Otter Lodge Bed and Breakfast

12th August 2024:

Very friendly and helpful. We were delayed by ferry problems but owners son told all we needed to know. Very helpful advice about excursions we could do. Useful selection of maps available to borrow. Good breakfast with lovely home made bread.

Storage space for clothes in our room was slightly limited. Several good places to eat locally - including the excellent fish and chip shop. Beware if you book on the Mallaig to Armadale ferry. Ours was cancelled only 30 mins before departure time. It is a scenic drive round but takes three hours!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your review, it's much appreciated.

7th August 2024:

Vanessa and Martin are loveable hosts. We appreciated each recommendation from Vanessa that led us to more lonely and unknown parts of skye. We enjoyed the great breakfast with the self-baked bread from Martin. :-)

Stay at the otter lodge :-) and if you love nature visit the peninsula sleat.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your lovely comments. It's great to hear you had such a nice trip to Skye.

18th July 2024:

Thanks to Vanessa for welcoming us to this superb accommodation. Very nice room and very comfortable (very comfortable bedding) Vanessa is very attentive and always smiling. She advised us a distillery (Tobahaig) and we were not disappointed. The breakfast is very complete and perfect. The location of the lodge is perfect for discovering on Skye Island. You feel at home there, everything is calm, and we highly recommend Otter Lodge ! Sophie and Patrick (from France)

Very nice place to stay !

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for such a kind review!

10th July 2024:

Excellent accomodation, well thought out layout of dining and bathroom. Beautiful views to enjoy the hearty breakfast from

Ideally situated

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much!

9th July 2024:

The perfect B&B base for Skye. A large, clean and comfortable room and excellent breakfasts. Extra facilities like the drying room and use of the fridge were very useful. And all provided with very friendly service and helpful advice. Thank you.

Don't miss the Misty Isle Boat Trip from Elgol to Loch Coruisk or the Coral Beach north of Dunvegan. The Hebridean Inn next door does excellent evening meals with very friendly service.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your review and tips!

30th June 2024:

Very friendly host with lots of knowledge about the autdoors and very helpful by planing the day out.

Go there, it is excellent

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much!

11th June 2024:

We were welcomed on arrival and shown our room and all the facilities, which were extensive. Vanessa and Martin were always very friendly and helpful. Their knowledge of Skye is obviously very wide and they are keen to share it in order to make their visitors' stay as enjoyable as possible. We had a very enjoyable few days on Skye.

If you are driving to Skye along the A87, after crossing the Skye Bridge, look out for the A851 joining from the left at Skulamus. About half a mile further on watch for the Hebridean Inn at the road side on the left. The drive for Otter Lodge is immediately after the Inn, also on your left.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your kind comments! It's great to hear you enjoyed your stay.

10th June 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your review

15th May 2024:

Enjoyed our stay at the Otter Lodge and the hospitality of Vanessa and Martin. Would definitely recommend to other travelers.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much, that's great to hear!

12th May 2024:

Excellent! Warm, friendly welcome. Good facilities, good breakfast, outstanding value. Highly recommended.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your review - much appreciated!

9th May 2024:

Martin and Vanessa are perfect hosts--warm, engaging, wildly knowledgeable about any topic you can name concerning Skye. The Lodge is immaculate and virtually soundproof, the breakfasts superb. Easily the best B&B experience I've ever had on the UK & Ireland

Would Recommend: Yes

We're bowled over by your review - thank you so much!

28th April 2024:

Vanessa and Martin are great hosts and the accommodation was clean, warm and comfortable. A good location for visiting Skye. We would return.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks! It would be great to see you again sometime. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your holiday!

26th April 2024:

Best accommodation we had on our Scotland trip.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks, that's wonderful to hear!

19th April 2024:

No issues or problems of any description. Warm friendly Hospitable Hosts. Nothing appeared to much trouble for them. Very informative, Plenty parking. Great place to stay

Pub on corner Next door. Excellant food and Service. Shops 10 mins walk Easy access to all areas of Skye.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your review, we really appreciate it!

14th April 2024:

Ambiente famigliare e molto accogliente, ci hanno ospitato con gentilezza e cordialità. Molto consigliato Jessica, Italia

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks, it was lovely to meet you all!

14th April 2024:

We had a lovely stay at otter lodge bed and breakfast. Vanessa and her family have been very welcoming. Beds were very comfy, facilities cleaned and had everything you need.

Red Skye Elgol

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your review!

