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Tigh na Drochit means 'the House at the Bridge', which perfectly sums up the position of this superb new property. It stands, detached, beside the bridge over the river on the Eilean Reach Estate at Glenelg on the west coast of Scotland, just a short distance from the Sound of Sleat and with magnificent views across this to the mountains of Skye beyond.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 2/6 | Bedrooms: 3 |
| Changeover Day: Fri | Pets Allowed: No |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 2 |
Built on the site of an old cottage, no effort has been spared in creating a most comfortable cottage with all modern conveniences.
The spacious living area has a log-burning stove to supplement the oil central heating; there is a well-fitted kitchen and utility room, three bedrooms (one en suite) and a family bathroom. In short, a perfect and convenient base for a wonderful holiday in magnificent surroundings.
Video Walkthrough
Glenelg is reached from the road to Skye at Shiel Bridge, over the dramatic Mam Ratagan. It is a charming wee village on the waterside, which has an excellent shop and a renowned inn serving superb food, both of which are within walking distance of Tigh na Drochit.
Through the village to the north, you will come to the ruin of the Bernera barracks, built when the Hanoverians were subduing the Highlands after Culloden, then on to the little turntable car ferry, a community run service which runs in summer between Glenelg and Kylerhea on Skye. This is a trip well worth making, perhaps best experienced in the Kylerhea - Glenelg direction, as the road on Skye down to the ferry is truly breathtaking. There is also an otter hide at Kylerhea and these graceful creatures can often be spotted in the Sound.
The little road past the cottage comes to an end at Corran after a scenic route along the Sound, but there is a branch which leads inland from the Bridge which takes you to the magnificent Pictish brochs on the way to Balvraid. There are more Pictish ruins over the hill near Letterfearn, which makes another great walk.
There is scope too for mountain biking or road cycling and riding stables over the hill at Shiel Bridge. Skye, with all its attractions, can be reached via the Skye Bridge in less than an hour, passing the iconic Eilean Donan Castle on the way. Climbers and walkers can tackle either the Cuillins on Skye or the Five Sisters of Kintail which dominate Glen Shiel to the south.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Single Storey
Sitting/dining room with TV/DVD and wood burning stove.
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge-freezer, microwave, dishwasher etc.
Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer.
Double bed room with ensuite room with shower, WC and wash basin.
Twin bedroom.
Double bedroom.
Bathroom with bath, with shower over, WC and basin.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Towels (per person)
- £8.00
- Travel Cot (excluding linen)
- £10.00
Services
Bed linen INCLUDED and towels are available to hire. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by oil central heating (first £25 INCLUDED with any additional usage payable at the end of your stay) and wood-burning stove (fuel INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED. Sorry, pets are not accepted. No smoking.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 06/12/2024 to 09/12/2024
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
From 03/10/2025 to 06/10/2025
From 24/10/2025 to 27/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 20/12/2024 to 23/12/2024
From 27/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
From 13/12/2024 to 16/12/2024
From 24/12/2024 to 24/12/2024
From 23/12/2024 to 24/12/2024
From 30/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
Changeover Day: Fri
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 2 | Sleeps 6 |
| 25 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | POA | POA |
| 20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | POA | POA |
| 28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2025 | £550.00 | £650.00 |
| 31 Jan 2025 - 03 Apr 2025 | £650.00 | £750.00 |
| 04 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2025 | £750.00 | £850.00 |
| 25 Apr 2025 - 01 May 2025 | POA | POA |
| 02 May 2025 - 22 May 2025 | POA | POA |
| 23 May 2025 - 29 May 2025 | POA | POA |
| 30 May 2025 - 26 Jun 2025 | POA | POA |
| 27 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025 | POA | POA |
| 18 Jul 2025 - 28 Aug 2025 | POA | POA |
| 29 Aug 2025 - 11 Sep 2025 | POA | POA |
| 12 Sep 2025 - 02 Oct 2025 | POA | POA |
| 03 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2025 | POA | POA |
| 24 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 | POA | POA |
| 19 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | POA | POA |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | POA | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
For Tigh na Drochit, the tariff for 2 persons is based on one bedroom only being made available.
Reviews
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Lovely cottage wonderful location everything you need furniture a little tired though
Great Cottage Great location Great weather
Cottage was ideally located in a quiet area, it was a good size and well equipped. The property was very clean although ...
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Cottage was very good, good location for us, well equipped. Sky tv. Lovely countryside all around with good local walks ...
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It's just so comfortable and a delight to return to each day.
This is our 3rd visit
Guest Comments
'We have had a fabulous relaxing week in this lovely cottage. We have explored the area with lots of little coves and views to enjoy.'
Hobbs party
'The moment we walked into Tigh na Drochit we knew we would have a fantastic holiday. It was like walking into a show house.'
Toulson party
'A great stay, very relaxing - just lovely. We all enjoyed exploring the gorgeous surrounding countryside. A great base for exploring further afield.'
Fernandes party
'We have had a wonderful holiday in this beautiful comfortable cottage - it is everything we had hoped for.'
Downey party
'We have had an amazing time. The cottage, along with the scenery is beautiful. Can't stress how beautiful this place is - just perfect.'
Myers party
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Guest Comments
'We have had a fabulous relaxing week in this lovely cottage. We have explored the area with lots of little coves and views to enjoy.'
Hobbs party
'The moment we walked into Tigh na Drochit we knew we would have a fantastic holiday. It was like walking into a show house.'
Toulson party
'A great stay, very relaxing - just lovely. We all enjoyed exploring the gorgeous surrounding countryside. A great base for exploring further afield.'
Fernandes party
'We have had a wonderful holiday in this beautiful comfortable cottage - it is everything we had hoped for.'
Downey party
'We have had an amazing time. The cottage, along with the scenery is beautiful. Can't stress how beautiful this place is - just perfect.'
Myers party