Tigh a Phailean

31 Customer Reviews

• "This was such a lovely cottage - cosy warm and comfortable in a delightful setting by Loch Duich."

  We had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. The owners ( Carol and Andy) couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful. We were delighted to find out that the cottage was previously owned by Carol’s Great Grandmother. We enjoyed great days out to Skye, Plockton and a unique trip on the Skye-Glenelg ferry ( a ‘must’ for anyone visiting the area). The community run coffee shop in Glenelg was also a delight. We have no hesitation in recommending this gorgeous cottage and would love to come back.

  It was our absolute pleasure to host you both. You are more than welcome to return anytime and thank both for your lovely comments. It was a pleasure to meet you both. Thanks again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Sep 2024

• "My husband & I had a wonderful time."

  A perfect spot to celebrate our diamond wedding anniversary.We couldn't have wished for better.Thank you Carol & Andy.

  Wish you had told us it was your Diamond Anniversary. We loved having you and so pleased you had a fabulous time. Belated Happy Diamond Anniversary . Thank you Property Owner

  Reviewed by Delma5.0★Sep 2024

• "Stayed two days in summer."

  "lochside" really means beside a tidal seaweed patch that isn't nice to look at, not useful for boats, and uninhabitable with midges in summer, having driven the lengths of scotland I've never seen midges like it at this location. Location is on the other side of the loch so its an age to the shop in reality on bad roads, one takeaway that was always closed while we were there. Cabin has open fire so stinks of smoke, no attempts to clean by owners, who will expect you to clean for them, or charge your card without permission to do their job. Beds are tiny and hard. Decor is 70s esq, nice thick carpets to absorb the musky smell of the fire."award winning" we all found amusing on arrival. Kids hated it as TV wouldnt work and Wifi was awful. (I know I Know but kids like wifi, reality) Trades on location but its just another rental on a row of rentals. A typical skyes property tbh should know that by now. Avoid in future. Was charged hundreds of £s without consent for a wonky picture, a ring on a coaster (I'm not making this up) and crums on a floor. Apparently cleaners in this area are not very efficient. Avoid like the plague, Scotland has so many cheaper nicer places.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. After 10 years of 'outstanding reviews and winning awards', this review speaks volumes about this family, who left the house in a dreadful state. Please read all the previous reviews for a correct picture of our beautiful family home. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael1.3★Jul 2024

• "Very comfortable cottage, exceptionally clean and tidy."

  Beautiful location if you like peace and quiet as we do. Lots of places to visit with many lovely spots for lunches. The only issue is the vast number of motor homes everywhere we went. We understand that it brings tourists to the area but was tiresome at times - even though we are tourists ourselves! Will definitely recommend

  Thank you Liz, it was our pleasure to host your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Liz5.0★May 2024

• "Peaceful, clean cottage directly on beautiful Loch Duich."

  Cute snug living room with fireplace / TV / games, nice dining area, small kitchen with great washer/dryer combo (no dishwasher), brilliant water pressure in the shower, and comfortable beds/linens. The closest shop is 30min away, so it would be nice to have an option of small grocery list (i.e. bread, milk, butter, eggs, jam, etc) to be provided at an extra charge. Very limited condiments / spices are provided for cooking, knives are all extremely dull, and all non-stick pans are flaking Teflon off. Also, no clothes detergent or softener provided for washer/dryer. Midges can get pretty bad at dawn/dusk, so having Smidge available would have been a nice extra so we could take an after dinner walk. Overall, we had a lovely stay for exploring Isle of Skye.

  Thank you for a 5 star review. Our kitchen has been fully revamped and our 2024 guests are thrilled with it . Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jamie5.0★Aug 2023

• "Lovely stay at the Tigh a Phailean."

  The cottage is comfortable, deceptive size and has everything you need in a lovely holiday home - surrounded by postcard picture scenery. The only “negative” was the Wi-Fi was a slow, as we were working a faster speed would have helped, but I would hope most people aren’t distracted by the internet when in such a wonderful location!! Thank you for allowing us to us this wonderful property.

  Thank you so much Dan for those kind words , so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks too for highlighting the issue with the internet, we've never had an issue before, I wonder if they were working on the mast; will definitely check this. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dan5.0★Jul 2023

• "Lovely spot to stay at."

