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Shiant Cottage Self-catering Apartment, Welcome to Skye
A leafy, sunny smile greets you to lead you to your door.
Shiant Cottage Self-catering Apartment, A sunny Hello
A cheerful, sunny, Spring hello, welcomes you to Shiant cottage.
Shiant Cottage Self-catering Apartment, Private Decking
Your private decking has sea-views, where you can enjoy sunsets, starry skies and if the lucky moment strikes, you are perfectly placed to view the awesome dancing beams aurora borealis.
Shiant Cottage Self-catering Apartment, a happy island home
Scattered around the apartment are items from the our crofting past, the outdoors and carefree childhood says, creating a happy and simple and homely ambience.
Shiant Cottage Self-catering Apartment, cosy kitchen
Your cosy kitchen, perfectly blends the old and new. Sit by the fire and relax with a glass of wine until its time to dine.
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Shiant Cottage Self-catering Apartment, kitchwn
Sit by the wood burner with coffee and a book and relax. Off course you may prefer a spirit form the islands as we do make fabulous Gin and Whisky!
Shiant Cottage Self-catering Apartment, the kitchen – diner
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Shiant Cottage Self-catering Apartment
Local art, captures the working animals and wildlife of Skye.
Shiant Cottage Self-catering Apartment, the kitchen
Looking at the clock, its almost time for a cheeky wee wine by the fire.
Shiant Cottage Self-catering Apartment, the layout
Downstairs, the kitchen leads to the sitting room where, once again there are fabulous sea-views, to enjoy from the fireside.
Shiant Cottage Self-catering Apartment, dingin
Although shown tucked under the stairs, there is ample room to pull the table into a prominent position in the middle of the room.
Shiant Cottage Self-catering Apartment
We have extensive trip planning information online, under 'Inspire to Explore' and in the cottage, where we share our favourites and tips to help you make the most of your stay.
Shiant Cottage Self-catering Apartment
After the rain, the rich colours of sunset, combine with the lush, drenched, verdant green of the grass in almost supernatural contrast.
Shiant Cottage Self-catering Apartment, Sitting room
Shiants' spacious lounge is adjacent to the kitchen (kitchen colours updated as shown in other images). The cosy fire has been replaced with a wood-burner for 2022.
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Shiants' sitting room with its contemporary colours, traditional textures and cosy wood burning stove.
Shiant Cottage Self-catering Apartment, Ambience
The ambience is all in the detail. We aim for a personal and eclectic blend!
Shiant Cottage Self-catering Apartment, Snowy View
Whether dusted in the sparkle of snow and sun or the glorious glow of sunset, this view is always mesmerising.
20G – Shiant Bedroom 22
Soft restorative colours and local traditional fabrics inspired by the landscape are used throughout.
21G – Shiant Bedroom 22
Shiants' bedroom has an airy yet intimate feel, soft restorative island colours and cosy lighting.
21G Shiant Bedroom Mirror
A fusion of traditional pattern, contemporary material and colours, and flowers give a stylish yet homely welcome.
Shiant Cottage Self-catering Apartment, Welcome Flowers
Flowers give such a cheerful warm welcome to any home and we love them. They may be bought, picked from the croft, on a walk or a mixture of both, and we hope you enjoy them
Shiant Cottage Self-catering Apartment, our family’s home
This cottage is built on the family croft and Mae MacKay, shown here, was the founder of the tradition of tourism hospitality here, complimenting her work as a crofter and postmistress. Laughter and perfect baking often turned guests into her lifelong friends.
Shiant Cottage Self-catering Apartment, View from the decking
The view through the trees and over the croft, which is often carpeted in wildflowers, to the sea beyond.
, beautiful bluebells
Beautiful bobbing bluebells, lying in dappled sunlight under the trees, often fill the warm Spring air with heavenly scent.
Shiant Cottage Self-catering Apartment, Private decking
Dogs are welcome by prior agreement, please see our T&C's. These 2 seem more interested in hidden treats than the seaview.
Shiant Cottage Self-catering Apartment, Aurora View
If the lucky moment strikes when you visit, thne Shiant's sitting room and decking are perfectly placed to enjoy the moment. This image was taken in front of the cottage!
Shiant Cottage Self-catering Apartment,
We often bring the outdoors inside to capture the special essence of Skye. This driftwood mirror, by the Jacuzzi bath, was made with finds from the shore.
Shiant Cottage Self-catering Apartment, Jacuzzi
Indulge in some 'YOU' time in the Jacuzzi after a busy day out adventuring and exploring. Enjoy the bubbles in the bath and bubbles in your glass and relax.
Shiant Cottage Self-catering Apartment, Shower
Shiant has a separate walk in instant electric shower.