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The Old Byre

The Old Byre, Waternish, Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, Scotland

Eagles swoop over the loch, orchids bloom, corncrakes nest in the wildflower meadows. Lap it all up from your stone cowshed studio – simple and rugged from the outside, cosy and contemporary within. The open-plan living area focuses on a wood-burning stove; double-glazed patio doors and windows pull the light and views in, but keep roaring gales out; TV, radio and eye-catching artworks entertain. The kitchen area is exquisite in Caithness slate and oak – local materials and craftsmen were used for almost everything (and that includes a local potter for the crocks). A breakfast bar overlooks the beautiful bay. You sleep on a comfortable sofabed downstairs and relax on a sofa on the mezzanine, reached by a swing-down ladder. The slate shower room lies beneath this gallery: a great shower, gorgeous soaps, plentiful soft towels. This is a fabulous spot on the Waternish peninsula - spot whales, otters, seals, basking sharks - while the village guards a fantastic community of musicians, potters, fishermen... and the oldest pub on Skye.

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The Old Byre

Contact: Elma Sands

  • Tel: 01470 592332
  • Sleeps: 2
  • Rooms: Sofabed on ground floor; shower room.
  • Price: £450 
  • Closed: Jan-Feb.
Ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms for people of limited mobility. No smoking anywhere in the house.

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

  • The Loch Bay Seafood Restaurant is a 5 minute walk away.
  • The Three Chimneys Restaurant is a 20 minute taxi ride away.
  • Fantastic for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.
  • Endless beach, cliff and forest walks.
  • The Stein Inn is a 5 minute walk away.
  • Short breaks are available.

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

The Old Byre View from the breakfast bar

View from the breakfast bar

The Old Byre The Old Byre

The Old Byre

The Old Byre High-tech sofabed and wood burning stove

High-tech sofabed and wood burning stove

The Old Byre The mezzanine

The mezzanine

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of The Old Byre 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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