Title: A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin Cottage in Minginish with kitchen and fireplace ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19640000/19639400/19639302/891bbe39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19640000/19639400/19639302/0bbe732d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19640000/19639400/19639302/12485382.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19640000/19639400/19639302/5dc0cb42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19640000/19639400/19639302/5b12e5dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On the scenic west coast of Isle of Skye, Nyumbani is a cozy traditional cottage nestled in its own gardens overlooking Loch Harport. Enjoy the warmth of an open fire in the lounge/dining room or relax with family and friends in a lovely conservatory equipped with a large flat screen TV. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin Nyumbani is a traditional single storey Skye cottage situated in its own wrap around gardens overlooking beautiful Loch Harport on the stunning west coast of the Isle of Skye. Nyumbani mean 'our home', in Swahili, and this aptly describes this attractive cottage, with its homely lounge/dining room with open fire, deep leather sofas, family sized kitchen and 3 generously proportioned bedrooms. There is a lovely conservatory that provides a second lounge area, with large flat screen TV and DVD. Doors open onto the fully enclosed gardens that surround the property. Bed linen & towels provided. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming 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 - Garden ## 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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for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Perfect Base Exploring Skye Cuillin House Inverness Perfect Base Exploring Skye Cuillin House Inverness Perfect Base Exploring Skye Cuillin Inverness A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin Inverness Perfect Base Exploring Skye Cuillin House Perfect Base Exploring Skye Cuillin A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin Cottage A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin Isle of Skye Cottage A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye The Cuillin A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin Cottage A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin Isle of Skye ## 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%7C57.30895%2C-6.36756&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2D7cD1hsKuWWMI6oBexbcSoTQVw=) Inverness, SCT #### What's nearby - Talisker Distillery - 1 min drive - 1.7 km - Isle of Skye Oysters - 1 min drive - 2.1 km - Fairy Pools - 8 min drive - 11.9 km - Portree Harbour - 28 min drive - 37.1 km - Dunvegan Castle - 30 min drive - 40.6 km #### Restaurants - ‪The Oyster Shed - ‬15 min walk - ‪Talisker Distillery - ‬19 min walk - ‪Café Cùil - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Old Inn - ‬2 min drive - ‪Caora Dhubh Coffee Company - ‬1 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin located? > Located in Carbost, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Isle of Skye Oysters and Talisker Distillery. Fiskavaig Bay and Talisker Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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