Self-Catering at Ridge End Cottage | Holiday Cottages in Skye

Holiday home
Set in the isolated village of Conista, this three bedroom property offers spectacular views over tranquil crofts to the sea and distant mountains beyond. The traditional, whitewashed cottage contains a tasteful modern interior, with a cathedral-style ceiling and a mezzanine bedroom. The high standard of craftsmanship, cosy furnishings and frequent use of wood throughout give a warm, welcoming atmosphere to this fashionable property. There is also a small, enclosed garden with furniture - a wonderful place to enjoy a meal overlooking the hills and sea. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £200

Accomodation Details
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, 1 x ground floor twin, 1 x spacious mezzanine double. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin & WC. Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, folding table & 6 chairs, & sitting area with woodburner.

Area
Situated on the Trotternish Peninsula in the north of Skye is the scattered village of Conista - formed from a few, traditionally whitewashed cottages. Ten miles from the village of Uig, and six from Staffin, Conista is well served by local amenities. It also boasts close proximity to Duntulm, named after a steep rocky headland where the ruins of Duntulm Castle can be seen. The entire island offers excellent walking routes, as does the nearby mainland - accessible by both road bridge and ferry - whilst the breathtaking scenery makes a wonderful backdrop for cycling trips, fishing and birdwatching, especially as many seabirds use the steep cliffs during the early summer, including the rare Fulmar.

Region
From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain's best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Amenities
Oil central heating with woodburner in sitting area. Gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Sky+, DVD, WiFi. Fuel, power & starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. Cot, stairgate & highchair on request. Off road parking for 3 cars. Small, enclosed garden with furniture. Sorry, no pets & no smoking. Shop 7 miles, two pubs 2 miles. Please note that there is a pod near to this property that sleeps 2 (reference 1025275) so they can be booked together for added flexibility if required. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £200

Mr Coles

May 2019

A cosy, yet spacious, and well appointed cottage in a stunning and tranquil location.. The owners put in many thoughtful touches, particularly for our late evening arrival. The views from the master bedroom are the best I have ever experienced! The only minor issue (which is so insignificant it's only worth mentioning as its the ONLY thing between this cottage and absolute perfection) is that the fixed shower head is not well aligned so that most of the water just goes straight across the cubicle and down the wall. That being said, we absolutely adored our stay here and miss it already. We'll definitely be coming back to Syke, and we'll be sure to try for this cottage again too!

Ms Clarke

March 2019

Excellent but comfort marked down as upstairs double bed mattress desperately needs renewing..

Mrs Allen

Fantastic cottage in a beautiful location.. Golden Eagles sighted from the cottage. Very well equipped for self catering. Always warm and cozy after a cold day out walking. We would definitely recommend and would love a return visit. Thank you Catriona and Peter for a wonderful week we will all remember for a very long time.

Mrs Baker

February 2019

We had a great stay at Ridge End Cottage and found it very comfortable and cosy.. The kitchen is well equipped and spotlessly clean. We had fresh local eggs and a tea, coffee, milk supply to get us started. Catriona and Peter also went the extra mile and came to our rescue one evening when the DVD player would no longer work bringing their own DVD player as a replacement. We could not ask for better customer service. The weather gods smiled on us and we had fine, unseasonably warm conditions to explore this stunning island. Thank you and we would highly recommend a stay at Ridge End Cottage to explore this beautiful part of Skye.

Ms Enfield

January 2019

The cottage at Ridge End is just a wonderful little escape.. The cottage is exceptional. It has more than anything you will need for your stay - the kitchen is stocked like a full kitchen - not just a few little broken utensils and mis-matched plates like you often get at rental homes, oodles of towels and blankets, and comfortable beds & furniture. The views are stunning and the location at the end of the Trotternish is a great starting point to see most of what’s what on Skye while still being away from it all - and any drive you do to get to things is breathtaking and part of the fun. Catriona was just lovely and always available with answers to questions. To sum it up: we booked 7 days and extended to 10 we loved it so much.

