Gillean House-Spectacular beachfront property-Skye

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Sunset over Gillean House
Downstairs bathroom and toilet.
Downstairs bathroom and toilet.
Bathroom detail.
Bathroom detail.
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8.8Excellent
(15 Ratings)
"This was the perfect booking for our trip! Everything about the location, house, check in, and check out were top notch. Kids were a little disappointed that the sheep in the adjacent field didn’t wan..."
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8.8 / 10
Excellent(15 Ratings)

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6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

Gillean House offers the ultimate space for those seeking a relaxing & very special family holiday. Recently upgraded, this large beachfront house provides well appointed & spacious modern living whilst retaining the charm of the original 1803 croft house. Nestled in a peaceful hamlet on the Sleat Pennisula, Gillean House boasts incredible sea & mountain views, including the iconic Cuillin Range. A charming & expansive garden provides easy access to the beach as well as surrounding hills.

The space
Gillean House has been recently renovated and provides modern spacious accommodation for 6 guests whilst retaining wonderful characteristics of it's 200 year heritage. Gillean or Gillen House, was built in 1803 by Dr. Alasdair MacDonald. The house was known for its many ceilidhs and dances. There is historical information about the house at the Armadale Museum.

LIVING SPACE: Large living room with beautiful views to the sea. 2 couches, chair, and large screen TV.

KITCHEN: Spacious kitchen fully equipped with stove, oven, microwave, range, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.

BEDROOMS: 3 large bedrooms located upstairs. Two bedrooms with king size beds and a third bedroom with two twin beds.

BATHROOMS: Modern bathroom downstairs with bathtub and shower head, shower upstairs and handy toilet in the entry way. Laundry facilities available in entry area.

GARDEN: Private and expansive garden with sea and hill views. Off street parking. Picnic bench available for use. Easy access to the beach.

Guest access
Gillean House is a home from home and guests are welcome to use all areas of the property.

Other things to note
As Gillean House is not located within a village, it is important guests plan accordingly. The nearest grocery store is located 15 minutes away in Armadale and offers basic provisions. Larger shops are located in Broadford and Fort William. The nearest cafes and restaurants are also a 15-20 minute drive from the house.

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
TV
Heating
Refrigerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Parking Available
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Washer/dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Garden
Kettle
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Bath or shower
Family friendly
Cribs or cots available
Ironing facilities
Towels
Linens
Dining table
Hairdryer
Fire extinguisher

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Ratings and reviews

8.8 / 10
Excellent(15 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
This was the perfect booking for our trip! Everything about the location, house, check in, and check out were top notch. Kids were a little disappointed that the sheep in the adjacent field didn’t want to play, but they got over it fairly quickly after curling up next to the windows to take in the view and read some books. Highly recommended and would book again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
This place is amazing! The house is lovely and well-equipped. Waking up to a view of the beach every day is hard to beat! The host was great at communicating throughout the booking and check-in process and provided lots of additional information about the home and the surrounding area. The house itself is well kept and nicely decorated. The drive to the property takes a bit of getting used to (the last five miles are single track with lots of curves and hills) but other than that, it’s perfect!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
The property was in great condition and very clean. It was adequately stocked with supplies. We really enjoyed this peaceful property.
6 / 10Average·May 2026
This was a mixed bag. The property is rather remote, so perfect for anyone wanting to get away from the maddening crowd. It's views are lovely. It offers many amenities such as a working fireplace, washer and dryer (more on those later), beach front, lovely rooms, heated floors and towel racks in the bathrooms. The shopping area is approx. 20 mins drive away - not crazy far - and they have a few lovely cafes, shops, groceries and pharmacies When we arrived however, the house was freezing cold. We turned everything that could possibly heat the house on, and it was warm 24 hours later. But, not very welcoming. There are also strict instructions re parking. It requires you to squeeze into a specific spot between two perpendicular stone walls and maneuver around the gates at the same time. Quite a feat in a rented, unfamiliar car. Washing clothes turned into a marathon night. A head's up to the owners: your washing machines aren't like ours. At all. A user's manual would save a lot of frustration and time for your guests. So, pros and cons. I don't thing we would return but only because if the remoteness.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gillean House-Spectacular beachfront property-Skye. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Gillean House-Spectacular beachfront property-Skye pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Gillean House-Spectacular beachfront property-Skye?

We found 32 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, tv, and heating.


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