Talla Hope

28 Customer Reviews

• "Beautiful cottage and wonderful location."

  Reviewed by Clair5.0★Oct 2024

• "Home was fabulous ."

  Our only complaints weer the extractor fan in the kitchen bamged loudly constantly . The green emergency light on the stairs lit the bedroom up all night and disturbed sleep . Other than this it was lo Ely

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Sep 2024

• "Not enough seating is provided for six adults, given that it's a six-berth accommodation."

  Additionally, off-road parking would be beneficial.

  Reviewed by David4.7★Sep 2024

• "Stayed in August."

  Booked the property based on the photos of a maintained garden, listing photos show nice cut grass and a picnic bench. Outside space is very important for us to sit out in the mornings and evenings and for our little dog. The grass was 3ft high, the picnic table had been put to the side with some old pallets so unfortunately we didn't get to sit outside once and had to walk our dog every time it needed a wee as she would have got lost in the grass. Apart from the very poor garden maintenance, we enjoyed our stay. Comfy beds. Nice bathrooms. Nice and warm. Could do with a sofa for more people as only space for 3 people really but has 6 beds. Missed having a dishwasher but plenty of hotwater to do the washing up. Parking isn't ideal on the road, so you have to tuck in as close as possible.

  Reviewed by Victoria3.1★Aug 2024

• "The house was wonderful."

  The beds were very comfortable and the kids were so happy to have their own beds. I loved the washer/dryer combo. I'm American and it's the only location in 3 weeks we were able to properly dry the clothes. We loved being outside of towns and the privacy of the location. I'm so glad we decided to stay here rather than our other option in Portree. Everyone says Skye is crowded, but this location was a reprieve from the congestion of the tourist areas. Thank you for the quick response response regarding the wifi. We would absolutely stay here again next time we're in Scotland.

  Reviewed by Andrea5.0★Jul 2024

• "It was perfect."

  Reviewed by Muhammad5.0★Jun 2024

• "Talla Hope is an amazing holiday home if you want a remote self-catering experience in a beautiful place."

  The cottage was very clean, comfortable and cozy. We stayed during a cold spell for June, only 8C one day. We were warm enough using the wood burning stove and/or regular heaters. We didn’t use the storage heaters. The two bathrooms are really modern with walk in showers. The mezzanine bed and sofa are very comfortable. The nearest town, Staffin has a couple of basic shops. At The McKenzie Stores you can get basic provisions, fuel for your car and fuel for the wood burner. They also do an excellent curry takeaway. The hungry gull is open a few days a week (accurate opening times on Google) does really good food at all meal times at a reasonable price. They also serve alcohol. We enjoyed Portree, The Quairang, The Storr (as well as the old man), the boat trip from Elgol and the museum of Skye life. We wish we’d had time to do more things. I am in love with the Raasay whiskey and the Isle of Skye. We will return one day.

  Reviewed by Vickey5.0★Jun 2024

• "Extractor hood was quite greasy and tv table not dusted."

  Rest of accommodation however spotless. Bed in master on the tiny side for 2 adults and beside that the mattress was not wide and long enough to fit the bed. Manual on how to use tv/dvd would have been welcome. Very “smart” tv-set, which is applaudable, but that’s not everyone’s cup a te (yet). Sofa and chair very comfy but they do take up lot of space. Not very handy in the kitchen and in dining area. And there was only 2 of us. One tends to bring along a lot of groceries because it is self-catering in a remote area with very few shops. Not a lot of cupboard- and fridgespace for groceries however. All in all Talla Hope was simply perfect for (just) the two of us.

  Reviewed by Jacobus4.7★May 2024

• "What a wonderful property, ideal for us and Conker and located away from the hustle and bustle of what is now a busy island."

  Very clean, very comfortable beds, so toasty and warm and excellent modern shower rooms. Realistically priced as well. The views were beautiful with lots of activity from the Sea Eagles and even a Golden Eagle or two literally just outside the cottage. Easy to walk from the cottage without having to get in the car and well sited for having a dip in the sea and to watch the sunsets.

