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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Barn, Culnacnoc, Portree, Skye

The Barn is a great place to stay if you are looking to have a spacious quiet location.
The views are spectacular, on a clear day you can see across to the mainland and the mountains there. There is a path down to the shoreline at the end of the track which is very popular with tourists and a known beauty spot on the Island.
The Barn it's self is fully equipped. The kitchen has a dishwasher, fridge freezer, oven and hob wooden work surfaces and feels homely.
A great place for entertaining and games or for just relaxing.
There are 2 separate bathrooms so no cuing.
There is a working fire place for cosying up in the winter.
The views from the bedrooms fill you with peace. Here the world is a bit more raw, a bit more exciting and exposed.
Free WIFI, Sky TV and the towels and linen are provided for you. We have had some great feedback from guests staying here and we look forward to having you enjoy it as much as they did.
Pet Friendly - Pets are allowed in this property but they will be charged at £10 per night per pet to a maximum of 3 pets. We kindly ask if you can keep your pet off the furniture and beds for the duration of your stay. Must be crated or kenneled if left unattended, and must be on a current veterinarian approved flea & tick treatment.

Property manager

Catherine MacPherson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
Property Registration Number SC753544

Property is also known as

The Barn Culnacnoc Portree Skye
The Barn, Culnacnoc, Portree, Skye Portree
The Barn, Culnacnoc, Portree, Skye Apartment
56176
The Barn, Culnacnoc, Portree, Skye Apartment Portree

About the area

Map
Highland Council, Scotland

What's nearby

  • The Brother's Point - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kilt Rock - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Portree Harbour - 17 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre - 17 min drive - 21.4 km
  • The Fairy Glen - 23 min drive - 24.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hungry Gull - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Columba 1400 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kilnartin River Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gull on the Go - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Glenview - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Barn, Culnacnoc, Portree, Skye pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Barn, Culnacnoc, Portree, Skye?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Barn, Culnacnoc, Portree, Skye?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Barn, Culnacnoc, Portree, Skye located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from The Brother's Point and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Kilt Rock. Skyelight Candles and Quiraing Walk Trail Access are also within 9 miles (15 km).

The Barn, Culnacnoc, Portree, Skye Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 77 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Picture Perfect
Amazing! The house is so cozy, beautifully laid out and well appointed. Great mattresses, towels, water pressure, etc. But really it's the incredible views from every single window (green rolling hills dotted with white sheep and the ocean out in the distance) and being along the path to Brother's Point that makes this place so special. We stayed in 3 rentals during our UK trip and this was by far the best and we all wish we had booked it for longer. We certainly hope to be back some day! One word of warning, we had a small SVU rental (Nissan Qashqai) and it just barely fit down the road to the rental - definitely wouldn't recommend a larger vehicle when visiting. Also, it's a good 25-30 min drive to Portree with limited food options closer by, so I would definitely recommend grabbing some groceries on your way there - you're going to want to hangout at/near 'the barn'. The tap water there was delicious, so no need for bottled water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous home in a fabulous location!
You absolutely cannot beat the location of this home--close to Fairy Glen, Fairy Pools, minutes from Quiraing and Man of Storr. Quiet and private, with rolling hills as your view and a few minute hike down tot he coastline. The house was spotless and comfortable. This was our favorite property that we stayed at during our two week tour of Scotland. Highly recommend, and we would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

janelle h.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect cottage in Skye
This cottage stay was a family favorite for sure! It is private, with incredible views and walks right out the back door. The cottage itself is well-stocked and beautifully decorated -- we loved every bit of our stay at The Barn. If we ever make it back to Skye, we will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry C., Ferndale WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Highlight of our stay on Skye
I did that already at the start of this review!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing accommodation, highly recommended
Beautiful house the pictures don't do it justice. The setting is amazing. Only difficulty was that I struggled to get in touch with the owner once booked as the contact details on VRBO were not correct and I had no response to messages sent on VRBO. I had to Google the place to get the correct contact details. A confirmation directly from the owners would have been appreciated as otherwise you won't receive any instructions until 72h prior. I didn't want to wait this long to find out if there was a problem as it wouldn't have given us long to deal with any issue. Once I made contact they were very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allegra T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, secluded property
Lovely property, well maintained, very clean and well kept. We stayed when the weather was quite rainy and extra blustery, so the only small challenge was navigating our car down the single track ruts to the property (standing water hid the potholes!) It is extremely secluded which we loved.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shona H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional
We loved everything about “The Barn”
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hershel W., Stillwater, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Barn review
This Skye property was one of my favorite VRBOs of all time. We explored Skye during the day and came home to the most cozy house with beautiful views in every direction. It was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard D., Pennsylvania US

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
When we first pulled down the driveway we knew we made the right decision. The photos do not do justice for the spectacular view we had for the week. We were greeted with a gift from the host that was just what we needed after a 5 hour drive from the airport. If you are looking for a place that is in the center of skye look no further. When we return we will defintely be seeing if this house is availble for us again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit
We absolutely loved staying at The Barn. My family had ample and comfortable room to gather and to retreat. The rooms and spaces were cozy and clean and incredibly family friendly. We made and shared meals together in the well equipped kitchen and meandered the very near shore walk each day of our stay. It was sunny and stunning the entire visit! The property location is spectacular, as we were just “out of the fray” but near enough to enjoy so much that the island invites and highlights. All of my children (three teens!) said the Barn (and Skye) was their most favorite stop and stay along our UK visit. We would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Broadlands

