Taigh na h-aibhne
Self Catering Accommodation in Skye
Award winning design
Make your experience truly unforgettable.
Taigh na h-aibhne (River House)
Fàilte agus thigibh a-staigh
(Welcome and come in)
Built to a high specification and award winning design with a glazed wall and vaulted ceiling in the living area.
Extensive glazing allows access to dramatic views. Maple flooring is used throughout, apart from Caithness slate in the entrance hall and the hearth around the wood-burning stove, which complements the oil fired central heating. The adjustable lighting sets the mood for your relaxation and for your entertainment
Tariff - from £840 per week (weekly bookings only)
Accommodation
Spacious vaulted open plan sitting/dining room and kitchen area with wooden floors and wood-burning stove, glazed wall and door to sun-deck
Bedrooms
Double bedroom with kingsize bed and en-suite bathroom/W.C.
Twin-bedded room with en-suite shower room/W.C
Make yourself at home
- Wine and flowers
- TV, DVD and DVD's and Radio
- CD player with CDs including a selection of Gaelic/Celtic discs
- BBQ, Garden and sun-deck
- Maps and books including novels, Gaelic and local history information
- Viking Chess and various other games
- Playstation with games
- Binoculars and Payphone
- Wi-Fi connection
Essentials
- Linen (duvets) and towels inc,
- Elec and full oil CH inc,
- Fire fuel available locally, 1st supply foc,
- Dishwasher,
- F/freezer,
- Auto wm, T/dryer,
- Hairdryer,
- Parking,
- Easy walking access
- No pets .
- No smoking.
Availability
Have a look at our calendar to see when we're available.
Weekly bookings are Saturday to Saturday
Tariff - from £840 per week (weekly bookings only)
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Location
Taigh na h-aibhne
Crepigill
Skeabost Bridge
Isle of Skye
IV51 9PBCentrally situated ideal for touring the island, five miles from Portree the Capital of Skye
Taigh na h-aibhne is surrounded by rolling hills and tranquil countryside where you can expect to see cattle and sheep plus a good variety of wild flora and fauna.The River Snizort at the bottom of the Croft, leads to Loch Snizort, where you can walk along the shore and on the way visit St Columba's Isle. On it are the ruins of the ancient chapel. Its precise origins are still debated, but the site clearly had major religious significance. It became the Metropolitan Church of the Isles until its move to Iona in 1498.Within walking distance is Skeabost Country house Hotel where you can arrange golf, fishing and many more activities.The magnificent Cuillin Mountain range can be seen from the sun deck, and on a clear day you can count ten peaks. The jagged Cuillins form what is undisputedly the most impressive ridge on the British Isles.Dunvegan Castle, the ancient seat of Clan MacLeod and one of the most famous landmarks on Skye, is 15 miles from the house. As well as touring the castle you can explore the gardens and take a boat trip to see the seals.The Trotternish Peninsula, an area of land 20 miles long and 8 miles wide, is famous for its spectacular geological features.The extraordinary rock formations of the Old Man of Storr and the Quiraing on Skye's north-west coast are a breathtaking sight. If you are touring around the Trotternish peninsula, there is the opportunity to visit the famous Flora MacDonald monument and the Skye Museum of Island Life at Kilmuir.Uig, the Ferry Port for the Western Isles is 10 miles from Crepigill.Contact Us
We love to chat, so please fill out the form to contact us. If you are enquiring about availability let us know your preferred from and to dates.
Terms and Conditions
Bookings
Deposit of £100 via bank transfer or cheque made payable to M Pyper. Balance of payment eight weeks prior to arrival date, but bookings within eight weeks of arrival date are payable in full.Weekly bookings are Saturday to Saturday
Cancellations
Should you have to cancel, every endeavour will be made to relet Taigh na h-aibhne. Your payment will be refunded if property subsequently is relet.Arrival & Departures
Taigh na h-aibhne will be ready for you at 5pm.and should be vacated by 10am on day of departure.Cleaning
The property should be left clean and tidy on departure.Damages
All damages should be reported prior to departure. Damages and losses will be charged in full.Pets and Smoking
Sorry! No smoking and no pets allowed on the premises.Vehicles/Personal Property Insurance
As well as cancellation and curtailment insurance, it is recommended that holiday insurance is purchased to cover loss or damage to personal effects.Vehicles, accessories and contents are left at their owners' risk.
