Moorside Rooms

24th October 2023:

Moorside Rooms exceeded our expectations, we had two rooms, a family room which was much bigger than we expected and a double room. The rooms and bathrooms were very clean and warm. The breakfast provided was generous. We were late checking in and it was no drama, Sam was very helpful.

I'd recommend Moorside Rooms without reservation.

Would Recommend: Yes

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22nd October 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

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20th October 2023:

Perfect accomodation to explore Isle of Skye. Comfortable beds, a clean and big bathroom and a great breakfast included! Sam was super nice and helpful. Easy check-in, self-made tourist guide with lots of recommendations and information. Would book again anytime!

Would Recommend: Yes

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28th September 2023:

Nice room and complimentary breakfast. The host was very kind and approachable. The walls are a bit thin so can get noisy. Overall a positive experience.

Take earplugs for sleeping. Make sure you let the host know about your dietary preferences upfront for the complimentary breakfast.

Would Recommend: Yes

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21st September 2023:

Quiet place and the rooms are very clean. In the rooms there Is everything you need for a pleasant stay. Sam is very kind (She helped us a lot! we had a problem with the car)

Would Recommend: Yes

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21st September 2023:

Very prompt and excellent communication around stay. Cleanliness was excellent Breakfast was good with extras thrown in. Tv reception was poor not worth while watching. Didn’t impact us as we were out due to great weather, but if the weather wasn’t great can see some may be disappointed .

If staying you would want to have your car as to far to walk in

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks for the review. Just checked TV today and all ok but signal strength is strong & weak.

6th August 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

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29th July 2023:

Loved our stay at Moorside!! The accommodations were clean and tidy, lots of great snacks were provided and our host could not have been lovelier…warm, welcoming and kind! Would stay again!!!

Would Recommend: Yes

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24th July 2023:

Well located, only a few minutes drive to Portree. Very kind host! Everything was well prepared for our stay and we got all information we needed upfront. The breakfast on the 1st day was perfect and we loved all the other goodies (cake, fruits) we got during our stay. Minor weak points: high humidity in the room. Carpet in the bathroom is not preferred (for hygienic reasons).

Would Recommend: Yes

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19th July 2023:

Excellent location, nice and quiet place, highly recommended. Except for the water pressure in the shower which was a weak stream.

Would Recommend: Yes

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14th July 2023:

Thank you for your hospitality and service. We were pleasant surprises by the extra efforts you made concerning my wifes glutenfree diet.

Would Recommend: Yes

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8th July 2023:

Sam is an excellent host. The room was spacious, the bathroom large as well. The beds were very comfortable. She provided a light breakfast the first day and left delicious carrot cake for us the second day. In highly recommend the location.

It gets very busy at the restaurants in the town square. I suggest going early or be prepared to wait.

Would Recommend: Yes

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30th June 2023:

Great location to get around the isle and into town.

Would Recommend: Yes

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22nd June 2023:

Brilliant place to stay if you are driving, it's less than 4 miles from Portree on the main road, the host Sam is excellent, left us little treats of various Scottish biscuits on a daily basis, great for our cups/ tea coffee every night, you also get a continental breakfast left in your room for arrival which we found was more than adequate, the facilities are excellent ie shower etc, big fluffy towels, beds are really comfortable, I will definitely be hoping there is availability when I return with my cousin from Australia next year as I know she would definitely be happy here

Definitely better with a vehicle in Skye, I drove over the skye bridge but took the ferry from Armadale to Mallaig back over to the mainland, saved driving all the way back round again, nothing is too far away if you are driving, stunning scenery everywhere, fairy Glen's amazing, loved the museaum of island life near Uig, Dunvegan Castle definitely worth a visit, loads restaurant,s etc everywhere in Skye, Portee has loads shops craft places souvenir shops etc, Skye definitely worth going for at least a few days

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you & hopefully see you next year 🙂

11th June 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

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11th June 2023:

Very clean quiet and comfortable Peaceful setting

Would Recommend: Yes

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8th June 2023:

Excellent host! Would definitely use again. Clean and comfortable facilities.

Would Recommend: Yes

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25th May 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

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21st May 2023:

We had a lovely stay. After a long day of travel it was like coming to an oasis. Sam our hostess made us feel so welcome. Upon our arrival we found a clean cheerful room with a well appreciated tea & biscuits. The peace & serenity of the setting was a balm to our traveling fatigue & we were refreshed & ready for new adventures in the Isle. I highly recommend these accommodations. It’s also a wonderful bargain to boot. It’s close enough to town yet far enough away to escape the hustle & bustle of model life.

Finding a restaurant for dining can become a challenge. If possible book in advance & also consider take away as a viable option. I highly recommend “Get your guide” for an exceptional experience with a great value for the money. Our driver was so pleasant & informed of local sights. This tour offers all the highlights of the area with plenty of opportunities for food & breaks. The van was clean & comfortable.