Mrs Pitchford

December 2018

Fantastic place and people

Mr Ward

November 2018

We Stayed at Ridge End Cottage in November, Even though the weather was very wet and windy at times we were very warm and cosy.. The Cottage was superb, very clean with lovely furnishings and the kitchen has all the facilities you could want. The tv and internet were excellent for the long winter evenings. The views from the cottage are gorgeous. The bedrooms are lovely with very comfy beds and nice warm Quilts. The log fire was nice on the windy evenings and the owners provided a nice amount of logs for our first evening and also provided us with some lovely fudge which was a nice touch. Overall one of the nicest cottages we have stayed in. We hope to be back in the near future.

Mrs Borowska

October 2018

Beautiful and very peaceful location.. Cottage was amazing and very well equipped. Our little one loved upstairs bedroom. We had fantastic holidays in Ridge end cottage

Mrs Williams

September 2018

The owners are helpful and very friendly.. We cannot fault the cottage in any way. It was very clean, tidy and comfortable and was perfect or us. The more remote a cottage is, the more we like it, so for us, the location was perfect.

Mrs Ismail

August 2018

The cottage is perfect! Location, very secluded, well equipped and cosy. We loved the layout of it, definitively unique. A short walk to the coast, and a short drive to amnenites. The owners were very helpful, and regularly contacted me to make sure we were comfortable. We had a wonderful week, thank you!

Mr Lewison

July 2018

Absolutely brilliant! Our favourite place to stay hands down. We had 2 adults and 4 kids and it was perfect. Well equipped, clean, great location. You almost wanted the bad weather as an excuse to nest inside and enjoy. Loved it.

Mr Reinharde

The cottage was super clean and cosy.. The location is perfect for exploring the Isle of Skye throughout. We had a very peaceful and relaxing stay. The owners were very helpful and were prepared to go out of their way to help us (we were in need to european socket adapters). Would recommend to stay at this cottage for anyone.

Miss Yau

June 2018

Owners were lovely.. I ended up calling them twice (before the trip to arrange key pickup as we were potentially arriving late and another time to check how to turn the heating on which was our own fault as we’d accidentally knocked it off!) and both times, they were more than happy to help and really warm and friendly. Lovely little touches in the cottage. Stunning location. Warm and cosy.

Mrs Khanna

May 2018

This is an absolutely brilliant cottage and our stay at Skye was amazing, this cottage being one of the reasons.. It's so well maintained and all the modern amenities are present in a perfect scottish setting. The small bedroom in the attic space is so spacious, this was our favourite sleeping space on our entire holiday in Scotland. Highly recommend this place and the hostess.

MJo44

December 2017

A perfect retreat away from the hustle and bustle of life, Ridge End Cottage is immaculately clean and extremely welcoming. It really is a home from home set in stunning countryside and offers a great base from which to explore the Isle of Skye. We never return to places we've been before, as there is so much of the world to see; however, in this case we will be making an exception.

Mr Jones

Perfect home from home, spotlessly clean and very cosy and welcoming.. Fantastic cottage.

Spacious cottage with amazing views in every direction.. Six of us stayed here, four adults and two children, plenty of room for all without feeling on top of each other. Woodburner in the open plan living room/dining/kitchen. Mezzanine bedroom (big enough for double bed plus sofas!) above living room had superb views over the rural countryside, mountains in the distance. Two other large bedrooms (one double, other twin) and a modern bathroom. This is the perfect base to enjoy peace and tranquillity. Evening strolls at Duntulm castle ruins as the sun disappears, Uig coastal village for real ale and exploring the fairy glens, or hiking the magestic Storr are not to be missed. I wish I lived closer to this beautiful part of the country. Highly recommend a stay here.

Mrs Testa

October 2017

Beautiful location, fabulous cottage.. A wonderful weeks holiday.

Mrs Pieters

July 2017

The cottage and location both exceeded expectations! Wow.