8th April 2024:

Vanessa and Martin are lovely hosts. They are welcoming and friendly, and very knowledgable about Skye, both on land and under the sea. Otter Lodge is ideally situated, just two minutes drive from the centre of Broadford on the main road, with a large car parking area. The rooms are spotless and the beds very comfortable. The breakfasts are well cooked, with lots of choice, and Martin bakes his own bread.

For eating out, the Claymore is only five minutes along the road. The recently opened ‘The Sprig’ restaurant at The House of Juniper complex is well worth a visit. The drive to Elgol is something I have done every time I have visited Skye over the past forty years. The view of the Cuillin from Elgol pier is my favourite in all the world, and the boat trip from Elgol to loch Coruisk is well worth doing if you have time.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your kind review! We also appreciate you taking the time to mention some of the local restaurants. It's great to hear you enjoyed your stay.

30th October 2023:

Nice place near the main road. Very friendly service and excellent breakfast. Double bed was a bit narrow (about 140 cm) comparing to Nordic countries' standard (160 cm), but it seemed to be the same in many acommodations in Scotland :)

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks, it was lovely to meet you! Thanks also for the note about bed sizes. It's useful to know about the the differences in other countries - it sounds like the Nordic standard double is the same as a UK king-size. We have one of each type here (a king-size downstairs and a standard UK double upstairs).

27th October 2023:

Really enjoyed the breakfast and our room which was facing the road but was SO quiet! We loved the view outside our window of the water. Thank you for the great accommodation!

Please make sure you have reservations for dinner on Skye. Even in October it was hard to get in to a few restaurants. Do not miss the freshly baked bread in the morning :)

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your review and great to hear you liked our bread!

26th October 2023:

Warm, clean, comfortable and a great breakfast.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your review!

8th October 2023:

We had a superb stay at Otter Lodge B & B and thank Martin and Vanessa for being wonderful hosts, providing delicious breakfasts, great advice for walks and travel around the Island. We had a brilliant time, thank you!

The Harbour Restaurant in Broadford was lovely. We had a great day doing the Trotternish Loop, walking up The Old Man of Storr, seeing the Kilt Rock, the Quirang and Fairy Glen. We loved the scenic landscape around Elgol on the south coast of Skye and enjoyed the walk to the bay of Camasunary. A highlight of our trip was an amazing meal at the Coruisk House restaurant (booked and prepaid months in advance).

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for taking the time to review us - much appreciated!

3rd October 2023:

A fantastic B&B with beautiful ocean views and custom breakfast. We are a family of four and rented the two upstairs bedrooms. Everything was very clean and we all had great sleeps. The hosts are happy to chat and give loads of local tips on where to go. We had a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your kind review. It was great to meet you all!

2nd October 2023:

Very nice

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks!

2nd October 2023:

The hosts were very welcoming and good cooks. Nothing to improve.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks, that's great to hear.

30th September 2023:

friendly and helpful hosts with lots of tips and suggestions for hikes in the area

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your review!

21st September 2023:

We had a lovely time at Otter Lodge! Booked two rooms for a family, had separate bathrooms. The hosts were nice and easy to communicate with, and the lounge w a reserved table for each room gave us a nice common area and a way to eat dinner in if restaurants weren’t an option. Breakfast was excellent each day!

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks, it's lovely to hear you enjoyed your stay!

18th September 2023:

They owner will you very warm walcome and all your questions will be answerd. We like to recommend Otter Lodge in the first line from the bridge and everybody will have great time there. Eine wunderbare Unterkunft, die erste und beste wenn du von der neuen Brücke kommst. Besser du reservierst, denn alle lieben den tollen Service. Dieter Engels

Broadford bietet einen Co-Op und viele leckere Restaurants und take-away,

Would Recommend: Yes

Vielen Dank für Ihr positives Feedback.

14th September 2023:

Warm welcome from Vanessa. We had everything we needed in our room . Please note there is no tv if you like to watch telly in the evening. We had a great sleep, it’s very quiet and peaceful. Lovely hearty breakfast, spotless room and bathroom.

Very close to a co-op grocery store, lots of onsite parking and you are able to use the dining room/microwave/fridge at all times which was appreciated

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much, it was lovely to meet you!

14th September 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks!

10th September 2023:

Relaxed and friendly hosts, ready to give out useful information. Sensible accommodation price. Would stay there again.

Point of Sleat is worth a visit. Great views on a nice day and a wonderful little secluded beach after a testing walk.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your lovely review and the helpful info about your walk.

30th August 2023:

Friendly, helpful staff at a quality B&B.