  Reviewed by Mike5.0★Apr 2024

• "We loved our stay in this warm cosy cottage."

  The location of Talla Hope is stunning, really wild with golden eagles on the doorstep. It was a good location to explore the North of Skye. The washing machine and double shower rooms added to the comfort of our stay. The only issue was that the garden was not secure enough to let the dog out on his own, but we just used the lead.

  Reviewed by Valerie4.7★Mar 2024

• "This is a lovely cottage all the way up in the north of Skye."

  It provided us with all the comfort we needed after long days of exploring the island. It's also a great (and warm!) place if you just want to spend a day inside. The cottage is well equiped with kitchen items although do make sure you stock up on groceries in Portree or Uig before arriving as it's a bit of a drive to get to nearby towns. We would not hestitate to return and have recommend the place to friends already. The only downside - and I mention this if you might need to work a bit during your stay - is that the internet is spotty. As the cell reception isn't that great in the area either, any 'data intensive' work could be an issue. But emails shouldn't be a problem.

  Reviewed by Mateja5.0★Mar 2024

• "We loved the cottage and it met our needs perfectly."

  Great location for exploring Skye and very affordable. We did many walks and went wild swimming at Staffin Bay. Would definitely book again.

  Reviewed by Hazel5.0★Feb 2024

• "We had an amazing stay at Talla Hope."

  It was an excellent base to explore all that Skye had to offer. After chilly days exploring it was lovely to come back to Talla Hope to warm up in front of the log burner. The daily visit from the 2 highland cows kept my children entertained and allowed for some amazing photographs! We were all sad to leave!!!!

  Reviewed by Donna5.0★Oct 2023

• "This was a beautiful and cosy home from home with everything you need to have a relaxed holiday."

  Stunning views, peace and tranquility. And a couple of gorgeous young cattle to greet you in the morning. Our only niggle, but not really that, was the green light which stays on all night, (safety light) lit up the mezzanine, we like it pitch black when sleeping. Beds really comfy, my husband and I loved having a bathroom each!

  Reviewed by Darren4.7★Oct 2023

• "Really enjoyed staying in this sympathetically converted old chapel."

  Lovely and warm and well equipped with full range of kitchen utensils and pans, microwave, washer/dryer, heated towel rails, two showers and bathrooms. Everything clean and well maintained. Towels and tea towels provided. The property is set slightly back from the A855 which at this point is single track and not busy. There is parking at the roadside and a large white sign saying Talla Hope; the WhatThreeWords address is agreed.coolest.snowballs and the property is marked with a cross on the OS map (church); we had no difficulty in finding it and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Excellent coffee and cake just up the road at Kilmaluag on the left.

  Good evening. Thank you so much for the feedback, we really appreciate that. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and that the house met your expectations. Thanks for bringing the what three words to our attention and hope the weather was kind? Skye is indeed such a special place. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kathryn5.0★Sep 2023

• "Proper address should be given ."

  Finding the address is difficult

  Reviewed by Ornela5.0★Aug 2023

• "Talla Hope is a pleasant and well maintained property with all you need for a comfortable stay."

  The garden is small and pleasantly natural, providing a picnic bench and firepit for evening BBQS after exploring the wonders of Skye. The location is about 2 hours from the Skye bridge so be prepared for the extra drive after you arrive on to the island but you will be rewarded with a perfectly scenic and peaceful location. Approx. 20mins drive to Uig and the nearest well stocked shops. We took in a lot of the historical and scenic attractions from here either walking or by car. A memorable visit. I would definitely return and book the Talla Hope again. Lovely accomodation.

  Reviewed by Louisa5.0★Jul 2023

• "Loved staying at Talla Hope."

  It was a great location from which to go exploring Skye and some of the other islands. The cottage had everything we needed and provided a comfortable base for our family holiday.

  Reviewed by Jill4.7★Jun 2023

• "Tallahope was very nice and the surrounding area we had a very nice relaxing ..."

