The Bijou Hideaway

21st September 2023:

We had a lovely time at the Hideaway. We had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. The bed was super sized & comfy. Angela made us very welcome & left us some provisions - butter, bread & milk which was very useful. The location was very quiet.

The Bothy coffee house sells lovely cakes & sandwiches. There is a seafood shack by the Claymore restaurant near Broadford that does takeaway.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th September 2023:

We had a very nice stay at The Bijou Hideaway. Angela is a great host. Everything is clean and comfortable. We were greeted with a nice welcome basket.

We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this small studio for 2.

Would Recommend: Yes

16th August 2023:

Very Nice place Good situation

Would Recommend: Yes

27th July 2023:

Very kind and helpful. And great with our daughter

Would Recommend: Yes

15th July 2023:

Angela was welcoming and very friendly. She made us feel right at home. Gave good advice on pla es to see. And even went out on her kayak with Tony to show him the best route to take. The stay was perfect. The accommodation is really lovely. Well equipped and spotless.we had an amazing time on Skye. Thank you.

If you don't mind a walk, the into Broadford was lovely. The scenery on the whole Isle is stunning. The Fairy pools are an absolute must.we visited Armadale Castle, the gardens are beautiful. Would check cafe opening times before you go as unfortunately it was closed when we went. There as so many lovely places to see, our advice would be just go out and explore.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. It would be lovely to see you again sometime.

11th July 2023:

We loved our stay at the bijou! Angela is a great host, the cottage was clean and has everything one might need!

Would Recommend: Yes

30th June 2023:

Very nice studio in the south of Skye island, a few kilometers after the bridge. Very nice welcome from Angela and Derek. Very quiet. One only point: As said in the studio presentation, there is no cooking hob but several electric kitchen equipment (gill, ...) which are less convenient and more difficult to clean. Easily doable but you have to know it.

The Skye island is big and you will need about 80 kilometers (one way) to go to the north. We spent whole days out to visit and hike in Skye, avoiding twice the road in the same day. You are also close from Eilean Donan castle. We loved Plockton outside of Skye island and 1 hour the seals trip (very kind staff on the boat).

Would Recommend: Yes

1st June 2023:

The Bijou Hideaway was a very nice place to stay. It is the nicest place I have stayed at in Scotland. Everything was nice - not over the top, just good quality, suitable and useful. I really liked the puffin crockery.

I enjoyed the local walk via the fields, the coast and Waterloo into Broadford. I had a lovely meal at Cafesia in Broadford. The little shops near the Co-op have some lovely gifts and souvenirs. I enjoyed the walks I did in Glen Sligachan and to Camasunary. I encourage other visitors to not just drive around the island - use Terry Marsh's excellent guide to walks on Skye and do some of the wonderful walks.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st May 2023:

Nice and pleasant stay with very warm hospitality. The breakfast had a great selection.

Booking dinner is to order well in advance, we recommend to do so, as it was very tasty.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th November 2022:

Since 2 years of pandemy we tried to travel to Isle of Skye and we kept our first choice on our accomodation until this day : The Bijou Hideaway. Now that we did it, the experience was worth the wait and we don't regret our choice at all. The flat is clean, the bed confortable, the kitchen very convenient and Angela is around if you get any problem or if you want an advice (or a DVD on stormy day.) The location, on a strip of land, offers an amazing view, just enough wild and isolated. But you're next to Broadford with all facilities. For the price the Bijou is far beyond what we expected and we absolutely recommend it.

- If you go there from Edinburgh like we did, choose the way through Trossachs National Park and the fabulous Glen Coe Valley. - Don't fear the rain, but fear a litle bit the wind especially if you go to Neist Point. - Great touristic attractions : Old man of Storr of course, Portree, Kilt rock, Glen Faeries, the breathtaking road to Elgol, Neist Point.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I'm glad you managed to get here eventually and enjoyed your stay once you did.

1st November 2022:

Angela is a superhost!!! very kind and sympatic. The studio is the perfect place to be in this perfect island. I recommand it warmly

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your kind words. You were a pleasure to host.

22nd September 2022:

Small but perfectly formed. Had a lovely stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Hope to see you again sometime.

29th August 2022:

Thanks for hosting us Angela. The accomodation was an excellent & cosey base for exploring Skye.

