1 / 21Archie's Cottage
Ose, Isle of Skye
A croft cottage for six at Ose on Skye’s west coast, with a track from the gate to the shore, a large enclosed lawn and three dogs welcome.
A track runs from Archie's Cottage's main gate down to the shore, and the commute is the point: seals hauled out, otters if you are quiet, sea eagles overhead most weeks. The cottage behind the gate is a three bedroom home for six at Ose on Skye's west coast, dog friendly on a grand scale with three dogs welcome and a large enclosed lawn.
A porch takes the coats and boots, the kitchen diner seats the family for planning sessions, and the lounge points its big window at the countryside with a wood burner for the evenings. Two bedrooms and the family bathroom sit downstairs, with a third double and its en suite above. The garden's lawn is broad enough for three dogs to hold manoeuvres.
Ose is a sleepy township between Dunvegan and Struan, which on Skye means you sleep in the quiet and drive minutes to the sights. The shoreline within a mile is the daily fixture, and the dogs will learn the tide times before you do.
Dunvegan, its castle and Skye's oldest bakery are 7 miles north, with the Coral Beach at Claigan beyond for the white sand day, and Portree's harbour and amenities lie the other way. The Fairy Pools and the Cuillin fill the postcards; the track to the shore fills the dogs' mornings.
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from £732 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 3 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Venturing outside there is a spacious enclosed garden with a large lawn perfect for children to play and burn off some energy
- Sleeps
- 6 guests
- Rooms
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £732 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 17:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Archie's Cottage from £732 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Archie's Cottage dog friendly?
Yes, and genuinely so — Archie's Cottage welcomes up to three dogs. There's a large enclosed lawn giving them room to roam safely, a porch for muddy coats and boots after adventures, and a track leading straight from the gate down to the shore for those essential morning walks.
Are dogs allowed at Archie's Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and with a shoreline on the doorstep and wildlife like seals, otters and sea eagles to enjoy whatever the season, it's set up as a year-round retreat. We'd recommend confirming directly with the owner if you have specific dates in mind.
What should I know before visiting Archie's Cottage with my dog?
The cottage takes up to three dogs, so it's well suited to multi-dog households or groups travelling together. The garden lawn is enclosed and spacious, and the track to the shore is right there from the main gate — though it's worth knowing the area is home to wildlife including otters and sea eagles, so a bit of calm on those walks will pay off.
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Archie's Cottage from £732 for 7 nights
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