Beachcomber Cottage, Isle of Skye

11/07/2024

Our guests were so lucky to experience this

05/07/2024

Just up the road from Beachcomber, this should be a great event.

25/06/2024

Iain's perfect catch at Loch Bay Shellfish deserves the perfect wine from the Wine Guy on Skye

Ever tried Bacchus grape as an alternative to the Sauvignon Blanc white wine? New World SBs are getting zingier and zingier and very citrus heavy. Our English Bacchus from Kingscote in Sussex gives you the citrus zing but without slapping you in the face with a bucket of lemons and limes! 🍋🍋 The background of floral notes - think elderflower and honeysuckle 💐- rounds off the flavours that balance with fresh seafood like creamy lobster, prawns pealed on the beach or smoked salmon slices.🫎🦞🦐🦀🐠

24/06/2024

A lovely souvenir from Waternish.

21/06/2024

Summer solstice, it rained all day, but just before midnight we got this.

21/06/2024

The overhanging waterfall at the Fairy pools.

21/06/2024

The quiche is amazing!

Morning! A little blustery today but we have all the goodies to keep you warm and cosy.

Today on the menu:
Chocolate and ginger gateau
Gluten-free orange and hazelnut cake
Salted caramel crumble squares
Fresh scones
Butternut squash soup
Pork pie, quiche platters
Vegan sausage rolls.

Don't forget we're now open 9.30am to 5.30pm every day. See you soon 🙂

20/06/2024

More wonderful trips

TIMETABLE JULY 2024
Mon 29th June – Wednesday 31st July 2024

EARLY ADVANCE BOOKING ADVISED
All trips are subject to weather and demand and may change at short notice. We will sail if the weather and sea is safe to do so. We will not sail if there is heavy rain. We will sail if there are showers or mist.

BOOKING
We are accepting bookings now. Please note the office closed notice below.

BROCHURE
Our brochure is on our website www.divers-eye.co.uk giving details of the trips below.

TIMETABLE
Our timetable is also available to download on our website. www.divers-eye.co.uk

NEW BOOKING OPPORTUNITES
New trips may be added, and trips not in demand will be replaced.

FRIDAY 5th July
10:00 | WATCH WILDLIFE: Waternish Pt Extended PUFFIN, Return – 4½ hrs/£60pp
18:30 | EVENING WILDLIFE: Lochbay Seals, Seabirds & Heritage, Return – 2½ hrs /£30pp

SATURDAY 6th July
10:00 | WATCH WILDLIFE: Waternish Pt, Return – 3½ hrs/£50pp
15:00 | FISHING: Family Friendly - 1½/2 hrs /£100 * (inc 2 rods)

SUNDAY, 7th July
12:30 | WILD SWIM / SNORKEL Destination varies - TBC
15:30 | WATCH WILDLIFE: Family Friendly; Seals, Seabirds, & Fun Return – 1½/2 hrs /£80 *

MONDAY 8th July
10:00 | WATCH WILDLIFE: Waternish Pt Extended PUFFIN, Return – 4½ hrs/£60pp
15:00 | NO SAILINGS – closed for a family event

TUESDAY 9th July
10:00 | NO SAILINGS – Apologies closed for a family event
14:00 | NO SAILINGS – Apologies closed for a family event

WEDNESDAY 10th July
10:00 | NO SAILINGS – Apologies closed for a family event
14:00 | NO SAILINGS – Apologies closed for a family event

THURSDAY 11th July
10:00 | NO SAILINGS – Apologies closed for a family event
14:00 | NO SAILINGS – Apologies closed for a family event

FRIDAY 12th July
14:00 | WATCH WILDLIFE: Waternish Pt, Return – 3½ hrs/£50pp
18:30 | EVENING WILDLIFE: Lochbay Seals, Seabirds & Heritage, Return – 2½ hrs /£30pp

SATURDAY 13th July
10:00 | WATCH WILDLIFE: Waternish Pt Extended PUFFIN, Return – 4½ hrs/£60pp
15:00 | FISHING: Family Friendly Fishing: 1½/2 hrs /£100 * (inc 2 rods)

SUNDAY, 14th July
10:00 | To be confirmed
14:00 | WATCH WILDLIFE: Waternish Pt, Return – 3½ hrs/£50pp

MONDAY 15th July
10:00 | WATCH WILDLIFE: Waternish Pt Extended PUFFIN, Return – 4½ hrs/£60pp
18:30 | EVENING WILDLIFE: Lochbay Seals, Seabirds & Heritage, Return – 2½ hrs /£30pp