The Claymore Seafood restaurant is within walking distance and is excellent but getting a table can be difficult. It is not possible to book in advance but there is a waiting area where you can have a drink until a table becomes available. Not cheap, but quality food.The Hebridean next door to the B&B is also a good choice. Skye is very photogenic.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your review and helpful tips for other visitors.

29th August 2023:

We had an absolutely amazing stay at Otter Lodge B&B, wish we could have stayed longer. The B&B is in a fantastic location, clearly very well cared for; everything was spotless (the cleanest B&B/hotel we have ever stayed in) and the breakfast was fantastic, loads of choice, good portion sizes and really good pancakes (an absolute treat). Martin and Vanessa are fantastic hosts, very welcoming and helpful. We wouldn't hesitate to come back for another stay or recommend it to others.

We really enjoyed visiting Dunvegan castle and Portree, unfortunately the weather during our trip wasn't very good but we tried to make the most of it and encourage others to do the same. There is so much to see and do, enjoy it!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your review, it's great to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Glad you liked the pancakes!

25th August 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your review.

25th August 2023:

Lovely and charming owners. Very good breakfast. Nice views. All the facilities are correct, clean and cosy. I strongly recommend this B&B, it is worthy to accommodate there, rest and enjoy when visiting the Skye Isle.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your review!

21st August 2023:

Vanessa and Martin are just wonderful. Great breakfast management (you can build your on choosing each item). You can buy food elsewhere and have dinner at your table in the dining room. Very usefull dryroom.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your review!

20th August 2023:

Great service, lovely breakfast. Good location, head across the road for great photos of sunset.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks - glad to hear you enjoyed the sunset views!

19th August 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your review!

17th August 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks!

12th August 2023:

Vanessa and Martin were very friendly chatty hosts. They were helpful on suggesting things to do. We stayed 2 nights. Breakfast was spot on. Tip....make sure to try Martins home baked bread. The shower was the best I've used anywhere. Staying at their home was a good base for what we wanted to do. They have a Drying Room which is a unique facility if you get wet out on the hills.

We by chance got recommended to visit Plockton which is about 12 miles away. This is a picturesque village in an idyllic setting. Definitely worth the visit. If you want to go for walks whether in hills, mountains or otherwise then Martin and Vanessa will steer you to where to go. They are expert climbers. We had food in the Claymore Restaurant, Broadford which served fabulous food. Also there is a great little hub of craft shops in Broadford. Otter Lodge is 25 minutes from Armadale Ferry Terminal. We stumbled upon Mana Roll and Coffee Shop, Broadford and found the owner to be a lovely guy. I wanted something sweet and he gave me a packet of Yum Yums for free as he doesn't sell sweet things. I was only grabbing 2 coffees. I watched the food being served to other passing and regular customers and it was good stuff.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much! It was lovely meeting you and great to hear about your visit.

11th August 2023:

Vanessa and her husband are Super Hosts!! Excelent breakfasts. Comfortable rooms with nice windows. A very relaxxxx house.

Excelent location!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your kind review! It's great to hear you had a relaxing stay with us.

31st July 2023:

Very warm welcome by Vanessa and Martin. We had the two rooms on the first floor and had a big bathroom with toilet AND another seperate toilet. Very clean and equipped with everything you could possibly need. Lots of choice in breakfast and the home made bread by Martin is delicious! Great location to explore the island, shops and restaurants nearby and some good take away, which you can use in the dining room of the B&B.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your kind review!

28th July 2023:

Great facilities, great owners, great breakfast, everything is great.

Talisker Distillery, Torabhaig Distillery, Praban Na Linne. Kylerhea otter hide. Dunvegan Castle

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks, it was lovely to meet you. Some great tips!

23rd July 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much!

19th July 2023:

Lovely B&B in a great location. Great hosts, clean modern facilities and a wonderful breakfast.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your review!

18th July 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your review.

18th July 2023:

Hosts Vanessa & Martin made our stay in Broadford a most enjoyable experience. A friendly welcome, great breakfast, excellent accommodation in a lovely location has made us eager to return very soon.

So many beautiful sights to see in and around Skye. Incredible scenery with the chance to see some wonderful wildlife. The weather here can change very quickly but the varying light creates spectacular panoramas. The local restaurants The Hebridean & The Claymore provide first class food with friendly service.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much! It's lovely to hear you enjoyed your stay with us on Skye.

6th July 2023:

Very helpful and friendly

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks!

6th July 2023:

An excellent/comfortable stay and we did say that we would not hesitate to stay again. Our welcome was very good and nothing seemed to be to much trouble even down to the local knowledge that was on hand. The breakfast was very good with plenty of options to suite all. Excellent stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much, it's lovely to hear you enjoyed your stay.

