Strathearn B and B and croft is situated in the north of the Isle of Skye in the small crofting township of Kildonan midway between Portree, 11 miles away and Dunvegan, 10 miles away, giving easy access to all the attractions Skye has to offer. We are approximately 30 minutes from Uig for ferry travel to the Outer hebrides. Our home and croft is on the hillside overlooking and with access to Loch Grehornish with wide reaching sea views to the Outer Hebrides. We are in an excellent position to view the Northern Light (Aurora Borealis) when they put on a display. We show these and other pictures of life on the croft on our Facebook page. The nearest village, Edinbane, is 2 miles away with an award winning restaurant serving local produce and a village pub serving food and hosting regular scottish music sessions. We provide information, maps and guide books to enable you to get the most from your holiday on Skye. We can advise you about walks ranging from a local stroll around the township road with views over Loch Snizort and the Trotternish ridge and up to Flashader Dun to more strenuous longer walks in the various areas of Skye depending on your preferences and fitness!.
We have 3 ensuite (walk in shower) bedrooms available with sea views over Loch Greshornish to the Outer Hebrides, 2 with a King Size double bed and 1 with 2 single beds which can be zipped together to form a large double (please request when booking). Rooms are comfortably furnished in modern style have TV/DVD, tea/coffee making facilities with homemade cookies, room to sit and enjoy the view and Wi-Fi. Each room has hairdryer, clock radio, and even binoculars so you may see that elusive otter or seal at the water's edge!
A full cooked breakfast or a lighter option (scottish cheeses or hot smoked salmon available by order) is available between 8 and 8.30am. Earlier breakfasts can be arranged by request. Food is home cooked and from local sources as much as possible. We serve our own eggs, bacon and sausages when available.
We offer a drying/laundry service, please ask. Bikes and walking gear can be left in the garage.
We are a working croft with hens, ducks and pigs and visitors are welcome to help us at feeding times. There is acess to the sea shore, a peaceful place where otters, seals, and ses birds can be seen. You are welcome to launch your own kayak/canoe or have a bracing swim!
Prices from £90 per room per night for Bed and Breakfast for 2 people, online booking is for a minimum of 2 nights. Please contact us directly for one night stay availability and prices.
Please view our website for more information.
Getting there by Road
From Portree follow the A87 to Uig for about 3 miles. At Borve take the left turn onto A850 Dunvegan road and continue for 8 miles. As you approach Flashader there is a 50 miles an hour speed restriction sign and just after this take the right turn signposted to Kildonan. We are the 3rd house on the right with solar panels on the roof. (Please DO NOT take the private road to 9a,9b and 9c)
Transport
There is a limited local bus service between Portree and Dunvegan from the main road , about 400metres from Strathearn. We recommend that visitors have access to a car to fully appreciate the beauty of Skye.
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