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7.7Good

(660 Ratings)

"It was very nice and clean, very comfortable, Sergej and his wife are both such lovely and nice people, made my stay very enjoyable. As someone who lived on Skye and worked in hotels/hospitality here,..."

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7.7 / 10.0

Good(660 Ratings)

Vacation rental in Portree

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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High-end valueWell priced for this area

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Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

About this vacation rental

Old Captain Guest House in Portree provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. There's a private entrance at the homestay for the convenience of those who stay.

Amenities at Old Captain Guest House

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

TV

Garden

Free parking

Map of Portree

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Neist Point Lighthouse

Bealach na Ba Viewpoint

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7.7Good

(660 Ratings)

"It was very nice and clean, very comfortable, Sergej and his wife are both such lovely and nice people, made my stay very enjoyable. As someone who lived on Skye and worked in hotels/hospitality here,..."

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

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7.7 / 10.0

Good(660 Ratings)

Vacation rental in Portree

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Map of Portree

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Neist Point Lighthouse

Bealach na Ba Viewpoint

About this vacation rental

Old Captain Guest House in Portree provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. There's a private entrance at the homestay for the convenience of those who stay.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

TV

Garden

Free parking

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Booking.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Booking.com provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Booking.com

Ratings and reviews

7.7 / 10.0

Good(660 Ratings)

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10.0 / 10.0

Amazing place, run by a very friendly and helpful couple, I can only highly recommend!

It was very nice and clean, very comfortable, Sergej and his wife are both such lovely and nice people, made my stay very enjoyable. As someone who lived on Skye and worked in hotels/hospitality here, and also stayed in B&B’s here before, I can confidently say it was my best experience. Thank you for your lovely hospitality, I’ll definitely be back!😊

7.0 / 10.0

Pleasant and a plus is that was able to do some star glazing

Fully furnished kitchen with simple breakfast & condiments. Room was comfortable & good size.

Nothing

7.0 / 10.0

Pleasant

Fully furnished kitchen with simple breakfast and condiments.

Room was a little too small & the private toilet was outside the room- a bit inconvenient if you were to visit it in the middle of the night.

8.0 / 10.0

A comfortable stay in a convenient location.

The accommodation was clean, comfortable and well located. Sergei was friendly and helpful.

We were a bit disappointed with the breakfast. Some fruit and choice of bread would have been nice. Also there was no information provided on local things to do or places to eat.

9.0 / 10.0

Perfect

The Old Captains Guest House was a home from home. The rooms were clean, fresh and thoughtfully equipped. The kitchen was a real bonus. Not only with breakfast needs but facilities to cook. This is more of a bonus on Skye as the restaurant’s have a hard time fitting all the visitors in. We visited in October - in the summer this facility would be even more needed. Our host was lovely, giving just the right amount of attention.

8.0 / 10.0

Comfortable stay, I recommend it!

From the moment we arrived, the host greeted us warmly and was very friendly. He gave us a helpful tour of the property, which we really appreciated and the beds were very comfortable. A lovely surprise was that, without us asking or paying for it, they offered us breakfast options, which we were very grateful for. Overall, we were very happy with our experience and would highly recommend this place.

The only downside we’d mention is that the walls are quite thin, so we can hear the other guests. If you're a heavy sleeper, this won't be an issue at all.

5.0 / 10.0

Adequate for one night

Proximity to town was great.

The home smelled musty. Right off the bat, the coffee machine had a message stating ‘cleaning required’ so we couldn’t use it.

10.0 / 10.0

A wonderful accommodation and would stay again!!!

Wonderful location as is in walking distance to city center. The staff, including the wee dog, were welcoming , friendly and accommodating! Rooms had plenty of space, bathrooms efficient and the kitchen facilities wonderful! We were able to stay an extra night thankfully, as Storm Amy disrupted the ferries.