Go to the Coffee Bothy & book a boat trip with the Misty Isle Boat Trips!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again sometime.

22nd June 2022:

Very welcoming and helpful. Accommodation was perfect for 2 of us, just needed to plan meals to ensure the cooking equipment was suitable for what we had planned. Perfect position to be away from it all.

Red Skye restaurant, a 5 minute drive, was exceptional, but you need to book in advance. Very few pubs or shops on the island. Only 3 coops, one at Broadford, one at Portree, one near Uig, all quite pricey so take some food with you. Self catering is the best option as very few places for lunch or dinner. The Broadford Hotel is welcoming for non-residents. Weather can be very wet and changes rapidly so take appropriate clothing

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd April 2022:

The Bijou Hideaway is a fantastic place with stunning views. It has everything you would need. The place was extremely comfortable and warm. We were made most welcome by Angela. I would definitely stay there again.

We visited Plockton which has stunning scenery and had lunch in the Plockton Inn. The drive up to Portree was great, again some breathtaking scenery. We were fortunate to have dry sunny weather for most of our stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review. It was a pleasure to host you during your visit and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

14th October 2021:

Great place to stay for a break on the Isle of Skye. Very peaceful with very beautiful views. The Bijou Hideaway has all the facilities you need - shower room, cooking facilities and fridge. The King Size bed can be made into two single beds if required. The hosts Angela and Derek are very knowledgeable and will help you with ideas of where to visit or eat whilst on your stay. I stayed here in 2019 on my own and liked it so much that I booked it for the following year but due to the Covid Pandemic was unable to visit then however Angela said I could have the same dates for the following year which was great as I brought a friend this time to enjoy and also loved it as much as I did in 2019. Thank you for a lovely stay.

The Claymore, Cafe Sia, The Hebridian and the BrOadford Hotel are all OK in Briadford the nearest town. Portree has more coffee shops and restaurants which are also OK. Plenty of walks to do. If you go to the "Fairy Pools" please be aware that you have to cross streams over not so secure rocks and need sturdy footwear.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your kind words. It was lovely to see you again. Hope you can make it back soon.

20th September 2021:

Nice and clean studio perfect for short to medium stays. Andjela was a very good host and she did everything in order to make our stay pleasant. If we need accommodation on the Island again we will try to book this one again.

As I almost never follow what other people are recommending I’m not going to do a list of recommendations. Obviously there are certain spots on the island that are so well know that they are unavoidable. For me the beauty and thrill is in the unknown and I always try to give serendipity a chance.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for the lovely review. It was lovely to meet you both. I totally agree with your comments regarding the tips. There are so many hidden places to find. Hope to see you again some time.

23rd October 2019:

It was Bijou in size but more than Bijou in outlook over the Loch. What a lovely place to stay. The owners were very pleasant and knowledgeable of the area and even provided maps for walks on Skye.(very helpful) The apartment was very clean and tidy and you could have either one big bed or two single beds, either of which you could lie in all day and admire the view from the Patio doors. Although there was no cooker, a Microwave and other electrical appliances were provided to enable you to make a meal. I would wholeheartedly recommend this apartment to anyone wanting to have a relaxing holiday.

The Red Skye restaurant was only 5 minutes away by car but I feel as though it has gone downhill over the years of going there, however, if its what you like and are willing to pay a little bit more then I would recommend it. There are numerous and varied pubs and restaurants all over the Isle of Skye, in Portree I went to Ariba which was OK for a brunch/lunch. Lots of walks and places to visit (Old Man of Storr, Quaraing, Kilt Rock etc on the NE side and Talisker Whisky and Dunvegan on NW side to name but a view.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st August 2019:

Very helpful, considerate and respectful.

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd August 2019:

Loved the studio, very cosy and clean haven to come back to in the evenings, and such lovely hosts!

This is a great base for exploring the island provided you have a car. Super pizzas in the restaurant a couple of miles up the road, and a well stocked supermarket there if you want to buy ready meals to heat in the room.

Would Recommend: Yes

1st August 2019:

Angela and Derek are a lovely couple and excellent hosts.

We were recommended to the Claymore which was excellent.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th July 2019:

Lovely stay, nice clean room and good facilities.

