Marsco House and Otter Lodge , Carbostmore, Carbost, Highland
£385,000
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Key features
- Detached 4-bedroom family home built in 2001
- Otter Lodge log cabin (installed 2010) with 1-bedroom self-contained accommodation
- Detached garage, sheds and adaptable catio included
- Enclosed garden grounds with driveway parking and loch access
- Flexible use as private residence, B&B or lifestyle business
- Proven holiday letting potential; Otter Lodge has Short Term Let Licence
- Spectacular panoramic views over Loch Harport and the Cuillin mountains
- Attractive central Skye location close to Portree, Fairy Pools and Talisker Distillery
Description
DESCRIPTION
Marsco House is a stunning detached property, originally built in 2001, set in an enviable position overlooking Loch Harport with breathtaking panoramic views.
The ground floor of Marsco House offers a bright lounge with double doors leading to a spacious kitchen/diner, a separate utility room, and a versatile bedroom/study. Upstairs, three double bedrooms and a family bathroom complete the accommodation.
Adjacent to the house is a substantial detached garage, fitted with light and power and an up-and-over door, providing excellent storage or workshop potential.
Otter Lodge, a highly insulated solid log cabin, was installed in 2010. Designed in a traditional Nordic style, the lodge was imported in kit form and assembled on site. Offering warmth and comfort in all seasons, the layout includes a generous open-plan lounge/dining/kitchen area, a double bedroom, and a shower room. A covered front deck provides the perfect spot to enjoy the spectacular loch and mountain views.
Most recently operated as a self-catering holiday let, Otter Lodge has proven to be a popular destination with guests. In 2024, it achieved consistently high feedback on Cottages.com, placing it in the top 20% of listed properties and earning a prestigious Customers’ Choice Award 2024.
Both Marsco House and Otter Lodge are offered with vacant possession although Otter Lodge remains fully equipped to run as holiday let. The properties are and now offered at a price substantially below Home Report Valuation which presents an outstanding opportunity either as a family home with guest accommodation or as a lifestyle business in a truly beautiful location.
Note: Photographs were taken prior to the Marsco House being vacated. Otter Lodge remains fully equipped to run as holiday let.
REASON FOR SALE
The current owners are retiring and relocating away from the area.
TRADE
Until recently, Otter Lodge was successfully operated as a self-catering holiday let and holds a Short Term Letting Licence. Extremely popular with guests, it was run at a manageable level by the current owners yet still generated good profits.
Marsco House was previously operated as a Bed and Breakfast, and this use could easily be reinstated by new owners if desired, subject to statutory consents.
LOCATION
Marsco lies centrally on the Isle of Skye, making it a perfect location to access all areas of Skye. To the South there is Sleat, the 'Garden of Skye' with magnificent views over the sea to the mainland, the Morar hills beyond and the Small Isles to the South. To the North there is Waterish and Trotternish with views out to the Atlantic and Outer Hebrides. Portree is 17 miles away, Broadford is 23 miles, and Dunvegan approx. 20 miles away.
Marsco can be accessed either from the Skye Road bridge or via a ferry from Mallaig to Armadale. To the South are the Red and Black Cuillins, the Black Cuillin mountain ridge has some of the most challenging features in Scotland. It is 11 kilometres long, over 3000 feet in places and contains 11 Munros and 16 other peaks. To the North, is the Trotternish Ridge which is part of a geological formation and has many pinnacles, including the world-famous Old Man of Storr. This makes Skye a mecca to mountaineers who seek such a rare challenge.
The Isle of Skye has a population of circa 13,000 in one of the fastest growing rural areas in Scotland. Carbost is a village on the south-west shore of Loch Harport on the Minginish peninsula. The presence of the Talisker Distillery draws tourists to the area in the summer and is also one of the main employers in the village along with the local pub, The Old Inn. The village has a community run grocery & provisions store and a coffee shop. To the North of the distillery, Carbost Waterfront provides access to the water via a Pier, slipway & pontoons. Moorings are provided for residents and visitors with fishing boats, yachts & other recreational craft. These facilities are maintained by a community company which is expanding the facilities, including mains water to the pier & pontoons.
English language nursery and primary schools are located at Carbost, with Gaelic and secondary schools in Portree at Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig.
