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Driftwood Cottage Skye, 2 bedroom , Spectacular Seaview, close to Quiraing

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Beach nearby
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 485 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Driftwood Cottage Skye, 2 bedroom , Spectacular Seaview, close to Quiraing

A perfect self catering hideaway that can be enjoyed in all weathers – Driftwood Cottage offers luxury accommodation with a simple seaside style.

Experience island life from the comfort of this homely retreat.
Located on the wild & rugged coastline of the Trotternish Peninsula, Driftwood Cottage boasts spectacular views across the sea to mainland Scotland and is the perfect bolthole for exploring the beautiful Isle of Skye.

Guests can enjoy coastal walks at sunrise or hibernate indoors while storms crash outside; this characterful cottage offers sanctuary in all weathers.

. Superb location – close to Quiriang Mountain range, old man of storr,
. Kilt Rock, Lealt Falls Viewing platform, Fairy Glen, Staffin Beach & Uig
. 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4
. Private Garden
. Large fully equipped kitchen
. Separate Living room with flat screen smart TV
. Bed Linen & Towels provided
. Washing machine and tumble dryer
. Free WI-FI & Free Private parking
. Separate utility room/office with desk

The Kitchen/Dining Room 29Sq Metres / 310 Sq Ft.

This spacious but cosy kitchen in our opinion is the best room in the cottage – light and airy, it offers the best views and has been left as a wonderfully functional family kitchen. The ‘Stanley Rayburn’ cooker/boiler and large oak dining table, make this a warm and comforting room for socialising. The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas hob/electric oven, microwave, coffee machine, fridge/freezer & dishwasher.

The Living Room 12 Sq Metre / 120 Sq. Ft.

This room offers wonderful views and is warm and comfortable. A flat screen smart TV and DVD player is available as well as a selection of games and books. There is plenty of space to stretch out on the sofas after a day’s walking/sightseeing.

The Family Bathroom

The family bathroom for the cottage is located downstairs, next to the Utility/Boot Room and has a bathtub with shower, toilet and wash basin.

Utility Room/ Office

A washing machine and separate tumble dryer is provided and this room is also useful to store muddy boots and wet coats. An iron and ironing board is also provided. There is also a desk & chair with power point sockets in this room and telephone which can receive calls and make local calls free of charge. The broadband wifi router is wall mounted above the desk. Internet speed is very good at approx 56mbps.

Bedroom 1 (18sq. Metre / 195 Sq Ft.)

Boasting wonderful views of Staffin Bay and mainland Scotland, the first bedroom offers spacious and comfortable accommodation, with a Super King Size bed 6ft 8 inch x 6ft (205cm x 182cm), inbuilt wardrobe, Chest of Drawer, Dressing table. Velux adjustable blackout blinds, a necessity in the summer when its only dark between 2330hrs and 0230am!

Bedroom 2 (13.5q. Metre / 145 Sq Ft.)

This lovely twin-bedded room also boasts magnificent views of the sea and surrounding countryside. Slightly smaller than the other bedroom, this room benefits from an attached toilet and small washbasin.
2 Twin beds 39 inches x 80 inches (100cm x 205cm)
Velux adjustable blackout blinds.

Total Combined living area of house including bedrooms & bathroom is 88 Square Metres (920 Sq Ft.)

The Garden

Driftwood Cottage sits in a large enclosed garden surrounded by croft land overlooking Staffin Bay . A patio with outdoor seating, allows you to sit and soak up the view on a sunny day.

The Cottage is equipped with free wireless superfast fibre broadband and a telephone for local calls. There is a strong mobile phone signal from most rooms.

Driftwood Cottage is perfect for a family or 2 couples who are looking for that little bit extra, with comfortable accommodation offering more freedom and flexibility than a hotel. If you want to get away from the fast pace of life and feel the need to recharge your batteries, plan your trip to the magical Isle of Skye and make Driftwood Cottage your home from home.

There is a Fishmonger who comes to Staffin every Tuesday to sell fresh fish and seafood – contact the owners and they’ll arrange for him to come to the Cottage!

