Thistles
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub
Thistles is a modern house built in the 1980’s on the site of an old blackhouse. It was fully refurbished in 2015 to create two luxurious be ...
Thistles is a modern house built in the 1980’s on the site of an old blackhouse. It was fully refurbished in 2015 to create two luxurious bedroom suites and a wonderful open plan living/dining/kitchen. Each bedroom has a king-size bed, ample storage and hanging space for your stay, a flat screen Smart TV with Freesat, french doors and juliet balcony to frame the beautiful elevated view over the Sound of Sleat to the Knoydart peninsula. One ensuite has a walk in shower and a separate double ended bath whilst the second has a double ended bath with a rain head shower over. Downstairs to the lower level, the open plan kitchen / living / dining area features a fully equipped Ashley Ann kitchen with granite worktops, AGA and wood burning stove with large sliding doors and picture window taking in views of the garden and across the Sound of Sleat. There is also a flat screen Smart TV with Freesat and DVD player in the living room area. There is a utility room equipped with two washing machines and a tumble dryer in a separate building adjacent to the house. We have a selection of DVD’s, board games, maps, walking books and information about visitor attractions around the Isle of Skye which you are free to enjoy during your stay.
Facilities
- Fireplace
- Iron
- Refrigerator
- CD / DVD player
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Hypoallergenic bedding
- Freeview TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- WiFi Internet
- Kitchen
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Wardrobe
- Sitting area
- Living room
- Dining area
- Carpeted floor
- Sofa
- USB plugs / charging station
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Toaster
- Microwave
- Kitchenware
- Cooking appliance
- High quality bedding
- Linen provided
- Private entrance
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Outdoor furniture
- Wine glasses
- Electric kettle
- Coffee maker
- Oven
- Clothes drying rack
- Cleaning products
- Dining table
- Rubbish bin
The Croft
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub
A fully refurbished traditional bijou croft house built in circa 1900 by local craftsman in village stone. The Croft House has stunning pano ...
A fully refurbished traditional bijou croft house built in circa 1900 by local craftsman in village stone. The Croft House has stunning panoramic sea views across the Sound of Sleat to the Knoydart peninsula. The entrance porch provides plenty of hanging space for coats and shoes and gives access to the hall with the kitchen to the left and living room to the right. The fully equipped Ashley Ann kitchen comprises an induction hob and double electric oven and dining table and flat screen TV with Freeview. The welcoming, snug sitting room has a wood-burning stove and flatscreen Smart TV with Freesat and also a DVD player. The ground floor has underfloor heating throughout and Fired Earth limestone flags. There is a utility room with washing machine and clothes drying rack. Upstairs, we have created one luxury bedroom with ensuite shower room, separate full size dressing room with lots of storage, full length mirror and dressing table. There is also a designer bathroom with double ended bath and views over the garden and the Sound of Sleat.
Facilities
- Alarm clock
- Fireplace
- Iron
- Refrigerator
- Pets allowed
- CD / DVD player
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Freeview TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- WiFi Internet
- Kitchen
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Living room
- Dining area
- Wood, tiles, stone floor
- Sofa
- Limited accessibility
- Carbon monoxide detector
- First aid kit
- USB plugs / charging station
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Toaster
- Kitchenware
- Cooking appliance
- High quality bedding
- Linen provided
- Wine glasses
- Electric kettle
- Coffee maker
- Accessed by staircase
- Key access
- Lockbox access
- Smoke detector
- Oven
- Clothes drying rack
- Dressing room
- Cleaning products
- Dining table
- Rubbish bin
Reviews
Thistles on Skye
(45 Guest Reviews) 98% Would RecommendGuest Ratings
Review Summary
Review Overall Rating
- 5.0
Thistles on Skye Information
Description
Luxurious houses with high end kitchens Situated on a traditional croft in Sleat, South Skye, we are ideally situated for the Skye Bridge or for the Armadale to Mallaig ferry. We offer a great base from which to explore the magical island of Skye. We have tried to make these the best self catering experiences on the island by incorporating everything that we would like to have when we stay somewhere. Our en-suites are beautifully finished with double ended baths and rain showers and you can then relax in our dressing gowns and complimentary slippers. Both houses have amazing sea views. Thistles has two beautifully designed en-suite bedrooms with panoramic views over the Sound of Sleat to Loch Hourn and the Knoydart peninsula whilst The Croft has a luxury ensuite bedroom and separate dressing room, plus a second bijou bathroom with uninterrupted views over the sea. Both houses have aga wood burning stoves for cosy winter nights. Thistles has a wonderful aga which heats the entire downstairs whilst The croft has tradition limestone flags with underfloor heating downstairs.
Cleaning and safety
- High-touch surfaces disinfected
- Linens washed to local guidelines
- Mattress and pillow protectors
- Washable duvet covers
Facilities
- Free WiFi internet
- Lounge
- Garden
- Terrace
- Kitchen/kitchenette
Parking
- Free parking
Activities and Experiences
- Animal watching
- Bird watching
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Fine dining
- Fishing
- Fly fishing
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Walking
Policies
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Check in16:00 20:00
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Check out10:00
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Child PolicyAdults only
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Smoking PolicyNo smoking
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PetsDogs welcome, Pets by arrangement
Accessibility
Thistles on Skye is on a croft above Cruard Bay which is fairly steeply sloping. There are stairs in the property and so it is not suitable for anyone who cannot manage these.
Directions
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Road from The Skye Bridge (16.0 miles)Cross the Bridge, at roundabout take 3rd exit for Broadford, Portree. Follow this road for ~ 5 miles. You will come to a 40 mile limit part & will pass the restaurant “Red Skye” on LHS. At the end of this long straight stretch the road will bend sharply to the right and at this point there is a turnoff on left for the A851, signposted Armadale, Isleornsay. Take turnoff & follow road for 8 miles. Turn left for Isleornsay, take turn for Camuscross. We will send final detail by email!
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Boat from Armadale Ferry (8.0 miles)Take the only road the A851 and head North – drive for around 6-7 miles. You will very clearly see the sign post to turn right for Isleornsay. Take this turn, over small bridge. Follow signpost for Camuscross. Continue for .6mile turn right up hill at derelict croft just before Cruard Bay. Look for our sign on top road