Would Recommend: Yes

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18th May 2023:

Clean, spacious room. Many thoughtful extras. Location is convenient to everything we did on Isle of Skye

Would Recommend: Yes

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16th May 2023:

Great stay, comfortable too and good breakfast & treats too!

Would Recommend: Yes

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2nd May 2023:

Sam is a great host who creates a very home like atmosphere. We were heartwarmed bij the present we found on our bed on arriving. The room and bathroom were cosy and clean. The locatie is good: close to Portree.

Would Recommend: Yes

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28th April 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

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8th April 2023:

A closet would have been good to leave the clothes and more lights. Sam is lovely!

Would Recommend: Yes

1st November 2022:

The room was clean and spacious and comfortable. The breakfast in a box was perfect for our excursions. Skye is a great place. The host was able to provide gluten and lactose free food.

Skye is beautiful. Having a car was needed.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th October 2022:

Very nice service :) vegan food is available

Fairy Pools, Lighthouse, ect

Would Recommend: Yes

30th September 2022:

Great space, clean and quiet. Nice breakfast delivered to your door every morning. The host is very friendly and helpful, and her cat Haggis was the best part of this stay (wish I got to see him more :) )

Would Recommend: Yes

7th September 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

1st September 2022:

A great place to stay, the welcome was warm, the room was large and comfortable and the breakfasts amazing!!

Plenty of places to eat in Portree, but worth booking. Skye is stunning, a photograph round every corner…. give yourself plenty of time to get places, any of the roads are single track.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th August 2022:

Nice and quite place. Less than 10 minutes driving from Portree. Clean room and very nice box of breakfast. I would repeat without the shadow of a doubt.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th August 2022:

Host was excellent

Fairy Pools, Fairy Glen, Old Man of Storr, all very good walks. Kilt Rock & Dinosaur print on Corron beache Staffin all so very good. Seabreeze restaurant in Portree very good muscles.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th August 2022:

Very nice room, good breakfast, very kind host

Close to old man of Storr and central for Isle of Skye discovery

Would Recommend: Yes

16th August 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

16th August 2022:

Great place with a good location. Really impressed by the rooms and the information pack. Rooms were comfy and clean. Very friendly.

Restaurants: Sea Breezes is very good but needs booking. Things to see: Old man of Storr, Quirang (If its not too foggy), fairy pools including the glen brittle walk as has some nice small waterfalls and nice views

Would Recommend: Yes

13th August 2022:

Very helpful App which tells you everything you need to know about the apartment and gives lots of suggestions on what to do on the island.

Great place to go hiking. Very good pizza at Cabetfeidh Bar.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th August 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

6th August 2022:

Le B & B est proche de Portree, 10 min en voiture.La chambre et la salle de bains sont justes correctes . L'hôtesse est très peu présente , l'accueil inexistant. Les serviettes de toilette sont données très humides. Le petit déjeuner est posé devant la chambre dans une box, alors que les restrictions Covid ont été levées et à vous de vous faire votre café soluble ou thé avec le plateau de courtoisie dans votre chambre. Le tout pour un prix élèvé par rapport a ce qui est proposé, c'est là que nous avons payé le plus cher et que nous avons été le moins satisfaits durant tout notre séjour en EEcosse.

l'ile de Skye est magnifique . Les restaurants à Portree doivent être réservés et si vous voulez manger allez-y tôt car tout ferme vers 8 h pour les autres rares lieux de consommation .

Would Recommend: No

2nd August 2022:

We enjoyed our short stay at moorside rooms, the beds were good, location great and quiet at night. The breakfasts served in boxes are very handful and can be taken away for a snack during a walk!

Moorside rooms is 5 minutes by car from Portree where there are many restaurants and cafés.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd August 2022:

Great service, very Nice host and fantastic location

Would Recommend: Yes

25th July 2022:

Owner friendly and delightful

Dunvegan Castle and lovely bistro in the village

Would Recommend: Yes

25th July 2022:

This was a perfect place to stay for our whole family. Very clean, had all the amenities we needed and then some and our host was very friendly and accommodating. We had to leave very early on the day we departed and she was kind enough to pack us to go meals for breakfast. It was very generous.

The location was perfect for the sightseeing we wanted to do. Close to old man Storr, the fairy glen, Portree and Mealt falls and kilt rock. They were all on my list to see. Such beautiful countryside between each stop, definitely would love to return.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th July 2022:

All was perfect ! We enjoy our time at Moorside. Sam is very nice and make very good breakfast. Beds are very comfortable, we wondering wich is the mattress brand ? ^^ Thanks for all !

Book if you want to dine in Portree !

