Title: Understated luxury near Eilean Donan and perfect for exploring Skye Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Understated luxury near Eilean Donan and perfect for exploring Skye Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Understated luxury near Eilean Donan and perfect for exploring Skye ![Interior - Understated luxury near Eilean Donan and perfect for exploring Skye (Kyle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109360000/109355600/109355505/3626a9ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Understated luxury near Eilean Donan and perfect for exploring Skye (Kyle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109360000/109355600/109355505/a3a98c52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Understated luxury near Eilean Donan and perfect for exploring Skye (Kyle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109360000/109355600/109355505/2a479972.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Understated luxury near Eilean Donan and perfect for exploring Skye (Kyle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109360000/109355600/109355505/56e761da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Understated luxury near Eilean Donan and perfect for exploring Skye (Kyle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109360000/109355600/109355505/e4e88061.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, The Sheddie offers breathtaking loch and mountain views. With modern amenities, a private slipway for kayaking or paddleboarding to Eilean Donan Castle, an outdoor copper bath, wood-fired sauna and al fresco dining on the terrace. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Understated luxury near Eilean Donan and perfect for exploring Skye Welcome to The Sheddie – your perfect getaway nestled in breathtaking beauty! This charming holiday let offers stunning loch and mountain views, providing an idyllic backdrop for your adventures. With a private slipway, you can easily launch your kayak or SUP and paddle to the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, a must-see landmark just a short journey away. Whether you're seeking a tranquil retreat or an outdoor adventure, The Sheddie is the ideal base for discovering Skye and the Scottish Highlands. Inside, you'll find a cozy and inviting atmosphere, complete with modern amenities and rustic charm. Relax in the comfortable living spaces, unwind with a good book, or gather around the wood burner after a day of exploration. For the ultimate relaxation, indulge in the outdoor copper bath or warm up in the wood-fired sauna, perfect for soothing sore muscles after a day of exploring. The warm sauna and cool loch are perfect for those who wild swim. Step outside to soak in the picturesque landscapes, enjoy al fresco dining on the terrace, or take a stroll along the quiet country lane for views over Skye and the Cuillins. Escape to The Sheddie – where nature meets comfort, and every moment feels like a holiday. Perfect for families, couples, or solo adventurers looking to embrace the magic of the Scottish West Coast. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near the bay - Near the ocean - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks 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) ### General - Electric car charging station ## Similar properties ![Sauna](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74650000/74640500/74640488/8bc9d67d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Burnside Pines - modern Aviemore home with sauna & EV charger Aviemore - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=74640488&PinnedHotelID=74640488&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75190000/75182600/75182597/77d159a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alpine View - 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A very private and scenic holiday home. Portree - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 82 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=33915400&PinnedHotelID=33915400&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=57.27305,-5.567664&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:s_r%7CIzl%7E%60%40%3F%5B%3F%5D%3F%5B%40%5D%3F%5B%40%5D%40%5B%40%5B%40%5DB%5B%40%5B%40%5DB%5BB%5BB%5BB%5BB%5BD%5BBYD%5BD%5BBYD%5BFYDYDYFYDYFYFWFYFWFYHWFWHUFWHWHUHUHUHUHUJSHUJSJSJSHQJSJQLQJQJOJQLOJOLOLMLOJMLMLKLMLKLKNKLKLILINILGNILGNGLENGNELENCNENCLCNCNANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40P%40LBN%40NBLBNDNBNDLDNFNDLFNFLHNFLHLHLHNJLJLJLJLLLJLLLLLNLLJNLNJNLPJNJPJPJPJRJRJPJRHRJTHRHTHTJTHTHVFTHVFVHTFXFVFVHXFVDXFXDXFXDXDZDXDXBZDZDXBZBZBZBZBZB%5CBZ%40Z%40Z%40%5CBZ%3F%5C%40Z%40Z%3F%5C%40Z%3F%5C%3FZ%3F%5C%3FZA%5C%3FZA%5CAZ%3F%5CCZAZA%5CAZCZCZC%5CCZCZCXCZEZEZCXEZEXEZEXGXEXGXEVGXIXGVGVGVIVGVIVGTIVITKTITIRITKRIRKRKRKRKPKRKPKNKPMNKPMNKLMNMLMNMJMLMLMJMJMJOHMJMHMHOFMHOFMDOFOFMDODOBODMBOBO%40MBQ%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOCOAMCOCOEOCMEOEOGMEOGMGOIMGOIMIMKMIOKMKMKMMMKMMKMMOMMMOKOMOKQKQKOMQKSKQISKQKSKUISKUISIUIUIUIWIUGWIWGWIWGWGWGYGWGYEYGYEYEYG%5BEYC%5BEYE%5BC%5BEYC%5BC%5BC%5BC%5DC%5BA%5BA%5BC%5DA%5BA%5BA%5DA%5B%3F%5DA%5B%3F%5D%3F%5B%3F%5D&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yUgluufpidkXvR7zRA9mVYN2EHM=) Kyle, Scotland #### What's nearby - Eilean Donan Castle \- 7 min drive \- 3.3 miles - Loch Carron \- 11 min drive \- 8.6 miles - Glen Shiel \- 13 min drive \- 10.8 miles - Skye Bridge \- 13 min drive \- 10.3 miles - Plockton Harbour \- 16 min drive \- 11.5 miles #### Getting around - Stromeferry Station - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪King Haakon - ‬14 min drive - ‪all the Goodness Coffee & Bakeshop - ‬3 min drive - ‪Hector's Bothy - ‬9 min drive - ‪Saucy Mary's Lodge - ‬13 min drive - ‪Fisherman's Kitchen - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Understated luxury near Eilean Donan and perfect for exploring Skye pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Understated luxury near Eilean Donan and perfect for exploring Skye ? ### Where is Understated luxury near Eilean Donan and perfect for exploring Skye located? ## Have a question? 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