We are a 3 hour drive from Inverness and Fort William via the Skye road bridge (toll free), 4.5 hours from Perth, 6 hours drive from Glasgow or Edinburgh and 9 hours drive from Manchester. We would recommend anyone driving from the London or the south of England do an overnight stop around Carlisle or Stirling.

Property manager

Stephen Hodson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 920 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number HI-30044-F

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Driftwood Cottage Skye 2 Bedroom Spectacular Seaview Quiraing
Driftwood Skye 2 Bedroom Spectacular Seaview Quiraing Staffin
Driftwood Skye 2 Bedroom Spectacular Seaview Quiraing
Driftwood Cottage Skye 2 Bedroom Spectacular Seaview Quiraing
Driftwood Skye 2 Bedroom Spectacular Seaview Quiraing Staffin
Driftwood Cottage Skye 2 Bedroom Spectacular Seaview Quiraing
Driftwood Skye 2 Bedroom Spectacular Seaview Quiraing

About the area

Map
Staffin, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Kilt Rock - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Duntulm Castle - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Skye Museum of Island Life - 10 min drive - 14.2 km
  • The Fairy Glen - 17 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Portree Harbour - 23 min drive - 29.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hungry Gull - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Columba 1400 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Flodigarry Hotel and High Tide Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ferry Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bakur Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftwood Cottage Skye, 2 bedroom , Spectacular Seaview, close to Quiraing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Driftwood Cottage Skye, 2 bedroom , Spectacular Seaview, close to Quiraing located?

This family-friendly Staffin cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Skyelight Candles, Quiraing Walk Trail Access and Quiraing. Kilt Rock and Uig Pottery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Driftwood Cottage Skye, 2 bedroom , Spectacular Seaview, close to Quiraing Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gretta H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything We Hoped For
We expected this cottage to be the nicest of the places we booked and we were not disappointed. Beautiful water view. Lots of light. On a clear night (which I understand is quite rare), the stars are unlike anything I have seen. We appreciated the detailed instructions sent a week ahead of time. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leni W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful relaxing location.
It was our first trip to Scotland and wanted a base to explore the Isle. We were not disappointed. My husband likes to cook when we travel and was very happy with the kitchen set up. Pans, dishes, utensils, dish towels etc. The house is comfortable and very clean. We loved our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage
The cottage was very comfortable with a beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory K., Chaska MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Skye
This was one of our favorite places to stay on our trip. The scenery is so amazing and the house is so warm and inviting that we wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
The stay at Driftwood Cottage was by far the highlight of our trip. The home was beautiful and clean with all the amenities you would need. The washer and dryer was especially nice. The view is gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Magical location and immaculate cottage. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katriena M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Storybook cottage stay
I have stayed at many house rentals over the years and this is probably my favorite place I have ever stayed. It was the most beautiful, cozy cottage well equipped with everything you could need. The hosts made our young family (3 year old and infant) feel so welcome; they had the cot all set up for the baby with a beautiful quilt. The views from the cottage were spectacular. The hosts responded immediately with any questions I had. Very closely located to many attractions. Thank you for sharing the most beautiful place with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirk L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Skye cottage of your dreams
This cottage is gleaming, bright, and more spacious than it looks in the pics. We’ve stayed in many vacation rentals and have never seen one that shines like this one, in multiple ways. Neater than a pin, and sunny, warm, and comfy. I worried about being a distance from Portree, but we ended up loving the location, a stone’s throw from the Quiraing and several other superlative hiking areas (Brother’s Point in particular is very special). It made our time on Skye even more wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Staffin
Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Isle of Skye stay
This property was absolutely perfect. The setting is gorgeous and one of the most peaceful places we have ever stayed. The sounds of the sea and the birds and the lambs were the best thing to fall asleep to at night and wake up to in the morning. Close to Quiraing for hiking and a good base for exploring the island. The house and kitchen had everything you could possibly need, very well equipped. Thank you for a lovely, relaxing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cottage to Explore Skye
We loved our stay at this wonderful cottage in Skye. Sally and Stephen were very communicative and cleared up our questions quickly. Everything on the aisle was within an hour’s drive and we were able to see so much with Driftwood as our home base. The views were incredible and it was great having laundry facilities to wash up before our next stay. We would highly recommend this stay to anyone looking to explore the Isle of Skye!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

