Dunmara

18th August 2023:

House was a great base to check out a lot of what Skye has to offer. Well equipped, plenty of what you'll need available.

There's so much to see, plan your visit before you go. The Fairy Pools were beautiful and probably my highlight. Atlantis the glass bottomed boat in Kyle was also really good value and very interesting. Dunmara is well placed to travel anywhere on the island in a reasonable amount of time.

Would Recommend: Yes

11th June 2023:

Excellent house. Kieron and Jackie were superbly helpful with the booking process.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th April 2023:

Kieron was very helpful and understanding when we had to postpone our trip several times for various reasons. Information was provided in good time, enabling us to plan our trip and be sure that all would go well. Instructions/information were clear and comprehensive.

Would Recommend: Yes

28th August 2022:

House was lovely, clean and inviting. Slight issue with dishwasher but not a problem as I don't use one normally. Spoke to the owner and housekeeper and great communication and reasonably quick ŕesponse. Great experience and good value.

It's on a slope down to the hill so be careful in rain etc. Good food at the Dunollie Hotel in Broadford. Fairy pools in Minginish. Dunvegan Castle, Kilt Rock, Uig is good for crafts. Portree has shops and restaurants so you could stay all day there. Take something for the midges though as they were really biting.

Would Recommend: Yes

19th June 2022:

Great location and a large cottage with big rooms. Great Views of the Sea and Isle of Scalpay from Living room & dining room windows. Cooking, Dining, and relaxing facilities within the house are excellent. Patio and Drying room a bonus. The cottage went way beyond our expectations and enhanced our first visit to Skye.

Broadford just a couple of miles away has all your needs for supplies. The list of places to visit on Skye are endless, and views breath taking.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your kind words - we are glad that you had a good time and that our cottage suited your needs. Kieron & Jackie.

25th October 2021:

The only thing we found difficult was the parking. Maybe some time in the future yo might think of making the parking space a bit easier to get into and out of. It was a great holiday. Lovely house.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th September 2021:

Fantastic well equipped cottage with good sized rooms. An excellent base for our hillwalking activities. The drying room was a real bonus. Plenty of parking too. Wonderful view from the living room window. Have previously stayed in Carbost/Portnalong when visiting Skye but thought this was better given it's proximity to Broadford. Would definitely recommend.

Didn't get our usual visit to Sligachan this time as they didn't take bookings for meals and a good chunk of the bar area is currently closed off. However, we had a lovely evening meal in The Hebridean Inn (Broadford) and a few visits to Donald John's (near Carbost) for lunch.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th August 2021:

I found Kieron and Jackie very friendly and due to Covid I had to postpone the visit and rearrange the date. They were very accommodating regarding this. Ideas about the wild life and where to access further information was included in emails. The access to the property down a rather steep but short path was a bit difficult as my car was unable to get traction so we parked the car at the top of the drive, which was fine. The washing facilities and the drying room was wonderful , The fridge was very clean but no crisp box, the plate inside the microwave did not fit and the freezer needed defrosting. These are only small things but on the whole we really enjoyed our stay at Dunmara.

We visited Glen Brittle for a walk with good views The ferry to Mallaig then on to Morar Sands . Just wonderful the sands are really silver! Visits to Armadale and Dunvegan very interesting We went across to Ramsay to go to the new Distillery, then on to see the start of Callum Road, a road built by hand as the local council would not build a road to this mans hamlet!

Would Recommend: Yes

4th August 2021:

Great property at a very good price. Location is great for exploring. This was our 2nd visit and would happily return. Only (very minor) problem was the bins. Guest from neighbouring properties filled up the Dunmara bin whilst we were there so maybe they need labelling more clearly - or a word with owners of other houses nearby as I noticed very little recycling was being done by their guests (ie cardboard and bottles etc in general waste). Other than that all was wonderful!

We had a fabulous meal at Red Skye Restaurant! Avoid the Sia fish and chips shop in Broadford. Staff were so rude to all their customers and the food was dreadful!

Would Recommend: Yes

31st July 2021:

Would Recommend: Yes

27th October 2020:

Really helpful and made us feel welcome and at ease with everything

Eagle viewing from the dining room! Coral beach is a must on a sunny day.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd September 2020:

Property is a bit dated, but it does provide home comforts and is well located. The driveway is very steep. No walks directly from the house because of the busy main road with no pavement, but you can access the beach down the lane at low tide.