Carbost is a popular village on the Minginish Peninsula of the Isle of Skye, best known as the home of the world-famous Talisker Distillery. Nestled on the shores of Loch Harport and framed by the dramatic Cuillin mountains, it offers a peaceful lochside setting with a strong sense of community. Within the village there is a shop with post office, a welcoming inn, a primary school and a community hall which hosts regular events. Wider services, including secondary schooling, a medical centre and a range of shops, can be found in Portree, which lies around twenty minutes away by car. Carbost benefits from good road links across Skye and onward via the Skye Bridge, as well as regular bus connections to Portree and other parts of the island. Broadband and mobile coverage are available, with speeds varying depending on provider.
THE PROPERTY
MARSCO HOUSE
Marsco House is an attractive detached one-and-a-half storey home extending to around 162 sq. m, set within generous and well-established garden grounds. Thoughtfully designed with family living in mind, the property offers bright and versatile accommodation over two floors in a peaceful and private setting, making it equally suited as a permanent residence, second home, or holiday let.
The ground floor is introduced by a welcoming porch which opens into the main hallway, creating a natural flow through the house. A spacious living room is warmed by a log-burning stove set within a handsome feature fireplace – a charming focal point and the perfect setting for cosy family evenings. The well-appointed kitchen and dining area provides excellent space for cooking, entertaining and everyday life, fitted with a modern range of wall and base units, ample worktops and integrated appliances. French doors could offer direct access to the gardens (if applicable), encouraging indoor-outdoor living. A utility room with additional storage and appliance space, a flexible bedroom/study and a modern shower room complete the accommodation on this level, ensuring convenience and adaptability for family life or visiting guests.
Upstairs, the landing opens to three further bedrooms, all enjoying natural light and pleasant garden aspects. A well-presented family bathroom with three-piece suite serves this floor, combining practicality with a fresh, contemporary finish. The internal styling of Marsco House blends traditional timber joinery with panel and glazed doors, bringing warmth, texture and character throughout the home.
The property is heated via an oil-fired central heating system, supplemented by the cosy log-burning stove, while solar PV panels fitted to the rear roof slope assist with reducing energy costs. The property is connected to mains electricity, with bottled LPG supplying the kitchen hob.
Externally, Marsco House is surrounded by established gardens to the front, side and rear. Generous areas of lawn are interspersed with mature shrubs and trees, providing colour and privacy throughout the seasons. Paved and gravelled areas create attractive outdoor seating and dining spaces, while a driveway offers ample parking for several vehicles. The gardens present an ideal backdrop for children to play, pets to roam, or for simply enjoying the tranquillity of the setting.
OTTER LODGE
Installed in 2010, this highly insulated solid log cabin offers a charming Nordic-style retreat. Imported by the owners in kit form and carefully assembled on site, it has been designed for comfort in all seasons. The lodge features a spacious open-plan lounge, dining and kitchen area, a double bedroom, and a shower room. A covered front deck provides the perfect spot to enjoy the spectacular views. Fully equipped and ready to operate as a holiday let, the lodge is offered with all furnishings and equipment in situ included.
For many years the lodge proved a popular self-catering property, consistently generating strong guest feedback. In 2024 it ranked within the top 20% of all Cottages.com listings, earning the prestigious Customers’ Choice Award.
Although the lodge is not currently in use, it remains in excellent condition and offers buyers the flexibility to reinstate it as a holiday let or enjoy it as private accommodation.
The lodge offers versatile use, ideal as an office or craft workspace, a Granny annexe, or similar accommodation.
SERVICES
There is a single point of connection for mains electricity, phone line and water. Foul drainage is handled on site by a septic tank. Separate oil central heating systems are provided to the lodge and house. Whilst the house and lodge benefit from LPG cooking. The property has solar panels and there is also an electric vehicle charging point in the garage. Wi-Fi is available throughout.
EPC RATING
The EPC rating for Marsco House is C (75), reference number 7117-0122-6100-0808-5202.
ACCOUNTS
The business currently trades to a solid profitable level. Full accounting information, together with details of forward bookings will be made available to seriously interested parties subsequent to formal viewing.
TITLE NUMBER
The property has a title number of INV18172.
PRICE
Offers in the region of £385,000 are invited for the heritable property complete with goodwill and trade contents (according to inventory).
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Both Marsco House and Otter Lodge are offered with vacant possession, providing an exceptional opportunity as a family residence with additional income stream, or as a ready-made lifestyle business in one of Skye’s most scenic locations.