Red Skye Restaurant is good for food and a short walk.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th July 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd July 2019:

Very warm welcome, nice people, comfortable house, well equipped. Beautiful location, nice garden with expose to the sun without being in the wind. Shops not too far away, good advise on what to visit.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review. It was great to meet you both, glad you enjoyed your stay.

13th June 2019:

Lovely studio in fantastic semi-rural location Friendly host

Make sure you go to Arndale Castle - it is only a ruin, but the gardens are lovely with superb views and there is a lovely 5 mile circuit

Would Recommend: Yes

18th April 2019:

A warm welcome and fantastic location. A great base from which to see Skye and the mainland. The facilities are great and we would highly recommend it. Hopefully we’ll be back soon.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th April 2019:

Very comfortable and well equipped studio

Would Recommend: Yes

26th September 2018:

Lovely Studio with everything that is needed for a holiday. Fantastic hosts, very friendly and helpful, excellent breakfast.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th July 2018:

What a lovely place to stay! Angela the owner was very friendly and gave us some good tips on areas to visit that weren’t on the usual tourist route. The bedsit itself was really comfortable, quiet and beautifully equipped and we’d definitely recommend.

Would Recommend: Yes

28th June 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

4th June 2018:

It was a very nice stay with excellent hospitality. For a better sleep it would be helpful having blinds at the windows.

Would Recommend: Yes

1st June 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd May 2018:

A lovely studio apartment which is attached to the owner's own property. There is a small patio area directly outside the studio for guest use with views across the countryside and bird feeders! The apartment was spotless and very comfortable. Don't be put off by the lack of cooking facilities. There is plenty there to use for cooking. The wifi is very useful as my phone signal was a bit on and off. The owners are absolutely lovely and gave me a very warm and friendly welcome. If you love peace, scenery and wildlife but want to be near to civilisation, then I would highly recommend this apartment.

I would highly recommend a visit to Applecross and Torridon area. The scenery is breathtaking. I even saw a White Tailed Eagle whilst I was there. Have a wander across the Skye Bridge at dusk, I saw Otters there at this time. Go to Elgol for a stunning sunset.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review. It was a pleasure to have you and we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope you can manage to come back and see us sometime.

9th May 2018:

Very friendly couple who are justly proud of the Bijou Hideaway. The only things that may improve the facilities would be the provision of a couple of air-tight storage containers (tins for biscuits or tupperware type containers for other food) and maybe different towels that don't moult!

Superb walks from the door out onto the Ardnish peninsula (fantastic for wildlife spotting) and at low tide to Ashaig beach, both great view points. The walk into Broadford along the Waterloo Road is recommended for superb views over Broadford Bay. Also very handy for exploring Sleat and Strath.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your review and excellent suggestions. I will certainly look into getting some air tight containers. Apologies for the molting towels. They are still new and take a few washes to de-fluff. Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.

2nd November 2017:

Friendly and helpful hosts, well planned and cosy accommodation. We really enjoyed our stay here.

The Taste of India restaurant/takeaway and Red Skye both do excellent food. Watching the sunrise from the Hideaway was great.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd October 2017:

Absolutely charming hosts. They went out of their way to help us. Suggestions about spots to eat, places to see and walks to take. We stayed in the self contained unit and were quite happily able to cook some meals. The Broadford CoOp has everything you need to make cooking enjoyable. We were even able to seat friends at our table for a dinner for 4. Angela and Derek helped us at every turn. Thanks so much you two As an aside. You will need a car to get around Skye and you will need at minimum 3 days to get an unhurried overview of Skye. The husbands had fun golfing at Sconser and the wives enjoyed walking to Broadford and exploring

Would Recommend: Yes

15th September 2017:

You could not have found a more lovelier couple if you tried. They went out their way from the moment we arrived to the moment we left.

You will be amazed at not only the views but the friendliness of the people on the Island. There is so much to do from 1 year olds to 101 year olds. There are plenty of eating places some you are better to book depending of the time of year.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th September 2017:

Nice bed and breakfast. Has everything you need including a beautiful view. Comfortable bed and a nice shower. A car is the best option to get around.

We would definitely recommend Skye Jeep Tours. We did a great tour through the south part of Skye. Beautiful and heaps of fun!

Would Recommend: Yes

8th August 2017:

A lovely home away from home. I had everything I could need, shops, petrol, services close by and also a lot of peace.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure to meet you. Hope you can make it back another time.

