Bitacora & Ardmore Holiday Cottage: two self catering cottages offering spacious holiday accommodation on Scotland 's Isle of Skye
... two unique self catering cottages offering holiday 
accommodation on Scotland 's Isle of Skye

Self catering holiday on Scotland 's Isle of Skye? Then look at these two unique holiday cottages: 5 star STB rated 'Bitacora' , wheelchair friendly and suitable for the disabled / handicapped, and 3 star STB rated Ardmore Holiday Cottage.     

     
  Waternish - Jewel in the Crown of Scotland's Isle of Skye ...  
 
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... and Ardmore is the ideal holiday base to explore from. Within a five minute drive is the historic hamlet of Stein, originally conceived in the eighteenth century as a model fishing village

Waternish is the perfect holiday destination for hill walkers, mountain climbers, artists, writers, photographers, cyclists, whale watchers, birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts or simply for lovers of the great outdoors. Right from your doorstep you can explore a number of beautiful coastal, hill and forest walks. There are often sightings of a great variety of sea birds, golden eagle and, if you are lucky, a sea eagle - in addition to marine wildlife such as seals, dolphins, porpoise, whales and basking sharks.

Within a five minute drive is the historic hamlet of Stein. Originally conceived in the eighteenth century as a model fishing village, Stein today is home to the the Stein Inn, reputed to be the oldest inn on Skye. The picturesque harbour at Portree, the island's capital, is only about 30 minutes away by carJust a few steps from the Inn is Dandelion Designs craft shop / gallery and at the end of the terrace you'll find the renowned Lochbay Seafood Restaurant. 

And, with craftspeople such as the Skyeskyns sheepskin fleece tannery and showroom, Shilasdair Yarns, Halistra Pottery and Brae Fasach Gallery your days could be filled with discovering traditional skills. 

ONearby Dunvegan Castle, seat of the Clan MacLeod.r you could take a tour round Waternish - brimming with history and interests including Dun Hallin (an ancient iron age hill fort), the ruins of Trumpan Church, scene of a great clan battle at Ardmore between the MacDonalds of Uist and the MacLeods of Dunvegan in 1578 or many fascinating walks such as the one through Waternish Forest down to the black coral shores of Score Bay.

Ardmore is also ideally situated for exploring slightly further afield to places such as Dunvegan Castle, home of the chieftain of the Clan MacLeod, the magnificent Cuillin mountains, Portree - the island's capital - or even for a day trip to the Outer Hebrides by ferry sailing from Uig.

The perfect holiday base for lovers of the great outdoors to explore Skye
The perfect holiday base for lovers of the great outdoors to explore Skye

Skye is a magical island brimming with fascinating things to see and do - Bitacora and Ardmore Holiday Cottage are the perfect bases from which to discover it. And if you need a taxi for a night out, wedding party or an island tour, contact Ali's Taxis - your reliable taxi service on the Isle of Skye - for a competitive quote.

To download a more comprehensive PDF document of things to see and do on the Isle of Skye please click here.

Skye: escape, explore & enjoy ...
    

 

 

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