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Drumgarry - Skye house with breathtaking sea views.

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6107 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Isle Of Skye, Scotland
  • Museum of the Isles
    5 min walk
  • Aird Old Church Gallery
    14 min walk
  • Ardvasar Hotel
    2 min walk
  • Mallaig Station
    35 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Drumgarry - Skye house with breathtaking sea views.

Drumgarry is set within a private, secluded woodland. The house commands breathtaking views across the sea towards the Knoydart hills and mountains beyond. The stunning location is complimented by the beautiful, natural gardens surrounding the house.

The house is spacious, sleeping up to 6 people. With master, superking bedroom, bunk room and a 3rd bedroom which can be used flexibly as either 2 singles or as an additional superking. The huge kitchen/ dining room is very well equipped and looks out across the garden to the rear. The living room with real fire, features large french windows opening onto a large deck and seating area, perfectly positioned to take in the gorgeous scenery and views. The house also has 2 bathrooms, one with shower, one with bath and shower.

Drumgarry is in the small township of Ardvasar on the southern tip of the island. There is a pub and restaurant within the hotel which sits at the foot of the house's drive, just 1 minutes walk away and serving excellent food; there are also many other excellent restaurants in the area. There is a local shop 5 mins drive away (but it's also a beautiful 15 minute walk), and there's a large supermarket in the next main town of Broadford.

Being located on Skye, there is access to the many places of interest there such as the Cuillin mountains, fairy pools, dinosaur fossils, clan castles and distilleries, not to mention the Old Man of Storr, black and white coral beaches and the quiraing. Tours for dolphin and whale watching and other water-based activities can also be booked nearby. The house itself is within walking distance of the ferry terminal which links with Mallaig on the mainland, the town where the Harry Potter train terminates. This also allows for access to mainland destinations such as Camusdarach beach and the Silver Sands of Morar. Ferry routes to the various, beautiful, nearby islands and beyond also depart from Mallaig.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Museum of the Isles. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Museum of the Isles and Aird Old Church Gallery
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
As a guest of Drumgarry - Skye house with breathtaking sea views., you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and express check-in. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

kyle Oram

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,152 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: please ask for permission first

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Drumgarry Skye House With Breathtaking sea Views
Drumgarry Skye house with breathtaking sea views.
Drumgarry - Skye house with breathtaking sea views. Isle of Skye

Drumgarry - Skye house with breathtaking sea views. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Markus B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a beautiful location to stay
Everything was brilliant. The location of the house with the great view. The rooms are lovely, the kitchen and the living room very cosy. Our stay there was definitely too short and we hope to return one day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Home is a bit off the beaten path but wonderful accommodations and location. Very roomy with large kitchen and front sitting room. Views of the Atlantic were as promised and there were flowers everywhere. There is a wonderful local pub and hotel restaurant only a very short stroll away
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely short break
Stayed for just 2 nights in October Half term. Party of 6 (Inc two young teen children) and two small dogs. We had a lovely stay. Plenty of space for everyone, beds very comfortable with warm duvets. The kitchen had everything we needed to make home cooked meals and if you don’t feel like cooking the Inn at the bottom of the drive has a great menu. Washing machine was very handy, we were midway through our holiday so great to get a few items cleaned to wear again. We did use the coal fire located in the living room and the room warmed up nicely once we got it going. It was warm enough that the clothes dried overnight on the airer. :) It’s a perfect location if you are getting the ferry to or from Skye. Communication with Kyle was excellent beginning to end too. We would stay here again and would recommend to friends and family thinking of visiting the island! Thanks for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay!
We had a great time! It's quite a drive from most of the main/touristy spots on Isle of Skye, but its a beautiful drive. We were also a little intimidated by the coal fire heating system, but it actually made it a very cozy experience. Kyle was very communicative and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Skye
Peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lively Property
Lovely cozy home in a beautiful location! Kyle was an awesome host and very easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom and Betsy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay on stunning Isle of Skye
The property itself was a beautiful find - quiet, so peaceful! We loved being able to open the french doors right out to the deck from the living room and one of the bedrooms and look at the view of water and mountains in the distance - a true vacation feeling and the large kitchen was great! House felt very roomy. Host was super easy to connect with, got an immediate response from Kyle with a question. It is a more isolated location which is not a problem if you plan ahead for dinner reservations -the one place you can walk to (The Inn at Aird A'Bhasair) gets full so we were glad we booked ahead for our 2nd night. Isle of Skye is magical - would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Julie G., Clemmons