Handy for Broadford, trips to Elgol and surrounds. Quite a long drive to the northern end of the island.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th September 2020:

Would Recommend: Yes

30th August 2020:

The house was in an excellent location for exploring all parts of the island. The accommodation was extremely comfortable and had excellent views. It did feel more like a home than a holiday rental. All communications from the owners were received quickly and efficiently. I would not hesitate to recommend this excellent property for your holiday. It felt extremely safe and clean in this time of Covid and had hand was and sanitiser in all the main rooms. Thank you for a wonderful holiday.

Skye has so many hidden gems. Stay off the main routes and tourist honeypots and you can easily find secluded locations, walks and beaches that you will have to yourself. If you want to visit the main attractions such as The Old Man of Storr or the Fairie Pools, get there early as the car parks fill up quickly. The Co-op in Broadford is excellent for all your food supplies and seems to have the cheapest fuel too.

Would Recommend: Yes

5th August 2020:

Great location outside Broadford. Just off the main road but very quiet inside. The views outside from the large windows are amazing. The drying room was a nice touch as it was a bit wet and we had soggy jackets and shoes in the evening. Really nice comfortable large house to relax in after a long day hiking. Nothing better than relaxing watching the sun go down over the loch.

Due to Covid a lot of places on Skye were still closed - restaurants, museums. That didn’t bother us as we were there for all the outdoor sights and walking. Good location to get around all the island. Pack picnics and enjoy the outdoors. Would thoroughly recommend the Misty Isle Boat Trip to Loch Coruisk and the Cullins, the highlight of our stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th July 2020:

Myself, wife and 2 teenage boys had a fantastic week at Dunmara. Weather was great most of the week, house was very clean especially with this Covid 19 about , plenty of hand wash and sanitizer in every room. House has everything we needed and more , views from every window was amazing , superb location to explore the whole island . Kieron and Jackie were great hosts.

We we’re there at stage 3 of relaxing lockdown, so island was very Quiet , which was great . But started get busy by the end of our week

Would Recommend: Yes

20th July 2020:

Thanks for a great stay. Really enjoyed it and the place was just what we were looking for. My only recommendation would be to consider upgrading the mattresses at some point.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd August 2019:

Lovely cottage with very clean and spacious rooms complete with amenities. Great living room with books, travel guide about Skye and dvds for family entertainment. Also with amazing view from the window. Great accommodation specially for self catering families or group.

The cottage location is very ideal home base if you are planning to explore places to the North or to the South of Skye.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th July 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

18th July 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

15th April 2019:

The view out of the lounge window is awesome!

A great centre from which to explore the south of the island.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th December 2018:

We only had one issue and Kieron resolved this very quickly meaning it had no affect on our holiday. The location is beautiful, my daughter cried when we left as she didn’t want to leave “our holiday home”

Everything you need is there, you won’t need to use the wood burner but it really makes the place extra cowry in the evening. There is a large Coop in Broadford which you will pass on the way to the house. There is an even larger Coop in Portree which is about 25 minutes away. Local traffic ignore the speed limits and tend to be a bit mental but other than that, can’t wait to go back.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th September 2018:

location of the house is great view from the window in then sitting room priceless.

Skye is a highlight in total

Would Recommend: Yes

17th August 2018:

We had a wonderful stay at Dunmara. A great, well-equipped cottage in a really good location. Breakfast each morning sat in front of the living room window taking in the view! We loved the powerful shower! Communication ahead of time was really good. Great value for money.

We packed a lot in! Boat trip from Elgol to Coruisk; Old Man of Storr; Neist Point; Stein Inn; Dunvegan Castle; Portree; Fairy Pools; Talisker; Otter Hide at Kylerhea; Mallaig to Fort William train; beaches at Arisaig.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th August 2018:

The house is clean and in a fantastic location to visit many places of interest. It is spacious and includes all amenities needed to cater a large group!

Fairy pools Talisker brewery and oyster shed Boat trip from Portree (see sea eagles close up as well as seals) Old man storr(on a clear day) Large pub near bridge and big camp site was great food and good prices

Would Recommend: Yes

10th July 2018:

Wonderful House, with everything you could possibly need. Excellent location with beautiful views over to Scalpay. Thhe pictures on the website don't do the house justice.

