelling with kids? Consider Skye Silver Gift Shop and The Shilasdair Shop. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dunvegan, Scotland

What's nearby

Dunvegan Castle - 7 min drive
Neist Point Lighthouse - 15 min drive
Talisker Distillery - 21 min drive
Claigan Coral Beach - 26 min drive
Talisker Beach - 50 min drive

Restaurants

The Three Chimneys - 7 min drive
The Old School Restaurant - 4 min drive
Waterside Cafe Bistro - 4 min drive
The Misty - 5 min drive
Bog Myrtle Skye - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Artistic, tranquil cottage. Spectacular loch and mountain views. Sleeps 4 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Artistic, tranquil cottage. Spectacular loch and mountain views. Sleeps 4?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Artistic, tranquil cottage. Spectacular loch and mountain views. Sleeps 4?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Artistic, tranquil cottage. Spectacular loch and mountain views. Sleeps 4 located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Macleod's Tables, Skye Silver Gift Shop and Claigan Coral Beach. Coral Beach and Dunvegan Castle are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Robert B.

13 June 2023

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

Wonderful stay in an amazing location

After a little trouble finding the cottage, our sat nav took the second turning off the A683 not the first, we loved the quaint and traditional cottage. It contained everything we needed and the hamper that was left was great. The online listing gives the impression that the sandy beach is "just a short walk away" but we found it quite far and drove some of it. Other than that we found everything as described. We had a nightly visit from an owl and deer, at low tide seals were plentyful. We also saw a cuckoo for the first time. As for the location it is great for getting to the north of Skye, in fact couldnt have been better. If we are ever in the area again we wouldn't hesitate to stop here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will A.

24 May 2023

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

Homely and comfortable cottage.

We spent a really nice week in Vatten this May. It was an ideal spot to explore North Skye and close to Dunvegan, where there was a fast, reliable EV charger. The weather was pretty cool for May, but the storage heating coped OK. All the facilities you would expect were there. The kitchen was a bit dated, if that’s a problem for you, but we found everything we needed. There are good facilities for clothes washing. Would recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Greg L.

26 Apr 2023

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

Nice peaceful location

The cottage is located in a nice peaceful area of Skye with good views of the Loch from the kitchen and garden. The cottage was nice and warm and is in a good location for visiting many of the sites of Skye.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Wawrzyniec N., Ely

14 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not all as on the pictures

We were very disappointed on the first day of stay. The cottage wasn't clean. There were layers of dust everywhere. Bathroom was also needed a good wipe. The cutlery and crockery also didn't look very clean. The furnitures were worn out. The whole thing didn't look as good as on pictures. We looked again at them to checked how we could miss all the signs. Then we noticed that there were not a lot of pictures from the inside... The last but not the least, in the house the very strong smell of an old house. Clearly it hadn't had a good clean-up for a while. But it was not all bad. The house is in a beautiful and extremely peaceful place. It is convenient located to visit Skye's attraction, and there are plenty of them. The cottage is quite large and warm. Linens and towels were clean. The welcome pack was nice, especially local jam.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

8 July 2022

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

Superb location

Lovely quaint traditional cottage in a stunning location. Very well equipped kitchen and lots of books and games available. I would not hesitate to return. Also my daughter accidentally left some items behind and these were returned to us by post immediately. Great host and great property

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Frank Bruce

We are a Scottish family who love Skye!

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Vatten Cottage because of its especially peaceful location. We could simply open the doors and let the boys play outside, and walk off in any direction to get a wonderful view of the Cuillins or MacLeods tables. At night there are often fantastic clear views of the Milky Way.

We are all into history and the island is full of traces of a fascinating past. In particular there are many prehistoric remains within easy reach.

What makes this property unique

Location overlooking the water. Down a long track off the road. Cosy cottage with open fire. Original artwork. Spectacular views. Exceptionally peaceful.

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