GROUNDS
Enclose garden, grass shrubs, access to the Loch Within the grounds there are a few useful sheds, a single garage built at the same time as the house and a catio, attached to the East of the property. This could be adapted for other uses.
LICENCE NUMBER
Otter Lodge holds a short term letting licence number, HI-30829-F AND valid until 07/07/2027.
Marsco House is a stunning detached property, originally built in 2001, set in an enviable position overlooking Loch Harport with breathtaking panoramic views.
The ground floor of Marsco House offers a bright lounge with double doors leading to a spacious kitchen/diner, a separate utility room, and a versatile bedroom/study. Upstairs, three double bedrooms and a family bathroom complete the accommodation.
Adjacent to the house is a substantial detached garage, fitted with light and power and an up-and-over door, providing excellent storage or workshop potential.
Otter Lodge, a highly insulated solid log cabin, was installed in 2010. Designed in a traditional Nordic style, the lodge was imported in kit form and assembled on site. Offering warmth and comfort in all seasons, the layout includes a generous open-plan lounge/dining/kitchen area, a double bedroom, and a shower room. A covered front deck provides the perfect spot to enjoy the spectacular loch and mountain views.
Most recently operated as a self-catering holiday let, Otter Lodge has proven to be a popular destination with guests. In 2024, it achieved consistently high feedback on Cottages.com, placing it in the top 20% of listed properties and earning a prestigious Customers’ Choice Award 2024.
Both Marsco House and Otter Lodge are offered with vacant possession although Otter Lodge remains fully equipped to run as holiday let. The properties are and now offered at a price substantially below Home Report Valuation which presents an outstanding opportunity either as a family home with guest accommodation or as a lifestyle business in a truly beautiful location.
Note: Photographs were taken prior to the Marsco House being vacated. Otter Lodge remains fully equipped to run as holiday let.
REASON FOR SALE
The current owners are retiring and relocating away from the area.
TRADE
Until recently, Otter Lodge was successfully operated as a self-catering holiday let and holds a Short Term Letting Licence. Extremely popular with guests, it was run at a manageable level by the current owners yet still generated good profits.
Marsco House was previously operated as a Bed and Breakfast, and this use could easily be reinstated by new owners if desired, subject to statutory consents.
LOCATION
Marsco lies centrally on the Isle of Skye, making it a perfect location to access all areas of Skye. To the South there is Sleat, the 'Garden of Skye' with magnificent views over the sea to the mainland, the Morar hills beyond and the Small Isles to the South. To the North there is Waterish and Trotternish with views out to the Atlantic and Outer Hebrides. Portree is 17 miles away, Broadford is 23 miles, and Dunvegan approx. 20 miles away.
Marsco can be accessed either from the Skye Road bridge or via a ferry from Mallaig to Armadale. To the South are the Red and Black Cuillins, the Black Cuillin mountain ridge has some of the most challenging features in Scotland. It is 11 kilometres long, over 3000 feet in places and contains 11 Munros and 16 other peaks. To the North, is the Trotternish Ridge which is part of a geological formation and has many pinnacles, including the world-famous Old Man of Storr. This makes Skye a mecca to mountaineers who seek such a rare challenge.
The Isle of Skye has a population of circa 13,000 in one of the fastest growing rural areas in Scotland. Carbost is a village on the south-west shore of Loch Harport on the Minginish peninsula. The presence of the Talisker Distillery draws tourists to the area in the summer and is also one of the main employers in the village along with the local pub, The Old Inn. The village has a community run grocery & provisions store and a coffee shop. To the North of the distillery, Carbost Waterfront provides access to the water via a Pier, slipway & pontoons. Moorings are provided for residents and visitors with fishing boats, yachts & other recreational craft. These facilities are maintained by a community company which is expanding the facilities, including mains water to the pier & pontoons.
English language nursery and primary schools are located at Carbost, with Gaelic and secondary schools in Portree at Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig.
Carbost is a popular village on the Minginish Peninsula of the Isle of Skye, best known as the home of the world-famous Talisker Distillery. Nestled on the shores of Loch Harport and framed by the dramatic Cuillin mountains, it offers a peaceful lochside setting with a strong sense of community. Within the village there is a shop with post office, a welcoming inn, a primary school and a community hall which hosts regular events. Wider services, including secondary schooling, a medical centre and a range of shops, can be found in Portree, which lies around twenty minutes away by car. Carbost benefits from good road links across Skye and onward via the Skye Bridge, as well as regular bus connections to Portree and other parts of the island. Broadband and mobile coverage are available, with speeds varying depending on provider.
