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Architect designed eco house with stunning loch and Mountain Views

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Beach
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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 485 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Scotland
  • Place, Claigan Coral Beach
  • Place, Neist Point Lighthouse
  • Place, Dunvegan Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Benbecula (BEB)

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About the area

Glendale

With a stay at this vacation home in Glendale (Skinidin), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Skye Silver Gift Shop and 6 minutes from Macleod's Tables. .This vacation home is 25.4 mi (40.9 km) from Fairy Pools and 5 mi (8 km) from Dunvegan Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Skye Silver Gift Shop - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Dunvegan Castle - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Talisker Distillery - 33 min drive - 40.8 km
  • Fairy Pools - 36 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Portree Harbour - 40 min drive - 47.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Lephin - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Old School Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stein Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Misty - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Three Chimneys - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Architect designed eco house with stunning loch and Mountain Views

Immerse yourself in nature in beautiful surroundings. Stunning views from glass fronted house overlooking loch Dunvegan, close to Dunvegan village and castle, with restaurants and amenities.
Short drive to dramatic Neist Point, and famous 3 chimney’s restaurant. Coral beach is also located about 30 mins drive or less away the other side of Dunvegan. Staying here you have an amazing view but still close to main roads for the rest of the island. Often staying too far from the main roads means a lot more driving. This location allows you to have the best stay without spending all your time driving.
There is a wood burning stove for cosy evenings with complementary free bag of logs and kindling. Complimentary packet of coffee for cafe Tierre on arrival.
The property itself was designed by Dualchas architects who are a recognised and award winning practice.
The house is angled towards the views to give maximum effect from the landscape. The windows all have views and the house allows for you to feel immersed in the surroundings which is very relaxing and mesmerising. This area is very close to my family's hearts and I feel privileged to have watched nature and the ever changing elements unfold before me. The night skies when clear are incredible and walking just up behind the house can give beautiful views.

Downstairs is open plan kitchen through to dining and living area. There is a tv with Freeview. Internet service is very good as Skye was upgraded about 10 years ago. There is a lot of storage for clothing etc upstairs and downstairs there are shelves where you are able to store goods. There is a dishwasher, induction hob and electric oven.
The upstairs bathroom has a bath and the downstairs bathroom is a wet room. Hot water is supplied by an emersion tank which switches on with the heating. Therefore sometimes it may be necessary to wait for the water to re heat if there have been long showers taken.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 915 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please leave keys in the safe box
Please take all glass recycling with you. We do not have a facility for glass. There is glass recycling at car park in Dunvegan

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: steep stairs young children must be supervised

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 5438849695

Architect designed eco house with stunning loch and Mountain Views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and wonderful accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family of four had the most wonderful stay at the Timber House. Not only was it beautifully designed, the layout added to the ease of access and every window gives you magnificent views. We loved the sheeps that visited us daily. Our dinners at the table to take in the views was such a treat. I also enjoyed having plenty of room for each of us to have some quiet time to read. And a bonus, the washer that can spin the clothes so fast that they are easily dried by the Scottish wind! We already miss it and we only left this morning!! Definitely recommend to anyone visiting Skye! Juliet, the host, was very communicative and made the experience smooth and welcoming. We love the Timber House!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home in a magical setting! A true bucket list experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camilo M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and very nice host. The house is very well stock, with beautiful views and all amenities. The host is super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
After staying in this house I liked it enough that I priced out the cost of building a similar one for myself. The listing is accurate. The house has a wonderful view over the loch (and the occasional seal) and strong sense of quiet, removed the more touristy towns of Skye.
View from property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best House in All of Skye

Incredibly serene and absolutely stunning property. seems like you are out in the middle of nowhere but quaint shops and wonderful restaurants are a 10 minute drive away. Gorgeous drive to walking trails. Hope to come back here one day. One of the best vacations of my life.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtakingly beautiful house and very comfortable

This is the most beautiful, well-designed house we have ever rented. Coming back after a day of wandering to its views of the loch and sheep and lambs wandering by was wonderful and relaxing. The kitchen had everything we needed. The beds and furniture were very comfortable. If you want to be in the center of a town this property is not for you - Dunvegan is an 8 minute drive on a small road. For us it was perfect and we were sad to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne D., Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

