Monkstadt No 9 - Pretenders Escape

24th November 2024:

Amazing! The location was exactly as we hoped - totally amazing! We love the wilderness and epic wild weather so it was perfect for us. Monkstadt itself is stunning whilst also feeling like home. We stayed in pretenders escape and it was immaculate and also so homely and of such a beautiful and high standard. We felt so welcome and staff were helpful as well as understanding; there if needed but at the same time we felt we could come and go as if it were home and had all the privacy we needed. The view was amazing and it was so lovely to cosy up and listen to the wind howl as well as go out in the morning and feel the wind in our faces whilst taking in that amazing view of the Outer Hebrides One tiny wish...As fresh coffee lovers , we would LOVE to see a Nespresso machine and milk frother in the accomodation as per the other lodges. We noted nespresso instructions but not machine. We love to wake up with a decent coffee at home or away. So it would our stay even more perfect (if that is possible). The bar was perfect - more like a snug where we could have a drink, in front of the fire , read the history of Monkstadt and play a game or two. We enjoyed breakfast (twice) as well as the Tasting evening menu - which was delicious. We got married whilst in Skye and staying at Monkstadt made it all the more memorable. We loved it so much we are already booked to return and cannot wait. We wish you were closer so we could just move in ;-) Thank you to everyone at Monkstadt!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for sharing such an incredible and detailed review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your stay at Monkstadt, and congratulations on your wedding—what a special milestone to celebrate during your time with us! We're honoured to have been part of such a memorable moment in your lives. It warms our hearts to know you loved Pretender’s Escape and felt so at home while enjoying the stunning views, the wilderness, and even the epic Skye weather! Your kind words about the staff and the cosy, welcoming atmosphere mean the world to us. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the bar, breakfast, and Tasting Menu—it's wonderful to know they added to your experience. As for your tiny wish, thank you for the feedback about the Nespresso machine! We really appreciate it and will certainly consider how we can make this addition for future stays. We’re absolutely thrilled that you’ve already booked to return—there’s no better compliment than that! Until then, we’ll be counting down the days to welcome you back to Monkstadt. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness and many more adventures ahead! ❤️ Best Wishes Ela

15th October 2023:

Such a lovely and cozy home! Felt as if we were home with better views. The location is perfect for someone wanting to be secluded but also close to so many beautiful locations.

We loved the old inn bar in Carbost, cafe arriba in Portree. We enjoyed exploring the fairy glen and Duntulm castle. While the castle is closed to explore closely, walking around near the cliffs was a beautiful experience.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for taking the time to write us this lovely review. Please let us know when you plan to return since it will be a great pleasure to welcome you back. We will be waiting for you. Best Wishes Ela

17th September 2023:

We enjoyed the beautiful view across the pasture to the water. The apartment was very comfortable and the kitchen was well-stocked with necessities. It was a very special place. Thank you.

The location on Trotternish was perfect for viewing the spectacular sights of Skye. Away from the crowds of Portree, yet not too far from amenities. Lovely drive to the Lodge and Steadings.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you back soon. Best Wishes Ela

22nd May 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for leaving your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you enjoyed what was on offer in our restaurant. Best Wishes Ella

30th April 2023:

We had a fantastic stay at Monkstadt No9. Cottage had everything we needed. Location and the views were just perfect. Really easy booking and checking in and out process too.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so very much for your fantastic review. We are delighted to hear you had such a wonderful experience at Monkstadt 1745. Our team is always dedicated to our guests. We are looking forward to having you back soon here at Monkstadt 1745 Best Wishes Ella

25th March 2023:

Maybe (probably) the best accommodation I’ve ever stayed in…! This place felt like a dream. The kind of place where everything is better : my hair looked great, i was smarter just by being in the apartment. This is next level accommodation. jokes aside ; it was simply wonderful. Hope we’ll have the chance to come back but it’s such a magical place, it may be existing in a parallel universe.

Don’t close all the blinds : let the Scottish weather & the sea surprise you when you wake up :)

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for this amazing review, glad that you loved the apartment and you had a lovely stay. Hope you return to Skye. Best wishes Ela

31st October 2022:

Very friendly staff, always helpful and available. Easy parking right outside our cottage, safe and quiet, all the better to soak up the remote and natural surroundings. It has a great convenience store close by in Uig too. Accommodation very tastefully decorated and comfortable. It’s the fifth time we have stayed in one of the holiday cottages and it never disappoints! We have booked again already.

