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Laundry Cottage & Stables Cottage

Laundry Cottage & Stables Cottage, Lyndale House, Edinbane, Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, Scotland

At the bottom of the garden, views stretch across Loch Snizort towards the Outer Hebrides, the sea laps the shore and the sunsets and space live long in the memory. These two cottages are tucked away on a private estate surrounded by happy hens and towering trees. There is absolute peace and stillness and, best of all, two fresh conversions to stay in. Stable Cottage and Laundry Cottage have good beds and furniture, big, plump-cushioned sofas to envelop you, engaging colour schemes and interesting art. Your kitchen cupboards are full of locally-crafted crockery and much of the art is Linda's. TVs (Sky and freeview), DVD players and a small collection of films and music systems guarantee that those who hate board games will be happy, whatever the weather. Dressing gowns hang on the backs of freshly-painted doors, and underfloor heating warms the Caithness stone floors. Dividing the two cottages is a huge stable/utility room, also storing logs for the wood-burning stoves. Marcus has created an organic holding and he won't mind in the least if you lounge in a corner of the traditional, cruciform-walled garden.

The estate is a registered organic farm and there's a biodynamic kitchen garden. Lyndale Gate Lodge (sleeps 4) also available.

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Edinbane, Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye

Sleeps 4 (8 in total with other cottages).

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Laundry Cottage & Stables Cottage

Contact: Marcus & Linda Ridsdill Smith

  • Tel: 01470 582329
  • Sleeps: 2 per unit (8 in total with Gate Lodge).
  • Rooms: Laundry Cottage (sleeps 2): 1 double with bath/shower. Stables Cottage (sleep 2): 1 double with bath/shower.
  • Price: £269 – £515. 
  • Closed: Never.
Ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms for people of limited mobility. No smoking anywhere in the house. Wireless internet access available for guests.

Checklist

  • Dishwasher
  • Electricity included
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave oven
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Television
  • BBQ
  • Beach within 3 miles
  • Cooked meals available
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Short breaks possible
  • Extra bed/cot available
  • Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

  • A great area for walking, climbing and horse-riding
  • Discover the local archaeology
  • Set in a private estate with spectacular Highland scenery and views across Loch Snizort towards the Outer Hebrides
  • Quality local produce
  • Good restaurants nearby
  • Explore the wealth of arts & crafts in the area

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

Laundry Cottage & Stables Cottage Stable Cottage looking past Laundry Cottage towards the sea

Stable Cottage looking past Laundry Cottage towards the sea

Laundry Cottage & Stables Cottage Laundry Cottage sitting area with woodburner

Laundry Cottage sitting area with woodburner

Laundry Cottage & Stables Cottage The canopied bed in Laundry Cottage

The canopied bed in Laundry Cottage

Laundry Cottage & Stables Cottage Stable Cottage interior with comfortable furniture and woodburner

Stable Cottage interior with comfortable furniture and woodburner

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Laundry Cottage & Stables Cottage and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
Working farm or vineyard.
Wireless internet access available for guests.
No smoking anywhere in the property.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.

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