  Tallahope was very nice and the surrounding area we had a very nice relaxing holiday the only down sides to it were the garden area part of it was like a building site and I picked several large nails up as I had my dog with me I didn't want her paws to get hurt and I would have like a bigger fridge with a frezzer as there we're four of us and it ment I had to go food shopping every day and a girl like to have ice in her drink lol but we would definitely go back to tallahope mrs a blackbourn

  Reviewed by Audrey3.8★Jun 2023

• "We all enjoyed our stay, the only comments or suggestions I would make would be, a insect screen on bathroom window, if to be left open after shower."

  Well appointed has everything you would require for a stay.

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Aug 2022

• "Hello, Absolutely loved our stay at Talla Hope."

  What a lovely place to spend a quiet week walking Skye. The only downside was no washing machine...we did pack enough to last us all...but with 3 kids it was tricky. Never the less, faultless wee place in the most beautiful surroundings. Sat happily at night at the picnic table watching the world go by and the stars! Stunning landscape & lots to do locally. Our kids loved it which really is quite something. Felt so at home. Would happily return. Thanks ever so to all involved with Talla Hope. kind regards, Nicola Bain

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Aug 2022

• "We had a very enjoyable and comfortable stay at Talla Hope."

  Thank you!

  Reviewed by Ananda5.0★Jun 2022

• "Lovely cottage- really enjoyed our stay."

  Thank you.

  Reviewed by Stephen4.7★Apr 2022

• "The property is in a beautiful location and is clean enough however , the heating in the property is mediocre at best so had a few chilly nights as there are drafts ."

  Skye is a wet and windy place but there are no drying facilities so wet coats , gloves shoes etc have to be dried in a creative manner. The TV was broken , reported it to Sykes who immediately contacted the owner who sent there handyman out who confirmed it was broken but it wasn’t replaced .So a few nights spent on our phones ( not exactly thrilled about that ) Considering check out time is 10 am and check in isn’t until 4 pm , I am surprised it wasn’t picked up on when the inspection is done before we arrived . Good job our kids are grown up . Not the best cottage for wet/cold weather . I am disappointed as it wasn’t quite up to the same standards as we have had in the past with other cottages through Sykes that we have had in the winter months and loved every minute . We will definitely rent again through Sykes , just not the same place .

  Thank you for the feedback and we feel under the circumstances that it is important that we respond. The house has a shoe rack and clothes horse to assist with drying wet items. The heating to the lounge and hall was renewed December 2021. There are additional heaters in all bedrooms and all can be turned on and adjusted to give additional heat. The TV was checked and was working on your day of arrival. As there are no shops on Skye that sell TV's we were unable to replace during your visit. We purchased a new digital box and compatible smart TV and had that installed in just over 48 hours from Sykes notification email. On a personal visit to do this we noted that the house was nice and warm on what was a cold day on Skye. Whilst your booking was for two adults we wonder as to why you mention "kids" when the use of the house confirms otherwise. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Saleem3.1★Feb 2022

• "Comfortable and well equipped cottage in a great area for walking and enjoying nature."

  Reviewed by Alison4.4★Dec 2021

• "Nice cottage right at the top of Skye All you need for a restful break"

  Reviewed by Colin4.7★Nov 2021

• "House was comfortable and clean."

  Lovely situation with good views. Nice furniture and fittings. We were very lucky to experience good weather. There are no real drying facilities in the house should you encounter wet weather or anywhere to put wet coats/boots. Mezzanine bedroom has restricted height - was ok for us but maybe not for taller folk! Kitchen was well equipped although due to lack of space only a small fridge/freezer and no dishwasher. A welcome pack with a few basics would have been a nice touch especially considering the more remote location of the house and the weekly rental paid. It doesn’t have to cost a lot to provide this. Take everything you need (tea, coffee etc) with you. The pub that is mentioned in the description we ascertained must be the Flodigarry Hotel - a 10 minute drive away. We ate here one evening which was very good but pretty expensive. Overall we loved Skye and had a great week .

  Reviewed by Jane3.8★Aug 2021

• "We had terrific weather which added to our enjoyment of exploring Skye ."

  The house was perfect for our family .

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Jun 2021

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