Lovely house with beautiful views, we had lambs out the front and seals in the bay. Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skye W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A breathtaking location

My wife, daughter, mother in law, and I stayed four nights in July. The weather was rough, but it didn’t matter as sitting in this beautiful house and watching the rain blow horizontally across the heather was truly lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bryan K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Safety Concern & No Hot Water

Isle of Skye is beautiful and the home was in a wonderful location; however, I need to give 1 star due to the fact that we did not have heat or hot water during our stay. The biggest concern is safety. We were in constant communication with the host regarding the lack of heat and hot water. The host told us to flip a switch in the fuse control panel. The first few attempts did not work. I decided to not try again before going to bed (even though the host advised that it’s safe) and thank god I didn’t because if I did, the house would have been on fire while we were asleep. I know this We stayed for 3 and didn’t have any hot water until the third night and it was not even enough for the 4 of us to shower.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Havala B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful retreat to make home base!

We stayed 3 nights here as we explored all over Skye. The setting is beautiful, with sheep all around to entertain during the downtime. The home is well equipped with everything we needed for our family, including a baby. There was a high chair and a portable crib. Be aware that there is a stair in the main area as well as up to the bedroom. Our baby isn’t able to do stairs yet, so it was fine. Also, the weather was quite chilly and we had planned to do laundry during this portion of the trip. We should have done laundry the first day so there was ample time to dry (no machine dryer). Lastly, wifi information is on the internet box, we never found it while staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfort and beauty

Bright airy and spacious home with a beautiful view. Sit in the living area and look out for hours at a scene that is like a painting. The bedrooms are comfortable and well fitted with room darkening shades. Great water pressure and good hot showers. Well appointed kitchen. It’s off the beaten path and away from the crowds. Shops in town have more than the basics. Take a walk up the hill behind the house or down to the water after dinner. Lovely
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Timber House

Fantastic location and view. Very relaxing. We have some issues with lights which the host tried to have fixed but we didn't get any feedback and we were without bathroom lights the entire time. It would have helped to have a more extensive information sheet upon arrival. Small things, such as info that the wall heaters are timed to come on and that we didn't have to spend time trying to work them out. Where to buy extra wood; where is the nearest grocery store etc. Little things like that can really help you settle in.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Skye stay

Wonderful cottage. Great scenic views and felt very private. We lived our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Lovely cottage on Skye

We loved our stay on Skye! The property is beautiful and comfortable but what we loved most of all was the hypnotic views over the loch. So beautiful! Our kids loved playing there and one evening we even spotted a large pod of dolphins showing off in the bay. What an unforgettable experience! Another nice touch is that the cottage is just a stroll from the 3 Chimneys where we had a delicious family meal. Juliet is a very nice host, very responsive and full of good tips to explore the island. I really hope to come back and explore Skye even more. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

WA R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well earned rest! Needed to escape and unwind.

This was perfect for us! Much needed break and wowed by the beautiful surroundings. Incredible location close by to attractions such as neist point and coral beach. Great meal at 3 chimneys up the road. Timber house was so cosy and we enjoyed our escape - exactly what was required! Tranquil just to watch the sea, seals and sheep!! Thanks to host for moving dates due to weather and making everything so easy..
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roman S.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Das Haus liegt definitiv nicht zentral. Das liegt aber in der Natur der Sache. Als einziges zu bemängeln war, dass die Heizungssteuerung etwas kompliziert war bzw. keine Informationen dazu Vorlagen. Ansonsten war das Haus sehr schön, es war alles vorhanden was man braucht und die Aussicht ist umwerfend. Definitiv zu empfehlen, wenn man Skyes Natur erleben möchte.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albrecht m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exklusive Lage mit Komfort

Sehr entspannend. Gerne wieder
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Martin F.

Amazing visit to the Isle of Skye

Nice location, magnificent view
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Endroit remarquable

La maison est très belle et donne une splendide vue sur le loch
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023