9.0 / 10.0

Clean comfortable accomodation, conveniently located with everything provided for.

friendly host, convenient location

1.0 / 10.0

Daylight robbery for £200 chsrge

Bathroom was good but not en suitr

Fruit please for a start Fruit juices please Croissant? Coffee machine not working No staff

5.0 / 10.0

Disastrous due to Ferry Cancellation

Host was very helpful and hospitable.

Expensive for the accommodation provided.

1.0 / 10.0

Would not recommend and was the worst accomodation we have experienced on our trip

Nothing, it was extremely overpriced for a room in a share house

We inadvertently left some personal items behind at the property & when we contacted the owner to make arrangements for these to be returned (which we were happy to pay for) were advised that the items had been disposed of.

6.0 / 10.0

Pleasant stay with all the amenities we needed.

We liked that breakfast options were included and that we had access to the kitchen and sitting room. It is also close to town and other amenities.

We did not enjoy the check in process. We could not get in the first two times we tried and then we had to contact the owner again to let us in personally. Travelling without a phone is not always the best idea.

6.0 / 10.0

The shared lounge area was a nice space to relax and watch some TV. Overall, not a bad stay for a short-term visit.

The location was great—just a short 5-minute walk into town, which made things really convenient. The accommodation did what we needed it to do, and we appreciated being able to help ourselves in the morning to tea, coffee, cereals, toast, and various spreads.

We found the bathroom to be quite small, and there were a few stray hairs left behind, which was disappointing. The walls weren’t very soundproof, although luckily our neighbours were quiet. Not being able to use the kitchen after 8pm also felt a bit restrictive. We went to look outside at the back of the property, as the back door was unlocked and there was no signage indicating it was off-limits. However, we were told we couldn’t be out there, which was confusing, especially as we weren’t informed about this on arrival. Some clearer communication would’ve been helpful. The shoes-off rule indoors wasn’t ideal either, especially when you’re staying in shared accommodation.

9.0 / 10.0

Great value for money. Would highly recommend to other travellers.

My room and in particular the bed was very comfortable enabling a good night's sleep. There was free access to an extremely well equipped kitchen including a large fridge with 2x4 litre bottles of milk, white and brown bread with butter/jams, a range of teas all for guest use and two tables. The guest house is sited in a quiet area on the edge of town which was only a 5 minute walk to the town centre square in Portree, with easy access to island buses which start and finish there. A baker's shop, Mackenzies, provided excellent quality freshly filled rolls and other savouries and cakes/hot drinks to take out making access to lunch-on-the-go very easy.

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6.0 / 10.0

Overpriced for what isn't really a guest house. More like sharing an Air BnB with strangers.

Great location, decent parking though could get tight with another guest. Free breakfast supplies was welcome.

Our room for a couple was too small, tight for space with nowhere to stow luggage. The walls were paper thin with noise disturbance. The bathroom was inadequate with no sundries nor place to leave our own toiletries.

10.0 / 10.0

A good B & B. Clean and comfortable.

There was no breakfast but you know this when you book, however the owned did provide complimentary cereals, bread/toast coffee etc. We thought it was a great clean room and had no negative comments at all. Recommended.

Nothing to dislike.

5.0 / 10.0

Felt more like a hostel stay.

Location

Small room and bathroom not en suite.

1.0 / 10.0

Lousy - Uncomfortable - Overpriced - Never Again - Ripped Off.