  Very peaceful and a gorgeous view to wake up to.

  Certainly is Damian, so lovely to host you and yours. Glad you enjoyed your stay, it was our pleasure. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Damian5.0★Jul 2023

• "I would love to go back."

  Beautifull place with everything you need and very clean. Thanks - was so nice to spend time in the unit.

  It was our pleasure hosting your stay and thank you for these kind words. We would love to have you back. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Petro5.0★Jun 2023

• "A well-cared for cottage in a stunning location."

  Fresh flowers and fireplaces ready to light made us feel very welcome by the owners. Saw an otter from dining room window and other otters and also seals on walks by the loch side. A very comfortable tranquil place to relax and enjoy the beautiful views. We would be very happy to return..

  Thank you both for being such wonderful guests, our home is immaculate, you are more than welcome to return anytime, it would be our pleasure to host you both again. We hope you arrived home safely after a very long drive. Thank you both, Carol & Andy x Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Jun 2022

• "Lovely cottage with views to die for , spent a great week here and it was always nice to return to the cottage after a day out ."

  The area is stunning ! Very homely and would highly recommend a stay here .Didn’t want to leave !

  It was our absolute pleasure to host you. Thank you for the kind comments and you are welcome back anytime. Thank you for leaving the place so spotlessly clean, we really appreciate it. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Jun 2022

• "Thanks to Carol and Andy for an absolutely wonderful stay."

  A lovely, cosy cottage in completely beautiful surroundings. We would absolutely love to come again, if you'd have us :)

  It was our pleasure to host Nick and his friends/family. Perfect guests and they stuck to the covid rules which we are extremely thankful for. We look forward to their next visit, welcome anytime. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nick5.0★May 2022

• "The cottage was clean, comfortable and well equipped."

  The location is peaceful with outstanding views and lovely walks from the doorstep. We had a wonderful week.

  It was our pleasure to have you as guests, your weather wasn't the greatest but you managed to get out and about. Thank you both for leaving the house so spotlessly clean, you are welcome back anytime. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carolyn5.0★May 2022

• "We much enjoyed staying in this lovely cottage and found it very comfortable and in wonderful surroundings."

  It was our pleasure to host you both and you had the additional bonus of decent weather for this time of year. Thank you both for leaving the house so spotlessly clean. You are welcome back anytime. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Apr 2022

• "Lovely time here back in April, perfect getaway location, all great facilities, ..."

  Lovely time here back in April, perfect getaway location, all great facilities, right in the loch, not too far away from anything at all, lovely owners made it all clear and easy for us, would definitely stay again

  Reviewed by Suzanne5.0★Apr 2022

• "Beautiful location and surrounding area."

  A real treat to wake up to such beautiful views come rain or shine! Local wildlife and colours of the landscape just breathtaking. To view Eileen Donan and the 5 Sisters of Kintail everyday magical.

  Reviewed by Belinda4.4★Oct 2021

• "House and location even better than we could have hoped for."

  Very clean, cosy, well equipped. Dealing with Carol was a pleasure. It’s not a big house which we love. And to wake up to that view was a dream.

  Thank you, it was an absolute pleasure to host you folks too. Welcome back anytime. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tricia5.0★Aug 2021

• "Had a wonderful time,the croft was lovely,had beautiful views over the loch to the 5 sisters and Eilean donnan castle,got to see the seals and the otters."

  Went out plenty of walks and even managed to walk to the old iron age broch at the bottom of the road.Due to covid never got to meet Carol and Andy but they kept in touch Via text,just wish we had the chance to meet them to thank them for letting us stay at their beautiful croft.

  Thank you Paul and family, it was our pleasure to host you all. Welcome back anytime. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jul 2021

• "The 5 Sisters of Kintail can be seen from the front garden and we found it an amazing ridge walk even in the mist."

  Thank you for choosing our cottage Margaret, we are so glad you had a good time. xx Property Owner

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Jun 2021

• "Spotlessly clean, traditional cottage in most peaceful and beautiful surroundings."

  Perfect for easy access to Skye and west coast. Could have stayed for a month. Walkers paradise.

  Many thanks for your very positive feedback, it was our pleasure to host such lovely caring guests. Thank you. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gwen5.0★Jun 2021

• "The house is in a wonderful location by the loch side with fantastic views, very comfortable and quiet and super cozy with both open fire and a log burner."

