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Glenelg - Detached House With Stunning Views Over the Sea to the Isle of Skye

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Exterior
Beach nearby
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Glenelg - Detached House With Stunning Views Over the Sea to the Isle of Skye

Seaview is a large holiday house situated in an idyllic situation with the most fabulous views towards the Isle of Skye. It is an ideal base to chill out and enjoy the tranquillity or as a base to tour the west coast of Scotland. With four double bedrooms and sleeping up to 8 guests, 2 families have in the past shared their holiday at Seaview. Glenelg has a population of about 300, and is set in a very tranquil and peaceful part of Scotland with breathtaking scenery. Situated on the mainland coast, opposite the Isle of Skye,. The local ferry over the sea to Skye is 3 miles away, or the bridge (now free of tolls) is 17 miles away at Kyle of Lochalsh. There is an abundance of walks of various levels nearby: from a 5-minute walk to the local shop or inn; along the coast or glen; and hill walking from gentle walks to the Five Sisters of Kintail. There are many other activities in the surrounding area including excellent fishing. Of historic interest are the Pictish Brochs, General Wade's barracks, and Sandaig (where Gavin Maxwell lived with his otters) and from which the film Ring of Bright Water was made. Glenelg is a unique place where people return to year after year, because of the tranquility, friendliness of the locals and the renowned Glenelg Inn. The nearby beaches are stunning and children will enjoy a traditional seaside holiday - and perhaps view Sea Eagles, dolphins or whales from the sandy beaches. This is one of Scotland's special hidden places.

Property manager

David Blair

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets allowed by agreement

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number STL License HI-10070-F

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Glenelg Detached House Stunning Views Over Sea Isle Skye
Detached House Stunning Views Over Sea Isle Skye
Glenelg Detached Stunning Views Over Sea Isle Skye
Detached Stunning Views Over Sea Isle Skye
Glenelg Detached House Stunning Views Over Sea Isle Skye
Detached House Stunning Views Over Sea Isle Skye
Glenelg Detached Stunning Views Over Sea Isle Skye
Glenelg Detached House Stunning Views Over Sea Isle Skye
Detached House Stunning Views Over Sea Isle Skye
Glenelg Detached Stunning Views Over Sea Isle Skye
Detached Stunning Views Over Sea Isle Skye

About the area

Map
Glenelg, SCT

What's nearby

  • Glenelg Brochs - 6 min drive
  • Brochs at Glenelg - Dun Telve & Dun Troddan - 9 min drive
  • Eilean Donan Castle - 21 min drive
  • Skye Bridge - 25 min drive
  • Plockton Harbour - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Attadale Station - 36 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hectors Bothy - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪King Haakon Bar - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Kitchen - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Waverley - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Harry's Coffee Shop - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Glenelg - Detached House With Stunning Views Over the Sea to the Isle of Skye pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Glenelg - Detached House With Stunning Views Over the Sea to the Isle of Skye?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Glenelg - Detached House With Stunning Views Over the Sea to the Isle of Skye?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Glenelg - Detached House With Stunning Views Over the Sea to the Isle of Skye located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Glenelg Brochs and within 9 miles (15 km) of Brochs at Glenelg - Dun Telve & Dun Troddan and Glas Eilean. Lochaber Geopark and Glen Shiel are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Glenelg - Detached House With Stunning Views Over the Sea to the Isle of Skye Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

hamish d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Seaview is a very good house. Good combination of cosy and practical. Well laid out and equipped.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic view and excellent location
Great location on the edge of the loch and fantastic views across to Skye. The property was very clean, would have given five stars for info but the site pdf said towels not included, only to find towels were provided, so we used the ones we had brought with us. Kitchen well equipped and plenty of crockery and baking equipment. Enclosed garden was good for the dog. Visited local shop a quite a few times and ate twice in the pub, both only a five minute walk away. We had a very relaxing stay, lovely local walks, the historic brochs, and Gavin Maxwells Croft and strolls along the beach. All in all a lovely New Year family stay
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous location
Beautiful beach-side spot with excellent views, and a fantastic local pub.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

hamish d.

