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Marchbank is a detached modern house in a truly stunning location on the shores of Loch Bracadale, between Dunvegan and Sligachan, on the west coast of the Isle of Skye.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 6 | Bedrooms: 3 |
| Changeover Day: Fri | Pets Allowed: Yes (1) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 2 |
| Licence No: HI-30556-F |
The view over the water and across to the strange, flat-topped hills known as MacLeod's Tables is simply beautiful and the excellence of the house is on a par with its setting.
The large sitting room that has one wall made almost entirely of picture windows, giving guests ample opportunity to enjoy the magnificent view from the comfortable seating. The expansive kitchen/dining area is modern and well-equipped with plenty of space for both cooking and dining. There is also a separate utility room that houses the laundry facilities.
The large master bedroom with king-size bed has an en suite shower and there are two further twin bedrooms and a large family bathroom with a bath and shower. As an additional bonus there is a second enormous sitting room/games room with snooker table, darts board and TV/DVD at the top of the spiral staircase, so there is plenty of room to spread out and for children and adults alike to relax.
There is parking right at the door and there is also free use of the jetty below the house if you wish to bring your own boat. Essentially, at Marchbank you have your own stretch of seashore, where children can play and adults explore, perhaps catching a glimpse of an elusive otter in the process. Seals and all manner of seabirds are frequently to be seen and you may even be lucky enough to spot a sea eagle. Do please, however, keep the gate shut or you may have wildlife coming to see you in the form of the nosy local sheep. Marchbank really does have it all!
Historic Dunvegan with shops, restaurants and its famous castle and gardens is just 7 miles away and from there you can take boat trips out to the seal islands.
The 'capital' of Skye, Portree, is just a half an hour’s drive from the cottage and the excellent roads in this part of the island mean that most of the island is quite accessible for a day's outing.
You can visit the Talisker Distillery at Carbost on Loch Harport (careful, there are two Carbosts on the island), head into the Red Cuillin from Sligachan, or for some less strenuous exercise, play golf at Sconser (18 miles).
Another worthwhile excursion would take in the Trotternish Peninsula at the north of the island. From Portree, head north to the Old Man of Storr – it is a lovely and rewarding walk from the road up to the base of the ‘Old Man’. Just short of Staffin, after pausing to take in the Kilt Rock where the rock formations on the cliff look just like tartan and possibly take a stroll along the beach looking for more of the dinosaur footprints which were found here, continue north.
From there you can either bear left up the pass where there are more spectacular rock formations of the Quiraing or visit Duntulm Castle at the very top of the island, before returning via Uig, where the ferry sails for the Outer Hebridian islands. There is so much to see and do, though you may well be content just to chill out in the lovely surroundings of Marchbank.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Downstairs
Sitting room with TV/DVD
Kitchen/dining area with electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, microwave etc.
Utility room with washing machine and tumble drier
Double bedroom (king-size) with en suite Shower
Twin bedroom
Twin bedroom
Bathroom with bath and separate shower, WC and wash basin
Upstairs
Sitting room/games room with TV/DVD, snooker table and darts board.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £20.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £50 of electricity INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Electric car charging will be charged separately and be made payable to the owner. Heating is by electric panel heaters. WiFi is INCLUDED. A maximum of 1 dog is welcome at an additional charge (1 large, 1 medium, 1 small). No smoking.
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 10/01/2025 to 13/01/2025
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
From 03/10/2025 to 06/10/2025
From 24/10/2025 to 27/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 27/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
From 03/01/2025 to 06/01/2025
From 17/01/2025 to 20/01/2025
From 30/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
Changeover Day: Fri
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 6 |
| 20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £1,295.00 |
| 28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £1,295.00 |
| 06 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2025 | £895.00 |
| 31 Jan 2025 - 03 Apr 2025 | £895.00 |
| 04 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2025 | £1,095.00 |
| 25 Apr 2025 - 01 May 2025 | £1,095.00 |
| 02 May 2025 - 22 May 2025 | £1,095.00 |
| 23 May 2025 - 29 May 2025 | £1,250.00 |
| 30 May 2025 - 26 Jun 2025 | £1,250.00 |
| 27 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025 | £1,295.00 |
| 18 Jul 2025 - 28 Aug 2025 | £1,295.00 |
| 29 Aug 2025 - 11 Sep 2025 | £1,250.00 |
| 12 Sep 2025 - 02 Oct 2025 | £1,095.00 |
| 03 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2025 | £1,095.00 |
| 24 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 | £895.00 |
| 19 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £1,295.00 |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £1,295.00 |
| 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
(Supplied Independently through Feefo)
Well presented house in lovely location
Lovely homely cottage with an unbeatable view. Great location for exploring the Isle of Skye and right on the loch. Ver...
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Very much a home-from-home cottage, we all loved it. Take slippers if you're slipper wearers usually as it's mostly love...
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Cottage was perfect for us, great space, cosy rooms, good kitchen and dining area. Living room was great with a good vie...
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Everything was as described.
Guest Comments
'Had a wonderful week’s stay in Marchbank. The house was warm, comfortable and had everything we needed to make our stay complete. We saw both Golden and Sea Eagles, Seals and a beautiful stag stood near the garden gate.'
'Thank you for a wonderful stay. This was a fantastic place to bring our children back to, and our latest wild and wonderful English Setter. We have enjoyed the house… the kids loved the games room and walking the dog to the jetty, we have seen the otter and the stag in the morning! The view from the lounge is picture perfect. We will be back – Thank you so much!'
'We’ve had a wonderful week staying at Marchbank and exploring Skye. A lovely home, the boys especially apriciated the games room. The weather has been very kind and we’ve been able to get out for lots of walks and exploring – we’ll be back to do more.'
'We were warm and comfortable in your lovely home. The games and jigsaw were well used. Neist Point was spectacular, Coral Beach lovely for a sunset picnic. Dunvegan was handy for groceries. We walked around Greshornish peninsula, it was rather boggy – great views though. Best day was Oronsay island – amazing views, so peaceful. We saw a pair of otter fishing by the jetty on the one calm evening. We’d love to come again!'
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Guest Comments
'Had a wonderful week’s stay in Marchbank. The house was warm, comfortable and had everything we needed to make our stay complete. We saw both Golden and Sea Eagles, Seals and a beautiful stag stood near the garden gate.'
'Thank you for a wonderful stay. This was a fantastic place to bring our children back to, and our latest wild and wonderful English Setter. We have enjoyed the house… the kids loved the games room and walking the dog to the jetty, we have seen the otter and the stag in the morning! The view from the lounge is picture perfect. We will be back – Thank you so much!'
'We’ve had a wonderful week staying at Marchbank and exploring Skye. A lovely home, the boys especially apriciated the games room. The weather has been very kind and we’ve been able to get out for lots of walks and exploring – we’ll be back to do more.'
'We were warm and comfortable in your lovely home. The games and jigsaw were well used. Neist Point was spectacular, Coral Beach lovely for a sunset picnic. Dunvegan was handy for groceries. We walked around Greshornish peninsula, it was rather boggy – great views though. Best day was Oronsay island – amazing views, so peaceful. We saw a pair of otter fishing by the jetty on the one calm evening. We’d love to come again!'