Tote Cottage Tote

Tote Cottage is in Tote on Skye. It's a white croft house, right next to my own house. You can't miss it. The plot looks out over Loch Snizort and the river.

It sleeps four. Two bedrooms upstairs, one double and one twin, and one bathroom downstairs. It's got a 4 Star rating. The stairs are steep, because it's an old croft. The kitchen and living room are both a good size. There's a wood burner in the living room.

The garden is enclosed and very big. It slopes down towards the water, but there's grazing land between you and the loch. You'll see Highland cattle out there.

You're five miles north of Portree. The Skeabost Hotel and its golf course are just across the loch. There's an old burial ground and a chapel, St. Columba's Isle, you can walk to from here. It's about a mile.

For getting out, you're well placed. The Fairy Glen is about 15 minutes by car. The Quiraing and the Old Man of Storr are about 25 minutes. Dunvegan Castle, Talisker Distillery, and the Cuillin are all within a half hour drive.

The facilities are all there: washing machine, dishwasher, WiFi, TV, parking. Bedding and towels are included. There's a cot and highchair if you need them. It's wheelchair accessible at the entrance. No pets, I'm afraid.

Useful links for planning: VisitScotland Skye and National Trust for Scotland Glencoe if you're heading that far.