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Port Elgol Cottage is situated in an idyllic setting on the shores of Loch Scavaig. The property enjoys uninterrupted views of the Cuillin mountains and the islands of Rum, Canna, and Soay. Village amenities are just a short distance away, making this cottage a perfect retreat for a Wilderness Cottage holiday and an ideal base for enjoying the many walks available in the area.
Inside, the property is beautifully presented, equipped, and furnished to a high standard. The accommodation is split over two levels; the main living area is open-plan with a vaulted ceiling, oak flooring, and a wood burner. This room is spacious and light and ideal for relaxing after a day of exploring.
The kitchen runs along one side of this room and has all the usual appliances and equipment. The seating area is positioned to enjoy the warmth of the wood burner and the views over the garden to the sea, and at the other end, there is a dining table for four.
Off the main room, a small hall leads to the bedrooms and bathroom. The master bedroom, complete with a king-size bed, is situated at the front of the property and enjoys views of the garden and the shore beyond. To the rear of the hall, a few steps lead to the upper level and the twin bedroom and bathroom.
An enclosed garden at the front of the property is ideal for guests with young children. It is also a perfect place to sit and relax and enjoy the fantastic sunsets.
Elgol boasts many facilities, including The Creel, a food stand at the pier selling local seafood, Cafe Elgol, which provides home-baking and handcrafted ice-cream, the Elgol Bistro, which serves delicious home-style meals, and the Coruisk House Restaurant, which must be booked in advance of your trip. Make sure to bring groceries with you - there’s a well-stocked Co-op in Broadford.
The main attraction must be the various boat trips from the harbour. These include the well-known Bella Jane and Misty Isle boats that run from Elgol to Loch Coruisk, which is situated in the heart of the Cuillin mountains and offers some of the most spectacular scenery on the island.
These trips will also allow you to view the native sea birds and other sea life, including otters and seals, and the occasional basking shark, dolphins, or porpoise if you are extremely lucky. These have even been spotted from the cottage garden on occasion.
For guests wanting something a bit more exhilarating take a trip with AquaXplore. This company offers wildlife and whale-watching tours on RIBS (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats) not only to Loch Coruisk but also to the islands of Canna, Rum, Soay, and Eigg.
Parking is available at the end of a footpath (100 metres) which leads to the cottage. Access for guests is via a little path that runs along the back of the school. This means that you will have to carry all your supplies by foot to the cottage, or use the wheelbarrows supplied.
A Good Housekeeping Deposit of £75.00 is required at this property.
STL Licence no: HI-30961-F EPC Rating - E
Guests rate Port Elgol Cottage: Excellent from 46 reviews About Reviews
Excellent relaxing week spent at the superb Port Elgol Cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed the location and well appointed cottage which provided lovely cosy refuge from the worst of the weather we encountered between the good spells.
Stunning location! and staying at Port Elgol really felt like staying in a much loved and cared for holiday home. Lots of character, but also very well equipped and comfortable. Whatever the weather (we had rain & sun in unequal measure!), the view out over the harbour always had interest with boats to-ing and fro-ing. A boat trip is a 'must' and meal at Elgol Bistro 'a delight'.
Thank you to Elgol's owners (K&R) for a wonderful stay.
Cottage and the location is stunning, we had a great week exploring the local area and the rest of Skye (2 adults with older teenage children). Cottage has everything you need including a very handy emergency kit which we had to use due to Storm Floris and the power cut that affected most of Skye. We hope to return one day.
The cottage had a wonderful location but we were disappointed with some of the interior. The kitchen in particular needs replacing as do the sofas and better quality crockery and cutlery. Plastic bowls and plates reminded us of camping. Beds were very comfortable and lots of information, maps and guides provided which was very useful. We enjoyed the visits from the livestock of a morning. One final point I wouldn't advise anyone with mobility problems to stay at this cottage as the access path is quite steep in places and luggage must be brought to and from the cottage by wheelbarrow.
Wilderness Cottages Replied...
As Wilderness Cottages are the booking agents, we have contacted the owners to discuss your feedback. We are pleased to hear the many points of your holiday that you enjoyed and it is useful to hear your other comments, there are some refurbishments planned for the cottage. The plastic bowls and plates supplied at the cottage are for picnic and outdoor use, to limit any possible breakages outdoors. The cottage listing information on the Wilderness Cottages website details parking and access information, so that guests can make an informed choice when planning their holidays. We, and the owners thank you for taking the time to provide a review on your stay at Port Elgol Cottage.
Elgol Cottage is perfect inside and out. All the amenities you need are there, well maintained. I love the sea themed decorations and the layout of the rooms. Everything works and is very clean. The location on the beach with a view of the bay, the Small Isles and the Cuillins is simply stunning. I could just sit in the garden and look at sea and the little busy port all day long. The only problem I had was that I had only booked one week! It was hard to leave. I'd like to come back!
I highly recommend Port Elgol Cottage! A beautifully located and well-equipped small holiday home where you can feel completely at ease. We were there for the second time and are again very enthusiastic!