5th July 2023:

Very friendly, helpful, attentive

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks!

29th June 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your review!

27th June 2023:

Everything was Positive from the initial booking through to having to ride away on a wet Scottish morning. The entire house is in an exemplary condition, the bedrooms have sufficient quality facilities. Spectacular views from the front of the house

Enjoy your time at Otter Lodge

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much, it's great to hear you enjoyed your stay.

25th June 2023:

Breakfast is very delicious and the hosts extremely friendly

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your review!

25th June 2023:

Wonderful stay at a family-owned B&B. Very good advice from Martin for hiking tours; his knowledge is amazing!

Hebridean inn close by is okay; reservation upfront is recommended. Claymore is quite crowded, and they don't accept any reservation - so be early or lucky. Broadford Hotel offers food as well, but very small portions, and the prices are comparably high.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your review and handy tips. It's great to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.

24th June 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you!

24th June 2023:

Vanessa and Martin could not have been better hosts. They provided a very warm welcome and did everything possible to make our time at Otter Lodge successful. We heartily recommend you to take advantage of their hospitality.

Excellent evening meals at the Hebridean Inn next door but be sure to book in advance.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much!

20th June 2023:

Friendly, helpful couple. Gave us lots of great advice including where to see the dolphins feeding on the salmon run which was very cool! Clean, comfortable rooms. Great view - we could look out our windows and see the ocean! Delicious breakfast included. We had a wonderful experience and would definitely stay at the Otter Lodge again!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks so much for your review!

9th June 2023:

Stayed for 2 nights, would thoroughly recommend this place. A bit of travelling on the same bit of road to see round Skye, but that is not a fault. Lovely friendly husband and wife team, great breakfasts, lots of local knowledge for tourists to see and do.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your kind review!

9th June 2023:

Superbe emplacement au bord de l'eau, Vanessa est très gentille, petit déjeuner excellent

Claymore restaurant est très bien

Would Recommend: Yes

Je vous remercie pour vos aimables commentaires!

4th June 2023:

Excellent stay thank you for all your help and delicious breakfasts

Use the local buses they are great.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much, it's great to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.

2nd June 2023:

Friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Nice guest lounge. Excellent breakfast. Enjoyed talking to Victoria and Martin and they gave us great tips of what to do.

The Hebridean Inn next door has excellent food and a nice atmosphere.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your review!

23rd May 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your review!

23rd May 2023:

I agonized about where to base our trip to Skye and worried that Broadford might not be convenient. To the contrary, it was perfectly located and I would definitely stay here at the Otter Lodge again. It was sparkling clean, spacious rooms and very knowledgeable hosts who gave us wonderful tips for our hiking adventures. Breakfasts were fresh, filling and delicious. There is a access to a shared fridge and microwave if you are self-catering your dinner. There is a drying room available although we didn't use it. You can walk to many things in the village including a CoOp.

Loved our meals at the Hebridean Inn and pizza at CafeSia. Ask the hosts for the hiking route to the Fairy Pools for an abundance of waterfalls in the 11 mile round trip hike with gorgeous views of the Cuillins.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks, it was lovely to meet you. It's great to hear you appreciated our location here in Broadford.

22nd May 2023:

Very warm, friendly welcome. Room comfortable. Good selection at breakfast. Excellent all round.

If you're on a tight budget there's a chippy not far away. Vanessa told us we were welcome to eat the food in the dining room and leave the dirty plates for her to wash up. Very kind and thoughtful.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks, it's great to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.

22nd May 2023:

Wonderful owners. Perfect location. Very good breakfasts. Highly recommend.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much, it was lovely to meet you.

21st May 2023:

We stayed for two nights and was great. Like if we were part of the family. The breakfast was really good and I have to say that they do their own bread and it's incredible! They helped us a lot with our trip and gave us some tips to visit the island. It was a very nice to meet them. The room and the dining room were clean, spacious and comfortable.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much, it's great to hear you enjoyed our homemade bread!

20th May 2023:

Tranquil beside the shore with a view from our room. Great shower. Home baked bread for breakfast, three varieties Loan of local maps and and advice on where to go. Heating on in May!

Excellent supper at next door hotel, Hebridean Inn. Good food at Broadford Hotel. Both have London prices! Armadale Gardens and museum for a wet day.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your kind review. Some useful advice for visitors, too!

17th May 2023:

We loved our stay at the Otter Lodge. Great location. Comfortable rooms. Hosts are amazing!

