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Reviews of Tarven Self Catering cottages 4 stars

Tarven, Staffin Road, Portree, IV51 9HS, United Kingdom

#11 of 95 Holiday rentals in Portree

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 106 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable and relaxed, typical glaswedian host
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Self-catering, location was ideal.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Host was wonderful and the cottage was amazing. The little details make a big difference.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    10
    Great stay and fond memories. Loved this place totally.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There was nothing to dislike here.

    Gerry was an exceptional host. He was very friendly and helpful. The home (Rose Cottage) itself was exceptional and equipped with all the amenities and modern gadgets to make our stay really comfortable. Rooms were large and clean, the decor was pleasing to the eye and everything was tastefully decorated with all rooms having access to sunlight. The view from the drawing room to the outside lawn area was super impressive. Gerry even took us to the local area store to procure (due to the inclement weather) all the provisions required during our stay. I would say this place was our home away from home for 4 nights so many miles away and we would definitely come back here again. The area is very safe, and we even had long evening walks back from town. We would like to thank Gerry for providing us such a wonderful stay and wonderful memories of Portree. Regards, Parijat

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    10
    Highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious accomodation. Close to the village. Host was amazing and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What an excellent place to recharge after being outdoors all day. The cottage was just outside of the touristy area of Portree so it was nice and quiet but a short drive or walk to the centre of town.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    10
    Such a lovely place in Portree! The cottage is huuuuuge, comfortable, clean, and full of amenities.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    nothing!

    Such a lovely place in Portree! The cottage is huuuuuge, comfortable, clean, and full of amenities (including washer & dryer for your clothes). Exceeded our expectations! The host is very welcoming as well.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Beautiful property. Plenty of room. Everything we needed. Friendly host.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    10
    Cute, centrally located cottage with all the amenities needed for your stay in Portree.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It just happened to be 70+ degrees when we stayed, so it got a little warm at night but it was unseasonably warm.

    Gerry’s place had everything we needed for our family of three, including a travel crib for our seven month old. The cottage was located in a safe, quiet location that’s just a short drive or walk from town. Gerry was friendly and welcoming - would absolutely recommend this place to visitors of Portree.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing!

    Comfortable, well equipped accommodation. Easy parking. Very helpful and friendly owner of the cottage, who really put himself out for us.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    10
    Very relaxing and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and comfortable everything is provided for

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    10
    Don’t hesitate. Lots of love has gone into this property.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything about this property is absolutely great. It’s well-located, Gerry and his wife are super friendly, it’s so clean, it has a washer which is great if you’re coming in after a first leg of a trip and need to freshen up clothes. It feels like a real home only you have the amazing Isle of Sky to go on wonderful adventures. Really, our favorite place of our whole trip to Scotland. Thanks for everything Gerry.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    10
    Just perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfortable for a bit of down time in a homey setting while traveling 3 weeks in Scotland. The Isle of Skye is beautiful, with many walks and points of interest. Beautiful scenery.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    10
    Excellent stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, all great

    Sparkling clean, spacious, new and the owners were absolutely adorable with us. I can only recommend the place!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    10
    From the moment we drove it we were made welcome by the owner Gerry. The cottage is excellent……..highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, quite, comfortable and very well equipped

    Just like being at home…….the property had everything

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    10
    This is a great place for families or groups of friends to stay when visiting Skye!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were a bit on the hard side

    The cottage is incredibly cute, and the hosts are very welcoming and helpful. They provide plenty of valuable information of the surrounding area and ideas for how to plan your adventures around Skye. The cottage is also in a perfect location for travelling around, and is a walkable distance from town if you need a quick bite.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Host was accommodating and welcoming. and the unit satisfied all of our expectations and needs. We would definitely rebook with them if a future opportunity arises.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2022

    10
    Fantastic stay in a perfect property.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great house which feels like a home from home. Cosy and spacious. Very well looked after property with every amenity you could need. Really clean. Cannot find a fault. Hosts really friendly and on hand if needed. Great location for sightseeing around Skye and handy for walking to the restaurants of Portree. Will hopefully be back again sometime.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2022

    9.0
    Skye " view".
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom downstairs - not a problem really but given two of us are of " a certain age" was not great.

    Homeliness of " cottage" - had all the facilities you would need & even the added bonus of a tumble drier, which , given it was Skye in October, was definitely needed.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2022

    10
    This is a great place to stay if traveling around the Isle of Skye
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s not far from the center of town, but I wouldn’t recommend walking to get there. The road is narrow and twisty and would be even more dangerous at night.

    Rose cottage was spacious and comfortable. It was decorated so nice with beautiful local prints on the wall. Gerry, the owner, greeted us and gave us a tour of the cottage and left us with a detailed notebook about the area. We loved the heated bathroom floor after a cold day of hiking. The weather was not nice enough during our visit to enjoy the deck off the back, but it looked lovely. We really appreciated having a washer and dryer!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2022

    10
    very comfortable home from home, very accommodating host. thanks Gerry
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    everything

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, all was perfect!

    Huge cottage, we would stay there forever. Fully equipped kitchen, laundry machine and the dryer. The house is very beautiful and stylish. The furniture is comfortable. You have all you need there for a vacation stay. Highly recommended place. Gerry is an amazing host! Thank you for everything.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2022

    10
    Best stay ever!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Which makes this a rare find.

    This cottage was outstanding and is easily one of the best vacation properties that my family has ever stayed in. It was extremely clean, comfortable, and well located. The host was friendly and the property had everything that we needed/wanted, including reliable hot water which was not always a given in other properties during our time in Scotland. The washer/dryer worked well and was easy to use. If given the opportunity, we would gladly book this cottage again and would highly recommend this for others looking to stay in Portree.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    10
    Clean comfortable spacious
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Private with a small outdoor space. very spacious Close to town. and the washer and dryer was a godsend. Thumbs up on this cottage.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our cottage had upstairs bedrooms with the bathroom downstairs. Still, not a deal breaker.

    Couple minutes by car to the square. Good location for our day trips we had planned. Loved having a washer and dryer.

    Stayed in September 2022

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