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Taigh Dolag. Skye Holiday house, central location with stunning views.

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Spectacular views
Traditional croft house sitting in elevated position overlooking Loch Snizort
Exterior
French doors leading into private garden and seating area
Large Kitchen diner with doors leading into garden

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view

Explore the area

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By Portree, Isle of Skye, SCT
  • Portree Harbour
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • The Fairy Glen
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Old Man of Storr
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Double

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Taigh Dolag. Skye Holiday house, central location with stunning views.

Taigh Dollaig

Taigh Dolag is a traditional croft house that offers modern comfort in a secluded location with exceptional views. Situated in an elevated position in Eyre on the eastern shore of Loch Snizort Beag on the northern coast of Skye, the location commands outstanding views out to the Minch and the Outer Hebrides in the distance.

With only a 7 minute drive to Portree, the island capital, and a 10 minute drive to the Western Isles ferry terminal, the house is ideally located for those wishing to tour the island, and further afield.

With modern furnishings throughout, the two bedroom house offers a comfortable base to explore Skye, or just to relax and take in the magical scenery. There is a comfortable living room with a wood burning stove, one double bedroom, one kingsize bedroom, bathroom and a large fully equipped Kitchen diner with french doors. The house has central heating and a private garden with seating area.

Located on a working croft, we will be tending to livestock daily and are unable to accommodate pets. Private parking is available. The house can accommodate a maximum of 4 people.

Property manager

Joan Gordon
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Sea view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Remove footwear and boots in house

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Skeabost

Located in Skeabost, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Flora Macdonald's Grave and Dunvegan Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Portree Harbour and A.C.E Target Sports Skye. Skyelight Candles and The Brother's Point are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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By Portree, Isle of Skye, SCT

What's nearby

  • Somerled Square - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Portree Harbour - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • The Fairy Glen - 15 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Old Man of Storr - 21 min drive - 25.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galley Cafe & Takeaway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Edinbane Lodge - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge Hotel - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Gordy's Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Taigh Dolag. Skye Holiday house, central location with stunning views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Taigh Dolag. Skye Holiday house, central location with stunning views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Taigh Dolag. Skye Holiday house, central location with stunning views.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Taigh Dolag. Skye Holiday house, central location with stunning views. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of A.C.E Target Sports Skye, Sgurr Alasdair and Somerled Square. Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre and Portree Harbour are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Look no further!

Taigh Dolag is a perfectly updated and equipped authentic croft in an amazing location. Views from the croft over Loch Snizort and out to Harris will take your breath away! Stunning sunsets! It's location is perfect for accessing all parts of Skye.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sana N.

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

Good experience

We thought the accommodation was very clean and comfortable. Views were beautiful. It was centrally located which made it easy to go around the island. There was a small water issue the first day where more proactive communication would have helped, but otherwise everything was smooth. One quick tip is to make sure you bring your own toiletries since other than soap and towels, nothing was provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

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

Awesome!

Keeping it brief and succinct -exceeded expectation, great attention to details. What a location! Amazing view. Wonderful host. We dream of returning on day.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Peaceful cottage with great views

We had a lovely stay in Taigh Dolag. The house is at the end of a cul-de-sac, meaning only the occasional sheep or cow is walking past the house. The house is comfortable and nicely furnished, with lovely touches such as soap made on Skye. We enjoyed the welcome pack consisting of shortbread biscuits, jams and coffee. The kitchen is well equipped but a few more plates, mugs and glasses would have been appreciated, to avoid having to wash up by hand or avoid running a half-empty dishwasher. That said this wasn't a big issue; just mentioning here as a suggestion. Beds were comfortable and duvets nice and warm. There's a log burner in the lounge, we didn't use it though because it was warm enough when we stayed. Portree is only a short drive away and has a large supermarket. All in a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

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

Amazing

Taigh Dolag is a very beautiful house in an incredible setting. The accomodation was well equipped and extremely well maintained. We felt very relaxed here and the views were spectacular. Joan the host was very helpful and there was lots of sightseeing information at the property. We were 2 couples and we would definitely return to Skye and stay at this holiday home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

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

A beautiful cottage with stunning views

We so enjoyed our stay at this lovely cottage. It was so thoughtfully and beautifully decorated with local Skye art and crafts - not another IKEA cottage! And it was very comfortable and clean. Everything we needed was thought of from cooking meals to providing lots of maps and walking books for walking. It was easy to get to Portree and to explore the Trotternish penninsula and beyond. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

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May Half Term

We had a wonderful return trip to Skye and this cottage and again neither island or accommodation disappointed. This cottage is located at the end of a road in an elevated position with the most fabulous views. It’s well equipped and tasteful decorated. We will be back. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Fantastic

We had a fantastic stay at Taigh Dolag. The accommodation is well located and offers great views over the loch. We had everything we needed for a week's stay with two young children.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

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

Fantastic cottage!

We stayed from 22nd to 29th December and had an amazing time. The property is beautiful. Modern throughout. Clean. Fabulous fire. Lovely welcome treats. Couldn’t have been better. We had a really great Christmas. Thank you so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

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

Traditional Croft

This is a beautiful property with an amazing views Skye, 15 minutes from Portree for local shopping and sea trip. We had a fantastic time and would recommend the property and the island to all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luisa P.

