Abhaig Boutique B&B - Isle of Skye

17th June 2021:

A beautiful bolthole on Skye, perfect in every way – thank you for taking such good care of us.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much! It was lovely to meet you both and though your visit was fleeting, we are delighted that you enjoyed it. Hope you are now settle back home and that you will book a stay another time. Best wishes from Viv & Steve

31st May 2021:

10 out of 10 for an outstanding stay in fabulous luxury accommodation. Everything has been so well thought out and Viv and Steve go above and beyond to give guests a truly memorable stay. Supper Club is the icing on the cake!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for taking the time to review. We are just delighted that you had a good stay and enjoyed your time here at Abhaig. It was lovely to meet you both, we are so pleased that you brought the good weather! Look forward to seeing you again and thank you again. Viv & Steve

21st May 2021:

Viv and Steve were the most amazing hosts during our stay at Abhaig in the Am Bothan Dubh. We had never stayed in a B&B before (just hotels and Airbnbs!) so were a little unsure of what to expect when we got there. That being said, we were absolutely blown away by the level of service we recieved. Firstly, the Am Bothan Dubh was beautifully appointed and kitted out with everything you could ask for and more. The little touches like the tablet made by Viv's mum and the lovely vegan amenities in the bathroom were well recieved! It happened to be my birthday while we were there so Viv and Steve had put a bottle of prosecco in the room for our arrival and had written out a card and a little gift on the morning of for me - totally going above and beyond! We ate like kings during our whole trip, but the supper club we had on the Friday night of our arrival and our lovely breakfasts throughout the stay were some of the highlights of the whole trip! My personal favourites were the cauliflower in maple syrup during dinner and the french toast croissant breakfast. Our hosts couldn't have done more for us, even helping us plan some of our day trips around Skye and on one occaisson letting me borrow a pair of sunglasses! We even got to take home a carton of eggs from their hens. The "sit oot-erie" was great for us to come back and sit and enjoy the outside weather after dinner and we saw some amazing sunsets from there. Thank you for the best birthday ever, we will most certainly be back!

The Ferry Inn in Uig was a great place for dinner. The little shop just down the road was brilliant for anything you might have forgotten or need during your stay. Try some Skye beer too!

Would Recommend: Yes

Oh goodness, what a wonderful review! Thank you. It was so good to get re-opened after the lockdowns and to welcome such a lovely couple, especially nice to have a Birthday to celebrate too! We are thrilled you enjoyed Skye, Am Bothan Dubh, our food and service and we hope you will come back to see us again. All the very best from Viv and Steve.

15th May 2021:

This is a really special place to stay in a special part of Skye. The bothy is simply stunning - with magnificent uninterrupted West-facing views across the sea. Viv and Steve are excellent hosts and Viv went out of her way to ensure I was well looked after, nothing was too much trouble. The little touches - lots of little treats in the bothy like Whiskey and fudge, home-baked cakes and artisan chocolates - added to the special experience. The bothy was extremely comfortable and luxurious, very tastefully designed and spotlessly clean. Set apart from the house, it is very private, and as it is set back far from the road, very peaceful - the only sounds are birdsong. The bed was super soft and comfy, beautiful soft furnishings throughout the room, great shower, a nice selection of books - basically everything has been thought of to make you feel pampered! There is a lovely outdoor seating area for when the weather allows - a perfect spot for an evening drink whilst watching those spectacular sunsets, or a peaceful morning tea. Viv's breakfasts were delicious - she offers much more variety than usual b&bs and her home-baked granola and full Scottish breakfast were particularly scrumptious. Viv also offers supper clubs, with delicious dinners - the freshest seafood, and very generous portions! In short, a very memorable b&b with everything one looks for: generous hosts, delicious food, spectacular views, luxurious room, and total peace - you'll come away feeling utterly relaxed! Thank you both - I'll be returning!

The local area has plenty of truly spectacular scenery to enjoy by car or on foot. Abhaig is just 5mins drive from Uig, where there are some good restaurants. The Ferry Inn was fantastic and well worth a visit.

Would Recommend: Yes

This is the first review of 2021 and just makes us brim with pleasure! You were a lovely first guest and it was a real delight to meet you, introduce you to our wee corner for a few nights away from the city. Thank you so much and we look forward to having you back some day. Viv & Steve.

1st November 2020:

Viv and Steve are the most welcoming and thoughtful hosts we have ever met. The Bothy is beautifully decorated and is a perfect, self-contained unit - especially reassuring in these difficult times. The food provided by Viv (breakfasts and the supper club) meals are exceptional - quality and quantity. We simply couldn't recommend Abhaig B&B more highly.

Quirang, Fairy Glen, Skye Brewery all within a short distance. Uig and Edinbane potteries nearby and, of course, the magnificence of the Skye scenery.

