Driftwood Cottage

1 Glasphein Staffin, Staffin, IV51 9JZ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 10.0/10! <small>(score from <b>35</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
35 reviews

Great location with all the cooking utensils and spices. washing machine and dryer are really helpful for us.

Worawin Thailand
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Driftwood Cottage

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  • Entire home
  • 950 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking rooms

Driftwood Cottage offers accommodations in Staffin, 16 mi from Portree. The cottage is 8 miles from Uig. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property. There is a dining area and a kitchen. A flat-screen TV and DVD player, as well as an iPod docking station are featured. The holiday home offers free private parking on-site The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 138 miles from Driftwood Cottage.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.4
Location
10
Free WiFi
10
High score for Staffin
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  • Worawin
    Thailand Thailand
    “Great location with all the cooking utensils and spices. washing machine and dryer are really helpful for us.”
  • Alan
    United States of America United States of America
    “private. spotless. great kitchen and comfy bedrooms. great walks nearby. Tasteful, modern amenities in a quaint cottage”
  • Lisa
    United States of America United States of America
    “Cleanliness. Comfort. Incredible views and setting.”

Hosted by Stephen & Sally

9.5
9.5
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Stephen & Sally
Spectacular views across the sea to mainland Scotland. • Superb location – close to Quiriang Mountain range, old man of storr, Kilt Rock, Lealt Falls Viewing platform • 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4 • More living space - 88 Square Metres (920 Sq Ft.) • Private Garden • Large fully equipped kitchen • Separate Living room with flat screen smart TV Driftwood Cottage is a detached former Blackhouse built in 1890, recently renovated to a modern standard. The cottage occupies a stunning hillside location above Staffin Bay. Situated in the crofting village of Staffin just 25 minutes from Portree, Driftwood Cottage makes an ideal base for exploring the Trotternish Peninsula and the whole of Skye. The kitchen-dining room is a real treat. We have a large solid oak table next to a large floor to Ceiling window & patio door - which of course looks onto staffin bay. The sun shines directly into the kitchen most mornings from about March thru to October and in the winter the stanley rayburn makes it really cozy & warm. The Cottage is equipped with free wireless superfast fibre broadband and a telephone for local calls. There is a strong mobile phone signal from most rooms.
We moved to Skye in 2010 and lived in Driftwood cottage for 6 years. We knew we might outgrow this house before we bought it, but we really couldnt resist the view it had. We have made many improvements to the house over the last 8 years both inside & outside and are really proud of it. Due to an expanding family we outgrew our much loved home and reluctantly moved to a larger house just a mile away. Whilst we now have more space we unfortunatley don't have the same spectacular view that Driftwood cottage has. After many friends and family telling us it would make a fantastic holiday cottage we have been receiving guests since April 2017.
Staffin village is a living working village with a school, post office, 2 well stocked shops, 5 cafe's & 2 restaurants. For anything extra Portree is only a 25 minute drive and has many more restaurants, cafes’, a large supermarket and various boat trips. There is also the town of UIG which is also just a 25 minute drive which has 3 restaurants and ferries to the Outer Hebrides. Driftwood cottage distance to following Skye attractions; • Staffin Dinosaur Footprint 0.5 mile/1km - 2 min drive • Quiriang mountain range – 1m/ 2km • Kilt Rock – 1m/2km • Dinosaur Footprint at brothers point –7m/11km 10 min drive • Lealt Falls Viewing platform –7m/11km - 10 min drive • Fairy Glen at Uig –10m/16km -30 min • Skye Museum of island life -8m/13km • Old man of storr -12m/19km -20 min dr • Talisker Whiskey Distillery - 35m/56km - 1hr dr • Fairy Pools – 39m/62km - 1hr dr • Sligachan - for Marsco walk & ‘Sgùrr nan Gillean’ climb – 28 miles (45km) 50min drive • Elgol - for boat trips -58m/93km - 1hr 45min • Dunvegan Castle – 47m/75km • Coral Beach -47m/75km - 1hr • Clan Donald (Armadale) Castle 60m/96km • Portree –18m/28km 25min drive • UIG – 9m/14km)25min drive
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Driftwood Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • High chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • DVD player
    • Radio
    • Telephone
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Patio
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Beach
    • Horseback riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Driftwood Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM

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

    Check-out

    Until 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 of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 21

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    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

    Please inform Driftwood Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    License number: E, HI-30044-F

    FAQs about Driftwood Cottage

    • Yes, Driftwood Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Driftwood Cottage can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

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

    • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Driftwood Cottage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Driftwood Cottage is 1.5 miles from the center of Staffin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Driftwood Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

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

    • Check-in at Driftwood Cottage is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Driftwood Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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

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