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Green Pastures Cottage

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2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
4 guests
Minimum stay varies
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Welcome to Green Pastures, our wonderfully cosy, self-catering croft cottage at Gillen on the peaceful Waternish peninsula on the Isle of Skye, with its stunning views over the sea to Trotternish and the Outer Hebrides. Watch the sun rise over the sea from the large picture windows in the main bedroom and the lounge, relax in the peace and quiet of this very special location. What makes us special? Apart from the views, this is no sterile holiday cottage with no soul... this is a home, with character, warmth, cupboards full, personal pictures....a home from home, in luxury!! Ideal as a romantic get away from it all for couples; or for two couples wanting a warm retreat; the cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms. The main bedroom is stylishly appointed with a king size double, and lar...Welcome to Green Pastures, our wonderfully cosy, self-catering croft cottage at Gillen on the peaceful Waternish peninsula on the Isle of Skye, with its stunning views over the sea to Trotternish and the Outer Hebrides. Watch the sun rise over the sea from the large picture windows in the main bedroom and the lounge, relax in the peace and quiet of this very special location. What makes us special? Apart from the views, this is no sterile holiday cottage with no soul... this is a home, with character, warmth, cupboards full, personal pictures....a home from home, in luxury!! Ideal as a romantic get away from it all for couples; or for two couples wanting a warm retreat; the cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms. The main bedroom is stylishly appointed with a king size double, and large picture windows overlooking the sea. Have breakfast in bed looking at the amazing view! The second bedroom is a light and bright double aspect twin room. There is a large lounge also overlooking the sea, with wood burning stove and comfy sofas and armchairs for relaxing. The brand new fitted kitchen with breakfast bar and underfloor heating has all modern conveniences and appliances to make your stay chore-free, whilst a newly fitted bathroom with large rainshower over the bath also has underfloor heating. The cottage also has a rear hall/ boot room/utility room, and a spacious entrance hall. As well as the wood burning stove, the cottage is warmed by oil fired central heating throughout plus the under floor heating in the kitchen and bathroom, so is suitable for all year round stays and cozy winter nights.  In the lounge you will find a satellite TV and DVD player, lots of books, games, and DVDs to keep you occupied. The cottage has free broadband internet so you can always stay connected! You will find suggestions for walks and things to do in the cottage, as well as ideas for where to eat if you don't feel like cooking. There is a garden to the front and side of the house and beyond at both front and rear of the cottage there are 6 acres of croft land to run about in! More
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House Rules
Pets Allowed: Yes
Smoking Allowed: No
Kid Friendly: No
Pets must NOT be allowed on furniture or beds in particular. A proportion of the damage deposit may be retained if pets have been on beds. A fee applies for pets
Bathrooms
1 Full bath
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About the Owner
Helen S
Languages spoken:English
Response Rate:100%
Response Time:Within a few hours
Listed Since:May 2012
Interaction with guests: 
Keys are available from a key safe, details of how to access this will be made available close to arrival. We have a local representative on Skye who will sort out any issues but please ring me in the first instance if there is anything wrong.
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Reviewed 1 April 2018
A wonderful home in a very quiet part of Skye.

I spent a fantastic, quiet 3 weeks at this home in the tiny hamlet of Gillin, really away from it all. Lovely walks out the front door, including the cliff walk, the walk down the walking path to Stein, through the village of Geary, over...More

Date of stay: March 2018
Thank JanetM1542
Helen S, VR Owner at Green Pastures Cottage, responded to this reviewResponded 2 April 2018

Thank you for a great review, I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and loved the cottage,views,and walks.

Reviewed 5 January 2018 via mobile
Winter Stay

Fantastic cottage, perfect for getting away from it all. Cosy but luxurious cottage. Amazing views, especially the snow on the far mountains. Really helpful owners who managed any issues with genuine concern and promptly. Would defiantly go back here again.

Date of stay: December 2017
Thank Emily B
Helen S, VR Owner at Green Pastures Cottage, responded to this reviewResponded 7 January 2018

Thank you for a lovely review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again in the future.

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Reviewed 16 November 2017
A little peice of heaven.