17th July 2017:

Angela and Derek, your hosts at the Bijou are as delightful and helpful a couple as you could wish to meet.

One week on Skye is never enough! From the Bijou Hideaway there are numerous walks and sites of great historical interest not to mention some of the finest mountains in Europe. Your hosts at the BH are only too pleased to supply you with all the details of what to see and where to eat.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank your kind words and taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure to have you and we hope to see you again sometime.

16th May 2017:

Would Recommend: Yes

10th April 2017:

A lovely apartment in a lovely location with superb owners we will definitely return again.

Close to the local shops and restaurants which had good food and reasonable prices

Would Recommend: Yes

31st October 2016:

Friendly owners. A great benefit was availabilty of breakfast in the morning.

Studio room is for two people max. Vodafone signal very poor, you need EE service.

Would Recommend: Yes

11th October 2016:

We had a great holiday-the only lower scores were because my husband was hill walking, it was a bit isolated for me-but we should have looked at a map more closely!! The accommodation and Angela and Derek more than made up for this!! We would also have found a hob in the apartment really helpful, but again, it didn't spoil our holiday! Thanks for the amazing weather too!!

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd September 2016:

Would Recommend: Yes

17th May 2016:

Loved the peace and quiet of being in the country with views to the water. Easy drive, a few minutes into supermarket at Broadford & choice of eating places if needed. Bijou self cater has amazing equipment for cooking meals -better than at home. Angela and Derek are very friendly and helpful with local area

Lovely drive to Otter hide. Saw seals not otters. Anywhere in Skye is beautiful. Broadford pub has tasty cajun chicken and local beer

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for taking the time to do your lovely review. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. It was lovely to meet you both.

31st October 2015:

We stayed 4 nights at the Bijou hideaway and our stay couldn't have been more positive. Angela is lovely and always ready to help you. The little flat is really comfortable with everything you need. We had Angela's Scottish breakfast almost every day and it was excellent. Angela and Derek even offered us a lovely bottle of bubbly for our 10th wedding anniversary. Thank you again for everything. We'll definitely be back.

For a treat, go to Kinloch lodge restaurant. the food there is amazing.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th October 2015:

The Bijou Hideaway is completely furnished with everything you would need for a lovely, quiet, peaceful getaway. Angela and Derek are very warm and welcoming and very communicative. They provided a house manual with instructions for the hideaway as well as tips for the area and local favorite restaurants. We vacationed in order to get married and spend the first days of our honeymoon - it could not have been a more perfect stay and we are overjoyed with our memories of the hideaway.

Take a day trip to Elgol and take the Misty Isle Boat ride to Loch Coruisk - everything about the trip from the ride to Elgol to the scenery at Loch Coruisk is pure bliss. Cafe Sia is where we went for most of our meals as they are accommodating and have a lovely menu. We also took a day trip to Plockton, which was quaint.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th September 2015:

The studio was very comfortable and we had a very nice view from our sliding doors. Lovely bathroom. Angela was a pleasant and unobtrusive host. We enjoyed our 3 night stay there and Skye. Location is not in the centre of Skye as is the capitol Portree but that was not a problem, so much scenery to enjoy wwhen driving. thankyou Angela for having us.

We found take away food on Skye the most expensive we came accross in Scotland The tiny oldest bakery in Dunvegan s not to be missed. Yum. Do not miss the Quiraing, but in season, get there early as parking is limited.

Would Recommend: Yes

11th September 2015:

Would Recommend: Yes

29th August 2015:

We love staying with Angela and Derek in their Bijou Hideaway! Second time round and still just as lovely, and we will definitely be back again. The studio is spotless and the huge bed is very comfy and warm, with everything you need.

Location is great for the south parts of the island plus Plockton, but even if you want to see Portree and higher, it's a pleasure to drive past the Cullians every day. The Fairy Pools are a must, Armadale Gardens with the archery is so much fun and we loved the Coral beach again.

Would Recommend: Yes

It was lovely to see you both again. Thank you for your kind words. It will be a pleasure to host you in the future. Good luck with the wedding.

8th August 2015:

A very comfortable and smart studio

Would Recommend: Yes

12th May 2015:

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd October 2014:

Excellent location and an ideal base for a short break.Genuine customer care shown by owners.