Great location, lots of things to do and see on this part of the island. Great location too if you just want to get away from it all and just chill and watch the sunset. We eat out at Monkstadt House twice during our stay, and could walk there and back due to its close proximity to our holiday cottage ( very convenient with great historic atmosphere and good food)

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are so glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet of Monkstadt and we are happy to welcome you soon. All the best to you. Ella

31st July 2022:

Lovely flat with a full kitchen and comfy bed

Remote and beautiful

Would Recommend: Yes

It is lovely to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and our extra touches, we like to give all of our guests a warm Skye welcome. We hope to welcome you back again in the future Best Wishes Ella

16th July 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your review We are very pleased you felt so welcome at Monkstadt 1745 We hope to welcome you back again soon. Best Wishes Ella

23rd October 2021:

Beautiful little apartment in a remote location with stunning views. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely go back. The apartment is warm and comfortable and very clean. Scenic views and tranquility help you switch off and relax

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are delighted that you enjoyed yourself and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Best Wishes Ella

29th September 2021:

Fantastic accommodation with a stunning view. I won’t stay anywhere else on Skye now.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your great review, it is nice to know that our efforts to give you a pleasant stay are appreciated. Come again soon. Regards Ella

5th September 2021:

Lovely place to stay and enjoy the stunning coast of Skye with all the facilities of a luxury self catering apartment. We will come back again!!

In handy distance to main attractions and to Portree where you can buy all the essentials. The Monkstadt restaurant serves delicious meals made with fresh local products. Highly recommended.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are so glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet of Monkstadt and do hope you might return one day. All the best to you. Ella

4th August 2021:

Would Recommend: Yes

What a lovely review, thank you so much. We are delighted you enjoyed every aspect of your stay with us we couldn’t be happier. Smiles all around here, Thank you! Ella

24th June 2021:

Beautiful location with views of the sea. Excellent accommodation with comfortable furniture and bed. Very lean and well maintained. We ate at the lodge one evening and found the food and service to be excellent. We would thoroughly recommend Monkstadt to friends.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review. It was lovely to meet you all, we are delighted that you enjoyed the cottage and the views. We will be very happy to welcome you back anytime. Take Care Ella

15th June 2021:

Wonderful location and very good standard of accommodation. Took really good care of us.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your review, most appreciated. a pleasure to host for you. All the very best of luck and hope to see you return. You will be most welcome. With best regards Ella

8th November 2020:

Thank you Ella for being accommodating and for the lovely stay. We got engaged that night and enjoyed watching the sunset inside the apartment with the fireplace on. The place was super cosy and we loved how remote it was!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet of Monkstadt and do hope you might return one day. All the best to you. Ella

25th October 2020:

Brilliant appartment with a very modern very nice place to spend 3 nights. The perfect place with great views over the water.

Local shop nearby in Uig - few minutes drive and it doesn't take too long to reach the other places on the island.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this great review. We would love to welcome you back one day. Kind regards, Eilidh

18th October 2020:

An amazing stay ! A home from home - throughly enjoyed our stay

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your kind review. It was my pleasure to host for you. Hope you all return soon. The very best of luck. Ella

16th October 2020:

Superb location and accomodation, complete with a heron welcoming us back each evening. Stunning scenery has to be seen to be believed.

Go to Uig for beer and pottery. Artisan ice cream in Portree is some of the best ever. Skye is truly beautiful, see everything.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the cottage and the views. We will be very happy to welcome you back anytime. Take Care Ella

14th September 2020:

Very good location. Quiet and peaceful. Clean, good facilities and fully equipped kitchen.

Loads of leaflets are provided for things to do and see. We followed one of the explicit information provided with map.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review. It was lovely to meet you all, we are delighted that you enjoyed the cottage and the views. We will be very happy to welcome you back anytime. Take Care Ella

27th July 2020:

Pretenders Escape was excellent. The apartment was very clean, had everything we needed for our stay, was set in a great location and had spectacular views. Highly recommend.

Would Recommend: Yes

So pleased that you enjoyed your stay , we do our best to make it special for you. Hope to see you again before long. Regards Ella

5th December 2019:

We recently took a 3 week honeymoon vacation to Europe and hands down, this was our favorite hotel we stayed in. The location is beautiful. You can see the ocean from nearly the entire apartment. It was secluded enough we felt like we really got away from it all, but it wasn’t too far away from any attractions or food. If you stay here, make dinner reservations for the nearest restaurants ahead of time. Yes, there is very little service. SO PRINT OUT DIRECTIONS AHEAD OF TIME or have a GPS. Thankfully our email confirmation told us to do so and guess what, we didn’t get lost. The apartment was very clean and kept up well. It appears it’s been recently remodeled. They had everything necessary to make tea including fresh milk in the fridge. Kitchen was well equipped. We went to the grocery store on our way onto the island so we ended up cooking most of our meals. The bed was very comfortable. The on site laundry was very convenient. And the lockbox was easy to use. If I’m ever visiting again I will happily love to stay here once more!