TUESDAY 16th July
10:00 | WATCH WILDLIFE: Waternish Pt, Return – 3½ hrs/£50pp
14:00 | WATCH WILDLIFE: Lochbay Seals, Seabirds & Heritage, Return – 2½ hrs /£30pp

WEDNESDAY 17th July
10:00 | WATCH WILDLIFE: Waternish Pt Extended PUFFIN, Return – 4½ hrs/£60pp
15:00 | WATCH WILDLIFE: Family Friendly; Seals, Seabirds, & Fun Return – 1½/2 hrs /£80 *

THURSDAY 18th July
10:00 | WATCH WILDLIFE: Waternish Pt, Return – 3½ hrs/£50pp
14:00 | WATCH WILDLIFE: Lochbay Seals, Seabirds & Heritage, Return – 2½ hrs /£30pp

FRIDAY 19th July
10:00 | WATCH WILDLIFE: Waternish Pt Extended PUFFIN, Return – 4½ hrs/£60pp
15:00 | WATCH WILDLIFE: Family Friendly; Seals, Seabirds, & Fun Return – 1½/2 hrs /£80 *

SATURDAY 20th July
10:00 | NO SAILINGS – private expedition
14:00 | NO SAILINGS – private expedition

SUNDAY 21st July
10:00 | NO SAILINGS – private expedition
14:00 | NO SAILINGS – private expedition

MONDAY 22nd July
10:00 | NO SAILINGS – private expedition
14:00 | NO SAILINGS – private expedition

TUESDAY 23rd July
10:00 | NO SAILINGS – private expedition
14:00 | NO SAILINGS – private expedition

WEDNESDAY 24th July
10:00 | NO SAILINGS – private expedition
14:00 | NO SAILINGS – private expedition

THURSDAY 25th July
10:00 | WATCH WILDLIFE: Waternish Pt, Return – 3½ hrs/£50pp
14:00 | NO SAILINGS – private charter

FRIDAY 26th July
10:00 | WATCH WILDLIFE: Waternish Pt, Return – 3½ hrs/£50pp
14:00 | FISHING: Family Friendly - 1½/2 hrs /£100 * (inc 2 rods)
18:30 | EVENING WILDLIFE: Lochbay Seals, Seabirds & Heritage, Return – 2½ hrs /£30pp

SATURDAY 27th July
10:00 | To be confirmed
14:00 | FISHING: Family Friendly - 1½/2 hrs /£100 * (inc 2 rods)

SUNDAY 28th July
10:00 | WATCH WILDLIFE: Waternish Pt, Return – 3½ hrs/£50pp
14:00 | WATCH WILDLIFE: Lochbay Seals, Seabirds & Heritage, Return – 2½ hrs /£30pp

MONDAY 29th July
10:00 | NO SAILINGS: Apologies
14:00 | NO SAILINGS: Apologies

TUESDAY 30th July
10:00 | WATCH WILDLIFE: Waternish Pt, Return – 3½ hrs/£50pp
14:00 | FISHING: Family Friendly - PRIVATE CHARTER

WEDNESDAY 31st July
10:00 | WATCH WILDLIFE: Waternish Pt, Return – 3½ hrs/£50pp
14:00 | WATCH WILDLIFE: Lochbay Seals, Seabirds & Heritage, Return – 2½ hrs /£30pp

OFFICE CLOSED DATES NOTED IN COMMENTS BELOW

MAKE A BOOKING
We are now accepting bookings for the duration of this schedule.
To book opportunities please get in touch now with the following information.
1. Your name
2. Contact Phone and/or email
3. How many passengers are in your group.
3. What trip you would like to do from the selection above.
4. What day / date / time you would like to do the trip.
5. Your availability if your preferred date is not available
POP UP TRIPS & SPECIAILITY TRIPS
Watch the pinned pot on fACEBOOK for special 'one off' pop up sailings

PRIVATE CHARTER
Bespoke Trips & Private Charter are available, Please get in touch by email or phone.

DEMAND
A scheduled sailing requires minimum numbers to sail. If insufficient numbers are not achieved, you will be notified and given the opportunity to reschedule.

SNORKELLING & WILD SWIMMING
To join the boat to swim or snorkel, you must have all your own equipment and be competent and confident to snorkel or swim independently. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. We offer transport to inaccessible locations and no guiding or other services.

