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Tigh Cilmartin

Tigh Cilmartin, Staffin, Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland

Passing beneath the magnificent pinnacle of the Old Man of Storr, the road, at times single track, winds down to Staffin. Both manse and church, designed by Thomas Telford in 1829, are white and well-proportioned. The grounds are bordered by the Kilmartin river, a field is grazed by the neighbours' sheep and a short walk brings you to the grey sands of the wild bay. The owner spent her childhood holidays here and wanted to recapture the magic – hence Tigh Cilmartin: spacious, immaculate and full of character. The living area's windows pull in both landscape and light, the furniture is new and in sympathy with the house, the wood-burner in the fireplace keeps things cosy; there's even a WiFi-friendly study. The kitchen, too, is modern with a period feel (cream range, traditional fittings) and equipped for those who love cooking - and wine: note the integrated wine cooler. Bedrooms upstairs are as light and inviting as all the rest, beds are new brass white-painted, curtains gentle floral, linen white, blankets cream, double mattresses huge, and the trout river (you may fish) lulls you to sleep. White bathroom shelves are stocked with white towels, soaps are hand-made and there's a pretty roll top under one window. The Trotternish peninsula is absolutely stunning – what a treat to be here!

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Tigh Cilmartin

Contact: Vivienne Walker

  • Tel: 01372 363 998 or 07967 801 727
  • Sleeps: 6
  • Rooms: 2 doubles, 1 twin.
  • Price: £595 – £1,395. Winter short breaks available
  • Closed: Never.
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

  • Walking distance to Staffin Bay & Beach
  • Close to the Quirang, Old Man of Storr & Kilt Rock
  • Only 15 miles from Portree
  • Walking distance to local Village Store
  • Free Wireless Broadband
  • Fresh eggs & seasonal produce available nearby

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

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Tigh Cilmartin Kitchen

Kitchen

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Living/Dining Room

Tigh Cilmartin Double Bedroom

Double Bedroom

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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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