We recently took a 3 week honeymoon vacation to Europe and hands down, this was our favorite hotel we stayed in. The location is beautiful. You can see the ocean from nearly the entire apartment. It was secluded enough we felt like we really got away from it all, but it wasn’t too far away from any attractions or food. If you stay here, make dinner reservations for the nearest restaurants ahead of time. Yes, there is very little service. SO PRINT OUT DIRECTIONS AHEAD OF TIME or have a GPS. Thankfully our email confirmation told us to do so and guess what, we didn’t get lost. The apartment was very clean and kept up well. It appears it’s been recently remodeled. They had everything necessary to make tea including fresh milk in the fridge. Kitchen was well equipped. We went to the grocery store on our way onto the island so we ended up cooking most of our meals. The bed was very comfortable. The on site laundry was very convenient. And the lockbox was easy to use. If I’m ever visiting again I will happily love to stay here once more!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are so glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet of Monkstadt and do hope you might return one day. All the best to you. Ella

3rd November 2019:

Very comfortable and relaxing place to stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

We are so glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet of Monkstadt and do hope you might return one day. All the best to you. Ella

27th October 2019:

An absolutely fabulous location. We got to live a real Isle of Skye holiday. The weather was great. We had sunshine, rain, hail and gale force winds all in one day! All we needed was a great big glass window to enjoy the view.

Find the Grand Design house up the road and have coffee and cake and enjoy their great view from there large window.

Would Recommend: Yes

We are so glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet of Monkstadt and do hope you might return one day. All the best to you. Ella

22nd October 2019:

Very cozy, clean and wonderful accommodation. Highly recommend for anyone if they want to explore skye!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are so glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet of Monkstadt and do hope you might return one day. All the best to you. Ella

17th October 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for the awesome review. Glad you all enjoyed. Kind Regards Ella

16th October 2019:

Really excellent facilities!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are so glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet of Monkstadt and do hope you might return one day. All the best to you. Ella

16th October 2019:

Loved the views and the comforts of home with having everything we needed for our stay. Beautiful apartment, have recommended it to family for the near future.

The Caledonian Cafe was lovely, their Sea bass was the best I've ever had. If you're wanting a table at Antlers Bar and Grill I'd suggest you book a table in advance as it's very busy. Both places are in the town centre of Portree.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for this amazing review, glad that you loved the apartment and you had a lovely stay. Hope you return to Skye. Best wishes Ella

9th October 2019:

I would like to rate higher than a 5! Recycling was a bit of a challenge and I'm not sure we got it right.

After months of looking at pictures of the Pretenders Escape, upon arrival I just burst into tears. It is so Beautiful. I could not believe my great good fortune to spend 3 nights in such a property. The flat is perfect for 2. It's hard to imagine sharing it with 4, as the one bathroom would be a challenge. The had everything we needed including a dishwasher and we were left a key to use the communal laundry room. A godsend as we stayed toward the end of our 10 day trip to the Highlands. On our last night, we took advantage of the very dark skies and saw the milky way. This location was the highlight of our trip, as I knew it would be. A running joke in our travels would be, "Scotland, stop being so beautiful!" and that was the case here, and then we saw the rainbows 10 times a day. Would love to return and stay longer.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your great review. We are so glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet of Monkstadt and do hope you might return one day. All the best to you. Ella

30th September 2019:

High standard apartment that has al you need for selfcatering. We were very pleased with the look and finishing of the apartment. Nice view at the see aswell. Would definitely stay again.

Good location to visit the highlights of the trotternish peninsula. We bought our food in the Postoffice/Spar in Uig that is only a 10 minute drive away.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your great review. We are so glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet of Monkstadt and do hope you might return one day. All the best to you. Ella

21st September 2019:

Superb! Everything was spetacular.

Just enjoy the wild life.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this great review. We would love to welcome you back. Kind regards, Ella

18th September 2019:

We loved everything about our stay. It was just too short. It was so nice, new and clean. Cant think of anything I would change. We can't wait to come back.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are so glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet of Monkstadt and do hope you might return one day. All the best to you. Ella

10th September 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for this amazing review and thank you for choosing us, happy to know you enjoyed the apartment and Skye, hope you return back in the future. Thanks again. Kindest regards Ella

8th September 2019:

This is the most fabulous place to stay. The apartment is beautiful and the setting is gorgeous. We will be back whenever we’re back in Scotland. We wanted to stay longer but it was completely booked up until December. Not surprised.