Mr Blackmore

Beautiful cottage set in a stunning location.. Not the most central, but if you're looking for a quite retreat with wonderful views this is the place. Upstairs bed needs a more comfortable mattress but slept well all the same. We will be back!

Miss Tomlinson

May 2016

The cottage was well equipped with fantastic views from every window. We were lucky enough to have fantastic weather on Skye, and spent every day out walking and visiting the sights.

Mr Clougher

September 2015

I loved the wilderness and the space offered in the Isle of Skye, I particularly enjoyed the views from the property which were so breath taking to wake up to. The property was so well maintained, it felt homely as soon as we arrived.

Mrs Palmes

June 2015

Amazing location and a very well equipped cottage with amazing views! A perfect place to forget about everything for a little while. The walks were stunning and the views breathtaking! Had a wonderful stay even though the weather was pretty horrible for most of the week.

Mrs Waldthausen

May 2015

The property was wonderful. The view, especially from the mezzanine bedroom was stunning. The house was very cosy and had lots of hot water. My little two year old loved the stairs and the high chair. Would highly recommend the cottage and the location was excellent, especially for keen walkers and lovers of good coffee. The single track cafe is literally 2mins away with coffee and cake to die for.

Mr Smith

March 2015

This was a fantastic break in a fantastic location, the cottage was an easy distance from lots of Skye's best views and walks. The best thing was coming in from a long windy walk and stoking up the log burner, thanks for a lovely stay. I would definitely return.

Mr Martin

February 2015

The layout of the house is really great. On the mezzanine we could see the stars and the northern lights through the top windows which was a great experience. The location is breathtaking, the house is very well equipped and has some great features such as the power shower and the woodburner. Highly recommended

Grumbleweeduk

I picked this cottage originally as it was near to the Quraing which is one of my favourite places on Skye. The cottage is really well fitted out. We used the top mezzanine which allowed us to see the northern lights from the top windows over the top of the island. There is a local shop a little drive away, but noting really else which means planning ahead and cooking at the cottage - the facilities are great for this so no issue! There are some great features of the cottage - the woodburner is really good and the power shower is superb after a long day on the hills. Overall, a great cottage in a very scenic location. Wish we'd stayed longer!!!

Mrs Farquhar

August 2014

This is a lovely cottage in a magical part of the world. A wonderful place to escape the clutter of everyday existence and truly live! Thanks for sharing a beautiful home!

R3738ORIan

Stayed at Ridge End Cottage for 2 weeks in August 2014. The house is situated in the North of Skye on the Trotternish Peninsula, very rural but stunningly beautiful. The house comprises of 2 ground floor bedrooms (one a double, the other with 2 singles), a ground floor shower and toilet, and a through lounge / kitchen / diner. On the first floor is a mezzanine bedroom with a double bed and a child's cot. There is a dishwasher, a washing machine, good sized oven and fridge freezer, television with Sky and wi fi connection. Also in the lounge is a woodburner, ideal if the weather is cool or damp. The house was immaculately clean and tidy, and our bed linen and towels were changed after the first week. The views from this cottage were amazing, the Quiraing from the back of the house, the Isles of Lewis and Harris from the front and all around grren fields, hills and sheep. The house is wonderfully placed for walking - the Quiraing, the Old Man of Storr, the dinosaur beach at Staffin, Duntulm Castle to name just a few. It also has easy access to the Skye Museum of Island Life, the Museum at Staffin and the Flora MacDonald monument. All in all we spent a fantastic fortnight in Ridge End and the Isle of Skye. Would suggest that although the house can accommodate 6 people, 4 may be a more comfortable number, but apart from that thoroughly recommended! Should also mention that Lorraine who looks after the house lives just along the road, and she's lovlely!

Mrs Penman

May 2014

The cottage was very remote, which is exactly what we wanted. The setting and views were superb. The cottage is very cosy, well decorated and furnished, and a real home from home. The Isle of Skye is beautiful with many activities and places to visit.