Would Recommend: Yes

It was so great to welcome you to Abhaig for a second time and as we mentioned then, its the biggest compliment for a host when guests re-book. We are just delighted you liked the bothy and since the weather was not that kind for your four nights, it was nice to think you were looking forward to being cosy in there each day and evening. We are also pleased you enjoyed our suppers too, our chance to enjoy a wee chat with you both. Such lovely guests and friends of Abhaig, thank you again and lets hope we might see you again. Take care, Viv and Steve (Archie too!)

20th October 2020:

We loved our stay, thanks so much Viv and Steve. Really appreciate it! We were made to feel so welcome from start to finish and when we return to Skye you'll be our first port of call! The bothy was lovely as well with amazing views. We loved it! Really tasty food as well :-) Thanks!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for reviewing us! We really do appreciate it and we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay. It was lovely to meet you both and we are super happy that you liked your accommodation, the food and Skye. Wishing you both the best and here's hoping we may see you again. Viv & Steve x

25th September 2020:

Loved everything about our stay. The Black Bothy was so clean and comfortable. Beautiful location looking over fields onto the water. Viv and Steve were fantastic hosts. The Supper Club food was delicious and loved the unusual choices at breakfast. Really didn't want to leave and we'll definitely return. Robust covid measures in place too. Felt super safe.

Definitely have a meal at Abhaig.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd September 2020:

Lovely hosts and superb accommodation

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much. It was great to welcome you back. So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes to you both and we hope we'll see you in the future. Viv and Steve

20th September 2020:

What an amazing place, every detail met to perfection. Hosts, Viv and Steve could not do more to make our stay exceptional. Breakfast and supper club fabulous, 6 ⭐️ would recommend for a stay cation to remember.

Take advantage of supper club, food and service second to none.

Would Recommend: Yes

What can we say?! Such a lovely lovely review! Thank you so very much. Its a compliment when guests wish to stay longer (like you with 5 nights), but for people wishing to eat in every night, that's just fantastic! we are delighted you had a great visit, good days out and really great weather too. Kindest wishes from us - Viv & Steve

9th September 2020:

Would Recommend: Yes

26th August 2020:

We had the most unforgettable stay at Abhaig b&b staying in the bothy. The bothy itself is beautiful, with so much attention to detail from the design to the Edinburgh Coco choccies on the pillow and local whisky with fudge for us to tuck into after our long drive to Skye. It has a picture perfect window that looks out on the breathtaking sea views, where both nights we watched the sunset over the sea with the Isle of Harris in the distance. We had dinner there both nights. The first meal was a showstopper with locally caught Langoustines and a paella; a feast for the eyes! I am gluten free and Vivienne went above and beyond to create breakfast and dinner options that both my fiancé and I can eat. She even baked the most delicious gluten free cakes! I felt truly spoilt. Who needs to go out for dinner when there are 5* meals in-house! Breakfast too was delicious and all home made. Vivienne and Steve are so warm and welcoming and were so helpful recommending places to go to in Skye. They both have so much knowledge of the area having lived there for most of their lives, so we felt like we were getting a truly authentic Isle of Skye experience! We felt so well looked after and we will definitely be returning back. Thank you Vivienne and Steve for making our stay in the Isle of Skye so special, we wish it could have been for longer. We will definitely be sending friends and family your way if they venture up that way! Hope to visit again soon. Best wishes, Amber & Chris

The quieter walk up to Quiraing that you recommended was beautiful, we also loved moseying around Portree. And that coastal route up from Applecross was stunning!

Would Recommend: Yes

Amber & Chris - what can we say?! What a kind review from such a lovely couple. It was a real pleasure to meet you and we are so glad that Skye made a nice impression on you. Who would have thought that the old fashioned concept of dinner, B&B would make a come-back?! We are just simply delighted at the response to our food, thank you so much. Really hope the rest of the trip was lovely too, Torridon and then your stop at Blair Atholl. Take care of yourselves and each other and of course best of luck for all the future holds. We hope we will see you again. Viv & Steve x

22nd August 2020:

These guys could write the textbook on perfect Highland hospitality. The accommodation is gorgeous and the food was delicious but nothing compares to the joy of staying with a couple who so clearly love where they’ve landed. Their local knowledge and tips were invaluable and their flexibility and welcoming attitude second to none. We were nervous travelling just a wee while out of lockdown but Vivienne and Steve put us at ease, kept us safe and allowed us to enjoy a beautiful trip.

Would Recommend: Yes

Oh wow, what lovely things to say! Thank you so very much. We count ourselves lucky to be able to open up, even in a smaller capacity after being shut for the last months. So to know that you felt at ease and had a good stay is fantastic. It was lovely to have you both here, great guests and super flexible too, with any changes we had introduced. We are delighted you enjoyed the Bothy, the food and our hosting, it was an absolute pleasure. Best of luck to both of you. Viv & Steve

11th August 2020:

A paradise on the isle of Skye. A wonderful setting with a fantastic room with a view. The hospitality of Vivienne and Steve. The abundant breakfast. The diners (tajine and langoustine). As I say : heaven on earth!