Would Recommend: Yes

It was so nice to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Monkstadt. We are always please to welcome people to our beautiful surroundings and hope they take happy memories away with them, until they come again. Regards Ella

5th September 2019:

Pretenders Escape #9 is gorgeous, immaculate, practical, PERFECT! Everything felt brand new (carpet, walls, blankets, dishes, cutlery) as if it had been provided just for us (very well taken care of). The furniture size, arrangement, flexibility (expandable table, sofa couch, etc), & even the style (minimalist) lent itself to the overall experience and use of the space. Though small, it felt massive due to all the amazing windows (that can open letting in the delightful Scottish breeze/sounds of the ocean) showcasing the epic views of the historical coast. The kitchen is well equipped for any cooking or cutting you might want to do (including a microwave for that sort of “cooking”). The shower is a God-send with its perfectly hot water & rain shower head whilst viewing the green hills & distant cliffs through the generous but private window. Easily experience private walks around the property or stay cosy-ed up (though the place is tight as a drum - no drafts at all) with all the lovely blankets provided or read one of the many relevant historical books scattered throughout the home. We very much enjoyed the bottle of wine gifted by the owners! They also provided proper milk, sugar, shortbread to go with tea/coffee (also provided). We met the very friendly & approachable owner / property manager and found her to be delightful and put us instantly at ease. The staff we occasionally saw were always very warm, smiley, and hospitable. Photos don’t do the place justice!!

Would Recommend: Yes

What a lovely review, thank you so much. We are delighted you enjoyed every aspect of your stay with us we couldn’t be happier. Smiles all round here. Thank you! Ella

23rd August 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are so glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet of Monkstadt and do hope you might return one day. All the best to you. Ella

22nd August 2019:

The apartment is impressive in construction and decoration. This is a jewel!

Use the instructions provided to find the facility. I had a GPS program, not using cell data, and got lost. Pulled out the instruction sheet and went directly to it.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your kind review. This is exactly what we are trying to achieve and we welcome all comments to help us get it right. All the best to you. Ella

22nd July 2019:

Superb apartment. Extremely well appointed and really cosy! Loved coming home after long days touring the Isle of Skye. Really made it a pleasure. Apartment came with sofa bed so easy to sleep the kids as well. Thanks a lot for a great stay!

Superb apartment. Extremely well appointed and really cosy! Loved coming home after long days touring the Isle of Skye. Really made it a pleasure. Apartment came with sofa bed so easy to sleep the kids as well. Excellent location. A little way out of Uig, so very close to Fairy Glen, Quiraing and other sites.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your great review. We are happy that you enjoyed to stay with us. Back soon. Kind regards Ella

16th July 2019:

Everything was perfect. The location is a amazing. The most beautiful sunsets ever! Facilities were clean and the unit was cozy. It had everything we needed to make dinner and sleep comfortably. It was very rainy while we were there but when the mist cleared there were waterfalls cascading down the mountains across the water. Amazing. Loved the selection of books too!

Stop at the grocery store in Portree and bring everything to Uig. If the weather is poor you won’t have to venture out unless you want to. Bring binoculars to have a better view of birds, waterfalls, and the surrounding land masses.

Would Recommend: Yes

10th June 2019:

A clothes drying rack to use in the house would have been useful. We could not use the outside washing line due to extreme winds, and could not dry most of our clothes in the dryer. It took quite some time to dry clothes on the bathroom towel heater. Other than this small point, the house is beautiful and the cleanliness the best I have ever seen when staying in such places. I would go back in a heartbeat.

Shop en route! There is nothing local, and it’s quite a trek back to Portree. A beautiful location, relaxing and calming.

Would Recommend: Yes

Hello! A clothes rack is winging it's way to us now, thank you for the tip. So glad you enjoyed your stay with us. All the best, Susan

9th June 2019:

Great apartment. Very comfy and extremely quiet. It‘s a great retreat for relaxing.

The beauty of the area is that there is not much. The hikes on the island are very nice. But don‘t expect big museums and fancy restaurants.

Would Recommend: Yes

Hello and thank you so much for your great review. Hope you enjoyed your time on Skye!

30th May 2019:

Can say that all was excellent

Splendid isolated location. Very secluded, modern flat very comfortable, beautiful view nice staff. Nice meal at Hotel Uig.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your lovely review, so glad you enjoyed your time with us! Take care - from us all.

26th May 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your scores! Do hope you might be back with us one day. All the best.

21st May 2019:

Very modern apartment in excellent location with wonderful scenery.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your lovely review, do hope you will be back one day.

17th May 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for posting this review - we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay!

13th May 2019:

Excellent accommodation in the countryside. Newly refurbished to a very high standard. Quiet setting well away from main road. Has everything you would need for a short stay. Buy provisions en route as only a small corner shop in Uig.

We enjoyed a meal at the Uig Hotel. Climbed the Quiraing. Other coastal walks to Kilmuir Cave and Rubha Hunnish.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th May 2019:

Excellent accommodation with great facilities. One of the best places to relax and enjoy nature. And thank you for the complementary wine :)

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Would Recommend: Yes

Hello and thank you for your lovely review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and got some quality relaxing time on Skye. All the best.