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Welcome to Rainbow Cottage, Waternish, Isle of Skye |
Located on the cliff at the head of Loch Bay on the beautiful Waternish peninsula Rainbow Cottage enjoys fantastic views along the loch, across the Minch and out to Harris and the Uists. Enjoy glorious sunsets, moonlit nights and star filled skies (with no light pollution). Lucky visitors may see birds of prey (including sea eagles) and a wide range of other seabirds such as kittiwake, guillemot and cormorant. We have seen porpoise and dolphin in the bay on occasion and a boat ride from the pier will provide the opportunity to see basking sharks, porpoise, dolphin and Minky whale in the deeper waters of the Minch.
Rainbow Cottage is an extended traditional croft house, a warm and comfortable home from home, fully equipped to allow you to enjoy your stay on the beautiful Isle of Skye and is an ideal holiday location for couples, families or a small group of friends. The cottage is located off the single track road into Waternish and is sheltered by a belt of trees so it feels very private and quiet.
Comments from Guests
'Meena and Chris, thank you for the experience of such a wonderful location to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. You are a kind and generous couple who's welcome and consideration is warmly and genuinely given. You have not just provided holiday accomodation but a home which for us is almost impossible to wrench ourselves away from. This exceptional cottage provided everything required should you not wish to step out across its threshold for the duration of your stay. Each time we went out around this lovely isle we found that we were magically drawn back to the cottage to be consumed by the vista from the lounge; the picture it creates is alive and real, the ever changing hues and shades will forever live in our memories. We have drunk wine and drank in the views your wonderful home has offered, it has touched our hearts like no other place.......'. Kay & Graham - Staffordshire, March 2012.
'Our first visit to Rainbow Cottage but it won't be our last. Skye has so much to offer, to see and to do, that we will be back - and why stay anywhere else? Rainbow Cottage has the best situation, views and comforts; surely. Rainbow Cottage exceeded our expectations, it has been so much more than we could hope for. The kitchen was well stocked with all the tools we needed and the comforts of the rest of the cottage made it a joy to arrive 'home to', relaxing in style after long days exploring. Clever planting outside accentuating the dramatic views and allowing a full and glorious aspect from the superb windows. Went for superb drives and walks - recommend Waternish Point lighthouse- we saw porpoise, minke whale, seals, gannets and gulls and skuas; all in one afternoon! If Meena offers a home-cooked meal, take her up on it! - you'll be glad you did - a delicious (and cosy) meal'. Colin & Vanessa - Perthshire, July, 2011.
Accommodation
The cottage can sleep up to four guests and has two bedrooms, one double bed and one twin bed (which can also be converted into a kingsize bed), two bathrooms (1 en-suite) with showers. Bed linen and towels are provided. A third w/c and washbasin is situated off the entrance hallway which also has ample space for boots and coats and acts as a drying room when the weather is wet.
The Kitchen is light and airy and well equipped with a gas hob, electric oven, fridge, dishwasher and microwave oven. Other facilities include a washing machine, tumbledryer and a freezer.
The lounge/dining room is tastefully furnished and has a TV and DVD, and a stereo CD system and the bedrooms are spacious and comfortable.
Private parking is available adjacent to the cottage.
The cottage also has a lovely garden full of local trees and plants with a pond and magical views overlooking Loch Bay.
 Double Bedroom |
 Lounge View 1 | |
 Lounge View 2 |
 Kitchen |
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1X Double Bedroom
1X Twin Bedroom
2x Bathrooms (one en-suite) with showers
1X Lounge
1x Kitchen
Facilities
- Gas hob.
- Electric Oven.
- Microwave.
- Dishwasher.
- Fridge.
- Freezer.
- Washing Machine.
- Tumble Dryer.
- TV.
- DVD.
- Stereo CD Player.
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Season
Open all year round.
Tariff/Prices 2012/13
7th January to 30th March - £500 per week.
31st March to 28th September - £575 per week.
29th September to 22nd December- £450 per week.
23rd December to 4th January 2013 - £650 per week.
Booking Terms & Payment
Rainbow cottage is let from Saturday 3.00 p.m. to Saturday 10.00 a.m. departure.
This is a non-smoking establishment and we regret that we cannot accommodate pets.
At the time of booking, the completion of a booking form and a deposit of £100 (non-refundable) is required. Please send deposit by cheque payable to Chris and Meena Watts. The balance of the payment to be made 12 weeks before commencement of letting period. If the balance is not received by this date, then the owners will be entitled to re- let for the period.
For bookings made less than 12 weeks in advance, full payment is required at the time of the booking.
Our Location
Rainbow Cottage is quiet and private but has easy access to the award winning Stein Inn, Skye’s oldest pub, and Lochbay Seafood Restaurant, both about a mile away, down by the lochside.
The nearby village of Dunvegan with its historic castle and grounds is only 6 miles away and has a grocers, garage, newsagent, cafe and bakery the Old School House Restaurant and a ‘to die for’ cake/chocolate shop (Janns) where everything is freshly made and mostly organic.
There are a number of galleries and other creative places to visit along the Waternish peninsula, not to mention the stunning walks all around. One favourite of visitors is the walk to the lighthouse at Waternish Point where sightings of whales, basking sharks and dolphins have been made.
Beyond the castle at Dunvegan is the famous Coral Beach, one of the few 'white sand' beaches on Skye and perfect for a day out from the cottage. The wonderful Cuillin Mountains with a wide range of climbs and walks are only a 30 minute drive away and the dramatic and beautiful Quiraing and Trotternish Ridge are also only a 30 minute drive away.
Portree, the main settlement on Skye, is a 25 minute drive away and has a range of facilities and eating places, including the ever popular and funky Arriba cafe/bistro. The Aros centre can also be found in Portree and throughout the year the centre has a range of cultural events including Scottish traditional music and dance and regular film shows.
Location - How to Find Us
From Skye Bridge or Armadale ferry terminal head for Portree or Dunvegan.
From Portree take A87 for Uig for 5 miles. Take left turn A850 at Borve for Dunvegan. After 14 miles turn right onto B886 for Waternish. After three miles you cross the cattle grid and we are the second house on the left hand side.
From Dunvegan take Portree (A850) road for miles. Turn left onto B886 for Waternish. After three miles you cross the cattle grid and we are the second house on the left hand side.
Map
Map showing location of Rainbow Cottage.
Image produced from the Ordnance Survey Get-a-map service.
Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey and
Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.
The View & Locality
 Sunset over Loch Bay |
 Rainbow over Loch Bay |
 Sunset over Loch Bay 2 |
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Enquiries
If you have a general accommodation enquiry or would like more information, then please use the form below. You can also ring us or send an email.
Write to:
Chris and Meena Watts
Lismore
1 Camus Lusta
Waternish
Isle of Skye
Tel +44 (0) 1470 592318