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Would Recommend: Yes

Dear T & V - Thank you so much for reviewing your stay with us so generously. It was lovely to meet you both, we wished you had stayed longer. But we know you have had a 3 week tour and we hope your visit to Skye will leave great memories. Safe travels south and back on the Ferry to home. We hope we might even see you again sometime. Thank you for being wonderful guests. Vivienne & Steve

6th August 2020:

I’ve been lucky enough to stay here twice now, and it’s truly fabulous. From its cosy independent setting overlooking wonderful views, the most incredible hosts, who cook the most fabulous food, it’s splendid location and the attention to details. All life’s little luxuries can be discovered inside this Bothy....it’s magical like Skye itself.

Claigan coral beach, Quiraing, Staffin Bay, Skye Skyns, Edinbane pottery,

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much! We feel lucky when guests wish to return, that in itself a compliment. It was great that you sampled our suppers too, which had not started when you last visited. Just so happy you liked the choices and enjoyed the food. It was a pleasure to host you guys, such lovely guests who clearly enjoy Scotlands West Coast. Look forward to seeing you again. With best wishes Viv and Steve.

2nd August 2020:

This was special. We feel utterly spoiled, pampered and refreshed. Viv and Steve could not have done more to look after us and the food was exceptional. What a spot, what a view. Thank you so much.

Langoustines were incredible. A super spot to explore the North end of Skye and these two know the island better than anyone.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for this review! We are just delighted you enjoyed your time with us. It was lovely to have you all here, such a great bunch! So happy you enjoyed the food too, we are delighted that the take up for our food has been so positive. Look forward to seeing you all again soon and all the best for school going back, big swims and generally life getting back to normal.

27th July 2020:

Viv and Steve are superb hosts and make your visit special from the minute you arrive. There is so much attention to detail from the home baking waiting for you after a day sightseeing to the wee whisky nightcap with homemade tablet. The Bothy is beautiful, so comfortable and luxurious with amazing views. Supper club meals were absolutely amazing too with so much effort put into making it special. This was our 2nd visit and it won’t be our last. You will not be disappointed. Thanks to you both

Make sure you walk the Quiraing but be prepared... it is fairly tough and take your walking boots. Also take the ferry to Raasay and make sure you visit Brochel Castle... don’t be put off by the single track windy road!

Would Recommend: Yes

Ah what an absolutely lovely review. Thank you! We are so glad to be open again after the worldwide lock down and just delighted that you came back to us as one of our first guests. Thank you so much for highlighting the food too, its great to be able to offer suppers and do a bit more for our guests. Wishing you both and your family all the very best. Look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes Viv & Steve

8th May 2020:

Excellent hosts and accommodation couldn’t fault it

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd April 2020:

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd March 2020:

Abhaig Boutique B&B is hands down one of the best B&Bs we’ve stayed at and we’ve been to many! We stayed at the separate bothy that has been recently refurbished. It is done beautifully - each little design detail is well thought through and it feels modern, cozy and luxurious. The view from the big window is simply stunning. Waking up every morning to see the sea and expansive sky is such a treat. Viv and Steve are the perfect hosts. They make sure we have everything we need, cook up absolutely delicious breakfast, leave little treats in our rooms and not to mention yummy cakes every afternoon! We stayed in one night and they made us salmon and prawn linguine, both were cooked to perfection. It was then followed by a scrumptious berries crumble. All this with side vegetables cost us only £20 each! Viv and Steve also look after dogs for others, and if you are a dog lover like us, another highlight everyday is to cuddle with the dogs. What more can you possibly need!

The location of the b&b is perfect for day hikes and there are many stunning routes nearby. We enjoyed going to some of the local restaurants but I have to say dinner at the B&B was a lot nicer than some of the meals we’ve had. It is hands down best value for money so would highly recommend. We can’t wait to go back another time. Thank you Viv and Steve for such a wonderful time.

Would Recommend: Yes

D & M - Thank you for such a lovely review! It was great to meet you both and we are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us. As you know, our pop-up suppers are a new experiment, so we are just over the moon with this feedback. It is proving fun to cook off-the-cuff meals for our lovely guests. We hope your few final nights on the other side of Skye were enjoyable too and a safe journey home. Wishing you the very best for a very exciting future. Kindest wishes Viv, Steve and the doggies!

8th March 2020:

Steve and Viv do everything to ensure you stay is perfect, this was work visit but the stay at Abhaig made it feel more like a holiday.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks so much for this generous review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay. Kindest wishes from Steve and Viv x