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
This 3 bedroom, two bath stone barn has plenty of space for sleeping and two large couches in the living room for down time. Beautiful views from the front door and all windows. The location is right on a hiking trail to brothers point. There is a gate to the barn property and the house faces away from the hiking trail so we really didn’t notice the hikers. Arrive with food! The kitchen is well equipped but it’s a drive to Portree for the nearest food shop. There is a small one in staffin that has essentials. The Quiraing hike is the most beautiful in the area although challenging. We went to Lealt falls and the Old Man of Storr as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very special place, we'll be back!
Heavenly property, felt like home - very comfortable, quiet, well appointed, clean, deceptively big on the inside. Location has incredible vistas and bonus walking access to Brothers Point - a hidden gem in our opinion and a great place to explore the Skye coastline without popping into the car. The picnic table is a great touch. The location (north of Portree on the upper part of the Trotternish peninsula) is ideal to access nearby hillwalking trails, the more common tourist routes as well as the less traveled routes. Note that most of the roads in these areas are single track, making for some fun driving. We didn't have dark skies given the time of year, but we expect the night sky in the darker months must be incredible here. We're bookmarking this property as one of our "must returns." Thank you for helping us make some wonderful memores on this trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rod P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect slice of heaven
Wish we could have been there longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Where the stars shine....
This was our third stay at The Barn and it feels like coming home. The house just welcomed us and the stay passed all to soon. Maybe book for 6 months next time? Be assured, there will a next time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Barn
The Barn is set in a rural location with great walks on the doorstep including Storr (taking in the Old man of Storr on the way, the views from the Barn are Fantastic including the chance for some stargazing we were fortunate to have some crystal clear nights and were treated to some great views. Although the Barn is set in the rural location of Culnacnoc it is not to far from Portree which has a great variety of cafes, bars and restaurants. The Barn is well equipped and very clean, we would recommend a stay in the Barn and intend a return visit ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gurdeep S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good property . Good walk around, near sea
Love to go back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and property
The property was larger than expected and has a luxury feel to it. Location is perfect. This is our 3rd time to Skye and out of all locations we’ve stayed at this was best by far. Close to Portree, close to most attractions. On day one Ben emailed to say he’s there to help if needs be, which was nice. The fireplace was great and gave such a warm feeling to our winter stay. Great views from the garden to the surrounding countryside.

10/10 Excellent

louise m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Skye
We were really looking forward to this trip, but had to cancel last minute due to medical reasons. I look forward to booking this property again and visiting Skye soon. Any communication we had with the owners was first class and they were very helpful with our situation
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., Cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks for the fun memories!
We loved our cozy stay at The Barn. A great location for Old Man of Storr and the Quiraing . We loved watching the sheep and taking the path to Brother's Point down on the ocean- a hidden gem! Ben was very easy to communicate with and checking in and out was simple. We will definitely be back- thank you!

8/10 Good

Shirin B., Chicago, IL, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect rural retreat
Cute and cozy three-bedroom with open views of sheep grazing down to the sea. Secluded without being isolated. However, beware this is not really near Portree but half an hour down a sometimes-one-lane road away.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Art W., Madison, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
The best place to stay on Skye
When we told a local business owner that we had rented the Barn, he said, “You’re at the best place to stay on Skye.” We couldn’t agree more. The location of the Barn is idyllic - on a hill overlooking the water, the Trotternish mountains, a waterfall, and a vale filled with sheep. We were only 15 minutes from Portree, where we shopped for groceries (and which has plenty of restaurants and other attractions). The Old Man of Storm, Kilt Falls, the Lealt viewpoint, Brothers’ Point hike (the trailhead is right outside the Barn), An Corran beach (with its dinosaur print), and the stunning Quirang hills were all nearby. Truly an incredible location. The Barn itself was outstanding, with a well stocked kitchen, terrific beds, two great bathrooms - and a bottle of wine waiting for us when we arrived. My favorite activity, in fact, was simply sitting out front each evening, gazing at the view, as the sun slowly set. Simply put, our three nights on Skye were the peak of our 10-day trip to Scotland - and staying at the Barn was a key part of that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location - Beautiful house!
We only stayed on night - wished we had stayed longer. Great location, beautiful walk out to the point. The house was clean and they thought of everything. My suggestion - buy stuff for dinner as you go through Portree and stay in. Enjoy the house, the picnic table, the open sky, and the sheep that surround you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Perfect holiday cottage and location
Straightforward and exactly as hopef
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul F., Blantyre, South Lanarkshire

The best homeaway trip I ever been on!
Me and a group of friends (6 in total - 3 couples) stayed at The Barn for Hogmanay. It is by far the best homeaway trip I have ever had! The Barn and its surroundings were stunning, the accommodation was so well equipped (for all the things we forgot) and made our trip away such a memorable one. I couldn’t recommend the place or Ben that helped me sort out another night any more.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Normand B., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay
The location was outstanding and we really enjoyed our stay at The Barn. We would highly recommend your place to others. The beds were excellent except for the single beds which were not large enough for an average sized adult. The French Press was nice but it would be so much better to have either a Nespresso or a similar type of machine. It would be good to invest in a few more kitchen amenities, eg, knives that are sharp, a carrot peeler (it was broken), some steak knives.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023