Make sure you plan multiple days on Isle of Skye. We ran out of time to see everything.

Would Recommend: Yes

That's lovely to hear, many thanks for your review

14th May 2023:

Perfect. People are kind. The breakfast is really good.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your review!

11th May 2023:

Friendly and welcoming hosts. Really enjoyed Martin's homemade bread.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your review. It's lovely to hear you enjoyed our homemade bread!

9th May 2023:

Vanessa and Martin couldn’t have been more pleasant and considerate hosts. They ensured our dietary needs were met and that we had everything we needed. The food that they provided at breakfast was perfect and included a wide variety of choice. Additionally, there was good car parking space in front of the accommodation and there wee a number of restaurants and pubs nearby, which allowed us to have our evening meals close to the accommodation.

This was our first visit to Skye and we would definitely go back. The scenery was spectacular and we found all the people we met to be friendly and helpful. The opportunities to see wildlife are fantastic on Skye. We saw birds of prey such as golden eagles, sea eagles and cuckoos (which I’d not seen before) as well as seals and otters. We went on a wildlife tour (Skye Wildlife Tours) which I would recommend and we visited Dunvegan Castle (the interior and the gardens were worth the cost).

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your review and tips about the area! It's lovely to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.

8th May 2023:

We had a very nice stay here and would stay again. Superb breakfast and conversation.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your review. We're always happy to chat!

8th May 2023:

Vanessa is such a gracious hostess along with her husband. She spent time answering all our qns and provided more. We occupied the family bedrooms upstairs with 2 separate bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The entire upstairs is ours and very private. Vanessa offered the breakfast area for us to have our dinner takeout. All the facilities were super clean and breakfast was super delicious with homemade bread. I highly recommend this B&B if you are in this area!

The nearby fish / chips were very tasty withbsuper fast service. Big portion and reasonably priced at £10 with chips. The takeout lunch sandwich place recommended by Vanessa was so good. Contrary to what I have read, the road to the Old Man of Stor isn’t too bad. Yes, there are some potholes but very manageable. You can see the hairy coos next to the Museum of Island life as well as a few sheep.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your review! It's lovely to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.

6th May 2023:

Very friendly

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your review!

2nd May 2023:

Vanessa and Martin were both very helpful with suggestions of things to do, maps, and advice on road conditions. It is obvious that Martin knows Skye quite well. Vanessa was very cheery and welcoming at every encounter.

Cafe Sia was a lovely surprise. The hike at the Quiraing was spectacular. I swear I stopped every 100 yards to look around in wonder (and take lots of photos) Portree was a charming town to walk around, but I’m glad that I did not stay there. (Too popular. The area of Broadford was much more peaceful.)

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your review. It's lovely to hear you enjoyed staying in our peaceful neighbourhood.

30th April 2023:

Good place to stay, has everything needed for a comfortable stay. Friendly hosts and a nice breakfast. Lovely and warm on a chilly day when we stayed.

Good local food. Short drive from the bridge and to Portree.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much!

20th April 2023:

Vanessa and Martin made us very welcome to their lovely bed and breakfast. The room was great being clean, comfortable and of a decent size. Breakfast was great and made to order.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your review, it's great to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.

15th April 2023:

very very nice people!!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much, it was great to meet you!

14th April 2023:

Friendly and helpful. Delicious breakfast

Broadford chip shop did great fish. Take a day to do walks nearby eg. Kinloch forest, less travel & fewer tourists. Beware of potholes!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your review. It's great to hear what guests think of our local walks.

9th April 2023:

Vanessa, Martin and family are excellent hosts. Vanessa is a fountain of knowledge about Skye and all other areas. Our room was extremely clean with super comfy beds. Breakfast was exceptional cooked fresh to order each morning, using good quality ingredients. Martins homemade bread was lovely. And the views from the dinning room was the cherry on top. Would highly recommend staying at Otter Lodge and we hope to return one day.

Would Recommend: Yes

That's lovely, thanks so much! It would be great to see you again sometime in the future.

7th April 2023:

Hosts were very friendly! The room was lovely and clean.

Sparr cave was excellent. It is tide dependent though!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your review!

6th April 2023:

We enjoyed our stay at Otter Lodge a lot. Breakfast was excellent, Martins homemade bread is just delicious! The drying room turned out to be very useful! I especially enjoyed the conversations with Vanessa and Martin, who provided a lot of tips and recommendations. We had a homey feeling with you, thanks a lot.

We enjoyed the Old Man of Storr and the adventurous walk to the Sandy beach most. Book dinner in advance, even if tourist season hadn't started yet, it was hard to find a table for 4 in a restaurant in Portree. Enjoy the landscape and relax!