Mr McDerment

April 2014

What we liked about the cottage - the remoteness, the sheep (and lambs), the log burner, wi-fi, Sky TV with Sky Plus, the dishwasher, the fact that it didn't allow pets or smoking, the proximity of the beach, the overall décor and the funky shower. The Isle of Skye itself is simply stunning and there is so much to do, but you have to be prepared to drive (the island is much bigger than we thought), however driving is actually a pleasure. There is so much to recommend but we particularly liked the Museum of Island Life, The Old Man of Storr and the Fairy Pools. Word of warning though - watch out for the grumpy old Crofter if you go to the Cave of Gold; grumpy but good value.

A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

October 2013

Ridge End Cottage is wonderfully located at the northern tip of the Trotternish Peninsula on Skye. Fifteen minutes into Staffin for light shopping, newspapers, and excellent Internet services at Columba 1400. 40 minutes into Portree. The interior of the cottage is clean and very comfortable and the neighbors around the cottage are exceptionally friendly and helpful. The only (very slight) downside was that the cottage was not as well-equipped as many that we have rented. But we had an excellent two weeks there and hope to be able to return.

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Mr Joyce

August 2013

Fantastic setting if you like it quiet with great views. The house is well insulated and warm, and not on a through road, so no traffic.

FredericSylvie

Cottage situé dans un environnement très calme avec des paysages magnifiques. L'équipement est médiocre: literie, canapés, table pour manger, chaises, vaisselle ( pas de saladier par exemple et des verres dépareillés), aucun mode d'emploi de l'électroménager et du chauffage, aucun dispositif de séchage du linge (séchoir, corde à linge, ...). De plus le linge de maison est réduit à sa plus simple expression ( par exemple un seul torchon). Compte tenu de l'éloignement des magasins ( petite épicerie à 15 minutes de route et supermarché à 45 minutes de route), il aurait pu y avoir un équipement de base (sel, poivre, huile, papier absorbant, éponges, etc).

Guest

July 2013

Home from home. Very comfortable and the owner promptly replaced the water pump when it failed. He was there till11.00 pm for which we were very grateful. Will certainly return. Had a great time as we were there for our daughter,s wedding. Thank you Peter for allowing us to use your lovely cottage.

Mrs Henry

May 2013

Loved the Isle of Skye and the peace and tranquility of the cottage. Will return some time.

Mr Tan

February 2013

Lovely place. Absolute peace with magnificent views. Highly recommended.

Richard Rainey

December 2012

Booking this holiday cottage was completed smoothly. The Cottage was all i saw in the on line images and more! The location is quiet with beautiful views especially from the dorma bedroom.Local people were welcoming and the shops and amenities were fine. I have too recommend the Little Teapot cafe in the local village the selection of Tea's from around the world and Home made cakes make this a must to enhance the whole relaxing experience of my stay on Skye.I will most certainly be returning to this cottage and area of stunning natural beauty!!

Mr Thomson

November 2012

Getting away from things and relaxing. The scenery of Conista and the Trotternish was spectacular. There are some amazing walks close to the cottage. We really didn't want to leave at the end of our week away. Although the weather was a little unpredicatble it didn't stop us doing the things we had intended to do.

Recommended location to get away from it all. Extremely calm with great views. Access to Uig and Portree shops within 30mins. Well-presented cottage with all self-catering necessities for a family of four. Kids loved the wildlife,countryside,including basking sharks,otters,seals, dolphins all easily spotted within a week in summer. Hebrides clearly visible from upper bedroom.

Mr Rainey

October 2012

The cottage was superb, cosy and very relaxing.

Mr Boyle

Isolation, peace and quiet. It was magical.

Mr Baekler

July 2012

A very fine and cosy cottage!

Mr Robertson

We liked the location and the standard of property - new, clean and fresh, very relaxing and enjoyable.

Mrs Thulborn

The cottage and the surroundings were beautiful. A lot of thought had gone into the needs of holidaymakers to ensure they have a good stay. Whilst we went in June I believe the cottage would be just as welcoming at any time of year. The wood-burner made it even more homely.