Would Recommend: Yes

15th July 2022:

Zimmer ziemlich klein. Kein Kleiderschrank. Frühstück leider nur zum mitnehmen, aber sehr Umfangreich. Nette Gastgeberin.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th June 2022:

Had a wonderful stay, thanks!

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd June 2022:

Everything was perfect! Clean room, very delicious breakfast and great starting point for sightseeing

Would Recommend: Yes

18th June 2022:

Chambre spacieuse et très propre. Super principe de checkin tout seul, avec code.

Location un peu loin à pieds, il faut prendre la voiture pour aller au centre...environ 5 min

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you, glad you enjoyed your stay, Sam

17th June 2022:

Thanks a lot for the excellent stay. Clean room with lots of attention to the details. Breakfast bag was excellent as well.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you, glad you enjoyed your stay, Sam

30th May 2022:

Lovely host, clean room, good breakfast. We felt the room was just a bit small for the price but I guess we have to get used to post Covid prices.

Handy for Portree restaurants etc. Main tip, book your meals in advance, all the restaurants in Portree get very busy.

Would Recommend: Yes

28th May 2022:

The location on Skye was very central with friendly and welcoming facilities such as biscuits and treats The rooms and bedding was very comfortable and the breakfast packs excellent quality and were different both mornings, Sam was very nice when we had to clean our muddy clothes and boots with a face washer!!!

See Fairy pools and glen as well as Old Man of Storr Nice pubs in town to cap off the walking during the days!

Would Recommend: Yes

24th May 2022:

Welcoming and very comfortable accommodation. Super comfortable beds and delicious continental breakfast provided. Id definitely recommend moorside great location as well. Would definitely come back.

We got a taxi down to portree as we planned to have a meal and a few drinks. We stupidly didn't pre book our meals and i think you had to book a few days in advance and everywhere was fully booked. We joined the que at the chippy which was lovely but beware it closes at 9.portree has many lovely pubs and bars a. Moorside is a great place for a base and easy access to all the island and only 20 mins from Uig ferry

Would Recommend: Yes

21st May 2022:

Super nette Gastgeberin, Frühstück ein Traum mit frischem Obst Müsli Ei... Perfekt würde jederzeit wieder buchen

Would Recommend: Yes

20th May 2022:

Very quiet and not far from Portree. Highly recommanded!

Would Recommend: Yes

11th May 2022:

Very friendly and flexible host, beautiful place!

As you may see on the Moorside guide, you have to make an appointment at restaurants in advance!

Would Recommend: Yes

11th May 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

9th May 2022:

Sam had excellent service and we heard her checking in on other guests if they were unable to open the door. Few was very nice and tables to eat outside were provided. Rooms are spotless and covid precautions are in place. Very impressive. You can ask for vegan or vegetarian options before or after check in for breakfast. Breakfast was lovely put together and served every morning on time delivered in a bag in front of your room. Car Parking was spacious. Haggis the Cat was well behaved and kept with the family but we asked to see him and he greeted us gently. We were really impressed with the stay in Moorside and would come again.

Definitely use the google maps link Sam provides otherwhise the navigation will send you up Borve. By car the Fairy Glen, Fairy Pools, old man storr and the kilt rock aren't far away. If you want you can drive to Dunvegan Castle shortly too, parking is free there and it has a beautiful garden.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th April 2022:

A fantastic BnB. Sam was a lovely host and this was the best accommodation on our two week tour of the Highlands and Islands.The breakfast boxes were delicious and assembled with care. The kids loved theirs too and enjoyed them in bed.

There is a pizza restaurant and bar in Portree and it was so good we ate there twice.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th March 2022:

Very comfortable room with the most amazing breakfast

Would Recommend: Yes

20th March 2022:

Very clean and well provided room. Breakfast very different but enjoyable. Sam very helpful in sorting out my error. If heading for Scotland again would head in that direction. Brian

Would Recommend: Yes

19th March 2022:

Great service, and love the breakfast

Would Recommend: Yes

9th March 2022:

Sam's place was amazing. Great location for an easy pop into Portree. Quiet location, easy to find. The room had everthing one would need. Sam is very kind and helpful. Even a packed breakfast / lunch waiting each morning outside the door. A hidden gem of a place and would highly recommend staying here. The best price I could find too.

Would Recommend: Yes

31st October 2021:

Good location to reach Portree and the north of the island. Friendly owner. Parking ok but could be improved

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd October 2021:

Would have no hesitation to stay here again and would highly recommend. Ideal location for going out and about. Sam very welcoming and information app we received before arrival was very handy to refer to.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd October 2021:

i cannot fault my stay in any way,spotless room,excellent service in a beautiful location.probably one of the best guest houses i've stayed in

plenty of lovely walks and things to see,just a short drive from portree

Would Recommend: Yes

17th October 2021:

The best thing I liked about Moorside is it is very systematic and very clean. Sam(host) has thought about all the essentials one might require during their stay. In terms of location, this give you good connectivity to north, central loop of Isle of Sky. Overall we had a pleasant stay in Moorside.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th October 2021:

Location was excellent, ideal for going to any of the tourist points. Sam was very nice, caring and friendly. The property is spotless clean and have private car park at the front. There is no kitchen or facilities like microwave or iron/ironing board are not there.