julian d., Kensington NH USA

Liked: Cleanliness
great place to stay
The best VRBO rental we have had in Scotland by far
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous cottage, amazing views
We needed a place to slow down and just ‘be’ over half term and the cottage was perfect for that. Extremely well equipped (Camembert cooking pot…) and beautifully warm and cosy, we spent lots more time in the cottage than we have planned as the weather was pretty hard going - but the kitchen table was the perfect place to do that - that view! Even in a storm!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fab cottage in amazing location
This cottage really has the wow factor - that view is amazing! It was spotless and we appreciated the extra COVID cleaning checklist showing what had been cleaned when we arrived. Well equipped kitchen, super comfy bed (very hard to get out of!), smart TV... We loved our stay here, thank you :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay at Driftwood
Lovely, comfortable stay in a beautiful cottage overlooking the sea, with great sunrises. Fabulous kitchen, snug lounge and lovely bedrooms. Perfect location for walks along the Quirang range.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect peace
We had the most relaxing 3 days, a perfect tonic for our frazzled minds! The cottage is in a beautiful location, overlooking the sea and beach - just as the listing shows. The kitchen is the real wow, stocked with everything you need to prepare your food- but best of all the floor to ceiling windows showing off that view. There is a very handy and large utility, ideal if you have been in the great outdoors and need to dry coats etc The small sitting room is really cosy, the bathroom modern and clean and the two bedrooms really fresh and very comfortable. There has been a lot of effort put in to cleaning to ensure safety and it really was spotless (and I'm fussy!) Lots of lovely walks close by. We saw one of the boats around Staffin Island and as we went to Staffin slipway it arrived to offload its catch to the wholesaler. We got 2 lobsters off the skipper for very reasonable price, yummy! Would we go back, yes! Just please don't all go when we want to ;)

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
A wonderful spot to stay on Skye with a beautiful view of the sea. The cottage was cozy and offered all we needed. Enjoyed visiting during a "quiet month" without the crowds! Wish we could have stayed longer than the two days, but I would definitely plan to stay at Driftwood Cottage again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Wonderful, relaxing place with great view. Everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alison B., Gig Harbor, WA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Cottage!
A lovely cottage in a stunning location. Warm, cozy, comfortable, and spotless. Away from the crowds, so a perfect location for a little peace and quiet. Stumbled across this cottage in the early stages of planning our trip to Scotland, and built our itinerary around our stay here. Had high expectations, and was not disappointed in the least! Our time here was much too short...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Quiet time away
The cottage was exactly what we were looking for, a quiet and somewhat isolated stay where we could listen to the sheep, birds, and waves. Bonuses are that it is well furnished and maintained with nice features and has good access to sights on the northern part of the island and Portree.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim D., Essex, England

Charming. Stunning views!
We had a fantastic stay here. The owners were genuinely welcoming, friendly and helpful. The cottage is beautiful and felt really homely. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tessa N.

Clean, comfortable, cosy.
We loved our stay at Driftwood Cottage. It was very clean, warm and the view was amazing. The bed was lovely and big and comfortable. The kitchen was great and all the facilities in great working order. Good location, with shops just down the road in Staffin Village. Access was easy and the whole experience was terrific. Would love to visit again. Thank you, also, for mailing my diary to me...greatly appreciated!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anne W., Chicago, Illinois. US

Exceeded my expectations
Spectacular property that exceeded our expectations. The cottage is beautiful and perfectly maintained. Outside has a path to the beach and seating near the house where you can enjoy the rugged and breathtaking landscape views. Inside had everything we could possibly need. We cooked all our meals and the kitchen had all the equipment we needed. I had a few questions and and the owner answered promptly and with helpful information. I would love to return for longer. I could not recommend more highly! It's a piece of heaven.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018