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Melrose House on the gorgeous Isle of Skye is a charming and very welcoming house that occupies an elevated spot in the little hamlet of Colbost within the Glendale estate.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 6 | Bedrooms: 3 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: No |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 2 |
| Licence No: HI-30511-F |
The sitting room at the front of the house enjoys the best of the wonderful views out over Loch Dunvegan and it is easy to spend hours ignoring the TV and wildlife spotting instead. An open staircase from the sitting room leads up to the bedrooms above.
A wood-burning stove right at the heart of the well-equipped kitchen keeps everything nice and cosy and the dining area has been set up by the large picture windows so that the beautiful loch views can be admired during meals. There is also a bathroom and handy utility room on this level.
There is also a lovely double bedroom with plenty of storage and French doors out to the garden downstairs and two further attractive double bedrooms and a modern shower room upstairs.
Two further guests can be accommodated by booking the attached annex, Melrose Cottage, which has a double bedroom, shower room and even its own open plan living area with a kitchen, dining area and sitting room.
The garden is laid mainly to grass with a gravelled parking area just beside the house and even more wonderful views out over Loch Dunvegan to enjoy.
For a special treat the wonderful fine dining experience on offer at the famous Three Chimneys Restaurant in walking distance is just the ticket.
The village shop at Glendale (2.5 miles) has the added bonus of having a licensed café and there is a further grocery shop at Dunvegan (5.5 miles). Foodies will also love the Old School restaurant in Dunvegan that specialises in fresh, local seafood.
The surrounding area is a haven for wildlife and, in particular, Loch Dunvegan and its islands make the ideal playground for an abundance of seal colonies. Due to the lack of light pollution on the island the dark skies are great for star gazing and perhaps even spotting the amazing Northern Lights.
Walkers and climbers will find plenty to keep them busy with Old MacLeod’s Tables, two impressive flat-topped mountains, reachable in under half an hour’s drive. Skye is also known for the Black Cuillin mountain range that dominates the landscape and contains a total of 12 different munros to tackle, with stunning panoramic views to be appreciated from the summits.
No holiday on Skye would be complete without a trip to the ‘capital’ Portree (24 miles) to see the pretty coloured houses that line the picturesque harbour there.
Local Events and Attractions
Accommodation
Downstairs:
Sitting room with TV
Kitchen/dining room with wood-burning stove, electric oven and induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, etc
Utility room with washing machine and microwave
Double bedroom
Bathroom with bath, WC and wash basin.
Upstairs:
Double bedroom (super king-size, can convert to twin beds)
Double bedroom
Shower room with WC and wash basin.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- Cot (excluding linen)
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £25 of electricity is INCLUDED (domestic use only) with any additional usage payable at the end of your stay. Heating is by oil central heating (first £25 INCLUDED with any additional payable at the end of your stay). WiFi is INCLUDED. Sorry pets are not accepted. No smoking.
Please Note: You are not permitted to park a campervan at the property.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
From 24/12/2024 to 24/12/2024
From 23/12/2024 to 24/12/2024
From 30/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 6 |
| 20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £995.00 |
| 28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £995.00 |
| 06 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025 | £795.00 |
| 01 Feb 2025 - 04 Apr 2025 | £850.00 |
| 05 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 | £895.00 |
| 26 Apr 2025 - 02 May 2025 | £850.00 |
| 03 May 2025 - 23 May 2025 | £895.00 |
| 24 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 | £1,050.00 |
| 31 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 | £895.00 |
| 28 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 | £1,050.00 |
| 19 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | £1,095.00 |
| 30 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 | £895.00 |
| 13 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 | £850.00 |
| 04 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 | £895.00 |
| 25 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £795.00 |
| 20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £1,050.00 |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £1,050.00 |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
Reviews
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Op het eerste zicht een prima cottage, maar.... Diepvriezerdeur sluit niet, de anti-aanbakpannen zijn meer dan dringend ...
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Beautiful clean house in an idyllic location along one track roads.
Cant fault the location, views across the loch are superb. Cottage has three bedrooms however one small shower could be ...
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Lovely cottage in a stunning location, great value for money.
This cottage is beautifully presented and far exceeded our expectations. To top it off the surrounding views were stunni...
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'Thanks again for the opportunity to stay in your beautiful home - we had a wonderful time. Weather has been pretty wild, but that is one of the beauties of Skye!'
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Guest Comments
'Thanks again for the opportunity to stay in your beautiful home - we had a wonderful time. Weather has been pretty wild, but that is one of the beauties of Skye!'