Kilt Rock and Storr were very nice for visiting and they are just 30 mins away from the property.

Would Recommend: Yes

4th October 2021:

Would Recommend: Yes

4th October 2021:

Fantastic place to stay, room was comfortable, well thought, warm and cozy. Superb soft towels, tea and coffee, comfortable bed, hairdryer. Tasty breakfast, everyday something different delivered to the door. Excellent check in system in place. Plenty of clear and useful information about island, including online guide. Excellent location, close to Portree, short drive to Uig if you're on the way for a ferry. You can easily access most of island attractions in less then 40 minutes by car.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd October 2021:

Would Recommend: Yes

26th September 2021:

The bed was very comfortable. The place is clean. About 7 minutes drive to portree. The host Sam is very organised and friendly.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd September 2021:

Very comfortable beds and breakfast was fantastic!

Would Recommend: Yes

11th September 2021:

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd September 2021:

Sam is an excellent host, taking care off every minor details to make the staying at Moorside most comfortable. An excellent location for visit trip to Island. There are not enough words to describe Moorside Rooms, from clean rooms to fresh morning breakfast.

Lots of choices and to enjoy it all will require good few days to stay at this centralized location of Moorside rooms. .

Would Recommend: Yes

31st August 2021:

Would Recommend: Yes

29th August 2021:

Spacious, clean and cosy room. Bathroom is spotless with ample supply of towels and hand towels. Sam is extremely friendly and provided a guide with recommendations for things to see and do, and a list of her favourite restaurants. Highly recommended.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th August 2021:

Beyond expectation, everywhere scented beautifully of lavender. Beautiful view, impeccable white sheets, together with individual toiletries. Host is really really nice and helpful. Small things like USB chargers, electric toothbrush charger available. Nice warm and tasty breakfast ready served for us to take with us. It made our holiday more pleasant.

Pre-Book restaurants as we did not find a good restaurants in the city centre as Portree is a small village.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th August 2021:

Our host was very friendly and attentive to our needs. She provided a number of individualised notes for each party and tips for things to see and do.

We would recommend other travellers to try book restaurants in advance, because Covid rules mean table numbers are limited.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th August 2021:

Would Recommend: Yes

14th July 2021:

Excellent stay, in lovely room with excellent communication, organization, and detailed guide to the area!

Would Recommend: Yes

9th July 2021:

Room was spotless and very comfy bed. The breakfast box contained lots of food with juice and fruit. We took our first breakfast box out to eat at the Fairy Pools which was amazing. Sam is a lovely friendly host and can recommend things and if you are a cat person you can have a chat and spend some time with the also friendly Haggis 😺. Oh lots of tea/coffee and biscuits in room too and handy charger cubes for your gadgets.

The Galley has tasty food but book as limited seating during Covid but you can take away. The Fairy Pools are lovely but be warned it is busy but there is a new car park (£5) and lovely clean/new loos there. Get there first thing. I would say not suitable for very small children as there are currently stepping stones to be negotiated and at 5’2’’ they were just manageable for me. Apparently the leaflet says they are going to build bridges but they are not there yet. The Old Man of Storr is worth going to. There is a bigger car park past the small spot by the side of the road but we went later in the afternoon as the rush was passing. The sign says ‘moderate’ walk but be prepared it is very steep in places even on the left hand path which others described as ‘less steep’. Once you think you have got to the top you haven’t and there is another climb but the plateau is great for good photos and a rest if you don’t want to go further. We decided to go the quicker steeper way down but many people were slipping as it was very steep in places so take care going down. We had a beautiful sunset the first night so drove past Uig to Duntulm Castle just for a wander and got beautiful views of the sun going down. The castle is ruinous and you are asked not to go over the fence as it is dangerous so we didn’t but interesting to look at and if you go down the fence line you get some good photos looking up. Read the history before you go. The path to the castle goes through a field but the sheep are friendly and don’t mind you wandering about. Only stayed 2 nights this time but we will be back to Moorside to explore more in the future.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd June 2021:

The only thing that could’ve been better is the water pressure of the shower. It was very hard to rinse shampoo out of your hair.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th June 2021:

We loved staying at Moorside rooms. Sam was really friendly and easy going. The place was in a fantastic location for exploring the island and the room was super clean and comfy. The takeaway breakfasts were great and we couldn't have asked for more from our stay. Thank you!!

Great location to explore the entire island.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th May 2021:

Would Recommend: Yes