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, well equipped kitchen, responsive host.
Nice place. Spacious. Host was great. Lock is tricky on front door and we couldn’t get the dryer to dry clothes but it had a nice laundry room. Plenty of seating areas too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Feels like home!
Very well prepared, well equipped, and comfortable. No trouble at all using the stove. Kept the home warm all day and night. Shower was lovely and we even did a load of wash. Will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay
We had a superb stay at Drumgarry at Easter. House is so comfortable and cosy and we are hoping to return next year. Great location for walking and ideal for an evening stroll to the nearby pub. Kyle was great at answering any questions we had prior to our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay!
This home was absolutely lovely! Comfortable for both a couple or a family. I read previous reviews regarding the coal fire. While it was a bit chilly upon arrival, if you understand how to get a fire going, it provides much better warmth than traditional heating. Once my husband got the fire going, it stayed very warm throughout the entire stay. Stove is quite larger than a traditional British stove which should make Americans like me (who have a 48" cooktop) quite happy. Appliances were easy to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property but Needs Better Heating System
I'll start off by saying that this house is beautiful. A lot of care has obviously been put into it. It was comfortable, spacious and you couldn't ask for a better view. I think if we had stayed in the spring or summer it would have been perfect. And Kyle was responsive to our questions leading up to the stay. But, we didn't stay during a warm season. The house uses a coal fired heating system. It is the responsibility of the person staying at the house to keep the system up and running. You have to start the fire (which is a bit of a pain) and it takes forever for it to get going. We were told it would take two hours for it to get up and running and then the house would warm up quickly after that. It was 57 degrees when we got there. We would also have to keep adding coal to the system every few hours. We started the fire around 6 p.m. By 10 p.m. the house was still freezing. It was about 59 degrees. We ended up sleeping bundled up and under every extra blanket we could find. The warmest it got was about 61 degrees. And, of course, because we didn't add more coal in the middle of the night, the fire went out and it whatever heat had been put out had disappeared. We didn't want to spend all day in the house keeping the heat running so we knew the whole process would start all over again when we got home that evening. We made the difficult decision to leave and find a hotel for our final two nights, which was super frustrating. I did email Kyle and let him know and ask if it was possible to get even a small refund because of the heating issue and never heard back. Up until that time he had been very responsive. I would add, we followed the step by step instructions to start and run the coal system so I do not believe it was user error. Anyway, like I said, the property is beautiful and I think it would be a great place to stay when the weather is a little warmer and you don't have to be dependent on a rather outdated heating system.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home
We had a really enjoyable short stay at this wonderful property. The host communications were fantastic and included really clear instructions for using the fire, heating and hot water. We knew exactly what to expect thanks to the very accurate description, and the condition of the property was great. There is so much to do that we're even considering another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views and lovely place
Very nice accommodations..but a bit off the beaten track…but if you have a car you can still access everywhere in you need to go. Very clean and well maintained. Everything you will need for your stay is there. Cool weather requires the renter to light the coal fireplace…therefore your Boy Scout fire making skills could be handy😂
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property
Fabulous views. Very clean property. Host Kyle kept in touch with us as we prepared to stay with instructions. Quiet location with great food served at the hotel literally a minute walk away We did need help from a neighbour finding the house as the driveway hides up the hill behind the hotel but it was worth it for the experience. We definitely recommend and if opportunity presents itself we would absolutely return to this property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie O., Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful vacation location
We had a great stay! The house worked great for our 2 night stay, it had everything we needed and a beautiful view. We did eat at the local Inn at Aird a Bhasair which is just at the start of the driveway- but just a heads up- make reservations for meals in advanced!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jubal M., Norfolk, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place, amazing location
My husband and I stayed 3 nights and we absolutely loved the place. It was spacious, had wonderful amenities and it was a great base to see the sights of Isle of Skye. And if it's a clear night (somewhat rare), be sure and go outside and do some star gazing because the sky was spectacular! Kyle communicated with us right from the start and was super accommodating. Next time we're out this way, we'll stay here again, only longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aileen I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Drumgarry Cottage
The owner, Kyle is very helpful & ensures that your stay goes without a hitch. It’s a lovely cottage with fantastic views.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ardvasar
This house was spotless and comfortable and the setting is spectacular! Great view of the water. Our host was very helpful throughout our stay. He was available and willing to answer any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P., Plymouth Devon

Liked: Cleanliness
Our week at Drumgarry
We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Ardvasar. The weather was great. House was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Ross W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house
The house itself suited our needs perfectly and we enjoyed our stay. The grounds, front and back are a letdown though, and nothing like the pictures. It really needs a good bit of attention to get it up to the standard of letting out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning house
Simply excellent . A fantastic location, a beautiful , well cared for house with stunning views . When you go into a rental property where everything simply works be it the internet, the tv, the dishwasher etc . A small but important commodity with printed instructions to hand . The beds are really comfortable too which can also be extremely important. Overall, a great stay and would love to return someday
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in a great location!
We had a great time staying at Kyle's property for a couple of nights in October 2020. The house was spotless, spacious and a perfect location for exploring the island. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
Just home from a fabulous holiday. This house was great, it wasn’t in any of the big towns so was quiet but had the hotel/pub just at the bottom of the drive so didn’t feel too secluded. The kitchen is massive and has everything you could need.the beds were comfy. Took me a couple of goes to get the fire built but was really cosy when it was built. The only thing I can suggest as an improvement is a hand rail on the stairs My mum doesn’t have the best mobility which is why we looked for a bungalow and she did struggle on the step into the house. (Thankfully she could just manage the back door but couldn’t manage the front)
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K., Harrogate

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific house great stay
House was very nice with all the amenities you could want. Had a great stay and had an easy time traveling around the Isle of skye.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020