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Stunning Individually Designed Property On Shore In The Village Of Glenelg

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A light and airy house with fantastic views
Solas, our comfort!
The glass atrium
The sitting room
The sitting room with study area
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Glenelg, SCT
  • Popular LocationGlenelg Brochs6 min drive
  • Popular LocationEilean Donan Castle21 min drive
  • Popular LocationSkye Bridge25 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Stunning Individually Designed Property On Shore In The Village Of Glenelg

Our house is called Solas, which in Gaelic means solace, comfort. It is a fantastic 2 bedroom house constructed at the end of 2009, situated beside the shore in the village of Glenelg. Glass screens downstairs with atrium above are a feature of the house and allow wonderful views across the Sound of Sleat and to the Isle of Skye. Ground floor is open plan with living area to one side of the central staircase and dining/kitchen to the other. The luxury bespoke kitchen includes a 5 ring combination gas/electric Lacanche cooker, American fridge freezer with ice/water facilities and dishwasher. There is a separate utility/boot room to the back of the house with washing machine and tumble dryer. The sitting room has a Jotul stove, TV/Freeview/ DVD player and has a good selection of books, local maps and DVDs. Free Wifi. The nearby Glenelg Inn offers lunches and dinners with an interesting and varied menu in both its atmospheric bar and separate dining room, the Way Out West cafe has a selection of delicious homemade cakes and light lunches. There is a local well stocked shop. Horse riding and boat trips available nearby, kayaking in the village of Plockton.
We welcome well-behaved pets.

Property manager

Manuela Williams
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Languages

English, French, Italian

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Please do not allow pets upstairs on beds

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Kyle

Located in Kyle, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Eilean Donan Castle and Brochs at Glenelg - Dun Telve & Dun Troddan are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Glas Eilean and Lochaber Geopark. Magpie and Isle of Skye Market Square are also worth visiting. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Glenelg, SCT

What's nearby

  • Glenelg Brochs - 6 min drive
  • Brochs at Glenelg - Dun Telve & Dun Troddan - 9 min drive
  • Eilean Donan Castle - 21 min drive
  • Skye Bridge - 25 min drive
  • Plockton Harbour - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Stromeferry Station - 31 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • King Haakon Bar - 26 min drive
  • Fisherman's Kitchen - 27 min drive
  • Hectors Bothy - 27 min drive
  • Taste of India - 24 min drive
  • Castle Moil Restaurant - 25 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
We really loved our two week stay at Solas. The house is perfectly located in Glenelg, within walking distance to the Inn and village shop. Gamboling lambs and noisy peacocks added to the ambiance. For excitement and spectacular views, take the friendly Glenelg Ferry, and drive to Broadford to purchase groceries. The Glenelg Inn provided us with dinner every night. We were not bored at all as the food was delicious and staff were warmly welcoming. The house itself is spacious and well stocked, even with games and DVDs to while away a rainy day, although the ever changing views from the front windows kept us diverted. Having amenities such as dishwasher, washer and dryer was much appreciated over the two weeks. Bedrooms were warm and cozy although the mattresses became a little hard on our aging bodies after two weeks. Bathrooms were modern and towel warmers much appreciated. Instructions on how to use appliances was very helpful, but there needs to be instructions for the AGA stove for non UK residents. Additionally we could have used kindling for the wood stove and a knife sharpener in the kitchen. All in all we loved Glenelg and our home at Solas and look forward to returning next year.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical return to a special place
First class
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Birgit K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erholsamer Aufenthalt mit kleinen Abstrichen
Wir hatten ein paar schöne Tage in Glenelg.Das Haus ist gut gelegen mit einem tollen Blick aufs Meer.Leider war uns bei der Buchung nicht bewusst, wie abgelegen Glenelg liegt.Der Ort und somit auch das Haus sind von der Haupstr. noch ca. 16 km entfernt und man benötigt fur die zugegeben sehr schöne Strecke über den Pass ca. 25 bis 30 Minuten. Das sollte man beachten, wenn von dort Ausflüge geplant werden. Das Haus war grundsätzlich sauber, bis auf ein paar Kleinigkeiten. Ansonsten war es ein gelungener Aufenthalt
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aboustlely stunning location & home
Beautiful property, had everything you could possibly need & more. We loved our time , would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

candy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
weekend stay in feb
Lovely modern property in a stunning location. A few small things that need attending to but probably most important is to fix the back door which doesnt lock
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Manuela Williams

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Why they chose this property

As a family, we fell in love with this house while holidaying in Glenelg. We bought it in 2012 and it is our second home, which we rent out when we are not there. In the summer, we love sitting on the beach and read a book, canoeing in Plockton, going to the cinema in Portree; in the winter holidays, we spend most days near the fire watching the world go by. We love the open plan kitchen/dining room/living room, which brings us together and is great for entertaining.

Languages:

English, French, Italian

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