Covid 19
We were delighted to have been open last summer. At the moment we do not know when we will be allowed to re-open but we hope it will be in time for the summer. Please read more about what we are doing to keep things safe for you, for us and the community of Skye.
We are a member of the Association of Scottish Self Caterers. They have been advising us throughout this difficult period and they have also been acting on our behalf with the Scottish Government and indeed have been advising the government as well.
- Teresa has also under taken an online training course to assist in this process.
- In line with the advice of ASSC we have undertaken a Risk Assessment of the property with regard to Covid 19. If you wish to see this risk assessment, please get in touch. It should be noted that we undertake a risk assessment generally on a regular basis. Any problems or issues, please let us know.
- We have fully trained our cleaning staff in light of the present guidance, and will be continually re-assessing and retraining.
- As a consequence of the above, and in order to protect you, our cleaning staff and ourselves, we have undertaken an enhanced cleaning regime followed by a disinfection of the property (checklist on the notice board).
- Due to this increased work load we are required to ask you to:
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- Please advise us if you are feeling unwell in advance of your holiday:- a fever, a cough or the loss or change to your sense of taste or smell.
- Arrive later and leave sooner, 5pm and 10am respectively. Indeed if you can arrive a day later or leave a day sooner, that would be very helpful.
- Wash your hands with sanitiser found at the front door, every time you enter the property
- The potential for infection is still here on the Isle of Skye and is a concern for the whole population. So while you are here please act responsibly and do not put yourself or islanders at risk. Remember to bring face coverings, gloves and/or hand sanitiser.
- Strip your beds before you leave and put bedding and towels into the bags provided.
- Empty bins appropriately and please put any glass/bottles in the banks at Fairy Bridge as you leave Waternish.
- Advise us immediately if you feel unwell (as above) during the fourteen days of leaving the property.
It is on an elevated position with fantastic views of Lochbay, the Minch and over to the Western Isles. The cottage offers a comfortable dwelling on one floor with 1 double and 1 twin rooms, a kitchen diner and lounge with all the modern conveniences.
AULD MISSION COTTAGE
It is in an ideal place to investigate the Waternish peninsula and the Isle of Skye. It is within 1 mile of the community of Stein and the oldest inn on Skye, Stein Inn. The Auld Mission Cottage was renovated in the early years of this century, maintaining some of the original stonework but bringing the property up to modern day standards.
It has:-
A double bed room and a twin bedded room.
A bathroom with over the bath electric shower.
A large kitch with dining table, electric cooker, fridge with freezer compartment, washer/dryer,
Microwave, and plenty of crockery etc for 4
A through lounge with free satellite television, loads of books and information and games.
No mobile phone signal but we provide a pay phone.
Free wi-fi.
Off road parking.
The cottage is on the Waternish peninsula, which is arguably the most popular parts of the Isle of Skye, with the reknowned oldest inn of Stein Inn, Lochbay Seafood restaurant, the 5 star visitor attraction of Skyeskyns, many other craft shops, boat trips from the jetty at Stein and a dive centre. Small local shops which offer most of daily needs are avaialbe in Dunvegan about 7 miles away which also has the famous Dunvegan Castle. The main town of Portree is about 22 miles away.
There are many on the falt walks locally and the majesty of the Cuillin are less than 1 hour away for those more adventurous.
At Stein there is a slipway for those with boats or canoes. For cyclists, bikes can be hired from Stein Inn.
During April to October the cottage is booked Sat to Sat but outwith this time shorter breakd will be considered. Please contact us for reduced tariff.
