Garraidh Ghorm Pod, Conista
Garraidh Ghorm Pod is a detached wooden pod located in in Kilmaluag near Staffin on the Isle of Skye. Hosting one open-plan studio-style living space with a king-size bed, and double sofa bed as sitting area, along with kitchen area, and a dining area this property can sleep up to two people. There is also a shower room to the back of the pod, and outside is an enclosed garden with off-road parking for two cars. Garraidh Ghorm Pod is a cute little retreat perfect for a romantic getaway to the Isle of Skye.
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Booked Date Available Date
- Max. Occupancy 2
- Bedrooms 1
- Bathrooms 1
- Changeover Friday
- Towels Provided
- Linen Provided
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Television
- Kettle
- Garden
- Enclosed Garden
- Fishing Available
- Wifi
- Pub Nearby
- Rural Location
- Great Views
- Parking Available
- Ground Floor Accommodation
Accommodation Details
One double bed within a studio-style open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with double sofa bed. Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
In the township of Conista, just a couple miles from the coast of Kilmaluag Bay, by the breathtaking coastal village of Balmaqueen on the Isle of Skye, home to a bounty of wildlife and rugged landscapes, is where you can find Garraidh Ghorm Pod, a wooden pod providing cute and compact holiday accommodation for you and your loved one. A private pod on a stunning landscape. Surrounded by an enclosed garden with grasses and wildflowers, this pretty property is ideal for a romantic break for avid walkers. Take in the quaint look of the pod and your beautiful countryside surroundings before hanging up your coats and kicking off your boots on the porch, find the homely open-plan living space where you will be relaxing during your stay. A corner sofa doubles up as a double sofa bed for flexible sleeping arrangements, but is best enjoyed when snuggled up under a blanket in front of the Smart TV, being warmed by the underfloor heating while the wind whistles outside. A small dining area and kitchenette are great for cooking up and enjoying some easy meals using the integrated halogen hob and the microwave. Tucked away towards the back is where you will drift off after a day of walking on the double bed. Completing the interior is the shower room where you can ready yourself in the morning for an exciting day, or wind down later with a hot shower after a brisk walk in the chillier months. If you enjoy watching Grand Designs, you would recognise, merely 1.2 miles down the road is the beautiful Single Track Art Gallery & Espresso Bar, open Sunday to Thursday during the summer, offering mouth-watering home baked delights, and according to local visitors "the best coffee in the UK". Staffin is a short drive away where you can pick up all your essentials for your visit to Garraidh Ghorm Pod. The whole of Skye is before you, with the island being 50 miles long, you aren't just limited to your immediate surroundings. There is rich history to be explored from dinosaur fossils to clan warfare, with the remains of a Clan MacDonald castle, Duntulm Castle, just a few miles from your doorstep. The Skye Museum of Island Life is not far and takes you back in time to an old Highland village, offering visitors a unique perspective and insight into island life one hundred years ago. Garraidh Ghorm Pod will be your own little haven after days spent reveling in the incredible landscapes of Skye.
Staffin is a village on the Isle of Skye in the Scottish Highlands, around 17-miles north of Portree. It is overlooked by the Trotternish Ridge and has the Kilmartin River running north through it. For your essentials there are a few general store, a post office and a few pubs, so you aren't far from what you need. With incredible landscapes all around you are sure to enjoy the delights of Skye in Staffin.
Amenities & Facilities
Electric underfloor heating. Two ring induction hob, microwave, fridge, Smart TV, Bluetooth speakers, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for two cars. Enclosed garden. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop within 1.2 miles and pub within 3.7 miles
Location Details
Staffin is a village on the Isle of Skye in the Scottish Highlands, around 24-miles north of Portree. It is overlooked by the Trotternish Ridge and has the Kilmartin River running north through it. For your essentials there are a few general store, a post office and a few pubs, so you aren't far from what you need. With incredible landscapes all around you are sure to enjoy the delights of Skye in Staffin.
Reviews
We had a wonderful stay at Garraidh Ghorm Pod. From the outset, Catriona was incredibly helpful – phoning ahead to give directions, ask if we needed anything, leaving lovely fresh eggs from their chickens. We felt very welcomed to the Pod before we even arrived. The Pod itself is lovely. Catriona has clearly put a great deal of thought into the design, layout and functionality of the Pod. It is spacious, with a very well equipped kitchen. The induction cooker was great to cook on. The bed was comfortable, and the bathroom and shower were neat and well set out. The décor is thoughtful, tasteful and compliments the space perfectly. The unique selling point for us was the fact that the Pod is on its own. It is set in a spacious open garden, which Catriona and Peter are clearly investing in making into a lovely space, with lots of thoughtful environmental and wildlife-friendly touches. The peace and quiet was simply wonderful. We know that holiday Pods are becoming increasingly popular, and have seen a lot of sites with several together. The fact that Garraidh Ghorm Pod is on its own, with the space and privacy to enjoy the open space around it, with the hills behind and the view of the sea in front of the Pod, was wonderful. The setting is peaceful, with local crofts surrounding around you. The wildlife was excellent – the experience of seeing the buzzards perched just feet away from you was delightful. It is an easy stroll down to the sea along the lanes, and the spectacular marine mammal and bird-watching opportunities at Rubha Hunish are within walking distance. The Quiraing is a short drive away, and offers one of Scotland’s most iconic walking opportunities close by. I wholeheartedly recommend Garraidh Ghorm Pod to anyone looking for a peaceful, relaxing and comfortable retreat. Catriona could not be more helpful, and it was a wonderful holiday experience.
Thank you for a most enjoyable stay at Garraidh Ghorm- the pod was supremely comfy and cosy, and had all the facilities we wanted. Good strong WiFi signal, built in Bluetooth speakers was an added bonus. We’ve stayed in a few glamping pods, and I like how this one is just that wee bit roomier for accommodating clothes/belongings so it’s easier for moving about without tripping over stuff. We didn’t end up needing the underfloor heating as we were blessed with amazing weather, so just switched it to standby instead as we were warm enough, but I can see how this would be good in the colder months! Loved the peace and tranquility of where you are, and enjoyed watching buzzards soaring above whilst we sat outside watching the world go by. So many wonderful places to visit nearby with stunning landscapes, I’ll have amazing photos to remember my time here. Thank you to the warm hospitality of Catriona and Peter too, nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely recommend to friends and will definitely be back!
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