Ptarmigan Cottage, Isle of Skye

A truly unique, snug and cosy private cottage in a magnificent setting just 15 metres from the sea shore. It has been specifically designed to the highest standards with just two people very much in mind for that special stay. Somewhere to unwind, relax and recharge. Located in a breathtakingly beautiful part of the romantic Isle of Skye. It is equipped to a 5 star standard, with an interior to match having been beautifully refurbished by a local ship’s carpenter in traditional V- lining.

This luxurious self catering cottage is in an idyllic location, situated only a few metres from the seashore on Broadford Bay, which is one of Scotland’s finest, most unspoilt nature havens. At low water the tide falls back some 100 metres and, as the sea rises to stop at the bottom of the garden, an abundance of birds feed at the water’s edge. The occasional otter which crosses the shore can be viewed at close quarters from the comfort of the lounge, using the giant binoculars.

The cottage has free Wifi throughout and is run by Donald Macphie (with some help from his mum!) a native of the Isle of Skye. It was run as a highly successful Scottish Tourist Board 5 star self catering facility by his mum up until 2008 when she retired. It has recently been further upgraded and Donald is continuing the family tradition of crofting plus a trade in the building industry. His forefathers were stonemasons who were brought to the Island by Macleod Estates to work on Dunvegan Castle and other estate properties. Crofting (small scale farming unique to the Scottish Highlands and Islands) does not and did not provide sufficient income on its own and has always had to be supplemented by other activities.