Red Skye Restaurant well worth a visit.Day trip to Elgol also superb.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd September 2014:

Clean and modern accommodation, friendly and helpful hosts, and a cracking location. Had a great time here and can't recommend the Bijou Hideaway highly enough. We'll be back!

Too much to fit in one box. Skye is an incredible place. My favourites are Glen Sligachan, The Fairy Glen at Uig, The Storr and Elgol.

Would Recommend: Yes

11th September 2014:

A warm welcome and friendly hosts. The Bijou Hideaway was every bit as good as it looks on the website! Very attractive and comfortable.

Great local walks with beautiful views.

Would Recommend: Yes

11th September 2014:

A wonderful studio in a beautiful location, perfect break if you are island hopping as we were. The studio has everything you need for self catering.

The local pizzeria has delicious takeaway pizzas as well as having a good menu for eating in. At Isle Ornsay free whisky tasting of unusual blended malts

Would Recommend: Yes

17th August 2014:

Everything you need for long or short stay at The Bijou. Very clean and well equipped, great location, great hosts. Enjoyed my stay and would definitely go again.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th August 2014:

Simply brilliant. The Hideaway has amazing views and is finished to an excellent standard... it's like a quality hotel room! Angela and Derek were extremely welcoming hosts, and all our needs were catered for.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely comments. It was lovely to meet you and your lovely family. Hope you can make it back to see us sometime.

22nd July 2014:

Everything were better than perfect!

Go to see Ashaig beach on lowtide. Wiews are amazing!

Would Recommend: Yes

7th June 2014:

Lovely stay, everything that we expected, very helpful hosts. Will recommend them to our friends.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd April 2014:

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Everything you could need in one pretty open plan room. Recommend ordering breakfast from the B & B too. We'll definitely be going back. :-)

Would Recommend: Yes

15th April 2014:

Absolutely beautiful spot to stay. Great accommodation and spotless. Will be back asap! James Lundy

Cafesia Broadford. The Croft Studio, Dunvagen.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th December 2013:

Had a three day stay here on the 18th of December 2013. Angela was excellent and very informative especially when I was asking lots of questions about places to see and things to do on our short stay would highly recommend the bijou hideaway and will be back again in the summer.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th November 2013:

Definitely the best value accommodation I could find on Skye. Everything that anyone would need for a short break. Never did master the convection micro, my slackness.

Take a trip off the island to Applecross , great day trip. The road out to Armadale was lovely. Scenic.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th October 2013:

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd September 2013:

Would Recommend: Yes

15th September 2013:

All ecccellent we really enjoyed our stay at the bijou hideaway.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th September 2013:

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bijou Hideaway. We felt warmly welcomed, and the Dougans were very accommodating in allowing us to arrive late in the evening. The studio was impeccably clean and well appointed. The location is quiet and central enough to visit the island very easily by car.

We enjoyed Red Skye restaurant as others had recommended. We did a great boat ride to the Loch of Coruisk and hike around the loch and up into the Cuillin. The Old Man of Storr and Quiraing is also not to be missed. The Talisker distillery and Fairy Pools are definitely worth seeing.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th August 2013:

Lovely hosts, made us feel very welcome! Allowing the addition of ordering breakfast was a nice touch. Plenty of information on what to do and where to go. Given its a studio, it doesn't feel small. Very clean with all the mod cons you could think of. Only thing missing is maybe a net for the door so the midges can't get in. But all in all a perfect break away! Will 100% recommend to others.

The red Skye restaurant is an absolute must! Amazing food and service, but best to book! Getting around by bike was a good option, but go careful on the main roads. A visit to the cafe in torrin was also beautiful as great views!

Would Recommend: Yes

7th July 2013:

Is exactly what it says it is! Fully equipt to a very high standard and an excellent concept for people who wants the freedom of self catering without paying the cost of renting a house.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th June 2013:

Angela & Derek's apartment was ideal! It is perfect place to come back to at the end of the day, friendly hosts, really comfortable living space and relaxing. Thanks so much.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd June 2013:

Great location. Beautiful accomodation, friendly helpful owners. Hope to be back soon!

Would Recommend: Yes

24th May 2013:

Perfect in every way!! A little gem!!

Pub food at isle oronsay was amazing as was the ambiance. Would recommend the walk to coral beach at dunvegan. We were lucky enough to see the seals playing in the bay.

Would Recommend: Yes