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Solas Alainn - a detached house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

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A living room with a beige sofa, a blue armchair, a lamp, and a view of the sea through large glass doors.
A building with a stone wall and a gravel patio.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a stove, and a large window providing natural light.
A kitchen with a wooden island, a dining table with chairs, a bowl of fruit, and a window with blinds.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Staffin, Portree
  • Place, Skyelight Candles
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, SkyeXplorer Boat Trips
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kilt Rock
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

Staffin

At this cottage you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Skyelight Candles and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from SkyeXplorer Boat Trips. .Accommodation features a washing machine, 3 bathrooms and a TV. A fridge and a hairdryer are also available.

What's nearby

  • Skyelight Candles - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • SkyeXplorer Boat Trips - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Kilt Rock - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Skye Museum of Island Life - 16 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Portree Harbour - 33 min drive - 34.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hungry Gull - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Wind Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Columba 1400 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪High Tide Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Highland Deli & Takeaway - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Solas Alainn - a detached house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

Please read the house manual, houses rules and the information given below carefully. If any of this does not match your expectations or you require different amenities, you can cancel the booking within 24 hours of making your booking. After this period, the booking will be subject to the cancellation conditions with Airbnb.

If you require any of the extras listed in the house rules / description during your stay, you must inform us at least 3 days before your arrival. If there is a fee attached, this will be requested through Airbnb.

Bed linen, towels, electricity, and the final clean are included in the rental payment. Additional charges will only occur for breakages or any additional cleaning. The owner would appreciate it if the cottage was left in the same order as you found it. Thank you!

While we hope that none of our guests experience issues during their stay, we do need to point out that due to the cottage's location on the Isle of Skye, some services can be temperamental and can take a lengthy delay to get resolved. Also, to replace any broken appliances, it can take weeks for a delivery to happen. We will at all times try our hardest to rectify any issues, but please bear with us as there can be issues due to locations that are out of our control.

Mobile phone signals can be very patchy on the Isle of Skye; please have all directions and key details to hand before arrival, as parts of the island do not have 3G/4G/5G access while on the move. Wi-Fi at Solas Alainn (previously Seadrift) is a complimentary service. Unless the Owner has stopped the subscription for the service, if Wi-Fi is not working during your stay, no compensation will be offered. However, the Agent / the Owner / the Housekeeper will endeavour to make the service operational. Please do not press the reset button on the hub at Solas Alainn (previously Seadrift). Do turn it off and back on, but if you press reset it will wipe the all the data held on the hub and a new hub will be required for the property.

Arrival time is anytime after 4pm, and departure time is before 10am. The property operates a self check in so you do not need to rush and meet anyone there. The cottage directions and key information are sent 14 days before arrival.

Any request to amend a booking after the initial 24hr period must be made in writing and no later than 28 days before the arrival date. If the amendment request is successful, there may be an increase in the rental payable by the guest. An administrative charge of £45 will apply to all amendments made and is payable by the guest. All guests should be aware that it may not be possible to amend the booking in question. In these circumstances, the original booking will still stand.

We hope that you have a wonderful stay at Solas Alainn (previously Seadrift) and you enjoy your time on the Isle of Skye!

Islands & Highlands Cottages

The House Manual for Solas Alainn (previously Seadrift) is given below ... (sorry for any duplication of information!)

Arrival Time: After 5pm

Departure Time: Before 10am

Inclusions: Linen, towels, electricity & final clean.

Additional Charges: Will only occur for breakages, extra cleaning or late departures. £45 admin fee will be charged for any amendments to the booking.

The owner would appreciate it if the cottage was left in the same order as you found it. Many thanks.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Solas Alainn - a detached house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

The closest beach to Solas Alainn - a detached house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms is Big Sand Beach (29.3 km).

Does Solas Alainn - a detached house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Solas Alainn - a detached house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

No, Solas Alainn - a detached house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Solas Alainn - a detached house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Solas Alainn - a detached house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

No, pets are not allowed.

Solas Alainn - a detached house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Lovely home . Million dollar view
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The place was very nice, in a beautiful spot, and with good quality furniture (especially the beds, which were especially comfy). There were just a few small things that made the place a hair below high-end, including the welcome drink of Blossom Hill (better not to have wine if it's going to be the cheapest bottle), mystery soap (could spring for a label), and occasional strange people walking in front of and behind the house (gardeners, possibly?).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stunning views

My family had an amazing stay at this house. We were welcomed with a bottle of wine and a few treats, which were a lovely surprise. Everyone loved it. The view is incredible. The location was great. Decor was beautiful and welcoming. We very much appreciated the clothes dryer and the binder with all kinds of Skye recommendations. We would 100% stay here again and recommend to everyone!