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

Superb Holiday House

Skye is a beautiful holiday location, we visit frequently. Taigh Dolag is ideal if you're not used to rural living, it's convenient to Portree yet it still gives you a sense of being remote. The location is handy for Uig and Rankins (recommended to us by the owner) is a local independent store that’s very well stocked and worth visiting for supplies. The views from the house and garden are gorgeous - we also had stunning weather, sunshine every day! But we think Skye is wonderful in all weathers - you just have to dress for it! The house itself is equipped to a high standard throughout. Quality furnishings and linens, natural quilts, large towels, good saucepans and sharp kitchen knives (for those who love to cook – we do). It was spotlessly clean, we stayed 6 nights and were most comfortable. When in the house, we spent nearly all of our time in the spacious and airy kitchen diner but I can imagine in the winter months the cosy sitting room would be lovely to come back to. The owners have thoughtfully provided plenty of cleaning materials and the fire lighting materials and logs were beautifully presented (though we didn’t use them). We very much enjoyed the fresh coffee as part of the welcome pack and liked the lemongrass soaps from the Skye Soap Company. I loved the large map of Skye which was framed on the kitchen wall – lovely to look at and useful too as we talked and planned our excursions at the kitchen table over breakfast or dinner. We had a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Amy O.

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Fabulous May Mid term break

The house is in a great location and is well equipped. Lovely linen and bedding. The owner has taken care to consider everything their guests might need. We only stayed 4 nights and will definitely consider returning not just to Skye but to this cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Super Stay in Skye

Great house. Great location. Super comfortable and a well equipped kitchen to make anything you desire ! Just Hooked behind the CoOp is a great place for fresh seafood and we hit them up every day! The house is located far enough from town that you feel all alone except for the sheep. Thanks Joan for a great stay !!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bev H.

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

Perfect location

This has to be one of the nicest properties we have stayed in. A majestic location with stunning views over the Loch and within easy reach to Portree and beyond. The house is cosy and warm and tastefully decorated. There is everything you need at your disposal. It was a relaxing and fabulous time! Thank you to Joan, Linda and Murdo for everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

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Perfect retreat

Taigh Dolag is a beautiful property in a stunning, peaceful location at the top end of a No through road near Eyre. As such , there is no passing traffic so all you hear sitting on the bench staring endlessly at the views to the outer Hebrides is the gentle bleating of sheep, occasional moo of a grazing cow and the call of the Buzzard that frequently sat on the fence at the end of the road. We needed a break from the frenetic pace of busy lives and our family (husband and twenty something yr old Son) totally fell in love with the peace and rest that Taigh Dolag provided. It is extremely well stocked with all the cooking implements a family need to be entirely self catered , the log burner provided a cosy end to a day of hiking and cycling on Skye’s beautiful landscapes, and sitting around a board game in the large , warm kitchen with a wee dram in hand after a bit of dark sky gazing outside was our usual end to a perfect day on Skye. We went with Stardust boat tours out of Portree and saw White tailed eagles, dolphins and seals. We visited The Fairy pools (stunning but go early morning to avoid large crowds) , Jurassic An Corran beach to see the dinosaur footprints, Talisker distillery, Sleat peninsula, Raasay distillery and Sligachan Bridge. We will hope to be back again to visit the rest of what Skye has to offer. Thank you to our host for an exceptional holiday home from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Synden G.

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Great stay

Great stay - super accommodation, would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan G., West Linton, Scotland

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Great break away

The property was well situated for us to allow for lots of exploring Skye. It was a short drive from Portree and a useful co op. The property was very comfy - great to come back to after walks , well equipped and warm. It has super views and a well made single road to the door. I couldn't fault it and we would return in a heart beat. Thanks for letting us stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

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

Perfect house & location

Joan’s property was amazing!! In such a lovely, peaceful location overlooking Loch snizort, but only 15mins away from Portree. The views were incredible. The property itself was beautiful, so clean and cosy with a log burner and equipped with everything you could possibly need. Joan was a fantastic host, she was very communicative and helpful, and left us some lovely goodies to settle in. We would love to come back again, and would recommend Joan & her lovely house to everyone. Thanks so much for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

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

The Skyes the limit.

Lovely cosy , well equipped cottage in a stunning location. Neist Point was a particular favourite day out for me and the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

SAMANTHA H., Dover Kent

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Amazing trip to Isle of Skye!!

Our family had a wonderful trip to the isle of Skye and staying 4 nights in the most beautiful cottage. Everything we needed was available and the cleanliness of the cottage was top notch. Would recommended to all friends and family. Thank you for making our family trip great ❤️☺️
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

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our stay

what an amazing cottage - amazing location and views and beautifully maintained and decorated. Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colin N.

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Four night stay

Lovely clean property with amazing views
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

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Few days in Skye

Lovely cottage, easy to find and wonderful location and views. Would love to go back - had everything you could possibly want and need - very clean and warm. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edward D.

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

Fantastic property, great location

Ideal location for visiting most of the tourist sites on the island. Property had fantastic views and felt secluded give. It’s the last property at the end of the quiet road. A lot of attention/detail put into the property with all the mod cons you could need/want of a holiday home whilst making it feel “local”. The map in the kitchen was particularly helpful! Would definitely stay again when back up in the Isle of Skye.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colin R., Sunninghill, Berkshire UK

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

Fabulous!

Great location with stunning views (undersold on the property listing!). Clean, spacious, comfortable accommodation. Well equipped throughout. Ideal place to stay - away from the madding crowd but close to Portree for shopping and with easy access for all the wonderful trips out we wanted to make. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Joan Gordon

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This house has been in our family since it was built in 1945. It was our mother's family home and is named after our grandmother, Dolina (Taigh Dolag is the Gaelic for Dolina's house).

Why they chose this property

Taigh Dolag sits in an elevated position overlooking Loch Snizort Beag and out to the Western Isles. Ideally located to explore Skye and offering comfortable and well equipped accommodation. Taigh Dolag offers a unique setting and unriveled scenery that showcases the very best of Skye.

What makes this property unique

The setting and views are outstanding. The house offers a base to relax and take in the scenery and is ideally located to explore the island.
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