THE PROPERTY
MARSCO HOUSE
Marsco House is an attractive detached one-and-a-half storey home extending to around 162 sq. m, set within generous and well-established garden grounds. Thoughtfully designed with family living in mind, the property offers bright and versatile accommodation over two floors in a peaceful and private setting, making it equally suited as a permanent residence, second home, or holiday let.
The ground floor is introduced by a welcoming porch which opens into the main hallway, creating a natural flow through the house. A spacious living room is warmed by a log-burning stove set within a handsome feature fireplace – a charming focal point and the perfect setting for cosy family evenings. The well-appointed kitchen and dining area provides excellent space for cooking, entertaining and everyday life, fitted with a modern range of wall and base units, ample worktops and integrated appliances. French doors could offer direct access to the gardens (if applicable), encouraging indoor-outdoor living. A utility room with additional storage and appliance space, a flexible bedroom/study and a modern shower room complete the accommodation on this level, ensuring convenience and adaptability for family life or visiting guests.
Upstairs, the landing opens to three further bedrooms, all enjoying natural light and pleasant garden aspects. A well-presented family bathroom with three-piece suite serves this floor, combining practicality with a fresh, contemporary finish. The internal styling of Marsco House blends traditional timber joinery with panel and glazed doors, bringing warmth, texture and character throughout the home.
The property is heated via an oil-fired central heating system, supplemented by the cosy log-burning stove, while solar PV panels fitted to the rear roof slope assist with reducing energy costs. The property is connected to mains electricity, with bottled LPG supplying the kitchen hob.
Externally, Marsco House is surrounded by established gardens to the front, side and rear. Generous areas of lawn are interspersed with mature shrubs and trees, providing colour and privacy throughout the seasons. Paved and gravelled areas create attractive outdoor seating and dining spaces, while a driveway offers ample parking for several vehicles. The gardens present an ideal backdrop for children to play, pets to roam, or for simply enjoying the tranquillity of the setting.
OTTER LODGE
Installed in 2010, this highly insulated solid log cabin offers a charming Nordic-style retreat. Imported by the owners in kit form and carefully assembled on site, it has been designed for comfort in all seasons. The lodge features a spacious open-plan lounge, dining and kitchen area, a double bedroom, and a shower room. A covered front deck provides the perfect spot to enjoy the spectacular views. Fully equipped and ready to operate as a holiday let, the lodge is offered with all furnishings and equipment in situ included.
For many years the lodge proved a popular self-catering property, consistently generating strong guest feedback. In 2024 it ranked within the top 20% of all Cottages.com listings, earning the prestigious Customers’ Choice Award.
Although the lodge is not currently in use, it remains in excellent condition and offers buyers the flexibility to reinstate it as a holiday let or enjoy it as private accommodation.
The lodge offers versatile use, ideal as an office or craft workspace, a Granny annexe, or similar accommodation.
SERVICES
There is a single point of connection for mains electricity, phone line and water. Foul drainage is handled on site by a septic tank. Separate oil central heating systems are provided to the lodge and house. Whilst the house and lodge benefit from LPG cooking. The property has solar panels and there is also an electric vehicle charging point in the garage. Wi-Fi is available throughout.
EPC RATING
The EPC rating for Marsco House is C (75), reference number 7117-0122-6100-0808-5202.
ACCOUNTS
The business currently trades to a solid profitable level. Full accounting information, together with details of forward bookings will be made available to seriously interested parties subsequent to formal viewing.
TITLE NUMBER
The property has a title number of INV18172.
PRICE
Offers in the region of £385,000 are invited for the heritable property complete with goodwill and trade contents (according to inventory).
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Both Marsco House and Otter Lodge are offered with vacant possession, providing an exceptional opportunity as a family residence with additional income stream, or as a ready-made lifestyle business in one of Skye’s most scenic locations.
GROUNDS
Enclose garden, grass shrubs, access to the Loch Within the grounds there are a few useful sheds, a single garage built at the same time as the house and a catio, attached to the East of the property. This could be adapted for other uses.
LICENCE NUMBER
Otter Lodge holds a short term letting licence number, HI-30829-F AND valid until 07/07/2027.
Brochures
Marsco House and Otter Lodge , Carbostmore, Carbost, Highland
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Kyle of Lochalsh Station23.2 miles
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