Poachers Bothy

4 Crepigill Skeabost Bridge, Skeabost, IV51 9PB, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>65</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
65 reviews

A lovely bothy centrally located for visiting Skye. The hosts were very welcoming. Would 100% reccomend to everyone wanting to visit Skye.

Alex United Kingdom
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Poachers Bothy

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  • Entire home
  • 861 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom

Poachers Bothy is located in Skeabost. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 30 km from Dunvegan Castle. The holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the river views. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Benbecula Airport, 95 km from Poachers Bothy.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

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Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Skeabost
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  • Alex
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A lovely bothy centrally located for visiting Skye. The hosts were very welcoming. Would 100% reccomend to everyone wanting to visit Skye.”
  • Ryan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We absolutely loved staying at poachers bothy last week and very much appreciate the high standards the cottage was kept to. An amazing couple of days for our first visit to skye we will be highly recommending poachers bothy to friends and family...”
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This was a great place to stay. Spotlessly clean, very good facilities and perfectly positioned for exploring Skye. It's quiet, in a rural area, but a very quick drive into Portree with its supermarket and other shops/restaurants. It is also very...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Margaret Deas

9.6
9.6
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Host review score
Margaret Deas
The property has just been completed in the summer of 2019, it has a spacious living and dining room with double patio doors which lead out to a large patio area with some stunning views. There is a large garden which is fenced and secure.There is a large hallway and entrance. The large double bedroom looks on to the River Snizort. There is a ample sized twin room with two single beds. There is a large bathroom with a luxurious twin shower. The property features airsource heating system which is individually controlled for each room to your preference, enabling constantant hot water, perfect after a day out enjoying Skye. Luxury towels and linen is provided.There is a fully equipped modern kitchen with microwave, oven hob, washing machine and fridge freezer. Washing line is outside.All necessary kitchen utensils are provided. There is a large tv, binoculars as the area is a hotspot for wildlife. Free fast unlimited WiFi is included for your stay. We live across the road from Poachers Bothy on the family croft, We are available to contact during your stay to offer any advice or assistance you may require to ensure you have the best possible experience during your stay.
Hello I’m Margaret Deas, my husband Graeme and I have built Poachers Bothy with our own hands, to the highest specifications. My husband Graeme has worked as a joiner for over 30 years and we have built Poachers Cottage using the finest craftsmanship standards, with absolutely no comprise ,it’s a modern take on the traditional Skye Bothy, that’s comfortable , cosy and warm with plenty space for your stay. It has stunning views of the Cuillin Range and of the Skeabost area, including the River Snizort. Poachers Bothy has uninterrupted views that are simply stunning at any time of day or night. Poachers Bothy has everything you require for a luxurious and peaceful and comfortable stay in one of the most central locations on Skye. We are keen cyclists and can offer free secure storage for any bicycles and can offer Route advice for Road and MTB cyclists. There is a local bike shop 2 mins away that can arrange Bike Hire if required. Poachers Bothy is a perfect location for stargazing and astronomers as it features no light pollution and stunning views of Milky Way on a clear night. Come and stay with us and experience the very best accommodation in one of the best areas on Skye.
Poachers Bothy is located 5 miles from Portee, in the very peaceful township Skeabost Bridge. The area features the Snizort River which is a popular Salmon Fishing River(permits can be arranged at additional cost) Poachers Bothy is ideally located for easy travel to any of Skye Tourist Locations. Poachers Bothy has ample parking for several cars. Skeabost Bridge is a very quiet friendly and safe area, with a number of easily accessible walks which are suitable for people of all ages, there are several good cycling routes nearby for road and mtb cyclists. Poachers Bothy is ideally situated for you to travel to all Skye Tourist Locations quickly and easily. There is the very popular Skeabost Hotel and Restaurant nearby which you can walk to from Poachers Bothy in about 10 mins. This restaurant has some of the best food on Skye and is highly recommended by us. In Edinbane which is a short drive away there are several good restaurants along with craft visitor attractions. We can also offer our guests secure storage for any bicycles at our property across the road as we are keen cyclists. We can also offer track pumps if you require. There is a small local bike shop nearby for any hires
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Poachers Bothy
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Miscellaneous
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Poachers Bothy takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 17:00 to 21:00

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

Check-out

From 07:30 to 09:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Poachers Bothy in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: A, HI-30275-F

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Poachers Bothy

  • The prices at Poachers Bothy may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Poachers Bothy offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Live music/performance
    • Horse riding

  • Poachers Bothy has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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

  • Poachers Bothy is 0.9 miles from the centre of Skeabost. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Poachers Bothy is from 17:00, and check-out is until 09:30.

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

  • Poachers Bothy can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

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