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Karinya Crossal Cottage

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
Exterior
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Karinya offers a tranquil retreat amidst the Cuillin Hills, with a brand new sauna downstairs and cozy fire in the living room. Enjoy scenic views towards Red and Black Cuillins, just 15 minutes from Talisker distillery and within walking distance of Sligachan.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 621797 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Karinya Crossal Cottage

Karinya is in a fantastic location for visiting Skye. Out of the hustle of Portree, it sits with a view toward the Red and Black Cuillin Hills.
There is a brand new sauna downstairs, a fire in the living room and a well thought out layout with a BBQ available on request outside.
Located 15 minutes from the Talisker distillery and about 20 minutes drive from the Fairy Pools on the main circular road around the north end of the island. Only 2.5 miles from the ever popular Sligachan, which is a central point for embarking on any walk or expedition in the Cuillin Hills.
Ideal for your exploration of Skye and venturing into the mountains, or indeed to get away from normal life.
We are delighted to add Karinya to what we can offer here on Skye.
Pets require prior approval.

Property manager

Catherine MacPherson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 21,797 square feet

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 is also known as

Karinya Crossal Isle Of Skye
Karinya Crossal Cottage Isle of Skye
Karinya Crossal Cottage Private vacation home
Karinya Crossal Cottage Private vacation home Isle of Skye
56173

About the area

Map
Isle of Skye, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Isle of Skye Oysters - 7 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Talisker Distillery - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Fairy Pools - 11 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Faerie Glen - 11 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Portree Harbour - 20 min drive - 25.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Talisker Distillery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Seumas Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Cùil - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Oyster Shed - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Old Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Karinya Crossal Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Karinya Crossal Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Karinya Crossal Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Karinya Crossal Cottage located?

Situated in Minginish, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Talisker Distillery, Isle of Skye Oysters, and Fairy Pools. Faerie Glen and Talisker Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Karinya Crossal Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Karinya Cottage is in a stunning location and is a great launch off location to many top attractions on Skye. The house itself is spacious and nicely decorated. We were very comfortable during our stay. We wanted to stay longer and we would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tania E.

Karinya

We loved this house and its location. So quiet heaps of parking. Easy to drive to all the walks. Thanks
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Murali K.

Nice place to stay

We enjoyed a lot

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

We had a fabulous stay at Karinya Crossal, we couldn’t have asked for more from a holiday let.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

Isle of Skye Weekend

We had a great family vacation in this home. It was beautiful, spacious,clean and perfectly located. Would recommend to any family looking to visit the Isle of Skye.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Wonderful stay!

Clean, comfortable, warm and well equipped house with great views. If you’re in Skye to walk in the hills, this place is in the perfect location. It has everything you need for an enjoyable stay and was immaculately presented. Some nice touches like a bottle of wine on arrival, plus things like tea and coffee, toiletries etc. Would definitely recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Gerard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really nice

There was a problem with the clothes dryer not working, but it was quickly resolved, otherwise the stay was perfect. The location and view from the front lawn helped make our trip. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

A most excellent stay

We had a great stay at Karinya. We’ve given everything a 5 star rating and with good reason. We did have a small glitch with the wi-fi, but the Property Managers were with us within the hour and quickly resolved our issue. Overall, the house and location are great. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

James O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location to visit Skye

While not in town, we enjoyed the beautiful home, the location to visit Skye and the surrounding countryside. Home maybe not be for the people who want a town experience, but it is a beautiful and comfortable home for the tourist.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay at karinya

House was spotless and comfortable. Kitchen had everything needed to make a couple of great dinners and the location was perfect for us. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage

My boyfriend and I stayed here with another couple and it was perfect for us. We had tons of room to spread out, and the house was super clean with nice furnishings. It's a little out of the way, but we liked that compared to being in Portree. Loved the view of the stunning waterfall right from the front yard, and it was convenient to the Fairy Pools and other hikes we wanted to do. Would stay again if we every make it back to Skye!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Tim

Excellent place to stay with more than you can ask for in a fantastic location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lionel R.

Great time at Karinya on the Isle of Skye

Well located on Skye, the house is really comfortable to spend days to discover the island. Full equipped, spacious, easy check-in and check-out, we do recommend this cottage to enjoy Isle of Skye !
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10/10 Excellent

Dynes I.

Great time

We really enjoyed our stay at the Karinya Cottage. For us it was a great location, the views were great from the living rooms, very comfortable, lovely rooms. We felt very much at home

10/10 Excellent

ryan p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful charming home in the heart of Isle of Skye

My family had a beautiful stay at this wonderful home! Very close to the ferry pools and talisker distillery. The house was comfortable, clean and had all of the amenities that you would possibly want, including a sauna. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ton D.

2nd vist

This was our 2nd visit to Karinya. It felt like coming home. We had a perfect stay and hope to come back someday in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Mignone R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful and private

A neautiful property, well supplied with all amenities including a pampering sauna. A view of mountains and a waterfall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Self M.

Vacation stay

Loved the house. Very comfortable with all the amenities. We especially loved the heated floors. It rained hard one day so we had a wonderful stay in day and watched the mountains from the front room windows.
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Highly Recommend

This was a great place to stay, especially with small children. It was a very safe environment for us to be cooking or relaxing while the children played. The location being so central meant minimal time in the car for the kids while we travelled around the island. We had a big storm while we were there and we felt very secure. The staff were excellent and were available on the phone whenever needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gerard H.

Nice cottage in a great location.

When we arrived, the clothes dryer had been removed for repair. Once it was brought to the owner's attention, it was resolved. Beyond that, a perfect stay, we would definitely come back. Modern kitchen and baths. We liked that the location was a 15-20 minutes drive to Portree, nice cafe's and good for getting supplies. But it was also far enough away where you really felt at one with the surroundings. Amazing views from the front lawn!

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
cottages was lovely it meet our needs. It was lovely that each each master bedroom had its own ensuite. The kitchen was well equipped with plates etc the only issue is found in the kitchen was the can openers did not open cans. The views are amazing the space is relaxing, overall the cottage is good option. Portree is a nice place however you will require car to commute to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the location

Overall, loved it. The location was excellent for the day trips we had planned. The main downside was the lack of a traditional shower on the upper floor. There was a tub with a hand-held wand thing in the master bath and that was the only bathroom on that level - the 2nd bedroom on that level didn't have access to a bathroom. Downstairs there was one bedroom and 2 bathrooms - one en suite and one right next to the room - both with showers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Norma S.

Comfortable house in a beautiful setting

We spent one week in this house. There was reasonable access to Portree and activities on the south end of Skye. The furnishings were functional and adequate for 4 adults. Although close to the road, the traffic noise was not noticeable as the property is well-above the road. Would definitely book again.

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Immaculate house w stunning views on quiet road

Spacious modern house off the busy roads but still conveniently close to Portree and easy route to Dunvegan. Very polite and professional management contact. Plenty of room for family of four. Super-nice showers, laundry room, kitchen, and nice extra touch of a sauna after a hike. And incredible views right out the front door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Moira F.

FABULOUS

Just back from a break in Karinya Villa , This property was more than 5 star absolutely stunning , there’s nothing you need to take as everything is provided the only thing is yourselves, We never met the host Ben , but he was in constant contact with us amazing, Thank you so much to the Team , I would highly recommend to anyone wishing to book this accommodation , well done everyone 😉Xx

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