We had a week in green pastures and it was really relaxing. Just walked the dogs and chilled out. Helen is a lovely host and the cottage was spotless. The kitchen has everything you need and more. We did get lost on the way there,...More

Date of stay: October 2017
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Helen S, VR Owner at Green Pastures Cottage, responded to this reviewResponded 18 November 2017

Thank you for a fab review. We are so pleased you loved your stay and found the cottage to be so clean and well equipped.

Reviewed 21 October 2017
Perfect Cottage; total peace and quiet in a truly breathtaking location

This was our first visit to Skye and we booked Green Pastures based on the good reviews here. We had not really researched which area of Skye might be most suited to our taste and subsequently wondered if this cottage being in the Waternish area...More

Date of stay: October 2017
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Helen S, VR Owner at Green Pastures Cottage, responded to this reviewResponded 29 October 2017

My goodness, what a lovely review, thank you so much. We are absolutely thrilled that you loved the cottage and felt at home there, as that is so much the feeling that we wanted people to be able to feel. We are so pleased you...More

Reviewed 9 October 2017
Lovely place to stay

We stayed at Green Pastures for the last week in September and we were very lucky with the weather. As we drove up to the cottage we both just loved the view and area walking into the cottage we knew we were going to have...More

Date of stay: September 2017
Thank Lpherts
Helen S, VR Owner at Green Pastures Cottage, responded to this reviewResponded 18 October 2017

Thank you for a great review. We are so pleased you loved the cottage and found it to be immaculate and well equipped. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and I'm pleased I was able to help answer any questions.

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Amenities
Pets Allowed: Yes
Smoking Allowed: No
Kid Friendly: No
DVD Player
Refrigerator
Washer
Highchair
Housekeeping Included
Towels Provided
Ocean Views
Private Garden
Cycling Trips
TV
Parking
Rural/Countryside Retreats
Linens Provided
Horse Riding Nearby
Internet Access
Toaster
Cooker
Grill
Short Term Rentals (4 Days Or Fewer)
Fishing Nearby
Central Heating
Water Views
Dryer
Dishwasher
Freezer
Cable/satellite TV
Waterfront
Iron
Beach Or Lakeside Relaxation
Stereo System
Hiking Trips
Microwave
Balcony
Mountain Views
Wi-Fi
Kettle
Watersports Nearby
Terrace
Patio
Fireplace
Additional amenities & feature info
Built at the turn of the century as a croft cottage, Green Pastures has been stylishly refurbished to ensure maximum comfort, enjoyment and convenience for our guests. The cottage is fully double glazed and has oil fired central heating throughout. The lounge is a large room with a huge tilt 'n turn double glazed picture window overlooking the sea. Settle down here in front of the log burning stove to enjoy the views, watch the satellite TV, read a book, or plan your next walk on Skye. In the newly installed fully equipped kitchen you will find everything you need, from dishwasher, washer dryer, electric oven, hob and contemporary extractor, fridge and freezer, and microwave to coffee maker. There is also a breakfast bar seating 4, so you can eat here too. The kitchen has zoned lighting so that you can set your mood. The room is light and warm, with picture windows, underfloor heating, and a radiator. The main bedroom has a king size bed and again has large picture windows overlooking the sea - imagine waking up and sitting in bed relaxing with a cup of tea, looking at the sea and the hills - wonderful. The second bedroom is also lovely and light, with two windows to the rear and side, and twin beds. The bathroom has been refitted in a contemporary style, and has a shower bath with large rain-shower over, underfloor heating and a radiator, so is lovely and cosy for a relaxing soak. The cottage has a large hall, and a boot room/utility entrance at the rear where you can store your muddy boots and outdoor clothes.
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About the neighbourhood
There are several great restaurants nearby, including a Michelin Star restaurant at Lochbay. You can enjoy an amazing walk on the cliffs from the cottage where you can see Golden Eagles and White Tailed Sea Eagles. You can walk down to the beach or there are great white sand beaches within a 20 minute drive. There is a historic church at Trumpan on Waternish and the cottage is not far from the world reknowned Dunvegan Castle.
Getting around
You definitely need a car, there are very few bus routes on Skye and no trains.
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