Loch Aluinn

Loch Aluinn is nestled on a picturesque croft at the base of the majestic Red Cuillins, overlooking the beautiful Loch Sligachan. We offer true Highland hospitality from hosts born on the island. The house is a smoke free zone. There is private parking within an enclosed garden area and the accommodation is all on ground level.

Should you have any additional requirements due to disability, illness or impairment please do not hesitate to discuss your individual wishes with us.

Visit Scotland grading in 2009 gave 7 areas of the accommodation 5 star 'exceptional' standard.

Accommodation

We offer two well equipped, very comfortable double bedrooms: one with ensuite bathroom and one with large ensuite shower room. Both rooms have tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryers, CD radio alarm clocks and TV/DVD Combi units. Beds are made up with luxury 'Dorma' bed linen. There are 4 steps to the entrance.

There is a separate dining room and a guest lounge which offers you a panoramic view with excellent seating to relax on. Maps, information books, leaflets and walking routes are available for your use; stay more than one night and any of these items can be borrowed free of charge.

The whole house is a non-smoking area.
No pets

Here are some of the written feedback comments we received during 2009.

• First class B&B, beautiful and clean, excellent hospitality. (Scotland)
• Excellent, very comfortable and superb breakfast. (England)
• The best B&B we ever been to - lovely and very nice breakfast! (France)
• Beautiful views, comfy bed, great brecky. (Australia)
• A really resting stay in a beautiful place, breakfast was really good and energizing. (Italy)
• A wonderful place and really beautiful B&B. (Switzerland)
• What a lot of thought has been put into your lovely home, gorgeous views over the loch, lovely breakfast and very comfortable nights stay, thank you.(Isle of Man)

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Tariff Bed & Breakfast (per person, per night) March & April £28.00 May - August £32.00 September £30.00 October £28.00 Single occupancy - £10.00 supplement per night Deposit A deposit of £40.00 is required to secure a booking and is non-refundable on cancellation with less than 7 days notice. £20.00 of the deposit payment is non-refundable on cancellation with more than 7 days notice. Payment We don't have credit card facilities. Payment should be cheque with valid card, cash or travellers cheque.

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Typical Breakfast Menu

Orange Juice

A starter selected from Porridge, Muesli, Rice Krispies, Cornflakes, Stewed Prunes or Fresh Grapefruit

A main course from choices including:

Breakfast is served with tea or coffee, toast, oatcakes, marmalade, honey and jam conserve.

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Booking & Enquiries

For full contact details and an enquiry form see our Enquiries page.

Location

Loch Aluinn is 11 miles from Portree.

From the Skye Bridge, the Mallaig to Armadale ferry, or the Glenelg to Kyle Rhea ferry, head for Broadford. From Broadford continue along the A87 to Sconser. Drive past the main village of Sconser, until you come to a sign advertising our accommodation.

Please drive carefully when accessing our driveway as it is on a sharp incline from the main road.  When coming along the Sligachan/Portree road you are advised to make use of the lay-by to allow for a wider turn onto our access.

Our location is shown on this On-line Map (Scale 1:50000). Grid Reference 513315.

 

Self Catering

We also offer self catering accommodation in a spacious ground floor apartment.

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Area Information

For more information about the area, local scenery and useful services, you might like to try these links:

• Skye-Hi - Mountain Guide
• Ealaghol - Skye photographs and information including arts and crafts.
• IsleOfSkye.com - A Visitor Guide to the Isle of Skye including a Picture Tour

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