The WIFI

1 we were told to take off our shoes before we entered premises. We have NEVER been asked to do this Ever. 2 this wasn't a Guest House - It was a House Sit 3 the bedroom was very small as well as the ensuite. As soon as you get out of bed and take 1 step - you are in the bathroom standing on a mat. From this one position on the mat, yoi can either sit on the loo, stand up - swivel around to wash your hands in the small sink (no bench to put toothpaste or toothbrushes on, OR step in the shower. Very cramped. They did have a heated rail for towels situated above the toilet on the wall. Hard to get to when leaning over a toilet bowl andcsystem. We were told that breakfast was included - reality was - there was cereal in the kitchen and milk in the fridge and you get it yiouself. When we did use the kitchen to make a cup of coffee and cup of hot chocolate - we were asked what we wanted. This made us feel uncomfortable. The owners live in this house andcI felt like we were being watched all the time. 3 When we arrived at the house '- we rang the bell and knocked on the door for quite a while before someone came to greet us. 4 When we parked our car in the parking bay - we had to park a touch over the white line because the bushes at the side were not trimmed back and the hire car would have got scratched and I would not have been able to get out of the hire car.but we were told that we had to move the car. We moved the car to another spot so more guests could get in but the next guests to park in our spot parked over the line as well for the same reason as us and they too were asked to move. This accommodation was way way overpriced for what they offer. My husband and I were quite appalled and would NEVER recommend the place to anyone. We have found quite a few other reviews with similar stories and I cannot express more to check out private reviews as booking.com has given this place a very good score. We were disgusted with the place.

3.0 / 10.0

Poor value

Lounge and bright room

No place or room to put suitcases, no place to hang towels or put toiletries or toilet paper, thin pillows, continental breakfast offered but no juice Or fruit or brewed coffee or real butter or milk alternatives available. No one able to advise about area.

6.0 / 10.0

Okay.

beds were comfortable and place was very clean. Svetlana was very nice and helpful.

Electricity working in our bathroom would have been wonderful!! and get rid of that coffee table in the room to make way for luggage that guests bring. Besides there was no electricity over there either for the hot water kettle that was on the coffee table. Waste of needed space. Also self-catering was something that was entirely new to us and all the guests we spoke to. Maybe more of an explanation on the website would be very helpful.

5.0 / 10.0

Adequate. No frills, so that’s fine.

Shower good power and hot. Convenient Space to use eg lounge and kitchen

Electrics in bedroom were dangerous. Nowhere to place toiletries in bathroom. Bathroom door tended to slide open.

9.0 / 10.0

Lovely guesthouse !

Svetlana was so lovely and really took care of us. We loved meeting her and staying at this place. Great location and excellent kitchen facilities. Lovely garden and nice comfy bed

7.0 / 10.0

Decent but can get loud

Clean room with private bathroom, pretty decor, v good location

The walls are quite thin so you can hear other people staying in the apartment

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect stay in Portree

We had a fantastic stay at Old Captain Guest House. The room was spacious and well-equipped, the bed was super comfy, the Wi-Fi was strong, and the room itself was very warm and quiet. The kitchen had all the necessary amenities, including breakfast items (coffee, cereals, milk, etc.). A parking spot was provided. The location is fantastic - very close to the town centre. The host is very kind and helpful. 10/10 - highly recommended!

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10.0 / 10.0

Very nice stay and very friendly owner.

Very nice location. Close to the town center but in a quiet neighborhood. Free and safe parking.

9.0 / 10.0

Nice stay

We had a great stay at this accommodation! The hosts were incredibly friendly, and it was clear that they put in a lot of effort to ensure their guests have a pleasant experience. When we experienced some noise disturbance from our neighbors, the host addressed the issue with them. Additionally, when we mentioned that the shower was a bit on the cold side, he tried calling a plumber to fix it. A nice bonus was the complimentary breakfast, which added to the overall value of the stay. Compared to other accommodations in the area, this place is relatively affordable. Although we didn't sleep well on the last night due to our noisy neighbors, the overall experience was very positive. We truly appreciated the hospitality and would definitely consider staying here again!

5.0 / 10.0

Good location if you are not expecting too much

Location is great, only a short walk to the town centre

A slightly odd welcome with the order to remove our shoes at the door and to put some slippers on. Furnishings are all a bit dated. A wardrobe or similar would be good to store clothes in rather than having to use the floor. And please put some new curtains in room one - the current ones are not nearly big enough to cover the window, and even with the blind down, with a 2 foot gap in the curtains you get sunlight streaming in to the room very early indeed!

