Seal Skerry Lodge sits in an elevated position and enjoys panoramic views across Loch Pooltiel and to the Outer Hebrides. The house was purpose designed for the rigours of the Highlands and Islands by the award winning Rural Design Architects. The design follows the lines of a traditional steading, and offers a stylish and contemporary property, ideal for those guests looking for something more unusual than the more traditional holiday cottages that are often found on the island.
This modern property is spacious, light and airy and the windows are positioned to take full advantage of the outstanding views. Tastefully and stylishly furnished throughout Seal Skerry Lodge is equipped to a high standard and wifi is available. The house incorporates the latest technology and this together with the wood burning stove, ensures that the property is warm no matter what time of year you visit.
The accommodation is located over two levels, with the downstairs featuring an open plan living area, with floor to ceiling windows, oak flooring and a beautiful wood burner. A chaise lounge is ideally positioned to enjoy the views and a telescope is available for those interested in a bit of star gazing or wildlife watching. Further facilities on this level included a well equipped kitchen complete with a range cooker, a utility room and a shower room.
The bedrooms are located on the first floor, a master with a king size bed and a twin, the bedrooms feature quality cotton bed linen and enjoy views to the sea loch below. A fabulous bathroom with its stand alone bath and twin wash basins, completes the facilities on this level. Outside the property has an area of decking with garden furniture, ideal for a bit of alfresco dining after a day exploring, and the garden is fully enclosed making it ideal for the dog owner.
Glendale is a large community-owned estate with an inspiring history. In the 1800s, the people of Glendale suffered from high rents and extreme restrictions placed upon them by the landowners. Fed up with the status quo, the crofters began to protest, resulting in the arrest and imprisonment of three men. A monument to the “Glendale Martyrs” is atop a hill near Colbost. The crofters’ fight resulted in law reform and the community's purchase of the estate.
Glendale Village is a small settlement of white-walled cottages. Stop at Cafe Lephin for a light lunch, home bakes or a taste of local ales. Just across the road, the Glendale shop is a handy spot to make purchases of basic supplies. To stock up on bigger food shop, you may need to visit the village of Dunvegan or the supermarkets in the island’s largest villages of Portree and Broadford.
A trip to the westernmost tip of Skye is an unmissable experience. Neist Point is a finger of land made of undulating cliffs, jutting out into the sea. Made from basalt, the rock is shaped like columns, reminiscent of the Giants Causeway. At the cliff edge sits the lighthouse, an excellent subject for breathtaking photos. You’d better bring your binoculars as this rugged place is home to all kinds of animals. Seals, whales, dolphins, porpoises and otters inhabit the sea, while many bird species swoop overhead. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of sea eagles!
Foodies won’t be disappointed by this remote corner of Skye. One of Scotland’s most famous restaurants is only a 15-minute drive away! The Three Chimneys has won over 30 awards and attracts diners from all over the world. Another popular restaurant is Chidashaka, which pairs innovative vegetarian dishes with rare teas. For hearty home-cooked grub, head to the Old School Restaurant in Dunvegan.
Dunvegan is also home to Scotland’s oldest inhabited castle. Spend the day exploring the castle’s excellently preserved rooms, decorated in the 19th century. Wander around the leafy gardens and feel your worries melt away. In summer, boat tours depart from the castle jetty to the Loch Dunvegan seal colony, where you will get the opportunity to see hundreds of these adorable animals.
Facilities - Ground Floor
Facilities - First Floor
Included in the rent
Other Facilities
Pets Welcome
One pet is allowed at the property and the garden is enclosed.
Mobile Phone Reception
Mobile phone reception is available at the property as is Wifi internet.
Good Housekeeping Deposit
A Good Housekeeping Deposit of £75.00 is required at this property.
Best Features
STL Licence No: HI-31324-F EPC Rating: Pending
Guests rate Seal Skerry Lodge: Excellent from 69 reviews About Reviews
We have stayed at Seal Skerry previously, and just as before it is a fabulous house in a fantastic location with immersive views: seals seen on the skerry below every day. Our stay at Seal Skerry was very relaxing with much of the attractions of north Skye very accessible. Our dog also seemed to enjoy the stay in an enclosed garden which he was safe to roam and explore. Hopefully we will be back soon.
We stayed at 2 cottages on our fortnight in Skye
Both were in stunning locations with amazing views. The accommodation was comfortable and the kitchens well equipped
Happy to recommend to anyone looking for a holiday that really does get you away from it all!
Wilderness Cottages always provide service with a wonderful personal touch. They are much more than a holiday rental company, they are fabulous people. We had a fantastic time at Seal Skerry Cottage with glorious weather. Perfect
March 2025 was our Seventh visit to this property since 2017. That tells it's own story! It's one of the best kept secrets in North West Skye. Seal Skerry Lodge is a fabulous property in Milovaig. The house is an architectural delight (Rural Design Architects), was built around 2015 and has a fantastic Eco heating system and has a magnificent open plan ground floor. The glazed picture windows look out over Loch Pooltiel and the sea cliffs (with views to the Western Isles) and run the full length of the property. It is very isolated and has a fully fenced large well maintained garden (which our dog loves). Whether cooking, dining or relaxing the views are literally staggering. Whilst we have done many of the Skye tourist attractions over a number of years but there are enough fabulous local walks in the Milovaig, Glendale and Dunvegan areas to make for a very enjoyable week. The log burner in the evenings makes for a 'hooga' experience and the dark skies environment mean stargazing is exceptional. The owner (Heather) is super responsive to any issues but to be honest we have had one minor issue in seven years and the cleaner (Emma) for the property is first class and we have never encountered the property in anything but 'sparkling' condition.The internet signal is strong and there is a Roku dongle meaning Netflix, Sky, Amazon & all terrestrial channels are all available. The wildlife in NW Skye is unparalleled. This week we saw white tailed sea eagles on three days (at close range), common seals and otters are regular visitors to Loch Pooltiel. As a family absolutely love this property and are already looking forward to return in March 2026. My only negative part of the review is that we do not own this property! Cannot recommend highly enough (& we are picky Fifers!).
KR Colin
Stunning location on the edge of Poolteil loch where nature surrounds this beautiful property. Excellent facilities and plenty of room if you were to have four adults, (we were only 2). Great communication throughout with this company
This is our second visit to Seal Skerry Lodge, it is a fantastic place to stay, the house is immaculately clean and well presented but it is also comfortable and feels like home. The views from every window are fantastic and change during the day, watching otters and eagles from the house was very special.
Great base for exploring the Island. We were really well looked after by the owners and Wilderness cottages and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
