Offering free WiFi and sea views, Taigh Scalpaigh is an accommodation situated 2 miles out of Portree. Located 14 km from Talisker Distillery, the property provides a garden and free private parking. The bed and breakfast comes with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are provided. A continental breakfast is available daily at the bed and breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.9
High score for Portree
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  • Rolando
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful seaview, nice clean room, and fantastic breakfast included. Mina is an amazing host and really think of every single detail to make the guests stay more comfortable. Love the welcome/afternoon cake found in the room after coming back...
  • Mina
    Slovenia Slovenia
    The accommodation is amazing and the view from the accommodation is very nice. The host Mina is very welcoming and the breakfast was wonderful. In the room there are also small details that make you feel very special. I would totally recommend...
  • Alberto
    Italy Italy
    Mina was an amazing host. Cake and chocolate on the bed. Very good breakfast. Good position 5 minutes from portree and close to best hikes. Couldn't ask more from a stay in skye
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Mina & Johnny

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Mina & Johnny
Enjoy Sea Views from our newly built bed and breakfast with luxury rooms finished to a high standard. All rooms have a smart TV, free WiFi, dressing gowns & slippers, complimentary toiletries, coffee/hot chocolate machine, kettle with a selection of teas/coffee along with some sweet treats for your arrival. Rooms are all en-suite with a rainfall shower. The king size beds all have comfortable memory foam mattress toppers so you can relax in comfort after a long day exploring Skye. Relax in our dining area with panoramic views of Portree and the Old Man of Storr while enjoying the range of fresh produce on offer as part of our continental breakfast. Delicious scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, and scottish porridge are also available as a hot option. You can use our breakfast area during the day but please note there is no kitchen for guest use.
Taigh scalpaigh was built on our family Croft in 2021 and is just five minutes drive from Portree. Sea view rooms also have spectacular views of Portree and The Old Man of Storr. We are approximately 2 miles from Portree where you will find a fantastic range of restaurants, cafes, local gift shops, banks, a post office, supermarket and a pharmacy.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Taigh Scalpaigh
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Taigh Scalpaigh takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Taigh Scalpaigh

  • Guests staying at Taigh Scalpaigh can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free

  • Taigh Scalpaigh offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Taigh Scalpaigh is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Taigh Scalpaigh is 1.3 miles from the centre of Portree. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Taigh Scalpaigh may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Taigh Scalpaigh include:

      • Double