Title: Eco and back friendly modern house, amazing views from all rooms, by Dunvegan Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Eco and back friendly modern house, amazing views from all rooms, by Dunvegan Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40200000/40191700/40191673/3b7538df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40200000/40191700/40191673/b0d04c19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40200000/40191700/40191673/b7f1a7e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40200000/40191700/40191673/460e4473.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40200000/40191700/40191673/9d9c8f01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to The Backrest, a modern wooden haven nestled by the loch. Inside, discover Danish-inspired comfort and high-quality furnishings that ensure a great sleep. Unwind in the vaulted open-plan living space or enjoy panoramic views from upstairs while watching wildlife on the shore. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Eco and back friendly modern house, amazing views from all rooms, by Dunvegan An overview. The house is designed by local award winning architects to comfortably accommodate four, in light, spacious accommodation. It’s a modern wooden construction which blends more and more into its loch side location as time and weather turn the larch cladding to silver. The deck opens the living areas out to make the most of the sea air from sunrise to sunset. With modern living in mind the furnishings and equipment are to an exceptionally high standard. The influence of a Danish, chiropractic owner is most definitely evident in the overall interior design and quality of all things to sit or lie on - you won't be able to blame us for any bad backs and are more likely to want to know where you can buy things because they're just so comfortable! On a practical note: Changeovers are on a SATURDAY therefore the first and last day of your stay must be a Saturday. Minimum 1 week stay (Sat to Sat) and maximum 2 weeks ( Sat to Sat). You may be able to bring your small/medium well behaved dog subject to prior agreement :) - see below 4 details. Inside. Downstairs you’ll find a vaulted open plan space incorporating the living room, dining area and kitchen. The living area combines a designer blend of old and new to provide maximum comfort and enjoyment of the views. Hand selected pieces of Danish teak, funkily re-upholstered furniture and a smattering of new sit happily side by side and enable you to sit comfortably watching TV, the weather or someone else doing the cooking! The modern kitchen is equipped to the highest standard with NEFF appliances – oven, microwave/oven, induction hob, large fridge and freezer plus a dishwasher so there’s no time wasted washing up. As “foodies” we love to cook so this is a home-from-home kitchen with everything you’ll need to prepare and serve a simple or gourmet meal. From personal experience, our largest pan will easily take 2 of the largest crabs or lobsters if you get your timing right to meet one of the boats landing at Dunvegan Pier! If it’s fresh oysters you’ve bought at The Oyster Shed, then feel free to “shuck” away (we just hope you don’t need to use the first aid kit!). The large dining table seats four with ease and for hours as you enjoy the Varier chairs which everyone falls in love with. Also downstairs you’ll find a shower room, storage and hanging space, utility area with washer/dryer and a double bedroom - the bright green Varier Peel Chair is a focal point and if it’s a quiet reading or snoozing spot you want, this is it! Upstairs will take you to the larger of the bedrooms which is typically a super-king or can be made in to twin beds on request at booking. The large bathroom houses a rain and wall shower, double sinks and a freestanding deep fill bath. Enjoy a long hot soak but keep your wine bottle cold in the ice bucket standing within arms’ reach. The Sealy mattresses were chosen by Mette in a professional capacity to ensure you have a great sleep. The lack of light pollution and just nature’s sounds mean you’ll be well rested. If it’s the long summer daylight hours you’re enjoying during your stay, the blackout blinds will be welcomed. At a different time of year, you may just want to leave the blinds up and watch the light show of the Aurora Borealis. Communication with the outside world! We have WIFI throughout. Given the rural location, at times it may possibly be slower than what you are used to. It is however the absolute best you can get on a remote Scottish island ;). Entertainment. FreeSat TV means you can keep up with what’s going on in the news or with your favourite programmes. Access to catch up streaming channels also enables you to go back and watch some of those you missed. There’s a good selection of DVD’s spanning a range of genres and ages including recent releases. The Sony speaker system means you can Bluetooth or plug in any devices to play downloaded music or access your preferred subscription live streaming services. Environmental and Allergen friendly. The Backrest has been built to incorporate the latest Eco-technology - heating and hot water is provided by an air source heat pump powering the underfloor heating. The log burning stove can be used for back up heating or to create a cosy atmosphere - 'Hygge' as we say in Denmark :) Non-allergenic washing and cleaning products are used throughout. The ground floor is tiled and upstairs a combination of tiles and oak flooring is used. Options on bedding also ensure we take every care to cater for guests with allergies (if you are allergic to down/feather and require a synthetic duvet please make us aware when you book). Completed in December 2014, our location is respectful of the local environment. We've taken great care to preserve the remains and integrity of those who lived here before us out of respect for the Glendale crofters whose efforts helped persuade Prime Minister William Gladstone to establish a commission that would transform the lives of thousands of people working the land. Outside. The plot is fenced, gated and been left to its natural vegetation so a combination of grass and the hardy wildflowers that withstand the Skye weather. Just a couple of metres away