Would Recommend: Yes

It was lovely to meet you and your family! Thank you very much for your review and helpful comments.

20th March 2023:

I really enjoyed my stay at the Otter Lodge and got amazing recommendations and had lovely chats.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your review, it was great to meet you!

19th January 2023:

Lovely stay, helpful and very kind service, amazing breakfast!! Room super clean it was fab thank you!!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your kind review!

9th December 2022:

Friendly, warm, clean accommodation with a great breakfast. Ideally located for exploring and helpful to have a supermarket, petrol station and places to eat nearby.

Useful base with generally good mobile reception (for EE) in the area. Supermarket, petrol station and places to eat all nearby.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks so much - it's great to hear you enjoyed your stay.

6th December 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your review!

5th November 2022:

Otter lodge is a little piece of heaven in Boradford. The owners are kind and helpful, the room is clean, spacious and quiet, and the breakfast great ! I would definitely recommend it and I hope I will get the chance to stay there again!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your kind review!

4th November 2022:

Vanessa was a lovely host and breakfasts were delicious!

The Hebridean out front was great, try the squat lobsters :)

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks, that's great to hear!

14th October 2022:

We had a very comfortable stay, thank you. We believe that we benefited greatly from your expert local knowledge. The drying room was a godsend!

Try to roam off the usual tourist path.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your review!

11th October 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your review!

5th October 2022:

A very cozy place in Broadford - warm and welcoming. The hosts were so friendly and the breakfast was perfect!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your review!

2nd October 2022:

We loved the Otter Lodge. I loved the sea view, the beds were very comfortable I got a great nights sleep. The rooms were very clean and tidy. The en-suite was lovely, super clean, modern, and with a heated towel rack which was a nice touch. The owners were friendly and welcoming and I was very happy with our experience overall. I would definitely stay again next time I am on Skye.

Broadford did not have many restaurants we could find, but it’s a nice little town. There are a few little gift shops and it benefits from a nicely sized co-op and petrol station. We went for a nice walk starting at the car park next to the co-op going along the coast. I would loved to have kept walking to see where it lead but unfortunately we had to turn back but I would definitely recommend it. We went down to the fairy pools the first day and despite rapidly changing weather conditions and heavy rain causing the pools to resemble white water rapids we still very much enjoyed seeing them. On the second day in Skye we went to the fairy glen which was also lovely made a quick stop at Kilt rock before braving the climb up to the Storr. Broad foot and the Otter Lodge were a good location because it was a good middle point between the sights which could be especially helpful if staying a few days. We had a lovely trip on Skye and the Otter Lodge was definitely a part of what made it so lovely.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us - we look forward to welcoming you back sometime!

1st October 2022:

Lovely spot. Very welcoming and accommodating. Terrific breakfasts!

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your kind review!

29th September 2022:

Thank you for a friendly and helpful service.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your review!

29th September 2022:

Vanessa and Martin were very friendly and helped us with lots of local information. The room was very well equipped, comfortable and clean. We would thoroughly recommend Otter Lodge.

Red Skye Restaurant was excellent.

Would Recommend: Yes

That's lovely to hear - many thanks!

27th September 2022:

Perfect location to explore Skye

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for taking the time to review us.

25th September 2022:

Vanessa and Martin obviously love what they are doing! We had a wonderful stay! the homemade bread made the breakfast really unique from all the places that we had eaten in Scotland!

Even if the location is a little distant from the sites the drive to the two sides of the island from here were doable and easy! We managed to do the attractions on the eastern part of the islands the first day and the western part of the islands the next day! The western part is slower than the eastern part and includes lot of walking so allow for a lot of time! We were able to Sligachan, Neist, Fairy Pools and Eilean Donan in about 8 hours. The fairy pools requires time!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much, it's great to hear your thoughts about your stay!

22nd September 2022:

Friendly, comfortable and quiet. Local walking great!

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks, it's great to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.

19th September 2022:

Beautiful clean setting with views of the water. Excellent breakfast and friendly and knowledgeable hosts! Thanks for a great stay!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much, it was lovely meeting you!

16th September 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your review.

12th September 2022:

Lovely place to stay. The staff are friendly and very helpful. The breakfast was well cooked and a perfect way to start the day. Will defiantly stay here again when visiting Skye.

We are Vegetarian and Vegan so the breakfast was adapted for us which was perfect. There is restaurants and takeaway locally soho h do vegan meals. Otter lodge is a perfect base camp for all tourist attractions.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much - it's great to hear you enjoyed your stay (and our breakfast!)

