Taigh Ailean Hotel

16th March 2020:

Would Recommend: Yes

21st February 2020:

This was my first holiday with my girlfriend. We both said this was the best holiday we've ever had. The hotel was remote enough that it was very quiet but central enough to easily get to all the sites Skye has to offer. The owners were very welcoming and friendly - they were great with suggestions of where to visit, accommodating of special requests, etc. One night, there had been a heavy storm which had knocked out power - they still ran a proper dinner service, candle lit with a log fire and the food was still excellent. The only negative I could give is the WiFi doesn't reach the 2 external rooms but this really is a minor thing to be honest - this is just a great place to stay, with great food and run by great people.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th November 2019:

Great hotel in a fantastic location

Would Recommend: Yes

21st October 2019:

Lovely sized room. En suite also good size. Food was good & because a small hotel it felt like home from home. Definitely a good choice. Thank you.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th October 2019:

Taigh Ailean Hotel is a gem. Katie and Johnny were incredibly warm and fun to be around and very helpful for figuring out where to go for your visit on Skye. Munros Bar at Taigh Ailean was unbeatable - we ate there both nights and the food was just delicious. Wonderful breakfasts and overall just a lovely place to stay. Also a great setting off point to explore the island -- and walking distance from Talisker Distillery! Thank you Katie and Johnny, we can't wait to return!

Would Recommend: Yes

10th October 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

7th October 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

7th October 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd October 2019:

Altogether a fabulous experience. Well off the Isle of Skye tourist trap radar. Traditional Scottish coal powered sitting room, great rooms, lovely staff, excellent breakfast and very importantly access to one of the best bars around. Gin and tonic paradise, plus great food and a pool table. Rappers Delight lyrics in the loo. What more can I say.

Walks, climbing, cold sea, motor tourism & restaurants.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th September 2019:

We really enjoyed our stay! Kate was a great host! Her warmth and caring made us feel comfortable and welcome. The place it’s self was very charming, the food was excellent as was the service. We would definitely go back!

If you’ve never had haggis or black pudding before, this is the place to try one or both. Theirs were really excellent, perhaps the best we had in Scotland.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd September 2019:

We had a fabulous stay, great to find somewhere that is genuinely dog friendly. The accommodation is spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable. The food is amazing, delicious, fresh, quality produce. Katie is a very thoughtful and attentive host. Thanks to all the team for making our stay so enjoyable.

Definitely visit Munro’s - their own bar/restaurant for delicious food, wide choice of drinks and great company.

Would Recommend: Yes

19th September 2019:

Katie could t have done more to make our s and the dogs stay perfect. Johnnys cooking in the kitchen was great and we had two very good dinners

Would Recommend: Yes

17th September 2019:

Perfect stay! Very nice and pleasant.

Would Recommend: Yes

16th September 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

13th September 2019:

Cannot fault my stay, food was great, room was great, and the view was perfect, and the staff and service was incredible and friendly, had a absolute amazing time there, first time to skye with my mum, before I got married, and we made some amazing memories here, thankyou again so much :-)

Well of course the Munros Bar at the hotel is a must to go eat and enjoy friendly atmosphere, we went to Portree for the day and it was lovely place lots of gift shops and tea rooms, and would definitely recommend going to The Old Man Of Storr, we hiked up there it was hard going but we made it, and it was worth it .

Would Recommend: Yes

5th September 2019:

It’s for sure at the “end of the road”!

Would Recommend: Yes

27th August 2019:

A wonderful location. All staff members are friendly and helpful. Great food, good beer and excellent whiskeys.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th August 2019:

We had the most wonderful experience at this charming, cozy and comfortable Inn. Katie was a gracious host who genuinely cares about her clientele and provides helpful information.

Talk to Katie. But, food is excellent at the Inn.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th August 2019:

What a fantastic welcome from Katie is even better than home. Always very caring for its guests! (Thanks again for our wet pants) We had the family room at the back of the building, very spacious and big bathroom. Dog welcomed with great pleasure (wipe and treat on arrival)

Breakfast was full shell and do not hesitate to eat at night in the restaurant upstairs, home cooking with products from the region.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd August 2019:

All was all right. Our hote was very friendly.