Liked: Cleanliness
NIce house -
The house is in a great position in a classic highland village. The downstairs layout is very good and feels like a much bigger space than we expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay
Great seaside location in a quiet village surrounded by beautiful scenery. The house is warm and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb place unfortunately weather was wet all week.
Superb location,spacious accommodation,very well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Aileen L., PAISLEY

Liked: Cleanliness
MAGICAL HOLIDAY
Beautiful house in a quiet friendly village with outstanding views. Large rooms with comfy beds, good bathrooms, a very well equipped kitchen. Terrible sofas in living room or it would have been the best accomodation I have stayed in ever. Fantastic Inn with amazing food just 5 mins walk. The fishing outside the cottage and from the pier was good. Met Willie and his pet deer in Corran, saw otters, seals, pine martins, and there were porpoises in the bay. Had good weather and were spoilt for lovely places to picnic. Special thanks to the lovely cleaner. Amazing all round holiday. Aileen
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Heather E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer stay in Glenelg with family
Seaview provided the ideal home away from home whilst visiting Glenelg . The instructions from the property manager to access Seaview were concise and accurate. Seaview has a well equipped kitchen, spacious, ideal location for sea kayaking, enjoying the beach, cycling and hill-walking. The bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and comfortable. The living room was spacious and comfortable for relaxing and admiring the views over the Sound of Sleat.

10/10 Excellent

Maryellen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Lovely house to accommodate a large group, set within stunning surroundings. We never want to leave at the end of our holiday. This is our third year here as a big family and it feels like Glenelg just gets better and better. Everything was fantastic the only thing I would say though is the sofas need updating, my elderly father struggled getting on and off them.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

John M., Naseby United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Near perfect
This is a great location with dramatic views over The Sound of Sleat - a scenic delight out of the front windows in all weathers and all light conditions. We had lots of room and slept in comfortable beds. The house was warm and cosy with an excellent TV. Catering was well provided for in a large and well-equipped kitchen. We fished from the front doorstep (almost) and successfully foraged for fungi locally. When we felt like it, the village pub served great meals and live music. Friendly neighbours and local folk made the whole week a one to remember. Thank you David.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful week
Thirty years ago my wife and I honeymooned in the Highlands. This year we decided to take our now adult children and their partners away for a week to celebrate. One had to drop out due to work commitments so we had seven adults staying at Sea View and it was excellent. Well appointed and comfortable, with magnificent views across to Skye. Being the Highlands we were out from dawn to dusk enjoying the magnificent country but in the evenings Sea View was the perfect base. Room to eat together, good cooking facilities, space to read or play card games etc . We thoroughly enjoyed our week and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sea View to anybody considering a break in this beautiful country.

8/10 Good

janice m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sea view Glenelg
Great holiday rental, as described, comfortably furnished with everything you need. Would come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

John R.

Fantastic views, great place to unwind
Thank you we loved our week at seaview. Wildlife was out in force with pine martins, birds, deer and otters all making an appearance. The local mountain rescue were also amazing, thankfully they didn’t need to go further than our cottage as our missing party returned rather cold and wet but safe. My main concern is that the property is listed as being suitable for children of all ages and that there is a cot and high chair, this is true but to be honest they were not in a very good state. The high chair was dirty and the harness was not the correct one and was not fit for purpose. The cot is a travel cot that was again dirty/stained and had no bottom sheet luckily we took blankets with us for our little one, the stair gate is not much use either we had to adapt it to fit but not ideal. If you are taking children younger than 4yrs be prepared to improvise. Fantastic place to relax and unwind with family. Highly recommend visit to walled garden in applecross if you like driving in the highlands and loch Caron Spar a must if your upthat way.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

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Sea View Glenelg
The house was nice and clean (apart from the oven) and very well equipped. The beds were very comfortable and the bed linen lovely, fresh and clean. The lounge furniture however wasn't so good with uncomfortable settees. It didn't matter to us as there was only three in our party and the weather was superb so we spent a lot of time outside but for a larger party it could be inadequate. All in all we had a lovely stay at Sea View
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

john h., hart village hartlepool england

Lovely property. Very clean. Would certainly stay here again
Cannot fault the property. Very quiet. Nice people in village
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maryellen M.