Would Recommend: Yes

Hi, Thanks for your kind words and I’m glad the cottage served you well. I agree with your comments about the website and we are busy adding some more picture etc to update it a little more. Thank you.

8th June 2018:

The bedrooms are nice, with plenty of space. As is the sitting room. There are a bunch of maps, books, and leaflets about things to do on Skye. There are plenty of dishes, make sure to look in the lower cupboards.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th May 2018:

The cottage is very well appointed and in an ideal location. There are beautiful views from all windows! It is very comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed.

Broadford is convenient and has a number of restaurants. We particularly enjoyed the café/delicatessen (the one opposite Creelers Restaurant). In terms of activities: Armadale Castle and Gardens; Dunvegan Castle and Gardens (and boat trip to see seals); and boat to Raasay.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st May 2018:

All of us were very impressed with the cottage and would be perfectly happy to stay there again. The only issue was that we would have liked more mugs, as it saves us having to run the dishwasher as often. Your drying room was superb!

The Seumas bar at Sligachan is well worth a visit.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your kind comments about our cottage - we’re glad that you enjoyed your time there. Further to your comments about the mugs we have added 6 more to the kitchen.

31st July 2017:

DUNMARA is a Delightful base with Unique views Nice n Cosy and Marvelous for families for Adventures in Skye, or simply to Rest and relax A First class experience

Climb the Old Man of Storr Swim in the Fairy Pools Visit Neist Point Drink Talisker and eat at the Old Inn

Would Recommend: Yes

18th June 2017:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks for your e-mail and review Jon, we're glad you enjoyed your stay. Kieron & Jackie.

5th June 2017:

The cottage is spacious and well appointed. The view is stunning and we are definitely looking at a return visit next year. The only downside is that there are no pubs or restaurants in walking distance but it's only a few miles if you want to get a taxi.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you Julie, I hope you had a good time up there. I agree with the comment about the pub - but on the bright side you don't get disturbed by any noise. Thanks again Kieron.

30th May 2017:

The view from the sitting room was just wonderful. We liked the fact that you had supplied OS Maps for the Island - we found them very useful when deciding what walks to do. We also liked the idea of the drying room for our walking clothes and boots- we used this a lot.

First time for us in Skye. Wonderful scenery and walks. We are definitely coming back again next year.

Would Recommend: Yes

4th September 2016:

Would Recommend: Yes

6th June 2016:

Parking slightly difficult for 4 parties of 2. A sloping drive and one couple brought their campervan.

A drive to Broadford necessary to eat out.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th April 2016:

Would Recommend: Yes

13th March 2016:

Amazing house with the most incredible view that changes with every day. Perfectly located for exploring Skye and well equipped. We really felt relaxed and at home from the moment we walked through the door. Would love to return for even more exploration! Thank you

Old Man of Storr was incredible especially as it was a clear sunny day - a must do on Skye. The fairy pools was a great walk - we did the full circuit and thoroughly enjoyed it - especially with a glass of Skye black afterwards! We walked every day and every walk was different and beautiful - a really lovely part of the UK. Ate out at The Harbour in Broadford which was lovely -fresh seafood and excellent seafood. Equally as good was The Claymore - spoilt for choice!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks Kay, We're glad you enjoyed it. It really is a fabulous part of the UK isn't it!

18th August 2015:

A spacious house on a very nice location.

Would Recommend: Yes

31st May 2015:

Very well appointed house, excellent facilities. We particularly enjoyed all the maps and guidebooks. Children enjoyed the films and the board games too. The only thing to suggest would be some better knives in the kitchen, but otherwise everything was great.

The boat trip from Elgol to Loch Coruisk and the Quiraing walk were our favourite trips.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st November 2014:

Well equipped, beautiful location, highly recommended .

Would Recommend: Yes

4th November 2014:

Convenient location with stunning views. Good sized, well-equipped house with comfortable rooms, particularly lovely sitting room with loch views. Easy access from Broadford and easy to get around the rest of the island. Wi-fi, travel information, drying room, parking for 2 cars, games, TV, excellent showers all really useful.