5th September 2022:

Had a very nice stay at Otter Lodge - Vanessa was very welcoming and nice. We would stay here again!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much!

31st August 2022:

Great attention received. Dinning room.

Local supermarket in 10 minutes by walk. Restaurantes nearby.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your kind review!

29th August 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

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27th August 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

24th August 2022:

Great hosts. Very helpful with wide ranging local knowledge. They have a drying room which is ideal after a day's kayaking or walking. They provide excellent tips about local places to eat

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd August 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks!

19th August 2022:

Excellent place. We recommend 200 % this place. Extraordinary welcome. Hosts are very nice. The place is very nice, close to other facilités. A great breakfast served in the morning. Nice restaurant in front of the house and some live music certain evenings. We recommend the place too.

We tried coffee Sia as well. Very good place. Again we recommend the place in front of the B&b. Good choice of Gin’s.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for you review- it's lovely to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.

18th August 2022:

Very welcoming and friendly hosts who are always willing to help you out if you have any problems or questions. The room was comfortable and very clean with a great view out on the sea, the bathroom was modern. The breakfast room is also very comfy and each room has their own table which can be used at any time. There's even a small refrigerator that can be used by everyone. The breakfast was excellent and you can choose different options (toast, cereals, fruits, etc.), including a "classic" warm breakfast with eggs, beans, tomatoes and more.

The most comfortable way to get to the Otter Lodge (and to travel the Isle of Skye in general) is by car. The guesthouse has a huge parking space and is situated next to the main road. If you don't have a car (like us): There are busses running between Broadford and Portree, as well as between the Ferry Terminal and Broadford. However, there aren't many connections running per day - especially on weekends - so it's worth checking the connections and booking a taxi in advance if necessary (last minute booking did not work in our case!). The walk to Broadford centre takes about 20 minutes. Restaurants near the Lodge we can recommend: The Hebridean Inn (right next to the Otter Lodge) and The Harbour Restaurant (15 minute walk via Broadford). We highly recommend booking in advance for both of them.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your kind review and all the useful information! It's great to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.

17th August 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much!

16th August 2022:

Really enjoyed our stay - we'll be back!

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for taking the time to review us. We look forward to seeing you again!

12th August 2022:

The accommodation was excellent and the owners were very warm and welcoming. They helped in assisting us with their knowledge of the island to help find fishing spots

The only thing is that during the week many eating places stop serving at 9pm which isn't a big thing but something to be aware of.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks - Martin's always happy to chat about fish!

6th August 2022:

Great location with many amenities around, driving within 3mins. :)

Just outside the bNb has already a small piece of heaven watching the birds and nature. Truly love this location. The drive to portree and Ness point is amazing.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks, it sound like you made the most of your stay!

5th August 2022:

The Otter Lodge is a perfect place to visit Skye. The owners are very friendly and helpful.

I would advise looking in advance at the available restaurants and to book a table early (before coming to the isle) since Skye suffers a big staff shortage.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your review and helpful advice for other travellers.

4th August 2022:

A very friendly welcome at our arrival, we could check in early and also got helpful tips where to go. Everything was perfect for us. The room was really nice and the next morning a wonderful breakfast with a lot of choices was served. Thank you so much for your hospitality, Vanessa! We hope to return soon. Herzliche Grüße von Carlotta und Katrin

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your kind review!

3rd August 2022:

Comfy bed, thoughtfully appointed room and facilities, very friendly owners. Wished we could have stayed longer.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your review!

1st August 2022:

Excellent lodge. All was perfect. Recommanded +++

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much, it was lovely to meet you.

31st July 2022:

Des hôtes très acceuillants, serviables et disponibles. Très bons petits déjeuners avec du choix.

Un grand parking sur place. Proximité des restaurants et commerces.

Would Recommend: Yes

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31st July 2022:

All was excellent

Beware of Google : they are not able to localise precisely the lodge

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your review!

25th July 2022:

Spacious room. Great view. Comfortable bed. Great cooked-to-order breakfast. Great location for touring Skye. Hosts were very helpful in planning our one-day tour of Skye.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks, it's lovely to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us.

24th July 2022:

Vanessa and Martin are a lovely couple running a faultless establishment. Martin's traditional cooked breakfast was purrfect, including haggis, black pudding, tattie scones and homemade sourdough bread,toast and jams. Good travel tips from them too. We really appreciated the use of microwave and fridge in the breakfast room and place to eat.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your kind comments. It's great to hear you enjoyed your stay!

