Spring is here at last! The deer have their young on the croft, the cuckoo is calling, the whales have arrived, and the sun is back! This may be the best time of year to visit so don't miss out.
What's On: Skye Fiddle Festival, May; Sea Eagle Exhibition, Aros Centre
"I think I have just found Paradise"
"What a special cottage and a soul nourishing experience"
We have availability for the last 2 weeks in May, starting Sat 19 May. This is a magical time of the year on Skye, the cuckoo will be calling, baby deer on the croft.... come and see for yourself!
We are also booking aready for Winter 2012/2013 to see the Aurora Borealis ...the Northern Lights...They were seen a lot this winter and as Waternish is the darkest place on Skye, what better way to see them than from our cottage?
Our Cottage:
Looking for the best self-catering accommodation on the Isle of Skye? Welcome to Green Pastures, our wonderfully cosy, luxury 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 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.
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The cottage is in the crofting hamlet of Gillen, on the Waternish peninsula, in the north of the Isle of Skye. We are half an hour from Portree, the island's capital.
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