Talisker distillery very interesting. Kinloch Lodge - lovely food and atmosphere. Co-op in Broadford very handy. Eilean Iarmain Hotel - very lovely for afternoon tea. Q'uarraing ridge - great short walk.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th August 2014:

house comfortable with plenty of space and well equipped. good selection of guide books and maps provided. The double mattress in the room on the left at the end of corridor was a bit uncomfortable though.

Oyster shack at carbost was very good - friendly service and good products

Would Recommend: Yes

20th June 2014:

We liked to stay at Dunmara very much!

Dunmara is a very good place to stay, if you like to explore the whole Isle of Skye. Nearly every place of interest can be reached within maximum an hour. Also the fact, that Broadford is only a few km away, you are able to organize your Isle-holiday very easily. There is a supermarket, a bank, restaurants... Because of the nearby main road, I would not recommend to walk from there, so you need a car. But especially at night there is no traffic and very quiet. There is no path to the beach (but nevertheless you can manage to walk there). Dunmara is very well equiped and the view from the lounge is outstanding! To sum up: Good value for money! Recomendation for cafe/restaurant: Cafesia in Broadford: Excellent coffee and fresh pizza (wood fired oven).

Would Recommend: Yes

5th June 2014:

Really impressed by the attention to detail with regards to how well equipped the cottage is, only thing we missed was a cheese grater! Very spacious, clean and well appointed. We did get scolded by the Starlings nesting above the front door when coming and going a few times, all added to the attraction for us. We were treated to red deer feeding on the shores of Scalpay from the windows too. Correspondence and instructions from the owners was very good. I would definately recommend this property. Note: the driveway is sloped and you have to do a hill start onto the main road.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th April 2014:

Excellent stay. Great location and views.

Creelers Restaurant in Broadford - excellent

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd November 2013:

Wonderful house with fully equipped facilities. Great view towards the loch, like living in a picture.

Fairy pool is a must to see!

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd September 2013:

What a lovely cottage Thank you

Visit the butchers in the Broadford Market Square "Lochcarron Butchers" and the S.H.E shope (Skye Home Entertainments) it sells everything you could need! in Broadford

Would Recommend: Yes

15th July 2013:

Very professional, would certainly consider again for any future visits to Skye. The view from the front room is unbelievable and could sit in comfort all day long looking at it. (We didn't as there was so much to do on the island but we always marvelled at it when we were in). Perhaps a bigger outside rubbish bin or two as when we arrived the green one was already full meaning that we had a couple of trips to Broadford in the week (when we were passing anyway so not too big a deal)to dump the rubbish. We did feel the bedrooms on the rhs as you walk down the hallway could do with a minor spruce up but overall impression was excellent. Thanks very much, we all had a fantastic holiday and were lucky with the weather.

The Misty Isles boat trip tour from Elgol to the Loch below the Black Cuillins was fantastic, very much a family run business. Plentiful walks on the island including the Old Man of Storr, coastal walk in Glenbrittle to the secret Viking base.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th July 2013:

The cottage is beautiful and in a perfect location! Would recommend to friends and family.

I would go to Eilean Donan Castle it was a good day out.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th June 2013:

Would Recommend: Yes

10th June 2013:

Excellent accommodation. Lovely location with beautiful views.

Well situated for those wanting to walk in the hills. Supermarket and fuel about 3 miles.

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd June 2013:

Would Recommend: Yes

27th August 2012:

The cottage was great, we were all very comfortable and everything we needed. We enjoyed our stay in Skye very much.

We would recommend doing the Fairy Pools walk, visit to Clan Donald and Dunvegan Castle. There was lots to do all over Skye.

Would Recommend: Yes

19th August 2012:

Would Recommend: Yes

7th August 2012:

A lovely experience I honestly cannot find a con to say. The price is right. It is very clean and home-y. And it has a beautiful view of the Loch.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th April 2012:

great house, wonderful location, owners have thought of everything you might need in the house. One comment for feedback - my three children complained that there was something jaggy around the threshhold of the door to their room (twin room facing front) and at Bedroom 1 - they were barefoot at the time - on further inspection the carpet track is actually protruding in some places around the threshold - which resulted in a few jags in their feet and my fingers ! Slippers were worn after that - however thought it worth a mention. Fantastic property and could look at that view forever !

Would Recommend: Yes

10th April 2012:

Would Recommend: Yes