Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, Highland

Hillside Cottage is a characterful waterside home with white-rendered elevations and an elevated outlook across the bay. It beautifully captures the charm of this historic harbour village, framed by the dramatic scenery of Skye and the Western Highlands beyond. The main house offers almost 1,300 sq ft of light, welcoming accommodation, complemented by a one-bedroom annexe—ideal for guests or as a holiday let.

At the heart of the cottage lies a cosy sitting and dining room with space for both seating and a dining table, a fireplace with log burner, and a large picture window framing the harbour views. The adjoining kitchen features fitted units, wooden worktops, and ample space for appliances. The ground floor also includes a versatile principal bedroom, which could serve as an additional reception room.

Upstairs are three further bedrooms, each enjoying elevated outlooks towards the harbour and Skye Bridge. The first floor also features a family bathroom with over-bath shower, and a second shower room, both fitted with WCs.

The detached annexe offers open-plan living space with a sitting area and kitchenette beneath a vaulted, beamed ceiling, and a full-height window capturing uninterrupted water views. It includes one double bedroom and a contemporary wet room with shower.

The property has parking in front of the cottage and beside the annexe. The garden to the front includes a paved path to the entrance, a lawn, mature shrubs and hedging. A large storage shed sits to one side. Steps lead from a gravel terrace down to the water’s edge, where a small shingle beach provides a launching point for direct access to the bay.

The small and picturesque village of Kyleakin lies in a stunning position as the gateway to the Isle of Skye, overlooking Loch Alsh, with spectacular views towards the mountains of the West Highlands.

The village provides various everyday amenities, including a post office, a village hall and a primary school, while just across the Skye Bridge on the mainland, Kyle provides access to a wider variety of shops and supermarkets.

On the island, Broadford provides access to further necessary facilities and amenities. Further schooling on the island includes a state secondary school in Portree, while the village is within the catchment area for Plockton High School on the mainland.

The Isle of Skye is one of the UK’s most beautiful and dramatic landscapes, with the rugged Cuillin Hills and famous sites such as the Old Man of Storr providing plenty of stunning walking, climbing and cycling

routes. The A87 provides access to the main towns and settlements on the island, while the Skye Bridge provides a connection to the mainland.

Inverness which is approximately 80 miles away provides further shopping, leisure and cultural facilities while Inverness Airport is 88 miles away.