from the house are the remaining walls of the original "winter croft", now covered in foliage and inhabited by our resident rabbits. The visible life on the shore loch always brings a smile - seals are common place to see. Otters also inhabit the loch but our spaniels mean we're unlikely to see them but hopefully you'll have more luck. The bird life is just prolific and quite a few of our guests have been lucky enough to spot an eagle from the armchair! Sheep have open grazing by the loch and feast on the shore line. Occasionally the grass looks greener on our side of the fence so we ask guests to open the gate and practice their shepherding skills which can be a real talking point for many on their return home. It's easy to spend a relaxing day in the house whatever the weather - watching the wild life and the clouds come and go through the panoramic windows. For any artist it's a great spot from which to put brush to canvas or for photographers to capture the stunning views. Accessibility. The ground level is without steps and offers everything needed to be self-sufficient so it is accessible for guests with mobility impairment. Whilst we don't offer grab rails, with prior agreement we're happy for you to bring temporary ones and use on tiled surfaces. Exploring. We've left lots of "local knowledge" details in the house to help you. The Backrest is perfectly placed to explore the island and there's plenty of space to dry out those walking boots and waterproofs if needed. Four out of the five peninsulas on Skye are within just a 20 minute drive (Minginish, Warternish, Trotternish and we're in Duirinish). The furthest away is Sleat (approx. an hour) in the south of Skye but we recommend to make it a day trip or combine it with taking the ferry to Mallaig on your way home. Our proximity to Uig also means that Harris with its world famous tweed and the very beautiful Luskenytre Beach (in the world's Top 10 beaches) are a possibility if you want to venture further afield. However with access to great walks (for all abilities), biking (on and off road) stunning views, sea life, flora and fauna of all descriptions, wild life, fishing, golf, natural and man-made historic sites, great food, Skye beer and Talisker whisky on the door step, it's hard to see why you would! Walking on Skye doesn't have to be in the challenging Black Cuillins. There are plenty of walks for all ages and paw sizes - Frida and Floyd (our 2 cocker spaniels) have left you details of their favourites and so have we. If being on the water is more your thing, the many jetties including our nearest at Colbost mean you can launch anything from a kayak to a small dinghy. Alternatively, if it's just watching the water that you're in to, we suggest taking one of the many boat trips on offer to enjoy the frequent sightings of seals, dolphins, porpoises and basking sharks. There’s plenty of great sea and inland loch fishing. Permits for Portree Angling Society waters are readily available and you can fish with or without supervision from a ghillie. Boat trips will take the sea anglers to the best spots. The largest recorded catch in the UK was made off Skye - please don't bring back a 208lb skate to gut on the dining table! The outdoors also inspires much of the arts and crafts produced locally and there are well routed tours on each of the peninsulas so you can stop off at the galleries and enjoy the art with coffee and homemade cake. Eating in or out. After a great day out we think you need the option of a great night in and whilst there are many fabby places to eat very close by, notably The Three Chimneys just a walk away, we've kitted out the kitchen so you can prepare your own feast. There are lots of places to either catch or buy your own seafood (including John the fishmonger who visits the house pretty much every Wednesday at 08.30 – his kippers come highly recommended particularly served with a local organic egg picked up from one of the many honesty boxes you’ll see when driving around) Bringing your dog. We know that a dog is part of the family. Subject to notification at time of BOOKING and our agreement BEFORE your stay, one small/medium well behaved dog will be allowed. Please advise us on your booking enquiry if you want to bring your furry friend because house rules do apply which need your sign off. We charge an additional £50 as a pet fee. On a personal note … It's a pleasure to share our Skye home with you and we're sure you'll all fall in love with The Backrest and have a holiday to remember. It's a great location from which to explore the many outdoor activities that Skye has to offer, the art and craft trails, or indeed a place to relax, unwind and simply watch from a comfy chair the ebb and flow of the loch shore. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: NO smoking allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the bay - Near the sea - On a lake ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Golf - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Whale watching nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - 100% renewable energy - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33915400/33915400/433fca88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Park Cottage - A very private and scenic holiday home. 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Arranged at time of booking + £50. 'Dog Rules' must be followed (see Rental Agreement) - penalties will apply. Property sleeps 4 people only. No temporary, additional beds allowed. Suitable for older children (no cot, no highchair.....or bring your own? ;) ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 25 kg per pet) Note from host: 1 small/medium dog (only) BY PRIOR AGREEMENT ONLY. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Suitable for older children. No highchair/cot ### Events No events allowed NO parties or events. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted NO smoking allowed ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: NO parties or events. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number HI-31174-F ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C57.43406%2C-6.62562&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=N_g2j0O11R9nk6FqPW3PwKf2cQo=) Skinidin by Dunvegan, SCT #### What's nearby - Skye Silver Gift Shop - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles - Dunvegan Castle - 7 min drive - 5.6 miles - Talisker Distillery - 29 min drive - 25.0 miles - Fairy Pools - 32 min drive - 28.2 miles - Portree Harbour - 36 min drive - 28.8 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Cafe Lephin - ‬5 min drive - ‪Old School Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Misty - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Three Chimneys - ‬19 min walk - ‪Stein Inn - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Eco and back friendly modern house, amazing views from all rooms, by Dunvegan pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Eco and back friendly modern house, amazing views from all rooms, by Dunvegan? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Eco and back friendly modern house, amazing views from all rooms, by Dunvegan? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Eco and back friendly modern house, amazing views from all rooms, by Dunvegan located? > Located in Skinidin, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Skye Silver Gift Shop and within 6 miles (10 km) of Macleod's Tables and Dunvegan Castle. Loch Eishort and Neist Point Lighthouse are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Eco and back friendly modern house, amazing views from all rooms, by Dunvegan Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 259 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc L. 25 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Skye at its best Beautiful house in a wonderful location on Skye.The owner Mette is very reliable and helpful, very friendly communication ##### Marc L. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phil T. 27 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Faultless accommodation on Skye Reality exceeded the listing on all counts - which I don't think we've ever experienced with a holiday rental before. An absolute privilege to use this owner's property, albeit for an all too brief stay. ##### Phil T. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris C. 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Home from home ##### Chris C. Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jeanetienne c. 2 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Perfect location for us. Great view and great host ##### jeanetienne c. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah H. 27 Apr 2019 #### A wonderful space and place. Beautifully decorated, furnished and equipped with everything we needed for our stay. ##### Sarah H. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith R. 12 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home with 360 degree views of dunvegan area. A beautiful, modern home situated in my favourite area of Skye with 360 degree views. It is close to both dunvegan & glendale which both have a general shop & beautiful nature & scenry. I highly recommend this home for an amazing nights sleep & it is by far the best holiday home we have stayed at while in Skye. ##### Judith R. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith R., HULL 9 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Pleasure To Stay At The Backrest This was our third stay at the Backrest. It’s a fantastic property in a great location. A perfect place to unwind and relax. ##### Keith R. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shirley P. 13 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Perfect Bolthole Perfect place to rest and relax in a well thought out and very comfortable environment with all the amenities you will need to enjoy your stay. ##### Shirley P. Stayed 7 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vincent C. 28 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfort, beauty, stunning design, and hi-tech amenities A state-of-the art property in a gorgeous setting. The oversized upstairs master bedroom suite had wide-open water views of the loch and sheep pastures from everywhere--even in the shower stall. An exceptional vacation rental! ##### Vincent C. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris C. 11 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous location & property 👍 You can’t do better - second time and we will be back again ##### Chris C. Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George M. 12 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay at the Backrest Beautifully set property with views over Loch Dunvegan. So peaceful. The perfect relaxing holiday. One of our party is in a wheel chair, the access was excellent. We had stayed here twice before, we will certainly be back. ##### George M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela L. 4 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place for a relaxing holiday in beautiful surroundings but with all mod cons. The Backrest had everything you could wish for to help you have the perfect relaxing holiday. It’s modern clean lines with large windows letting in plenty of light and allowing fabulous views made it a wow for us. ##### Angela L. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MARC R., North Yorkshire 26 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a wonderful place to stay It was our first time on Skye and loved every minute of it. A beautiful and stylish home with the most incredible views of the seals resting on the rocks. The house is immaculate, warm and beautiful furnished and equipped. We are already planning a return stay. Thank you. ##### MARC R. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andreas R. 15 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Very nice ##### Andreas R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rafaella N. 6 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful! From the booking, Mette was lovely, very helpful, and informative. The house is stunning, comfortable, and has everything you might need. I highly recommend it. I can't wait to be back! Thanks again, Mette! ##### Rafaella N. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey B., Glasgow 8 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous stay We have spent the last week here in fairly mixed weather. Fabulous house with everything you need for a wet weather day. High quality appliances and thoughtful furniture. Beautiful views and easy access to much of Skye’s amazing scenery. Dinner at The Three Chimneys just down the road was the icing on the cake. We would definitely stay again. ##### Tracey B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah H. 18 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We didn’t want to leave Absolutely incredible experience and stay. We fell in love with Skye and the backrest was a great base to explore it from, it was a lovely house to come back to after a long walk and we enjoyed cooking meals each night. The house is in a quiet location and we loved looking out onto the loch. The house was very clean and you could tell the owners had put a lot of thought into everything . I’d love to stay again and would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Skye. ##### Leah H. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane M. 15 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning house in glorious setting We’ve been visiting properties in NW Scotland for nearly 30 years and the Backrest is the best ever! The house is beautiful, so stylish and full of light with amazing views. It is incredibly well equipped and in the most amazing location. I could go on but other reviews have said it all, can’t recommend it highly enough. I hope we can return again one day. Thank you Mette & Sonia for sharing it. ##### Jane M. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gemma A. 28 Jan 2018 #### A perfect place We enjoyed a wonderful week at The Backrest. The property is well laid out, extremely comfortable and equipped with everything you could possibly need. We enjoyed the fabulous walking and wildlife wrapped up in our waterproofs before returning to luxuriate in the large bath and settle down in front of the wood burner. Much time was also spent gazing at the spectacular views out of the living room windows. A perfect holiday. We will return. ##### Gemma A. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zara S. 26 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday Perfection From the moment we arrived at The Backrest, we fell in love with the property, the views and the location. It was immaculately clean, modern, comfortable, warm and very well equipped. The location is great for exploring the Isle of Skye and is within a short driving distance to some of Skye’s most popular sights. The communication with Mette was fantastic from the moment we booked until the day we left. We had an unforgettable holiday here, even the weather was perfect, and we didn’t want to leave! I can’t rate this property highly enough, we would love to come back! ##### Zara S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue I. 14 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic holiday home This is a truly beautiful place. It’s the most accurately described and photographed holiday home we’ve ever rented so you can be absolutely sure what you see is what you get, and so much more. It’s sparkling clean, fantastically equipped, stylish, comfortable and yes, good for your back! The weather wasn’t particularly kind during our week but that didn’t matter as we had this great home to return to. It also has great eco credentials with endless hot water for a great shower or a swim in the huge bath. Mette was great to communicate with so don’t hesitate to book this amazing house. ##### Sue I. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter R., Edinburgh, Scotland 4 Sept 2017 #### Fantastic The house was exactly as it was portrayed in the listing photos; clean, contemporary and comfortable. With such a brilliant base we didn't care whether the weather was awful or good as we took real pleasure in sitting in the living space reading or watching the shadows of clouds crossing the landscape. Dunvegan is a good location from which to explore the island (decent grocery shop, Jann's cakes and the 3 Chimneys nearby for a foodie blow-out). We are definitely planning to return. ##### Peter R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith R., HULL 7 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We Didn't Want To Go Home We have been regular visitors to this area over many years but this was our first stay at the Backrest. It certainly didn't disappoint! After a very long journey it was a pleasure to arrive at this beautifully situated and stylist house. We loved everything about this thoughtfully designed property. The Backrest is a great place to chill and relax in comfort. Furthermore, it is extremely well equipped. Within an hour of arrival we had already booked the property again for next year. ##### Keith R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren Z. 3 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing house, amazing view, amazing surroundings Here is the translation: When we were on Skye last year, we passed by the house. It caught our attention, and we stopped to read the name. When we decided to return to Skye, it was without a doubt that we would spend part of our vacation at The Backrest. It did not disappoint. The house is bright and equipped with all conveniences. Everything is focused on ergonomics. It has lovely beds and fantastic chairs for endlessly looking outside. We fell in love with the big green chair 😁. In short, we had a wonderful stay. ##### Lauren Z. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan F. 3 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Backrest was a delightful home away from home on the Isle of Skye! The property is centrally located between all the areas you may want to visit while on Skye. One half of our couple is a professional photographer and we were afforded some of the most spectacular scenery even directly from the deck of The Backrest! The home itself was perfectly appointed with everything one could possibly want or need. We would definitely join those that have been repeat visitors of The Backrest, should we make it back again. Our hosts had prepared to huge binders full of info on both the house and the area that were hugely helpful. They were also very quick to respond when I did reach out with a question. Five star holiday!!! ##### Susan F. 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