Miss Zdanowicz

The cottage met our expectations and more, everything provided was to a very high standard and the owners were extremely pleasant. Have recommended it to many people and we will definitely be back ourselves.

Mr Van Der Krieken

February 2012

Nice, quiet and perfect location between the Quirang and Duntulm. A newly build cottage with all the comforts of home.

Mr Fox

October 2011

Loved the cottage, second year in a row and would recommend to anyone. Great relaxing break and had everything we required especially with the kids being there.

Miss Maxwell

September 2011

The cottage was perfect in every way, we couldn't have asked for any better. The cottage is in an ideal location with lovely views out every window and inside the cottage is very modern and very cosy.

It was an extremely well equipped cottage with high specifications. We especially enjoyed the wood burning stove and the beautiful upstairs bedroom. Local people were very helpful and nice. The cottage was a lovely place to come home to after a day's adventures in Skye.

Miss McHugh

August 2011

Very comfortable and cosy cottage.

We met some friends from Liverpool area here in the north of Skye. We didn't expect such a great location. And the "real"house is much better than the pictures on the homepage does show! But you should like remote areas! The next supermarket is far away - but what you get instead is a place of peace and tranquility. And overall the house is a good base for some beautiful hikes & places like the Old Man of Storr, the Quairing, coast & waterfalls! One negative thing: The combined living/dining-room was a bit too small for 4 adults & 1 child. Rating: We would definately come back!!

Mrs Palmer

July 2011

Property was modern, bright and airy - lovely contemporary design yet homely and warm. Woodburning stove was cosy and there was also a good central heating system if needed.

Mrs Flynn

We loved the initial impact as you walked into the living room. The cottage has been decorated to a very good standard. We liked that the owners provided DVDs and games to play. The weather was excellent and we were able to make use of the small patio area around the back.

Mr Blair

Thought the property was well kitted out. A super kitchen with gas cooker, fridge freezer, dish washer and washing machine. A bathroom with a great shower that has multiple heads. Lovely master bedroom with staircase which leads up to it. We particularly like the wood burning stove, which we had on most nights.

Mrs Shuttleworth

June 2011

A warm and cosy cottage and incredible scenery. Even though the cottage is isolated, which we prefer, you could still easily travel to visit elsewhere. Enjoyed the close encounters on the road with the numerous sheep and inquisitive highland cattle. Were even lucky enough to see a sea eagle at close quarters on one of the boat trips from Portree.

Mr Neary

April 2011

Remote location with nice views. Nicely furnished. Nice walks around the area. Warm and cosy.

Mr Mina

March 2011

The cottage was fantastic and the owner provided nice touches such as fresh flowers. Everything you needed was there including washing powder, dish washer tablets ect they had thought of everything!

TomVal92

Absolutely loved the cottage, it was very modern and clean. A great place to totally unwind! We had a great 3 nights enjoying the stunning scenery. The cottage is lovely and warm which was appreciated during our stay in March. On the down side we felt that it was not quite finished. There was only 2 of us so we had ample space but felt that 6 people would struggle with the amount of seating in the living area. The cottage also does not have hanging space - the bedrooms are big so why not at least one wardrobe? A couple more chairs, a wardrobe, some coat hooks in the porch and a few more finishing touches (Bedside light in twin room?) would make the cottage perfect. Also be warned that the info says that the local Flodigarry Hotel is approx 2 miles - it is actually over 3 miles! Not much difference if you drive there but quite a lot more if you walk there and back!

Mr Brown

February 2011

Fantastic, remote winter break in beautiful rugged surroundings.

Jill and Rob

January 2011

Superb location. Very high spec and very inviting with its log burner giving a cosy feel during the cold evenings. Used this as a base for walking each day. Superb coastal walks nearby and close to the high peaks too. Great place, highly recomend it and had three lovely bedrooms.

Mr Sherwell

December 2010

Very clean, superb location, overall great!

