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Monkstadt No 5 - MacQueen Cottage

Monkstadt Steadings No 5 - MacQueen Cottage, Portree, IV51 9YN, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>52</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
52 reviews
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Monkstadt No 5 - MacQueen Cottage

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  • Entire home
  • 484 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking rooms

The vacation home has a picnic area and a hot tub. Featuring a patio and sea views, the vacation home includes 1 bedroom, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. Offering free private parking, this 4-star vacation home also features free Wifi. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. Guests at Monkstadt No 5 - MacQueen Cottage can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Benbecula Airport, 52 miles from the vacation home.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.8
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  • Laura
    United States of America United States of America
    “Gorgeous property. We stayed in the MacQueen Cottage #5. Loved the hot tub! We explored the various points of interest around the area and although we stopped at the Co-op on the way in, we were grateful for the little store a few miles away in...”
  • Kayla
    United States of America United States of America
    “Amazing location in a beautifully renovated historical steading. Easy self-check in. Cottage has everything your need to prepare you own meals. Hot tub was nice after a long day of exploring. Also, enjoyed reading the history of the place and it’s...”
  • Amanda
    United States of America United States of America
    “it was a perfect little home away from home with everything you need (or could want) to prepare meals. lovely bath products in shower. wonderful hot tub. fantastic views. peaceful and quiet. delicious nespresso coffee with morning supplies....”

Managed by Rural Escapes (Highland) Ltd

Company review score: 9.2Based on 731 reviews from 8 properties
8 managed properties

Company info

R-Escape is a local company set up to provide high quality holiday accommodation on the Isle of Skye in outstanding locations. We have 8 properties available to let now all over the island and have been fortunate to receive some lovely reviews from our visitors. Each property has stunning views and has been furnished to the highest standard. We are a very focussed team and absolutely love what we do and feel exceptionally proud to be able to bring people to Skye and give them a first class experience. We want to assure all our guests that all our cottages remain open. Although we are highly recognised for our exceptional cleaning standards, we have taken extra precautions and increased the time between changeovers to make sure all our properties are cleaned to the highest standard.

Property info

Monkstadt No 5 - MacQueen Cottage is a lovely cottage which has been completely refurbished to provide comfortable accommodation for the discerning traveller. The cottage sits in the grounds of historic Monkstadt House which has links to Bonnie Prince Charlie and his escape from Skye. MacQueen Cottage looks out to sea and is in a blissfully peaceful location, this is the ideal location for a complete escape.

Neighborhood info

Monkstadt is situated in the township of Linicro. It is close to the village of Uig from where the ferry service runs between Skye and the Outer Hebrides.Portree, the main town on the island is 20 miles away with a range of shops, arts centre, restaurants and varied leisure pursuits. At Monkstadt you are within a 15 minute drive of Flora Macdonald's Grave and Skye Museum of Island Life. Head to Fairy Glen, Uig and view theses cone shaped hills which look like a Quiraing landslip in miniature or another viewpoint to take in is Kilt Rock and the Mealt Falls. Duntulm Castle ruins lie in a dramatic landscape although not directly accessible it can be viewed from the beach. You can walk The Quiraing once of Scotland's iconic climbs with a complete hill circuit and stunning walking approx. 6.5km round circuit or hike the Old Man of Storr. Have you heard of Callums Road? A single man's feat to build a road to his house by hand on the Isle of Raasay. A great day trip out and an exciting new distillery with whisky tasting on offer. The majestic Eilean Donan Castle has got to be on your bucket list and is instantly recognisable the world over.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Monkstadt No 5 - MacQueen Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
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
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Slippers
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Bathrobe
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Patio
    • Garden
    Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Activities
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Express check-in/out
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Laundry
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Monkstadt No 5 - MacQueen Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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

    Check-out

    From 9:30 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.

    Damage policy

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to GBP 853 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    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

    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

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

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

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

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £853 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    FAQs about Monkstadt No 5 - MacQueen Cottage

    • Check-in at Monkstadt No 5 - MacQueen Cottage is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at Monkstadt No 5 - MacQueen Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Monkstadt No 5 - MacQueen Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing

    • Yes, Monkstadt No 5 - MacQueen Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Monkstadt No 5 - MacQueen Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

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

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Monkstadt No 5 - MacQueen Cottage on this page.

    • Monkstadt No 5 - MacQueen Cottage is 15.5 miles from the center of Portree. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Monkstadt No 5 - MacQueen Cottage can accommodate this group size:

      • 2 guests

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