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6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Gillean House offers the ultimate space for those seeking a relaxing & very special family holiday. Recently upgraded, this large beachfront house provides well appointed & spacious modern living whilst retaining the charm of the original 1803 croft house. Nestled in a peaceful hamlet on the Sleat Pennisula, Gillean House boasts incredible sea & mountain views, including the iconic Cuillin Range. A charming & expansive garden provides easy access to the beach as well as surrounding hills.
The space
Gillean House has been recently renovated and provides modern spacious accommodation for 6 guests whilst retaining wonderful characteristics of it's 200 year heritage. Gillean or Gillen House, was built in 1803 by Dr. Alasdair MacDonald. The house was known for its many ceilidhs and dances. There is historical information about the house at the Armadale Museum.
LIVING SPACE: Large living room with beautiful views to the sea. 2 couches, chair, and large screen TV.
KITCHEN: Spacious kitchen fully equipped with stove, oven, microwave, range, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
BEDROOMS: 3 large bedrooms located upstairs. Two bedrooms with king size beds and a third bedroom with two twin beds.
BATHROOMS: Modern bathroom downstairs with bathtub and shower head, shower upstairs and handy toilet in the entry way. Laundry facilities available in entry area.
GARDEN: Private and expansive garden with sea and hill views. Off street parking. Picnic bench available for use. Easy access to the beach.
Guest access
Gillean House is a home from home and guests are welcome to use all areas of the property.
Other things to note
As Gillean House is not located within a village, it is important guests plan accordingly. The nearest grocery store is located 15 minutes away in Armadale and offers basic provisions. Larger shops are located in Broadford and Fort William. The nearest cafes and restaurants are also a 15-20 minute drive from the house.
The space
Gillean House has been recently renovated and provides modern spacious accommodation for 6 guests whilst retaining wonderful characteristics of it's 200 year heritage. Gillean or Gillen House, was built in 1803 by Dr. Alasdair MacDonald. The house was known for its many ceilidhs and dances. There is historical information about the house at the Armadale Museum.
LIVING SPACE: Large living room with beautiful views to the sea. 2 couches, chair, and large screen TV.
KITCHEN: Spacious kitchen fully equipped with stove, oven, microwave, range, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
BEDROOMS: 3 large bedrooms located upstairs. Two bedrooms with king size beds and a third bedroom with two twin beds.
BATHROOMS: Modern bathroom downstairs with bathtub and shower head, shower upstairs and handy toilet in the entry way. Laundry facilities available in entry area.
GARDEN: Private and expansive garden with sea and hill views. Off street parking. Picnic bench available for use. Easy access to the beach.
Guest access
Gillean House is a home from home and guests are welcome to use all areas of the property.
Other things to note
As Gillean House is not located within a village, it is important guests plan accordingly. The nearest grocery store is located 15 minutes away in Armadale and offers basic provisions. Larger shops are located in Broadford and Fort William. The nearest cafes and restaurants are also a 15-20 minute drive from the house.
Amenities at Gillean House-Spectacular beachfront property-Skye
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Scotland
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Very clean, spacious and well-equipped house, plus a beautiful view from every window! All questions we had were answered immediately. Great place to stay!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Beautiful house and amazing views! We loved it! You do need to prepare yourself for a 5 mile drive on a single track bumpy road to get in and out everyday. But it’s worth it!
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
This is a fantastic house for exploring Skye. Great house, great location!We absolutely enjoyed our stay here and would return again and again.Beautiful views!
6 / 10Average·May 2026
This was a mixed bag. The property is rather remote, so perfect for anyone wanting to get away from the maddening crowd. It's views are lovely. It offers many amenities such as a working fireplace, washer and dryer (more on those later), beach front, lovely rooms, heated floors and towel racks in the bathrooms. The shopping area is approx. 20 mins drive away - not crazy far - and they have a few lovely cafes, shops, groceries and pharmacies When we arrived however, the house was freezing cold. We turned everything that could possibly heat the house on, and it was warm 24 hours later. But, not very welcoming. There are also strict instructions re parking. It requires you to squeeze into a specific spot between two perpendicular stone walls and maneuver around the gates at the same time. Quite a feat in a rented, unfamiliar car. Washing clothes turned into a marathon night. A head's up to the owners: your washing machines aren't like ours. At all. A user's manual would save a lot of frustration and time for your guests. So, pros and cons. I don't thing we would return but only because if the remoteness.
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Top rated by guests
8.8Excellent
(15 Ratings)
"Very clean, spacious and well-equipped house, plus a beautiful view from every window! All questions we had were answered immediately. Great place to stay!"
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