23rd July 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much!

19th July 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much!

19th July 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks!

18th July 2022:

Comfortable, clean and the host is super friendly. We have a king size room with sea view. Very delicious breakfast as well! I would highly recommend for anyone who is planning to go to the Skye.

Would Recommend: Yes

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12th July 2022:

Had a wonderful visit and a great breakfast. The staff was very helpful and kind. Great view and easy walk into town restaurants, and shops. I would stay there again in a minute.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your review!

12th July 2022:

Perfect hosts, reserved and present, helpful and discrete.

Claymore Café The walk along the bay you reach turning right from B&B, first left.

Would Recommend: Yes

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12th July 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

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10th July 2022:

Lovely couple of nights. Very welcoming and friendly hosts. Delicious breakfast. Good to have use of our dining table in the evening too.

Great base for exploring Skye. Large co-op in Broadford is easily walkable. Everything on Skye is easily accessed using Otter Lodge as a base.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your review, it's great to hear you enjoyed your stay.

10th July 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your review!

2nd July 2022:

Very warm welcome - couldn't do enough for us. The drying room was a godsend ! Very comfortable

Be aware that at the moment (staff shortages), Sunday and Monday evening eating options are limited unless you want to drive.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your review, we really appreciate it.

2nd July 2022:

Very friendly hosts, helpful and informative about the Island. Felt genuinely interested in finding out how our stay was going and ensuring it was a good experience. All aspects of the property were clean and tidy. Food was good and hosts were accomodating to any requests we had.

Would Recommend: Yes

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29th June 2022:

Absolutely amazing stay!! Staff are over the moon helpful and accommodating, lively and warm. Will 100% be back again and would recommend to anyone and everyone. This is the place to stay in Skye!!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate the comments. Hope to see you again sometime in the future!

28th June 2022:

Very polite helpful kind owner's! They were understanding to our late arrival and flexible to it. They helped us very much with their suggestions for the area.

Great view from the b&b. On the same Islend you can see the Neist Point Lighthouse and the Storr.

Would Recommend: Yes

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20th June 2022:

Fantastic place with great hosts. Breakfast was fabulous. Highly recommended.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks so much - it's great to hear you enjoyed your stay!

6th June 2022:

Room was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed for our overnight stay. We were particularly pleased with the very modern and spotless en-suite bathroom! Breakfast was also fantastic with a generous choice of items. Vanessa and Martin were highly accommodating throughout our stay and were perfect hosts. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Skye!

Broadwood is an ideal location to stay on Skye. Although not as busy as Portree it has everything for visitors including a fairly large shop and a handful of very nice restaurants/ cafes, most of which are within walking distance. Broadford is only 10 mins or so from the Skye bridge so is easily accessible and is a good location for visiting other parts of the island. For us, this was the perfect location for walking in the cuillins as it incurs a relatively short drive to most hills in comparison to other places on the island.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for taking the time to tell us about your stay. It's great to hear you enjoyed your visit!

4th June 2022:

Otter lodge was just perfect. Vanessa and Martin were such wonderful hosts - not only making our stay really comfortable and cooking the yummiest breakfasts but also being so knowledgeable about how we could make the most of our few days in Skye. We would love to come back and will be recommending otter lodge to friends and family. Thank you Martin and Vanessa.

Great walks from Broadford (ask Martin!) We didn't want to do the touristy version of Skye as theres so much beauty everywhere and Martin can help you with good walking routes. Would advise booking restaurants closeby during peak season a few days in advance and if you do go to the claymore Inn try to go early (5-6pm) otherwise it gets very busy. If you want a special treat then I would really recommend the three chimneys (we were celebrating a 30th while we were there and had a brilliant meal). Also we hitch hiked very successfully a few times - much easier in the mornings / during the day rather than early evening but definitely doable.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. We look forward to seeing you again sometime!

3rd June 2022:

Otter Lodge is conveniently placed, close to the Skye Bridge and the Sleat Peninsula. Vanessa and Dennis are perfect hosts. Wonderfull home cooked breakfasts are a treat.

Walks around the bay as the tide is coming in were wonderful. South Skye Kayaks at Armadale give good views of seals and Stardust Boat trips from Portree were highlights.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much, it was lovely to meet you!

2nd June 2022:

Really friendly and helpful with suggestions about hiking and restaurants. Loved our room.Venessa and Martin are perfect hosts.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks!

29th May 2022:

Very welcoming

Book a table at local restaurant for dinner. Only a few restaurants and they get very busy (but great food and service)

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your review!

27th May 2022: