Title: Gillean House-Spectacular beachfront property-Skye - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=114183095&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gillean House-Spectacular beachfront property-Skye Vacation home in Sleat with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Gillean House-Spectacular beachfront property-Skye ![Exterior - Gillean House-Spectacular beachfront property-Skye (Achnacloich)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114190000/114183100/114183095/fa2e37ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/9A1CB9973399C0715D59CB4C219CD018/e7ad304c-581e-4035-8073-6c83053e59d2-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1280) ![Interior - Gillean House-Spectacular beachfront property-Skye (Achnacloich)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114190000/114183100/114183095/6b09391a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Gillean House-Spectacular beachfront property-Skye (Achnacloich)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114190000/114183100/114183095/39d9d910.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Gillean House-Spectacular beachfront property-Skye (Achnacloich)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114190000/114183100/114183095/2587a570.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Gillean House-Spectacular beachfront property-Skye provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - 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. ### Gillean House-Spectacular beachfront property-Skye Gillean House offers the ultimate space for those seeking a relaxing & very special family holiday. Recently upgraded, this large beachfront house provides well appointed & spacious modern living whilst retaining the charm of the original 1803 croft house. Nestled in a peaceful hamlet on the Sleat Pennisula, Gillean House boasts incredible sea & mountain views, including the iconic Cuillin Range. A charming & expansive garden provides easy access to the beach as well as surrounding hills. The space Gillean House has been recently renovated and provides modern spacious accommodation for 6 guests whilst retaining wonderful characteristics of it's 200 year heritage. Gillean or Gillen House, was built in 1803 by Dr. Alasdair MacDonald. The house was known for its many ceilidhs and dances. There is historical information about the house at the Armadale Museum. LIVING SPACE: Large living room with beautiful views to the sea. 2 couches, chair, and large screen TV. KITCHEN: Spacious kitchen fully equipped with stove, oven, microwave, range, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. BEDROOMS: 3 large bedrooms located upstairs. Two bedrooms with king size beds and a third bedroom with two twin beds. BATHROOMS: Modern bathroom downstairs with bathtub and shower head, shower upstairs and handy toilet in the entry way. Laundry facilities available in entry area. GARDEN: Private and expansive garden with sea and hill views. Off street parking. Picnic bench available for use. Easy access to the beach. Guest access Gillean House is a home from home and guests are welcome to use all areas of the property. Other things to note As Gillean House is not located within a village, it is important guests plan accordingly. The nearest grocery store is located 15 minutes away in Armadale and offers basic provisions. Larger shops are located in Broadford and Fort William. The nearest cafes and restaurants are also a 15-20 minute drive from the house. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 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Portree - Fireplace - Living/Dining area [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=119591674&PinnedHotelID=119591674&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=57.106697,-5.984041&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Doq%7BIfwoc%40%3F%5B%3F%5D%3F%5B%40%5D%3F%5B%40%5B%40%5D%40%5B%40%5BB%5D%40%5BB%5B%40%5BB%5BB%5BB%5BB%5BD%5BBYD%5BD%5BBYDYF%5BDYDYFYFYDWFYFWFYFWHWFWHUFWHWHUHUHUHUJSHUJSHSJSJSHSLQHQLQJQJQJOLOJOLOLMLOLMJMLKLMLKNKLKLILKNILILGNGLINENGLENGNCLENCNELANCNANCN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NDNBLDNBLFNDNFLDNHLFNHLFLHNJLHLJLJNJJLLJLLLLLNLLJNLNJNLNJPJPJPJPJPJRJRJRHRJRHTJRFTJTHTHVFTHVFTHVFVFXHVFVFXDXFVDXFXDXDZDXDZDXBZDXBZDZ%40ZBZBZBZBZ%40Z%40%5CBZ%40Z%3F%5C%40Z%40Z%3F%5C%40Z%3F%5C%3FZ%3F%5C%3FZAZ%3F%5CAZA%5C%3FZAZC%5CAZAZCZCZCZCZAZEZCZEZCXEZEXEXEZEXGXEXGXEVGXGVIXGVGVIVGVITGVITITKTGTKTIRKRIRKRKRKRKPKPKPKPKPMNKNMNKNMNMLMLMLMLKJOJMJMJMJOHMHMHOFMHOFMFODOFMDODMBODOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOCOAMCOCOEMCOEOEMGOEOGMGOIMGMIOIMIMKMKOKMKMKMMKMMMMMMOMOKOMOKOKQKQMQIQMQISKSKQIUKSISKUIUIUIUIUIWGUIWGWIWGWGYGWGYEWGYGYEYEYGYE%5BCYE%5BEYC%5BE%5BC%5BC%5BC%5BC%5BA%5BC%5BA%5BC%5BA%5DA%5BA%5BA%5D%3F%5BA%5D%3F%5B%3F%5B%3F%5D&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=S3Srawy1g7cmwdUTz67eCUk1Scc=) Achnacloich, Scotland #### What's nearby - Loch Ghabhsgabhaig \- 2 min drive \- 2.4 km - Armadale Ferry Terminal \- 9 min drive \- 12.3 km - Armadale Castle \- 12 min drive \- 11.7 km - Skye Bridge \- 35 min drive \- 47.1 km - Eilean Donan Castle \- 54 min drive \- 66.3 km #### Getting around - Kyle Of Lochalsh Station - 32 min drive - Inverness (INV) - 167 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Gasta At Armadale Castle - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Shed - ‬10 min drive - ‪Ardvasar Hotel - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Stables Restaurant - ‬9 min drive - ‪Cafe 1925 - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gillean House-Spectacular beachfront property-Skye pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Gillean House-Spectacular beachfront property-Skye? ### What time is check-out at Gillean House-Spectacular beachfront property-Skye? ### Where is Gillean House-Spectacular beachfront property-Skye located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gillean