9.0 / 10.0

Great value, location and Clean

Great shower, Breakfast is a DIY and help yourself but was more than acceptable

Nothing

5.0 / 10.0

The name is deceiving. Modern house in suburban setting. Not 5 star

Never had breakfast. Not enough of a choice.

Removing shoes each time we entered. Felt like I was in someone else’s home.

8.0 / 10.0

Skys

Excellent having a kitchen and sitting room available for everyone. Serge also provided cereal, toast and milk for breakfast every day. Thank you

Parking was difficult as the area was tight for so many cars.

4.0 / 10.0

Plan ahead. Do your research. This is not a hotel. It’s some guy’s house.

Portree on Isle of Skye is beautiful.

This place is a boarding house. Tiny room. Little privacy. Should not be advertised as a hotel room!

7.0 / 10.0

It is what is it--a couple of bedrooms in a house.

It is what it is--a couple of bedrooms in a house. But our room did have an in-suite bathroom and the water pressure was great. The beds were comfortable and we slept well. Nice and quiet. Parking was weird, but there's street parking right next to it 20 feet away. No breakfast or really anything like that, but again, it is what it is. We were only there one night and it served its purpose.

The limited check-in hours. But at least once you checked in, the host gave you a key to the front door to come and go so you could be out later. But on a big island like Isle of Skye, you had to plan around that 4 hour check-in window.

8.0 / 10.0

Nice place, good location

Good location - 5 minute walk from Main Street. Good sized room and comfy bed. Smart TV. Tea and coffee facilities in room.

En-suite bathroom had only a sliding door that did not close properly which was not great for privacy. No hair dryer in room.

6.0 / 10.0

Pleasant

Location

Mattress uncomfortable

8.0 / 10.0

Comfortable property, but what was expected of us was not fully explained

Very clean and comfortable and superbly quiet - we got a great night's sleep.

We were a little puzzled over breakfast arrangements - what in the fridge was for us to use other that the milk and cereal and did the other things (eg strawberries) belong to our hosts or to other guests? We are used to being asked to remove walking shoes in houses, but not obviously clean ordinary shoes.

9.0 / 10.0

Perfect location to explore the Isle of Skye. Comfortable accommodation, parking and a homely feel. Breakfast supplies a

Perfect location to explore the Isle of Skye. Comfortable accommodation, parking and a homely feel. Breakfast supplies at hand.

Nothing

5.0 / 10.0

Over priced accommodation for a room in a house.

The accommodation was a room in a house which was not the way it is advertised. With this in mind it was very over priced.

9.0 / 10.0

Lovely, clean, and welcoming location to stay. Would definitely stay again.

The owner met us at the door. The property had 5 bedrooms and we had rented 4. The property itself was a single floor house. Beautiful and clean. We had a living room area to hang out in and a kitchen that was stocked with some essentials (water, milk, bread, butter, cereal, crackers, etc.) that the owner gave us permission to enjoy. The property also had a backyard area but we did not spend time there. There were 3 parking spots in front of the house. There was a mudroom by the front door where we were told to leave our shoes. Slippers for the house were supplied if you wanted them. 3 out of the 4 rooms had their own bathroom. There was a tea set with tea and sugar in each room. Walking distance to the main town was 5-15 minutes away based on where in Portree you wanted to go.

If I have to write something: The owner was retired, so he would kind of just walk around the exterior of the property throughout the day. Not bad, but didn't feel like we were left alone.

9.0 / 10.0

Nice B&B, very well located and wich gives lot of freedom.

The room was comfortable with a nice view The bathroom is a bit little but has everything The breakfast wasn't prepared, but we found it more handy to prepare it ourselves, thanks to the free access to the kitchen.

The room was right behind the kitchen and we could hear the early risers in the kitchen. Luckily we were up early too