Very good quality of meal.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd August 2019:

Wonderful place, very large family room, welcome dogs, we also found biscuits for him. The hotel also has a pub where we had dinner for two evenings very well, even here dogs are accepted. The owner is really kind and attentive to the smallest details. Maximum availability for early breakfast. Maximum cleanliness and comfort

Pub closed to hotel, Talisker distillery,Neist Point

Would Recommend: Yes

11th August 2019:

We have been coming for 4 years and wouldn’t go anywhere else, the staff make you feel part of their family and make you feel at ease. Will be back next year.

Would Recommend: Yes

9th August 2019:

Nice hotel, good parking, very friendly staff, nice rooms and decor, excellent beer and food!

Would Recommend: Yes

6th August 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd July 2019:

We had a great stay at Taigh Ailean super location, excellent food and service

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd July 2019:

Beautiful location Very good food and friendly welcome

Would Recommend: Yes

21st July 2019:

We could not have been happier with our recent stay at Taigh Ailean. The view from your property is just stunning! It was so convenient to have the bar and restaurant right there after a busy day. The quality of all of the meals (breakfast and dinners) was superior. I doubt that we could have had a better meal in Portree! The accomodations were fantastic - clean and private with lovely personal touches. We have already told our friends about your hotel for their stay in Scotland next year. Thanks for making our visit so enjoyable!

Would Recommend: Yes

16th July 2019:

Lovely place

Munros food was best we had during our trip.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th June 2019:

This was our favorite place to stay in our 2 weeks in Scotland. The food was so fresh and perfectly prepared. The beds were incredibly comfortable and for U.S. travellers- they have washcloths! The entire inn was immaculately clean, everything worked, and Katie is great.

Quick drive to fairy pools, Talisker beach. Easy drive to Portree. Made a great base for exploring Skye.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th June 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

21st June 2019:

Happy friendly staff. Lovely place to stay.

Need to book for the Talisker distillery. The Oyster Shed a must, see what others are eating before you order, it’s all looked good wished we’d tried two different dishes.

Would Recommend: Yes

16th June 2019:

Superb hotel, excellent food, very kind and helpful staff, beautiful location, cosy pub, in other words : TOP !

Would Recommend: Yes

12th June 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

11th June 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

10th June 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

31st May 2019:

We had a great time at Taigh Ailean, Katie, our host, is a very hard worker and she does a great job. If given the opportunity, we would definitely stay again.

They have a restaurant/bar at the hotel and it is very popular. It opens at 6:00PM and if you want a table, you better be there at that time. By 6:10PM, it is full. They have good food and reasonably priced. The hotel is close to the Talisker Distillery, the Fairy Pools and a pier for boat tours.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th May 2019:

Thanks, we had a lovely time! Two nights was a delicious taste, but too short!

Eat at Munro's Bar at the hotel!

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd May 2019:

Lovely place to stay with real character and very friendly staff who are happy to have a chat, and help with suggestions for places to visit. Great breakfasts to start the day ands good pub grub using local ingredients. We stayed a family of 4 in the family room which was warm and comfortable

Food in the restaurant is is good and a fine selection of local drinks to wind down after a day of sightseeing.. accessible to Talisker Bay and the famous distillery ... really lot to see and do and walking for all interest levels

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd May 2019:

Super friendly and welcoming. Great food. And a great room!

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd May 2019:

The hosts were very friendly and provided excellent recommendations on how to spend our time on the isle. Breakfast was very good and we really enjoyed our cocktails and dinner. We stayed two nights in the family room (three adults) and found it spacious and comfortable.

Don’t miss the Oyster Shed!

Would Recommend: Yes

19th May 2019:

Very nice place to stay and the bar and food served in it make it even better

Bar food in the evening is excellent

Would Recommend: Yes

19th May 2019:

Good and friendly place with excellent breakfast and a good restaurant / bar. Maybe the matress a bit hard (buy mostly the same around scotland )

Explore Isle of Skye ! Fairy Pools, Cuillin, Neist point...

Would Recommend: Yes

18th May 2019:

Very helpful and polite staff, EXCELLENT meals, nice breakfast. Bar and restaurant frequented also by locals, nice to see them enjoying themselves. Guidebooks with walks provided in the room - very useful. Beautiful selection of books you can borrow to read. Look no further - this is great place.