House-Spectacular beachfront property-Skye Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### judithorloffmd Jul 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy An absolutely gorgeous view of the ocean. The tide goes out and we walked on the beach with the most amazing clouds and colors. The house was spotless and the host very responsive. The location is way more beautiful and striking than the pics show. If you want a home that is off the beaten path and surrounded by great beauty this is for you. ##### judithorloffmd Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn Sep 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This is an amazing place to stay! Beautiful , spacious house, off the beaten path, on the beach, perfect for our group of 5 adults. Great kitchen with enough pots and pans for cooking and eating and storing food. Lovely rooms. pretty outdoor space to enjoy the surrounding scenery. Beautiful sunsets. Loved sleeping to the sounds of waves rolling in and sheep calling out in the distance. Perfection! Long one lane drive off the main road. ![From the bedroom](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b69fe517-045f-439d-adee-e05582b8e707-1758479088063.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/44671652-f480-4a7e-b79f-36da23a010c7-1758479087498.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ec417aae-0f12-4348-824f-dc0ba609818a-1758479085663.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kathryn Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher Jul 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Such a stunning location, jaw dropping beauty. And the property was very well laid out, spacious and clean! Truly amazing. The pics don’t do it justice. Be warned, drive slow on the road to Gilead House. It’s a single lane, bumpy hilly road. All the drivers we met were cautious and courteous though. ![Across the street from the house](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2145705a-7502-4bbe-8621-df9f6bdb45da-1752521292341.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![The house itself, viewed from the road](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cea3a025-e176-4737-bbb0-89b9f31e1901-1752521293280.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Christopher Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [No Man's Fort](https://www.expedia.ca/Portsmouth-Hotels-No-Mans-Fort.h11536410.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Northampton](https://www.expedia.ca/Northampton-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Northampton-Town-Centre.h12543.Hotel-Information) > > [Old Course Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Andrews-Hotels-Old-Course-Hotel.h522846.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Hamilton-Park.h33810078.Hotel-Information) > > [The Green Hotel Golf & Leisure Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Kinross-Hotels-The-Green-Hotel-Golf-Leisure-Resort.h1130671.Hotel-Information) > > [Pinewood Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Ibstock-Hotels-Pinewood-Lodge.h17183221.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Peterborough-Marriott-Hotel.h691233.Hotel-Information) > > [Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Bloc-Hotel-London-Gatwick-Airport.h6594190.Hotel-Information) > > [Heated indoor pool & spa, countryside holiday cottage near the beach & park](https://www.expedia.ca/Hastings-Hotels-Heated-Indoor-Pool-Spa.h18971402.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h20753.Hotel-Information) > > [Bonkle House](https://www.expedia.ca/Wishaw-Hotels-Bonkle-House.h15996183.Hotel-Information) > > [Pennyhill Park Hotel And Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Bagshot-Hotels-Pennyhill-Park-Hotel-And-Spa.h517256.Hotel-Information) > > [Windermere Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Windermere-Hotels-Windermere-Manor-Hotel.h22280374.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Travelodge-Gatwick-Airport-Central.h10160516.Hotel-Information) > > [Uig Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Portree-Hotels-Uig-Hotel.h2261957.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Hamilton by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Hamilton.h1889137.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxury Beach House Rental with Hot Tub, 30 meters to Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Looe-Hotels-Luxury-Beach-House-Rental-With-Hot-Tub.h27313935.Hotel-Information) > > [The Stirling Highland Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Stirling-Hotels-The-Stirling-Highland-Hotel.h558482.Hotel-Information) > > [The Harlow Hotel By AccorHotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Harlow-Hotels-The-Harlow-Hotel-By-AccorHotels.h950.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson BLU Hotel Durham](https://www.expedia.ca/Durham-Hotels-Radisson-BLU-Hotel-Durham.h2226171.Hotel-Information) > > [Days Inn by Wyndham Hamilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Hamilton.h3924670.Hotel-Information) > > [JA Mar Hall Scotland](https://www.expedia.ca/Bishopton-Hotels-Mar-Hall-Golf-Spa-Resort.h1077249.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Peterborough.h2254377.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Paisley-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Glasgow-Airport.h519994.Hotel-Information) > > [Unique Luxury Escapes](https://www.expedia.ca/Diss-Hotels-Unique-Luxury-Escapes.h29745570.Hotel-Information) > > [Atholl Palace Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Pitlochry-Hotels-Atholl-Palace-Hotel.h63637.Hotel-Information) > > [Perle Oban Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Oban-Hotels-Perle-Oban-Hotel-Spa.h993007.Hotel-Information) > > [The Garrison](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-William-Hotels-The-Garrison.h24101351.Hotel-Information)