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West Nest, Skye

A secluded cottage on Skye where the best Scottish scenery meets Scandi interior design. Available for weekly rental.

08/04/2023

A blustery but stunning day at Neist Point. 💨💨

01/02/2022

We love cooking up some local produce and enjoying a relaxed dinner while keeping an eye on the sun setting down the glen.
We discovered the awesome Sconsor Scallops last year and the hand dived beauties have become a firm favourite of ours each time we take a week for ourselves at the house. Give David a couple of days' notice and he'll dive your scallops to order. I promise you'll never enjoy a fresher or tastier scallop in your life! 😋
I'll spare you a pic of our home cooking but swipe for the view from the Dining Room instead. 😍

20/01/2022

Road tripping on Skye is unlike anywhere else in Scotland. The inversion surrounding the Cuillins on this trip made the view particularly magical. ❤️

17/01/2022

Dining in style 😍

15/01/2022

Our favourite way to Saturday. Fire on, incredible views and a local dram in-hand. Bliss!

Happy weekend everyone! 🥃

10/01/2022

We stumbled upon this awesome natural pool at the foot of the Cuillins on a recent walk. It looked magical on a winter morning, with the Cuillins emerging behind through the morning mist.
We weren't brave enough for a December dip but one to remember for spring time for sure!

27/12/2021

We just love spending golden hour in the wilds of Skye.

Our lovely neighbours told us about a great spot off the beaten path to take in the sunset, and it was well worth the hike up. We could see everything from Coral Beach to Dunvegan Castle, The Cuillin Ridge, MacLeods Table and the Outer Hebrides, all looking stunning bathed in low winter light. 😍
We'll be regulars here for sure!

10/12/2021

Welcome to our favourite wee corner of the living room. It's the perfect spot to cosy in with a good book, keep an eye on the log burner and take the occasional glance down the glen.

05/12/2021

The Red Cuillins looking stunning capped in a dusting of fresh snow. 🗻 😍

02/12/2021

It was this time of year that we really fell in love with Skye and we realised the beauty the Island has all year round. The low winter sun gives such a beautiful warm light as it drops below the horizon.

We wrapped up and sat on Glenbrittle beach to watch the sun go down with the snow-capped Cullins just at our backs, sheltering us from the wind. What a way to end a great day exploring.

29/11/2021

Do you have your tree up yet?
We cant wait to head back up to the house in a couple of weeks and decorate it for its first Christmas. We've got the perfect spot picked out for the tree and she's going to be a beauty!
As always, we'll be as sustainable as possible so we're decorating with recycled paper baubles, wood carvings and of course plenty of cinnamon sticks and dried orange, filling the house with those gorgeous festive scents.

10/11/2021

CHRISTMAS AVAILABILITY 🎅🗻🎄⁠
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Fancy spending Christmas in the Highlands?⁠

We now have availability between 20th and 28th December due to a cancellation.⁠
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DM us for more details or visit our website, linked in our bio.
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(There is a 5 night minimum stay during this period)
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08/11/2021

You know we love a good sunset, and this one was too good not to share with you.

It was amazing to see how quickly the sunset moved across the horizon at the end of summer, going from the right side of the bay (pictured here) over to the left side of the bay within about two weeks.

The earlier nights in winter can mean less impressive sunsets, but nature more than makes up for it with those dark skies and occasional northern lights. 😍

04/11/2021

We had a lot of love for this bedroom, looking glorious in green. 💚
Theres something really soothing about being in a space that mirrors the colours outside, giving a stronger connection with the nature around you.

The "responsibly sourced" oak side table, linen cushion and wool throw add some more natural touches to the space.

For those that were asking, the colour is Private Affair from .

01/11/2021

Say hello to one of the friendly locals. 😍

The Highland Cows must be some of the most hardy beasts around, living in the harshest environments but taking the Skye weather in their stride.

Hardy as they may be, the impressive 'gentle giants', which are dotted around the island, are super friendly and will often come over to the fence to say hiya back. 👋

31/10/2021

Call us mad but we love a grey and stormy day, and this has to be our favourite place enjoy one.
You'll catch us indulging in (too many) tasty local treats and watching the weather pass through the glen, while the log burner crackles away in the background.
Sunday bliss! ♥️

Call us mad but we love a grey and stormy day, and this has to be our favourite place enjoy one.
You'll catch us enjoying (too many) tasty local treats and watching the weather pass through the glen, while the log burner crackles away in the background. Then retreating to the sofa with a good book and a blanket from our talented neighbours .