Nice house in a beautiful location.
Fantastic scenery, a peaceful and tranquil place. Lovely little village, with a cute little cafe and fantastic food at the local pub. Lots of places to walk, ideal for cycling and not too far from Skye bridge. Owner extremely helpful replacing the kettle when it broke down. House has plenty of space for large families or groups, nice big kitchen for cooking together.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nigel G., Gloucester

The view from the property was stunning.
The property was clean, tidy and well equipped. A very comfortable place to stay. The local pub is friendly and the menu excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kristina C.

Spacious, well looked after house
We had a lovely time with the whole family. (Three generations). the house is spacious well equipped with everything we needed. It is clean, cozy and warm, when the weather was less friendly. Although quite remote, it is nice that there is a shop to get essential! The locations is wonderful, so close to the water. Beautiful views and a good place to explore the area from. We enjoyed our crossings on the turn table ferry, and the beautiful drive on the other side on Skye. But also the immediate surroundings of Glenelg, the Brochs and the coast line on the way to Arnisdale and Corran are full of treasures. I would like to come again and for further explorations and more walking!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Very spacious for our large family, clean, comfy beds, great base for visiting Skye, loved the ferry
Quiet, friendly village,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Marigold F.

Wonderful location and large spacious house.
Seaview is a comfortable, spacious house with a fully enclosed garden which was great for our dog. The bathrooms have been uogtaded and are clean with good showers. The bedrooms are large as is the living space. The view out the front window is stunning - directly actoss the water is Skye. There is a small shop for essentials which also houses a post office with part time hours. The Im is only a five minute walk away and well worth having a meal at although booking is recommended. There is s good park with swings, etc and a football pitch with goals. Directly across the water is Skye and taking the 5 minute turntable ferry is a must. Our whole family and dog had a great holiday and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Seaview as a destination.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Ideal house for the location.
Very well furnished, equipped and clean modern house in an idyllic location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Sharon C.

Well positioned in a stunning little village
The cottage is well situated and views are amazing. Cleanliness of property was not perfect. We only needed to use 2 rooms and to our shock the other 2 bedrooms were not clean with beds that had clearly been slept in and left unmade. That said, we had a fantastic week and really loved the location and were content in the cottage. There are lots of walks for all levels in the area. A trip to the Glenelg Inn is a must, as is a visit to Sheena's Tea Hut in Corran.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Comfortable house with spectacular views
We had a really relaxing week in this lovely house. There was more than enough space for our party of six adults and a dog to spread out. It is very well equipped and comfortable. The views over to Skye are fantastic and it was great to sit and watch the sunset. The local pub is cozy and dog friendly. Lots of great walking in the area - another stunning vista around every bend! There is a large freesat television but we only used this for radio stations as we wanted to escape the rat race, which was easy to do here. The only thing missing was a tumble dryer as when out walking every day in Scotland it is inevitable that you will get at least one good soaking! As a party we would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Karen T.

Great place to stay. Has all the amenities you need for a family holiday and with great views.
We are just back from a great holiday in Glenelg staying at the Seaview. The house had everything we could possibly have needed for our stay. Comfy beds and no problems with the heating or hot water. My only comment would be that it could do with some updating and the windows do need renewed BUT this did not impact on our holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Ron W.

Lovely family home
Comfortable, family home, within a very friendly community, surrounded by beautiful scenery, and close to everything we wanted to visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017