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Waternish, Isle of Skye
A croft cottage for five at Waternish on Skye with sea views, a conservatory, a hot tub in the enclosed garden and one large or two small dogs welcome.
Skye is a Dark Sky island, and Waternish points at the emptiest sky of all: this croft cottage for five looks over Waternish Bay from conservatory, lounge and master bedroom alike, with a hot tub on raised decking in the enclosed garden for the after dark shift. One large dog or two small ones are welcome, and the dog friendly logic of a croft with a closing gate handles the rest.
The cottage is genuinely old and pleasingly quirky: open plan living around a wood burner, a conservatory hung over the view, the master downstairs with patio doors to the deck, and a narrow stair to a double and a twin above where the headroom asks tall guests to duck. The garden is large and enclosed, with a raised grassed area and a bench placed for the bay; the dog will pick its own favourite level.
Evenings write the postcards here. The bay goes still, boats swing on their moorings, the hot tub steams inside its own enclosure, and somewhere below the garden a dog is convinced it can hear seals. It usually can.
The pub at the bay is a mile away, Dunvegan and its castle, the oldest continuously inhabited in Scotland, sit 7 miles south, and boat trips run from the shore for the wildlife. Neist Point and the rest of Skye's greatest hits are all inside a day's radius, dog in the back seat throughout.
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from £710 for 7 nights
Waternish takes 1 dog and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden and hot tub | Private parking for 3 cars | Shops 7 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile | Sleeps 4 adults + 2 children | There is restricted headroom in the upstairs bedroom in this tradit
- Sleeps
- 5 guests
- Rooms
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £710 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Hot tub, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Waternish from £710 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Waternish dog friendly?
Yes, dogs are welcome at this croft cottage on the Isle of Skye. The property accepts one large dog or two small ones, and the large enclosed garden with a closing gate makes it a genuinely practical setup for travelling with a dog.
Are dogs allowed at Waternish year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions, so it's worth checking directly with the owner if you're planning a visit at a particular time of year. What we can say is that the cottage — with its wood burner, hot tub and enclosed garden — lends itself well to off-season stays.
What should I know before visiting Waternish with my dog?
The enclosed garden with a closing gate means your dog can roam freely without you having to keep a constant eye on the perimeter, which is a real bonus in a remote location like this. Do bear in mind the dog limit — one large dog or two small ones — and be prepared for a dog that will almost certainly become convinced there are seals somewhere below the garden (there usually are).
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Waternish from £710 for 7 nights
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