  The owner Carol was very kind and kept good contact with us. We will certainly return for another week of rest and relaxation, thank you!

  Reviewed by Jon4.7★Oct 2020

• "This is a great place to get away from it all."

  The house is on a very quiet road and in a beautiful loch side setting, surrounded by stunning views. From the beach by the house there are clear views of the dramatic 5 Sisters of Kintail and it’s possible to see Eilean Donan castle across the loch in the other direction. We loved the peace and quiet, the lovely local walks, the birds, the seals in the loch and the red deer in the hills behind. The house is comfortable and spacious with garden all around, woods behind and plenty of outdoor seating to sit and admire the views. We found it was also lovely and warm with both central heating and open fires in both reception rooms. And we were impressed with the level of cleanliness too. Communication with our host, Carol, was excellent and she had provided welcoming touches such as fresh flowers and complimentary toiletries. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tigh a Phailean.

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Sep 2020

• "Tigh a Phailean is a beautiful, comfortable, cosy cottage in an amazing location."

  It was so lovely to wake up to the views of the loch and the 5 Sisters of Kintail every morning and listen to the sounds of the water and the birds.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Sep 2020

• "The cottage was even nicer than the photographs suggested and the setting was superb!"

  This is a wonderful place to spend a relaxing holiday, just settle into the landscape and enjoy jaw-dropping scenery. Carol's communication before, during and after our stay was helpful and concise. Thank you very much to Carol and Andy for sharing this lovely place with us.

  Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Sep 2020

• "Stunning location so peaceful, cosy and out of the way perfect."

  Reviewed by Heidi5.0★Aug 2020

• "We have just returned from a week spent in a very clean comfortable cottage in a ..."

  We have just returned from a week spent in a very clean comfortable cottage in a beautiful location, the owners were there on hand if we had any questions,we are looking forward to returning soon,we highly recommend this cottage

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★Mar 2020

• "Fab cottage!"

  A real find! Right on the Loch side! Great for couples to get away from it all... We did! Probably one of the best walks right on your doorstep, no need to use the car to get there! Where else would you get one of the best views of the most photographed castle in scotland! You can also sit in the garden and watch the five sister, that's impressive! Would be great for kids too as there's loads of space in the cottage and garden. It also has a proper kitchen on the back which is lovely and a seating area round the back. The owner Carol was lovely and left us alone to chill! She also took the time to leave all those little extras and we really appreciated it! It's a lovely place! Would recommend!

  Reviewed by Audrey5.0★Sep 2019

• "We had an enjoyable time as a family at the cottage, it was very clean and quiet and it was a bonus for us to see the tide of the lake coming in and out along the coast."

  We even had the chance to experience the scottish sun and scenery. We hiked upon the hills to view the waterfalls which was aboslutely wonderful! We will be definetly be visiting back soon.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Aug 2019

• "Lochside setting is wonderful, with opportunity to spot and watch all sorts of wildlife: otters as well as numerous birds."

  Reviewed by Mary4.7★May 2019

• "Beautiful location with views over the loch."

  Was lovely to sit out the front by the loch with the morning cuppa before we headed off for walking or sightseeing such as the castle on the other side of the loch! The location is a good Base for Skye. Kintail and various walks. Plus if you want to travel further a field you can from here. Just stock up on provisions before you get here but three is a good co op at Kyle which is 30 mins drive. The only niggle is the road noise across the loch but it's really just a background noise. Cottage lovely and with friendly owners. Would stay again and have already recommended it to someone.

  Reviewed by Melissa4.7★May 2019

• "I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in this comfy cottage, nicely situated overlooking Loch Duich with views of the hills beyond."

  Very clean bathroom and well-equipped kitchen and excellent wi-fi. A stroll one way takes you to views of Eilean Donan Castle across the loch or beautiful views of the Five Sisters of Kintail in the other direction. The host is extremely thoughtful and offered to leave some milk and food provisions as I was arriving late afternoon. I highly recommend Tigh na Phailean for a peaceful holiday in outstandingly beautiful countryside.

  Reviewed by Eileen5.0★Apr 2019

• "The quiet location and breathtaking beauty of Loch Duich and surrounding hills/mountains."

  Reviewed by Benjamin4.7★Mar 2019

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