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Quick Info
| Sleeps: 2/4 | Bedrooms: 2 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: No |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 2 |
| Licence No: HI-30178-F |
Restless Winds is a superb modern house in traditional style which has a commanding position above the bay near the village of Portnalong in the west of Skye, with superb views out over Loch Harport, the Macleod's Tables and the Cuillins also visible from the driveway.
The sunsets are amazing in this part of the word, plus the months of March and October also offer the chance for seeing the incredible Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights.
Downstairs, the stylish sitting room has a very generous comfy seating area and a wood-burning stove which keeps it nice and toasty. The beautifully fitted dining kitchen is a modern take on a traditional design and has a gas burner, The Aga in the property is being replaced with a range cooker for 2016. There is also a handy utility room.
Still on this level is one of the double bedrooms and a bathroom with a relaxing whirlpool bath, as well as a separate shower.
Upstairs is an additional cosy seating area and the other double bedroom (with king size bed) and a luxury bathroom with a stunning roll-top bath and separate walk-in shower.
The house stands in its own large, neatly fenced garden with decking and patio areas to sit and take in the beautiful views with its wonderful position being more than equalled by the comfort that is found within.
Carbost, with shop, pub and the world famous Talisker Whisky distillery, is only 3 miles away. On this side of the island you have Dunvegan, with its famous castle and Coral Beaches and the capital, Portree is around 17 miles up the road.
Additionally on the island, you can climb in the Cuillins or, less strenuously, walk up the Tables you can see from the cottage. Look out, too, for sea eagles in the skies above or take boat trips to view the teeming marine life around the shores.
A highly scenic and not particularly lengthy trip would be to head down the little road to Glenbrittle, where it comes to an end. Here there is a wonderful remote, sandy beach, as well as some wonderful views of the Cuillins. The streams coming off the mountains fall is some spectacular waterfalls, so there is the choice of either swimming in the sea, or cooling off on a hot day with a dip in the pools beneath the falls. The cottage is centrally situated for guests to enjoy all the many attractions of this most enchanting and atmospheric of islands.
If one island is not enough for you, there is always the possibility of heading for Sconser (14 miles) and taking the ferry (no booking necessary) across to the rather wonderful island of Raasay. This is a real step back in time in terms of peace and tranquillity.
Most inhabitants live at the southern end of the island and you can take the little road north through increasingly wild countryside without a house for miles, or walk round the eastern side of the island and discover the poignant traces of the old villages which were abandoned during the Highland Clearances. The views across to Applecross on the mainland are quite sensational.
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
Downstairs
Sitting room with wood-burning stove and TV (Sky)/DVD
Kitchen/dining room with range cooker, 2 ring gas hob, fridge/freezer and microwave, etc
Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and deep freeze
Double bedroom
Bathroom with bath (whirlpool), separate shower, WC and wash basin.
Upstairs
Seating area
Double bedroom (king-size)
Bathroom with rolltop bath, separate shower, WC and wash basin.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED (Electric Vehicle Charging not permitted). Heating is by gas central heating (INCLUDED) and wood-burning stove (1 basket of logs INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED. Sorry, pets are not accepted. No smoking.
Please note: For Restless Winds, the tariff for 2 persons is based one bedroom being made available.
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 03/04/2026 to 06/04/2026
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 2 | Sleeps 4 |
| 26 Apr 2025 - 02 May 2025 | £895.00 | £950.00 |
| 03 May 2025 - 23 May 2025 | £950.00 | £1,050.00 |
| 24 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 | £1,150.00 | £1,150.00 |
| 31 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 | £950.00 | £1,050.00 |
| 28 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 | £1,150.00 | £1,150.00 |
| 19 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | £1,250.00 | £1,250.00 |
| 30 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 | £950.00 | £1,050.00 |
| 13 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 | £895.00 | £950.00 |
| 04 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 | £950.00 | £1,050.00 |
| 25 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £750.00 | £850.00 |
| 20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £1,150.00 | £1,150.00 |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £1,150.00 | £1,150.00 |
| 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 and where more than one tariff is shown, the number of bedrooms made available may vary. This is allows us to offer larger properties at lower rates for smaller parties. 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 Restless Winds, the tariff for 2 persons is based one bedroom being made available.
Reviews
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This felt like our home from the second we walked through the door. It was well laid out, spacious, clean, comfortable a...
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Lovely cottage, great location and beautiful views. Very comfortable a real home from home.
Restless Winds had everything we needed and more. All the kitchen gear, books, games, comfy sofa, nice big telly. We had...
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Amazing location in a beautiful cottage.. Very clean comfortable and welcoming.
Excellent and safe place to see island from.
Guest Comments
'Had the most wonderful week ever – the weather was totally amazing, warm, hot and sunny. We swam every day in the lochs, rivers and the sea! The house is great – so well furnished, spotless and fantastic views.'
'Thank you for a lovely stay in a very comfortable cottage. A great base for some fabulous walks. Thank you for the welcome gifts, much enjoyed.'
'It was a pleasure to stay at this lovely place- we enjoyed the awesome nature. Thank you for the welcome gifts. All these stunning views would be deeply burnt in our minds. Thank you.'
'Lovely time in this wonderful cottage. Climbing Cuillins despite the weather. Thanks for a fab week.'
'Thank you for a lovely comfy stay in your cottage. The weather has been great and we have had a fabulous time on Skye- thank you!'
'Really lovely cottage in stunning location. We had a lovely week on Skye enjoyed the nature, the coast and the mountains. Restless Winds is the perfect base for all this – thank you!'
'Made it back again after 9 years! Cottage is still amazing and super comfortable. The most gorgeous location. Love it! Thank you for creating such a beautiful place to stay and hope to be back soon.'
'Mission accomplished! We were lucky to have great weather so lots of trips out to various place we had not been to on Skye before. Fabulous wee cottage – very spacious – lots of modern appliances – very comfortable.
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Guest Comments
'Had the most wonderful week ever – the weather was totally amazing, warm, hot and sunny. We swam every day in the lochs, rivers and the sea! The house is great – so well furnished, spotless and fantastic views.'
'Thank you for a lovely stay in a very comfortable cottage. A great base for some fabulous walks. Thank you for the welcome gifts, much enjoyed.'
'It was a pleasure to stay at this lovely place- we enjoyed the awesome nature. Thank you for the welcome gifts. All these stunning views would be deeply burnt in our minds. Thank you.'
'Lovely time in this wonderful cottage. Climbing Cuillins despite the weather. Thanks for a fab week.'
'Thank you for a lovely comfy stay in your cottage. The weather has been great and we have had a fabulous time on Skye- thank you!'
'Really lovely cottage in stunning location. We had a lovely week on Skye enjoyed the nature, the coast and the mountains. Restless Winds is the perfect base for all this – thank you!'
'Made it back again after 9 years! Cottage is still amazing and super comfortable. The most gorgeous location. Love it! Thank you for creating such a beautiful place to stay and hope to be back soon.'
'Mission accomplished! We were lucky to have great weather so lots of trips out to various place we had not been to on Skye before. Fabulous wee cottage – very spacious – lots of modern appliances – very comfortable.