25/10/2021

The number of rainbows we saw during our trip to the house earlier this month was simply incredible! We're constantly reminded us of what a magical wee place Skye really is. 🌈

22/10/2021

Winter is such a magical time to visit the island with the ever changing hillside colours, moody skies and snow-capped mountains. ⁠
It was on a visit to Skye in November 2020 that we really fell in love with the island and we knew we wanted to spend as much time here as possible. From there the process of creating The West Nest began. 🧡

11/10/2021

As the colours in the glen turn from vibrant greens and purples to the autumnal coppers and browns, the earthy tones of the second bedroom really begin to mirror the colours outside.
If you ask us, there's nothing better than cosying into some crisp white sheets on an autumn evening, with a gorgeous throw for an added touch of luxury. ❤️

05/10/2021

We love this time of year with the soft low light of the shorter nights and the constantly changing colours on the hillside.
If you ask us theres nothing more relaxing than sinking into a comfy sofa on an autumnal evening with just the sound of the log burner crackling away and watching those mesmerising, dancing flames. 😍

24/09/2021

If Carlsberg did road trips 😍

20/09/2021

The perfect spot for lazy breakfasts and long dinners.

We love how the diffused light from the Flowerpot pendant gently illuminates the table, showing off the clean lines of the Wishbone chairs.
Its definitely one of our favourite spots in the house to sit with a good coffee and watch nature passing through the glen.

15/09/2021

A modern interpretation of the traditional white croft houses on Skye, The West Nest gives a nod to the architectural history of the island but with the comforts of modern living.
Traditionally the croft houses would be tucked into low, sheltered parts of the glen and the wall facing the sea would be windowless to protect the house and occupants from the harsh storms.
We're grateful to be in such an elevated position in the glen and directly facing those incredible sea views over to North Uist. Whether mother nature is being kind or throwing a storm our way, its always a pleasure to sit and watch the weather pass by. 😍

13/09/2021

We love a cosy evening in, with just the sound of nature passing through the glen and the soft crackle of the log burner by your side. Is there anything more relaxing? 🥰

12/09/2021

Is there anything better than smell of croissants baking and a fresh pot of coffee brewing on a Sunday morning? We don't think so.

Good coffee is non-negotiable in our book and choosing the right coffee maker for the house was one of the decisions we found the most difficult! We're absolutely delighted with the Wilfa classic we settled n though. Stylish but simple and great coffee. What's not to love!?

10/09/2021

Portree looking pretty in pink! 💖

07/09/2021

✔️ Fire pit crackling away
✔️ A dram of Talisker
✔️ Dreamy sunsets

The perfect tonic to busy lives. ❤️

20/08/2021

The green heather and ferns mixed with the yellow flowering gorse outside the bedroom window made it really easy to choose the colour palette for this room.

The rich amber on the headboard wall gives a beautiful, soft quality of light in the room and makes it a great space to relax in.
You can imagine our delight when we popped down to our neighbours and they had the perfect throw and cushion to match! 😍

18/08/2021

Dunvegan Castle is located just 20 minutes from The West Nest and is still the main seat of the MacLeod clan to this day!
The castle and local area are steeped in Highland history and a castle tour is a great way to spend the afternoon, especially if the weather isn't playing ball. ☔

We stopped off a few weeks ago on our way to the Coral Beach and sent the drone up for a sneaky peek 👀

10/08/2021

***Ensuite Reveal***

We started the refurb on a high with the Dining Room and we've been delighted with every room as we've completed them along the way, including our final room, the en-suite.

You might remember our mood board for this room if you've been following us a while and we're proud to share the end result with you. 😊

It took a lot of trawling to get all the elements for this room as we had a really clear vision for the space.
The finished article doesn't disappoint and is even better than we had hoped.

We were buzzing to get the seal of approval from our very first guests who arrived at the weekend and love the house just as much as we do ♥️☺️

Address

Fasach
Dunvegan
IV558WP

Website

http://www.westnest.co.uk/

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