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A truly unique, snug and cosy 5 star private cottage in a magnificent setting just 15 metres from th Somewhere to unwind, relax and recharge.
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y a local ship’s carpenter in traditional V- lining. This luxurious self catering cottage is in an idyllic location, situated only a few metres from the seashore on Broadford Bay, which is one of Scotland’s finest, most unspoilt nature havens. At low water the tide falls back some 100 metres and, as the sea rises to stop at the bottom of the garden, an abundance of birds feed at the water’s edge. The occasional otter which crosses the shore can be viewed at close quarters from the comfort of the lounge, using the giant binoculars. The cottage has free Wifi throughout and is run by Donald Macphie (with some help from his mum!) a native of the Isle of Skye. It was run as a highly successful Scottish Tourist Board 5 star self catering facility by his mum up until 2008 when she retired. It has recently been further upgraded and Donald is continuing the family tradition of crofting plus a trade in the building industry. His forefathers were stonemasons who were brought to the Island by Macleod Estates to work on Dunvegan Castle and other estate properties. Crofting (small scale farming unique to the Scottish Highlands and Islands) does not and did not provide sufficient income on its own and has always had to be supplemented by other activities.

26/04/2023

Meet your new hosts Kat, Donnie & Isa!

Donnie (Gordon’s big brother) and his partner Kat are delighted to be taking over the running of the Luxury Skye Cottages; Dark Skye Cottage and Ptarmigan Cottage.

Born and brought up on Skye, Donnie has a wealth of knowledge and is passionate about sharing tips for walks, hikes and hidden gems of Skye. Kat is from Czech Republic and moved to Skye 6 years ago. She enjoys cultivating the croft and meeting new people from all over the world.

Isa (the newest team member on the croft) is a street dog from Romania. She’s the Head of Communications with our four legged visitors. She’s very knowledgeable on where to get the best puppuccino in the village!

After some recent wee renovation work carried out in both cottages we have reopened our calendars for the season. We are offering 15% discount for all week long bookings as we welcome back guests.

Looking forward to having you visit us here on the Misty Isle!

Cheers,

Donnie, Kat and Isa

Address

Broadford
Isle Of Skye
IV499AQ

Website

http://www.ptarmigancottage.co.uk/

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A truly unique, snug and cosy private cottage in a magnificent setting just 15 metres from the sea shore. It has been specifically designed to the highest standards with just two people very much in mind for that special stay. Somewhere to unwind, relax and recharge. Located in a breathtakingly beautiful part of the romantic Isle of Skye. It is equipped to a 5 star standard, with an interior to match having been beautifully refurbished by a local ship’s carpenter in traditional V- lining. This luxurious self catering cottage is in an idyllic location, situated only a few metres from the seashore on Broadford Bay, which is one of Scotland’s finest, most unspoilt nature havens. At low water the tide falls back some 100 metres and, as the sea rises to stop at the bottom of the garden, an abundance of birds feed at the water’s edge. The occasional otter which crosses the shore can be viewed at close quarters from the comfort of the lounge, using the giant binoculars. The cottage has free Wifi throughout and is run by Gordon Macphie (with some help from his mum!) a native of the Isle of Skye. It was run as a highly successful Scottish Tourist Board 5 star self catering facility by his mum up until 2008 when she retired. It has recently been further upgraded and Gordon is continuing the family tradition of crofting. His forefathers were stonemasons who were brought to the Island by Macleod Estates to work on Dunvegan Castle and other estate properties. Crofting (small scale farming unique to the Scottish Highlands and Islands) does not and did not provide sufficient income on its own and has always had to be supplemented by other activities.