Crofters Cottage 1 Balmeanach, Struan, IV56 8FH, United Kingdom
#2 of 3 hotels in Struan
Guests' ChoiceBased on 46 hotel reviews
9.8Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.9
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Nicky
United KingdomNothing
The cottage was absolutely stunning, the pictures don't do it justice! Beautifully presented, super clean and fully equipped with everything you would need for a few nights stay. The perfect base for our trip to Skye, would highly recommend!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Stuart
United KingdomScenery facilities peacefulness...basically everything. Stayed in quite a few cottages in our time but this was simply the best of all. Wanted for nothing. Loved watching the burning of the Heather 😊👌
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Dantong
NetherlandsThis cottage has stars hotel level facilities and preparation but also provides a cozy homecoming feeling. Great location that allows you to visit all famous places in Skye within a reasonable distance.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Euclid
CanadaThe warmth, comfort, amenities, and ☺️having an option of a top sheet. The cottage is obviously lived by its owners.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Michael
GermanyMy wife and I enjoyed everything about the property! It was clean and comfortable and located in an unparalleled spot!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 June 2023
Clare
United KingdomNothing, the owners thought of everything.
Fabulous cottage. Luxurious 5* accommodation. The cottage has everything you could need for a stay on the Isle of Skye. Great welcome basket, from underfloor heating to a fan. A wonderful stay after a day's sightseeing.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Carolyn
United Stateswe had not one negative issue
our every need was thoughtfully met the location was ideal for total Isle explorations the cottage was impeccably cleaned and appointed the welcome basket was generous and thoughtful
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 12 June 2023
Jackie
United KingdomThere wasn't anything I didn't like
The cottage is not only in a beautiful location but the cottage itself is amazing, the owners have thought of everything and more. It was spotlessly clean and so cosy.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 6 June 2023
Miiko
United Kingdomno mobile service Wi-Fi very patchy - would love to come back and spend a week where we could work from the cottage every year
great location host provided everything you could require loved the decor and space peaceful and quiet
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 4 June 2023
Stuart
United KingdomNothing it was exactly as described
The cottage was perfect, spotlessly clean and well stocked with everything we needed, the hosts even left some breakfast and snacks for our first day which was a lovely surprise. The view down to the loch was beautiful and the peace of the location.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Sheanne
United KingdomThere is nothing to dislike!!
Absolutely everything. This property is a 7* not a 5*. Every single detail and possible requirement has been thought of. It was warm, comfortable, totally well equipped, peaceful, in a great location for Dunvegan and the northern end of Skye. I would go as far as to say Perfection in a Property shape. I still don’t understand why it was half the price of all the other available options on Booking.com for the period! I would happily live in Crofters Cottage.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 12 April 2023
Jasmin
Germanyeverything was perfect, Marie kept us informed about how to get there and about the key. The cottage was amazing and so is the Isle of Skye region as well! We can highly recommend this beautiful cottage and enjoy a relaxing vacation.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 5 January 2023
Eric
United KingdomThere was nothing to dislike.
Everything. Location, cleanliness, the effort put in the small details.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 11 October 2022
Russell
United KingdomThis review has been hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.
Reviewed: 21 September 2022
Claire
AustraliaNothing at all!
Location perfect base for exploring so much of the Isle. Generous breakfast items and treats provided. Excellent set up for self catering with a fully equipped kitchen. Extremely spacious and very comfortable. Beautiful views! Marie a great and communicative host. Would highly recommend.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 30 July 2022
Jon
United KingdomExcellent location beautiful cottage excellent hosts
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 14 July 2022
Jonathan
United KingdomNothing
Everything about the Cottage was excellent. Beautifully presented, equipped to a high standard. Great location - peaceful but close to main 'A' road for getting around the island.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 29 June 2022
Michael
United KingdomWe know this is highly dependent on preference, but we found the bed firmer than we like. I slept fine with it, but my wife has some back issues that didn't get along with the bed. As I mentioned, this is a very personal preference for everyone. Regardless, the cottage is in such a great location and kept so clean and equipped, we'd happily return again.
The location was outstanding, being in the middle of the island on the west coast we spent the week traveling the entirety of Skye, with plenty of time to return to the cottage from anywhere after a day out and still cook dinner, saving us both the money and hassle of making restaurant reservations. On the one night we didn't cook for ourselves, we stopped by the fish and chips at the end of cottage driveway (out of sight of the cottage as it is set back off of the road). Access to the cottage was with a key in the lock box, the code sent to us well in advance by the owner. Directions sent from the owner were also greatly helpful as both the phone navigation and car navigation had us going somewhere else, miles away from the cottage, so pay attention to those when received. The cottage is self catering with all of the amenities and utensils needed to cook, including a dutch oven, which was a surprise. With a clothes washer/dryer, we were able to launder our clothes prior to leaving for the next leg of our trip. Living room furniture was quite comfortable. The bathroom was quite a good size, and my wife loved the tub. The in-floor heating was exceptional in keeping the entire house warm, with separate thermostat controls in each room. We didn't use the bikes, walking poles, or fishing gear that's available in the shed to the the back.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 21 June 2022
Martin
United Kingdomhonestly, nothing. All good.
So nice I booked it twice. It's a spacious modern property in a tradition shell. Very comfortable with a few nice extras provided to help your stay. Host is very helpful, excellent in fact. The place was spotless on arrival and everything worked. I think this place would be Ideal for a couple wanting to relax in a touch of class while visiting Skye. Log fire for the winter too! It really felt like a home from home.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 6 June 2022
Booth
United KingdomThe bed was very uncomfortable that was the only negative
Cottage facilities were outstanding they took our needs into consideration at all times.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 5 May 2022
Angus
United KingdomThe fact we only had one week rather than forever there.
The unbelievable setting/ build quality inside & out, the interior design / cleanliness and the fact that every thing is thought of for the visitors including fresh local eggs/ bread rolls / tea / coffee - books/ DVD's / games /bikes/fishing equipment/walking poles etc & cleaning products to have a quick tidy and wipe round before you leave so that you have show respect for the beautiful cottage you have been lucky enough to enjoy for your stay.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 22 October 2021
Dale
United KingdomI know there were problems with the water pump, which can hardly be helped, and it's commendable that the owners are trying to be very eco-conscious. However, it made a lot of noise when it was on. Also the bed is fairly harsh. Both just small points that shouldn't deter someone from staying at this wonderful property.
We arrived a day late after missing our ferry. The owners had left us a lovely gift and note for our arrival. The place is very well thought out, although with only one night we didn't have a chance to use it to its full potential. Lovely place and would definitely consider returning.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 15 October 2021
Melanie
United KingdomNothing
This is a beautiful home of the highest quality with no expense spared. It was cosy and warm, very comfortable and peaceful. No neighbors apart from sheep! The bath was pure luxury as was the bedding. We spent a week here on our honeymoon and we couldn't have asked for better. The location was pretty central and Dunvegan was the nearest town with a few shops. The castle and gardens there were worth a visit. The Old School House Restaurant was lovely too. We did cook several nights at the cottage though and had everything we needed. There was a thoughtful food basket when we arrived and communication from the owners was great. We were sad to leave this amazing home and can't recommend it enough!
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 19 September 2021
Anthony
United KingdomHaving to leave 😕 😪
The location was excellent & all the facilities needed where there for us . They had thought of everything from guides on how to get there to little touches like fresh food on arrival . It was a great cosy place to come back to after a day out hiking . What a little gem & would definitely recommend . Cannot wait to return .
Stayed in September 2021
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