The Old Forestry Cottage

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The Old Forest Cottage

The Old Forestry Cottage is a 3 bedroomed cottage in the heart of Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland.  The property has 2 twin rooms, and a single room.  There is a spacious shower room with toilet and a separate toilet.  It has a fully fitted kitchen with all white goods including dishwasher.   The property has private parking and views onto woodland and a river.

The property benefits from and ideal location, which is close to the shops bars and restaurants of Portree,  along with the harbour, which is only a short walk away. It is also handy for public transport links.

 

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Amenities

The Old Forestry Cottage is a 3 bedroomed cottage in the heart of Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland. The property has 2 twin rooms, and a single room

DVD Player

Fire Alarm

Fire Extinguisher

Hair Dryer

Heating

Iron

Microwave Oven

Refrigerator

Shampoo

Television

Towels

Washing Machine

Wheelchair Access

Rooms
2 Twin
1 Single

Guests
Up to 5 guests.

En-Suite
No

Accommodation Type
Self Catering

Portree is the main town on Skye. Its name comes from the Gaelic Port-an-Righ, which translates as "King's Port" and dates to a visit by King James V, plus a fleet of warships, in 1540, to persuade the island clans to support him. The centre of life in Portree has to be its harbour. This is in a superb natural setting, being surrounded by high ground and cliffs. The peninsula to the south is unflatteringly knows as "The Lump", and once provided a spectacular setting for public hangings on the island. Today the harbour continues to be used by fishing boats, but is also home to other vessels, from pleasure craft to the lifeboat

Portree is a bustling port and a thriving cultural centre, and was also the place where Bonnie Prince Charlie spent his last days in Scotland. Among the attractions of Portree is the Aros Centre which incorporates an exhibition capturing the drama of Skye's history. The centre is also the access point for walks in Portree Forest. Portree is