Close to Carbost - Talisker distillery and very nice coffee in a small booth across the street.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th May 2019:

Our stay at the Taigh-Ailean was the highlight of our tour of the Highlands of Scotland. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive. The rooms were very well presented and afforded us 2 good nights sleep. The breakfast in the morning was delicious, so much so it has changed my view on black pudding - which I now love! Equally the evening meals were very tasty and wholesome. If you are looking for a well priced B&B, in a stunningly beautiful location (to the west of the island) then this is the place for you! Scott, Richard & Phil

Talisker Distillery The Fairy Pools The Cuillin

Would Recommend: Yes

9th May 2019:

Cannot recommend highly enough! Great service, lovely personal touches. Food and drink options were excellent. Room was lovely. Would love to visit again

Would Recommend: Yes

7th May 2019:

This will go down as one of our best places to stay in Scotland. Any time we go to Skye, we will stay at Taigh Ailean. Katie and Johnny were the best hosts, the location was perfect, the food was outstanding, and they are just all around great people. We thoroughly enjoyed the week we stayed, and look forward to going back.

The restaurant at the Taigh Ailean is fantastic. It is also centrally located to explore the entire Isle of Skye.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd May 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

28th April 2019:

Small dog friendly hotel set in a peaceful and scenic location along a quiet road. Staff very accommodating. Restaurant and bar both excellent with a wide range of choice.

Many popular attractions within a short drive such as the Talisker distillery and the Fairy Pools as are quieter areas like Glen Brittle.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th April 2019:

Amazing service. Loved every minute.

Don't miss Talisker tour!

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd April 2019:

Extremely friendly and helpful staff, fabulous location and delicious food.

Visit Talisker Bay. Beautiful!

Would Recommend: Yes

25th March 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

20th February 2019:

Just returned from a 2 night stay in the Chalet King Size Room. Amazing views from our room. Room had everything that we needed supplied and more. Never expected bathrobes and slippers! Katie and Johnny and their staff were very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was freshly cooked for us each morning and included haggis! Nice touch. Ate our evening meals in the hotel and food was fresh, well cooked and well presented. Will definitely be coming back again.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th February 2019:

We spent three nights at Tighe Ailean while visiting family on Skye. The food was excellent and nothing was too much trouble for the very helpful staff. The owners could not have been more willing to make our stay an enjoyable one.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th November 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

31st October 2018:

Very friendly hosts / staff, especially wonderful, warm-hearted Katie, the owner. Everybody was dog friendly which made our stay easy and especially pleasant. Excellent food, both in the restaurant and at breakfast. - We'll be back even though you are far away. Thank you. Martin Ruth with Breagha

Everything on Skye, but be sure not to miss the Neist Point Lighthouse.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st October 2018:

see above

Would Recommend: Yes

16th October 2018:

Taigh Ailean Hotel is a real good place to stay! The room and badroom was large and you have everything that you need. The staff was really friendly and helpful. The breakfast and dinner was also very good. We would certainly go back and we would also recommend this place!!

You have nice walks around the hotel and so just look around. Katie have also enough information.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th October 2018:

company and service was fantastic.

other than take warm cloths , i wouldnt reccommend anything at this has it all :)

Would Recommend: Yes

15th October 2018:

Simply fantastic, in the middle of nowhere but with all that you need: relaxing, great views, good food and excellent service

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd October 2018:

Absolutely lovely place to stay I would recommend it to everyone, very comfortable room, lovely view and warm and cosy. Really enjoyed the food, steak and ale pie was my favourite. Made to feel very welcome and the open fire in the lounge is a lovely touch. Shame it rained all the time we were on Skye but we made the most of it.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th September 2018:

Katie is a most welcoming hostess who made us feel at home as soon as we arrived. The hotel is remote but not isolated and Munro's bar / restaurant (part of the hotel) is fantastic for a well earned meal and a drink after a days exploring, a lot of guests from other near by b&b / hostels also use the bar. Our chalet room was clean, warm and comfy - we would stay again if we revisit Skye. P.S. Nearly forgot to mention the bar / restaurant staff - they were so friendly and chatty whilst being so professional in a busy working environment - well done!

The restaurant/bar was busy on both nights of our stay so get in early or be prepared to wait for a table. The food is exceptional and the portions large! Unless you are an experienced walker a car is a must to get to Skye's amazings sights, but we did notice a bus stop about 50 meters from the hotel. We stopped for two nights eating at the hotel and loving the vibrant atmosphere in the busy bar on both nights.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th September 2018:

So nice people in a friendly place. Bar and restaurant inside with excellent food and drink! 7 stars to breakfast from our son! Pool table is another plus!

So nice people in a friendly place. Bar and restaurant inside with excellent food and drink! 7 stars to breakfast from our son! Pool table is another plus!

Would Recommend: Yes