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The Old Manse

Glendale, Isle of Skye, Scottish Islands
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Change Sun
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bathroom
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Peaceful location in the tranquil hamlet of Glendale with open countryside views
  • Gather together for sociable suppers around the dining table then relax in front the woodburner in the cosy lounge
  • Explore the open countryside from the front door and spot sea wildlife on a clifftop walk
Property code: OC-CA363

Switch off and relax at this spacious house set amid the rugged countryside in the north west of the Isle of Skye, perfect for spending time with your friends, family and furry friends and exploring the island on coast and country walks. With lots of space inside and outside it makes the ideal base for a chilled out holiday.

Sitting in an elevated position the house has incredible views and a homely style throughout. Step into the hall and go through to the kitchen/diner where you can spend evenings cooking up a feast then enjoying it together. Then head to the lounge to relax in front of a good movie and the roaring wood burner or curl up on the comfy sofa in the living room. There’s a useful utility area and a second hallway on the ground floor too, as well as a handy bathroom with a shower over the bath for muddy returns. Head upstairs to bed in the four lovely, light bedrooms, two gorgeous doubles with en-suite shower rooms, and two cute twin rooms, and a fourth bathroom where you can have a good soak or a refreshing shower. Make the most of the setting by enjoying your morning coffee in the large garden.

Grab the leads and head out for walkies to the lighthouse at Neist point for spectacular views (3.5 miles), you may spot whales and dolphins along the way. Keen walkers will love the walk up Macleod’s Tables through moorlands home to red deer and Golden eagles (8.5 miles), or wander to Glendale beach to give the canines a good run. Pop to the shop in the hamlet to restock (2 miles), visit Dunvegan Castle (9 miles) to uncover the scary legends and explore the dungeons, and tour the famous Talisker Distillery (26 miles).

  • 4 bedrooms - 2 doubles, 2 twins
  • 4 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with separate shower and WC, 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC
  • Double electric oven and electric hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer
  • Electricity and central heating included
  • Woodburner – logs are not included but can be purchased locally
  • TV, DVD player
  • 2 miles to nearest shop
  • Ample parking
  • Short Term Licence - HI-30703-F
  • EPC rating - E
  • Arrival: 18:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Fiona MacDonald

This property is personally managed by Fiona.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 11 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Louise 15th February 2026

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Lovely house. A real home from home. This was a 2nd visit. So warm and comfortable.

Reviewed by Wendy 28th December 2025

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Lovely house warm and well equipped for our winter break. Fabulous little post office and shop in walking distance.very remote with stunning views and very friendly locals

Reviewed by Geoffrey 8th September 2025

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The Old Manse was a great place to stay. We really liked the house and it was quite spacious, clean, and well kept. We enjoyed walking about the garden. While I have connections to Glendale that made it meaningful for me to stay there, it is in a remote part of the island and extra time will need to accounted for when planning travel to other partsRead more of the island. Hide

Reviewed by Kati 13th July 2025

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The Old Manse has everything you could possibly need! Its a wonderful place to stay, exquisitely furnished and decorated, and feels like a real home.

Reviewed by Aileen 6th July 2025

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If possible a barbecue for our side please ,,apart from that the house was well equipt

Reviewed by Emilia 20th June 2025

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Beautiful cottage , well equipped and very soacious. We loved tranquility of this place

Reviewed by Catherine 6th April 2025

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Reviewed by Charlotte 27th October 2024

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Beautiful house and location would highly recommend visiting. We travelled as a large family group of 10 and 2 dogs and were very comfortable.

Reviewed by Sandra 23rd October 2024

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A beautiful house and location, let down by poor maintenance and in need of a deep clean. Key box is badly corroded and difficult to open, we were stuck outside for an hour trying to get in. No reply from the local contact tel number. Notices of 'do not adjust heating' totally inappropriate on the Isle of Skye in October, we were cold in the house Read morewhen the heating was off all day. Despite this we enjoyed our stay in what could be a five star house with a bit of attention and care. Hide

Reviewed by Sofia Jenny Juli 1st October 2024

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We stayed in The Old Manse for our wedding week with our closest family. The home was well equipped with washing machine, dish washer and all you could ask for in the kitchen (French press for coffee) as well as plenty of bathrooms/showers. The location was excellent for accessing sights on the northern part of the Isle like Neist Point and The QuiRead moreraing. Dunvegan was close for the general store and lovely restaurants (recommend The Dunvegan Restaurant for a five course menu). Enjoy! Hide

Reviewed by Zoey 21st July 2024

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.