Mr Murdoch

November 2010

This was our second visit to Ridge End Cottage and was every bit as enjoyable as the first time we stayed. This really is an excellent holiday cottage which we can whole heartedly recommend to anyone looking for a top class property in the north of Skye. A real 'home from home' (in our case, better than home!).

October 2010

The house was a real 'home from home'. It was well equipped and suited us especially since we had 2 small children running about. It was an extremely relaxing break and the cottage was fantastic. I couldn't fault the accommodation or the spectacular scenery and to top it off the weather was fabulous as well! Would definitely go back.

The cottage was everything we had hoped for. It was spotless on our arrival and created an instant good impression. The central heating was very effective and kept us cosy in all weathers. The owners were particularly helpful when we had occasion to contact them. All in all, the perfect holiday let - we hope to be back before too long.

Mr Lines

September 2010

A great location away from it all. A lovely modern property and a genuine delight to stay at. Recommended.

Ms Fuchs

It was very peaceful and quiet - exactly what I expected for a week in a cottage.

Ms Young

July 2010

A really comfortable cottage which was very welcome at the end of a day in a rather wet Skye in July. A remote and peaceful retreat with great views. I really liked it, despite the weather!

Mr Chapman

June 2010

Very high standard of cottage in nice, if somewhat remote, surroundings.

Mr Dalgleish

The cottage is beautifully kitted out, really top-notch. We had a wonderful week walking and watching the wildlife as the location is superb with amazing views over to the Western Isles. We will be back!

A great location to simply relax time. The surroundings are breathtaking. The house is very modern and has everything you need. The service was excellent. A German television was not available. The fireplace is very noisy in high winds.

Mrs Leeds

May 2010

Ridge End Cottage was delightful, very quiet, just what we wanted, a pleasure to stay there.

Mrs McGinniss

April 2010

The tranquility and peacefulness of the location of the cottage. This was our first time on the Isle of Skye and we had amazing weather with not a 'midgie' in site. The most amazing walk we did was to the top of the Old Man of Storr no visitor to the island should miss this! The cottage was much better than we expected it was like something from a magazine, very modern comfortable and clean with everything you need. As it was April it was lambing season with a new lamb appearing in the flock every morning, our 11 yr old daughter was amazed.

Mr Hobbs

January 2010

The cottage was great and in a fantastic location.

Mr Barker

December 2009

The remoteness of the location was a plus, and the countryside was great to walk in.

We had a wonderful time at the cottage in Conista. The cottage was spacious modern with a cosy feel. The woodburning stove was a lovely bonus. We will be coming back very soon.

The service we received was fantastic. The cottage had everything you would want and more, three beautiful bedrooms, a modern bathroom and kitchen living room. The whole cottage was everything we wanted. After a day walking we would go back light the fire and enjoy an evening in or go out to a local hotel to eat. The location is fantastic if you want a quiet relaxed holiday in a beautiful location with dramatic landscapes. You do have to be prepared with your supplies but the cottage is well worth the effort. This cottage has been put together with thought and attention to detail and is well worth a visit.

Mrs Ellis

September 2009

A beautiful cottage in wonderful surroundings.

Mrs Bailey

The position beautiful surroundings and a delightful place for a peaceful away from it all break. Next time we will take 2 weeks.

Miss Jones

We had a wonderfully relaxing time at the cottage. Very cosy welcome. It was an ideal place to get away from it all. Would recommend it to anyone. Thanks very much :-)

Mrs Cadwallader

The property was fantastic - so fantastic we want to go again next year. It was perfect, it really should have 5 tourist board stars. The cottage is really well set out, very very clean and all appliances top quality. The bed was comfortable. The fire was set up and ready to be lit which helped and the information pack was great. In truth the cottage was warm and cosy so you did not need the fire, we just enjoyed sitting in front of it! We had a great holiday in a fantastic location in a beautiful cottage. Thank you

Dr Park

August 2009

Lovely accommodation in a fantastic spot.

Mrs MacFarlane

Very quiet and peaceful.

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