[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Old Church. Three bedroom property with sea views and luxurious interiors. Vacation home in Waternish with kitchen and fireplace ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97050000/97042300/97042226/3800e7e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97050000/97042300/97042226/4ed0ba11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97050000/97042300/97042226/2954d3ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97050000/97042300/97042226/8a130928.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97050000/97042300/97042226/263f93fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Within The Old Church, overlooking Loch Bay, The Preachers Rest offers a luxurious haven. Original stone and timber floors meet contemporary design in this painstakingly restored accommodation. Explore the gardens reflecting Thomas Telford's original plans or discover eclectic art works and antiques. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities ## 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. ### The Old Church. Three bedroom property with sea views and luxurious interiors. A warm welcome awaits you at The Preachers Rest - Thomas Telford Lettings. Thomas Telford Lettings takes its name from the prolific Scottish engineer who planned the hamlet of Stein for the British Fisheries Society in 1790 and oversaw the building of The Old Church and adjacent Manse. Over the last two years The Old Church has been painstakingly restored to create something very special. Situated within The Old Church east side overlooking Loch Bay the Preachers Rest forms one side of the renovated Historic Building. Main door entrance with luxurious self contained accommodation over two levels. Over the last two years the The Preachers Rest has been painstakingly restored to a luxurious standard. Original features including stone and timber floors give an impression of the original church design but within a contemporary setting. The contrast between old and new is striking. We are proud of what has been achieved - a new and sustainable future for a historic building in a dramatic setting overlooking Loch Dunvegan and the Hebrides. Contemporary accommodation within a historic setting we believe Telford would be proud of. Externally the Old Church, byre and gardens reflect the original plans but inside awaits a magical combination of contemporary living and eclectic design. Nothing similar exists on Skye. Staying at the The Preachers Rest is not for the faint hearted. Art works, antiques, and interior finishes collected over many years combine to lift the spirit. Its quirky and somewhat unorthodox characteristics are for those looking for a very different stay on the Isle of Skye. A getaway where you will be consumed by local history, arts and culture. And while the ‘The Preachers Rest’ in The Old Church is out of the ordinary, it provides a convenient base to relax in luxury and explore the magic of Skye. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83570000/83560200/83560184/1a58ff89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tidal Reach, Dunhallin Halistra - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking available 10 Exceptional 69 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=83560184&PinnedHotelID=83560184&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22240000/22235600/22235586/7c58afed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tigh Bata, House on the sea Hallin - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Microwave 10 Exceptional 73 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=22235586&PinnedHotelID=22235586&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90220000/90218200/90218157/933798e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tern House, Waternish, Isle of Skye Lochbay - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=90218157&PinnedHotelID=90218157&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113130000/113127800/113127777/c62388d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Apartment in absolutely stunning seafront location, Isle of Skye. 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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-30271- F ## About the area Halistra, a neighborhood in Waternish, is home to this vacation home. Uig Pottery and Skye Museum of Island Life are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Skeabost Golf Course and The Fairy Glen. The Shilasdair Shop and Skye Silver Gift Shop are also worth visiting. 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Three bedroom property with sea views and luxurious interiors. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at The Old Church. Three bedroom property with sea views and luxurious interiors. ? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Old Church. Three bedroom property with sea views and luxurious interiors. ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Old Church. Three bedroom property with sea views and luxurious interiors. located? > Located in Halistra, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from The Shilasdair Shop and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Trumpan Church. Dunvegan Castle and Macleod's Tables are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question