Cottage Description
Old School Room is a 1 bedroom self catering holiday accommodation that sleeps 2 and is located in Isle of Skye, Scotland. This property is pet friendly allowing for 1 pet. . Local to Balmacara, Coillemore, Erbusaig, Kyle of Lochalsh, Kylerhea
- Bike Store
- Cot Available
- DVD player
- Dishwasher
- Fuel and Power Included
- Garden / Patio
- Highchair
- Pub within 1 mile
- Free Pets
- Rural Location
- Shower over bath
- Stairgate
- Satellite TV
- Television
- Wifi
- Winter Short Breaks
- Car Parking Available
- Bed Linen & Towels Included
- Washing Machine
- Coastal within 1 mile
This deceptively spacious, open-plan holiday apartment is adjacent to the owner’s popular restaurant. Situated in Dunvegan village, it can be used as a base to explore the Island. Visit sites such as Dunvegan Castle, home to the Clan MacLeod, Dun Beag Broch, Skye Serpentarium, the Talisker Distillery, Giant MacAskill Museum and the Museum of Island Life. Coastal walks can be enjoyed to the coral beaches, Neist Point Lighthouse, or climb the MacLeod’s Tables. Dunvegan is only a 30-minute drive from Portree, the Island’s capital, where you will find shops and Fingal Centre, which has swimming pool, climbing wall and gym. There are boat trips and a wide range of craft shops. Shop and pub 100 yards, restaurant 10 yards.
Ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. First floor: 1 double (5ft) bedroom.
Gas CH, gas, elec, bed linen and towels included. Travel Cot and Highchair on request. Satellite TV. Games console. Gas hob. Electric oven. Microwave. Washing Machine. T/dryer. Dishwasher. Freezer. Wi-fi. Small lawned garden with furniture. Parking (1 car). Cycle store. Welcome pack. No smoking.
Food
Days Out
Beach
Bike & Hike
Sports
Nature
Gardens
Activities
Historical
Eating & Drinking
The Three Chimneys is synonymous with good food and great dining, receiving EatScotland's Gold award for 2008/09. The Restaurant is set in a old crofters cottage, with beautiful sea views from many ground floor aspects.
This remotely located restaurant, right on the lochside near Waterish Point, is tiny, simple and quiet with a warmly welcoming atmosphere. The seafood says it all here, landed at nearby Dunvegan, it dominates the blackboard and a few staples on the menu.
A favourite with tourists and locals alike, Sea Breezes commands an excellent waterfront location. Good quality contemporary food, freshly prepared and using the finest local and Scottish ingredients is the order of the day here.
Fun Days Out
Shilasdair - 2.9 Miles (4.6 KM)
You'll find natural dyed knitting yarns, knitkits and hand-knitted sweaters in glorious colours as well as, scarves smocks and tie-dyed socks; unique resist-dyed garments — all handcrafted on Skye. Also the croft dyehouse, antique wool processes and spinning workshop.
It's hard to get up close to a nesting sea-eagle but at the Aros Centre you can have this experience with live pictures, from two remote nests at separate locations. An RSPB Warden will interpret the footage for you, explaining the life cycle of these magnificent birds.
Beach
No recommended Beach found within 30 miles of this property.
Biking & Hiking
No recommended Cycling & Hiking found within 30 miles of this property.
Golf & Sports
No recommended Golf & Sporting Activities found within 30 miles of this property.
Nature Reserves
No recommended Nature Reserves found within 30 miles of this property.
Gardens & Woodlands
No recommended Gardens & Woodlands found within 30 miles of this property.
Local Attractions
Angus MacAskill was the tallest ever Scotsman, a true giant at 7ft8in. His family emigrated to the New World in about 1831 and although his parents were average sized, Angus continued to grow. His great strength was legendary and he became a regular performer in a travelling show around the United States. This tribute to him is less than 30 miles from where he was born and spent his early childhood.
The exhibition at this typical Skye Black house depicts how people lived in the 19th century.
Toy Museum - 4.9 Miles (7.8 KM)
This very child friendly, hands-on museum features an amazing collection of toys, games and dolls from Victorian times to Star Wars. Talisker quality award winner 1993, it is children's favourite experience on Skye. The shop stocks handmade games and stocking fillers.
Skyeskyns - 6 Miles (9.6 KM)
Skyeskyns is Scotland's only traditional exhibition tannery. Visitors can witness time-honoured methods of making leather, the oldest craft, and see an unparalleled range of finest quality hand-combed Highland lambskins and leather goods.
Enjoy a tour (and a tasting!) at the only distillery on the Isle of Skye, set on the shores of Loch Harport with dramatic views of the Cuillins. You'll find their sweet, full-bodied single malt is full of allure.
Informative and fun, this award winning reptile exhibition and breeding centre, refuge and shop is unique in Scotland. Enjoy watching a world of snakes, lizards, frogs and tortoises in natural surroundings. For the brave, there are frequent handling sessions.
Historical & Heritage Sites
No trip to the beautiful Isle of Sye would be complete without a visit to Dunvegan Castle and Gardens, the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and home to the Chiefs of Clan MacLeod for nearly 800 years.
Established in 1965, the museum is a collection of preserved thatched cottages. See the way the islanders lived in the late 1800s and their efficient, but cosy dwellings. Molding perfectly with the environment and suitably attuned to the often harsh climate they are a fascinating place to visit.
