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Karinya Crossal Cottage

Explore Skye's natural beauty. Relax at Karinya by the warm glow of an evening fire or unwind after hiking with a rejuvenating sauna.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, fireplace
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62025 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

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

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 21797 sq ft (2025 sq m)

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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 not allowed

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
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 neighborhood

Map
Isle of Skye, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Talisker Distillery - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Isle of Skye Oysters - 7 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Fairy Pools - 10 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Faerie Glen - 10 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Portree Harbour - 16 min drive - 20.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Talisker Distillery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Oyster Shed - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Old Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seumas' Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Cùil - ‬4 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. 69 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely and cosy holiday cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Murali K.

Nice place to stay
We enjoyed a lot

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property
Stayed here on a tour through the country, extremely comfortable and cozy home and can’t beat the views. If I were to visit Scotland again, would definitely want to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Julia F.

Excellent Location
Spacious home with excellent location. Very clean and comfortable. Great for families.

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

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
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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 !

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

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
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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

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

Lucas V.

Great stay at Kainya Crossal Cottage
Great place to say for a few days when visiting Skye! The Cottage is in very good shape, great rooms and a shared living room. It has all the necessary amenities and more, really convenient. It is located close to Talisker Distillery and the Fairy Pools if you want to hike. Next to that you can visit many more places on Skye or go to the local pub/restaurant in Carbost to have some proper food and drinks! Great place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Skye escape
Delightful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R., Ann Arbor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful accommodation!!
Located 30 minutes outside of Portree, this house was perfect. Nice kitchen, 3 full bathrooms, plentiful eating space, and 3 bedrooms! Clean and cozy!! Great communications with the manager. Only negatives were that it was tough to find (no street signs or village signs) and we were not able to use the windows because there were no screens. Thank you for your hospitality. We loved it!! The Ridha 4
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Laurie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Lovely Spot
Location is excellent and the house fit the 6 of us comfortably. Pictures make it look much larger than reality but space sufficient. Two improvements would be helpful - we had 6 people and number of glasses and basic dishes were exact at six or a little less in some categories, which was inconvenient. The house was heated, but actually too well heated. We could not reprogram the thermostats in each room and were uncomfortably hot. So basic printed out instructions on systems would’ve been helpful. The small iPad that was left which presumably had these instructions was not charged and we could not figure out the charger. These are all simple fixes for what is a wonderful rental property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne G. L., Signal Mountain, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Star House in Isle of Skye!
We could not have been happier with our stay at this house! It was our family of four, and we spent four nights. We hiked during the day and all enjoyed the sauna and bathtub at night. The house had a beautiful view of a sheep farm across the street and a waterfall and mountains. We built fires in the stove at night and had a fantastic vacation. We drove in for dinner's in Portree, which was about 20 minutes away. It was really nice having quiet time and being away from all the people in the evening. The house was well equipped and felt big with the open floor plan. The furniture was comfortable. Thank you for the wine which we enjoyed. My family gives it FIVE STARS! We sure enjoyed your beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Cottage on Skye
The house was so lovely and cozy!! It had so many really nice features! The beds were comfortable and nice linens. Kitchen was very well equipped also!! Loved that tea kettle! It was so nice to come home to a comfortable warm place from hiking out in the cold all day! We loved sitting around the fire in the evening. It was so cute and spacious. My son used the sauna and said it was great. I don’t know if there was something wrong with the dryer but our clothes never dried in it so we just hung them on the rack. We couldn’t get the bedroom tv to work and found no instructions for it which was a small thing. It was so quiet and peaceful there! Such a lovely view also! We loved our stay here so much!! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024