An Iolaire offers accommodations in Dornie, a 12-minute walk from Eilean Donan Castle and 9 miles from Kyle of Lochalsh. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor dining is also possible at the vacation home. Offering a terrace with sea views, this vacation home also has a cable flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 2 bathrooms with a bath and a hair dryer. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at An Iolaire will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dornie, like skiing, cycling, and fishing. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy canoeing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Museum of the Isles is 31 miles from An Iolaire. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 83 miles from the vacation home.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Dornie

See what guests loved the most:

  • Cheryl
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved the cottage, very clean, modern, spacious for our 3 adults. The hosts Duncan and Shona had goodies for our arrival, bread, eggs and milk! So close to the Eilean Donan castle! Saw a bride & groom and bag piper! Highly recommend! Would...
  • Callum
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a most wonderful stay at An t-Iolaire. Cleanliness was first class as were all the amenities. We were sad leaving and plan to return! Duncan and Shona were great hosts - the extra touches were much appreciated.
  • Jacqueline
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Ausgezeichnet, alles war sauber und neu, top Lage mit Blick auf den See.

Hosted by Duncan MacRae

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Duncan MacRae
Brand new, spacious luxury house with mountain and sea views. Distinctly Scottish, owned by local family and built on the family croft. The sea view changes constantly, with sea & shore birds, golden & sea eagles and regular visits from otters, it’s a country paradise. We take bookings for a minimum of 3 nights or more so that you have time to enjoy this place. The local pub & hotel are a short walk & a few mins from world-famous Eilean Donan Castle. Ideally located for Isle of Skye, Glenshiel & other mountains, it’s a perfect base for walking, cycling, kayaking & sightseeing. Or doing nothing. Designed with comfort in mind, the extensive ground floor has a sitting area looking onto the sea, an open-plan sitting, dining and fully equipped kitchen. There’s a twin/superking bedroom and spacious bathroom. Upstairs there’s a sitting/work area on the mezzanine and a kingsize bedroom with en-suite bath and shower room. Due to style and location, the house isn’t suitable for under-12s. There’s private car parking, an EV charger (charged separately) a seating area at the front of the house and a clothes line at the rear. We provide a welcome pack with various local goodies, milk and some of our own eggs (so long as the hens are laying). If you want information or advice, we’re happy to chat or if you prefer to do your own thing, we’ll leave you to it. Follow us at Dornie_Croft on Insta and FB for wildlife, weather and views. We live a short distance from An t-Iolaire, near enough to say hello, answer questions and sort things out but far enough away so you have your own space and privacy.
We're a local family and built the houses ourselves. Duncan's a builder and crofter (small scale farm holding) so we have sheep and hens. Shona speaks Scottish Gaelic and always happy to talk about the language and culture.
The small former fishing village of Dornie is nestled in the magnificent western Ross-shire Highlands of Scotland. The village is located at the meeting point of Loch Duich, Loch Alsh and Loch Long and a short walking distance from the world-famous Eilean Donan Castle, the most photographed castle in Scotland, if not the world! The nearby Skye Bridge on the well-known Road to the Isles also makes Dornie a convenient base for exploring the outstanding places of interest and the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside. There’s lots of sights to visit and the scenery is outstanding. If you like hill-walking Dornie is ideally located for a wide selection of Munros and Corbetts on the mainland and the Isle of Skye. You can choose day trips in all directions- across the original Skye ferry or the newer bridge to tour the Isle of Skye, north to Lochcarron and Applecross over the famous Bealach nam Bà, or across to Inverness and the battlefield at Culloden Moor. There’s plenty of wildlife to spot - golden and sea eagles (An t-Iolaire is Scottish Gaelic for eagle), herons, buzzards and lots of shore birds. You might see otters in front of the house. There are red and roe deer on the hills, as well as foxes, pine martens and badgers. You might spot porpoises and round Skye, dolphins, orcas and basking sharks. The area has lots of craft shops and galleries as well as restaurants, cafes and takeaways, ranging from Michelin starred menus to good pub grub. All in all, you’ll not see and do everything that’s on offer which is always a reason to come back!
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of An Iolaire
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
Activities
  • Beach
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

An Iolaire takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about An Iolaire

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at An Iolaire on this page.

  • Check-in at An Iolaire is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • An Iolaire can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at An Iolaire may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, An Iolaire is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • An Iolaire has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • An Iolaire offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Horseback riding
    • Beach

  • An Iolaire is 800 feet from the center of Dornie. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.