Allt Dearg

Summary

Allt Dearg offers self catering accommodation in Sligachan, in a spectacular and isolated position close under the Black Cuillin ridge this unique old shepherd's cottage is ideally situated for climbing, walking and for exploring the rest of Skye. Sheep sit on the doorstep and a lovely burn runs close by. It has been comfortably modernised while retaining its traditional character, including open fires, but modern double glazing throughout makes for comfort. The accommodation is divided into the main cottage which can sleep five and an annex (the Bothy) close by which sleeps three.

Allt Dearg

The sitting room has a wood burning stove (as well as an electric heater) and comfortable sofas and chairs providing a cosy place for passing those wet or midgey Skye evenings! There is a large and diverse selection of books, as well as playing cards, jigsaw puzzles and games. There is no television but there is free Wi-Fi which usually works very well and a radio/CD player.

The well equipped kitchen provides everything that you need to cater for 8 people, except of course food and drink! In addition to full sets of crockery, glasses and cutlery and a wide selection of pans and utensils, the equipment includes:

Fridge/freezer.
Electric cooker with two fan ovens and ceramic hob.
Toaster, electric kettle, electric handheld whisk and electric blender stick.
Tea towels and oven hands.
A portable radio.

In the main cottage there is a single bedroom downstairs and two bedrooms upstairs. One of the upstairs bedrooms has a double and single bed in it for flexibility and the other has twin beds. The Bothy has a bedroom with three single beds. All beds have modern, comfortable mattresses, good quality duvets and pillows and are made up ready for you. The bedrooms have ample hanging and drawer space. There are lots of spare blankets. A cot and high chair can be provided on request. We don’t normally provide bedding for the cot.

Bathroom with bath, small hand basin, lavatory, 2 heated towel rails and electric heater, together with a fantastic view. There is also a hand basin in the double bedroom. The bath has a hand shower on the taps. In the bothy there is a shower room, with electric shower, hand basin, chemical toilet, heated towel rail, electric heater and an automatic washer/dryer.

There is a large drying room with electric heater and clothes pulley rack.

All rooms have electric heaters with controllable time clocks. There is a storage radiator in the hall. There is wood in sacks in the garage. One sack and a bag of kindling is free and you pay for any others that you use (at cost) with the electricity when you leave. Both the cottage and Bothy are fully double glazed. There is a private water supply with a UV sterilisation and filtration plant. Hot water is provided by immersion heaters and controllable time clocks. The shower heats its own water.

Visiting Silgachan & Exploring the Isle of Skye

Silgachan is just a short drive from Carbost, which lies on the west side of Loch Harport.

There are a huge variety of things to do on the Isle of Skye including Armade Castle Gardens and Dunvegan Castle. If you’re a keen golfer the Isle of Skye Golf Club is excellent. For those keen on walking and climbing Skye would be a haven.

For further information please visit our website.

Rate: From £140 to £480 per week depending on season.
Maximum of 8 people.
Children are welcome.
Pets are allowed.
Wi-Fi/internet access.
3 Star Visit Scotland.

Please note that map locations may be approximate.