RECENT TRIPS
Our brochure and facebook posts, give details of trips, their expectations and recent sightings.

GETTING IN TOUCH
Phone | 01470 592219,
Email | [email protected] | Divers Eye Boat Trips


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19/06/2024

18/06/2024

A trip to Beachcomber should always include a trip to Isle of Skye Hampers and Donnie's Tablet Shed in nearby Geary.
Tim was thrilled with his purchases.

18/06/2024

We did well today, 5 Dino footprints spotted.

17/06/2024

We love this community cafe in nearby Dunvegan. What a view!

17/06/2024

This was last night at 11.55pm.
Proper dark is very short this time of year.

09/06/2024

Did you know that Skye has temperate rainforests? One is near Uig, and full of beautiful mosses and other plants, as well as Rha Waterfalls. Well worth a visit.
Head briefly west along the A855 from Uig to the signpost for Rha Woods on the right. A slightly muddy path with lots of steps leads about 200m to the falls.
It's a double waterfall, and it'd be possible to have a dip in the pool here (if you're brave!), and it's often quiet.

08/06/2024

We have to admit to rather liking this gin. Why not pick up a bottle on your way through Broadford or Portree and enjoy a G&T in the garden or in front of the fire?

Happy World Gin Day.- 8th June 2024- we think Scotland has the world’s best gin! To celebrate we will be pouring a glass of our Classically Aromatic.

If you are on Skye come sample our gin in our shops in Portree and Breakish.

02/06/2024

New chairs for the front garden to match the roses.

01/06/2024

Souterrain at Claigan near the Coral beach.
Rather a tight squeeze to get into but for the braver probably not a problem.
The Souterrain is located amongst a iron age settlement which is still just about visible on the surface if you look around.
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01/06/2024

Dinosaur footprints at An Corran beach. Made 168 million years ago by a Megalosaurus. Check the tides before your visit, it's best mid to low tide. The footprints are in an area of flat rock. Take the A855 towards Staffin, just after the village there's a sign marked 'to the beach' follow the signs to the slipway for just over half a mile.

01/06/2024

An Iron Age Souterrain, some 2000 years old. There are about 20 of these on Skye. This one is at Kilvaxter. Take the A855 north out of Uig and you'll find it about 5 miles away on the right hand side of the road. The day we went it had about 5 inches of standing water in it, so it's best viewed with wellies and waterproof trousers.
Grid Ref: NG 390 698
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01/06/2024

One of 2 Picktish stones on Skye, and is a rarity as most are found on the Eastern side of Scotland. Clach Ard can be found at Tote, a crofting township. You reach the stone by turning North onto the single track B8036 from the A850 near Skeabost. After a quarter of a mile you turn left onto the minor road to Tote, and you'll find the stone a few hundred yards later. It has stood here since 1880 when it was found being used as a doorjam.
Grid Ref: NG 410 743
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28/05/2024

Some fabulous trips here from the jetty at Stein.

19/05/2024

2 more reviews in.

Hubert from France gave it 4 stars:

Beautiful place, impeccable accommodation, good restaurant next door.

Emma from England gave it 5 stars:

A beautiful location, with the added benefit of a pub and restaurant close by. Cottage was well equipped, and kitchen stocked with basic housekeeping items for a short stay. Take a pair of slippers or indoor shoes for the tiled kitchen floor!

Emma needs a pair of Heelan Coo slippers like the ones I have!

16/05/2024

Our nextdoor neighbour!

11/05/2024

Skye is a foodie paradise, especially if you love seafood. We've been enjoying many of the fantastic places to eat; cafe's, pubs and restaurants, trying to chose one special place each visit. Our latest foray was to Chidakasha in Glendale. This is an unusual concept, it's a tea house serving a set menu with paired teas. It was clearly all made with a lot of love. You don't need to be a veggie to enjoy the delicately spiced food.

A review of Skye's only tea house and vegetarian restaurant, Chidakasha

04/05/2024

Those throws look beautiful

02/05/2024

Lots of amazing trips on offer from our friends at Divers Eye Boat Trips

28/04/2024

Just up from the cottage at Ardmore bay are a small herd of Blonde Highland Cows. We popped up for a walk and were very pleased to see this year's calves. They are VERY cute!
We kept a respectful distance though as we didn't want to disturb them.
We had beautifully clear skies during the week and you can clearly see the mountains in South Harris some 20 miles distant.