Askival, Elgol
Askival is a fabulous, detached Isle of Skye cottage in an elevated position in the village of Elgol. The cottage has two king-size double rooms and a twin room, all with en-suite facilities, along with a separate shower room. There is also a kitchen, and a dining room, a snug with sofa bed and a sitting room with a woodburning stove and French doors to a balcony with bench seating three and views to the harbour, on the mezzanine level. Outside, there is plenty of roadside parking available and a short walk down to the harbour. Askival is a wonderful family holiday base for exploring this sensational Scottish island, all year round. Note: This property accepts short breaks from October until the end of March only.
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Booked Date Available Date
- Max. Occupancy 6
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 4
- Changeover Saturday
- Towels Provided
- Linen Provided
- Dishwasher
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Washing Machine
- Television
- High Chair
- Cots
- Kettle
- Telephone
- Garden
- Enclosed Garden
- Log Burner
- Wifi
- Sea Nearby
- Great Views
- Parking Available
Accommodation Details
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor twin with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with breakfast area. Utility. Dining room. First floor snug with sofa bed. Mezzanine sitting room with woodburning stove and French doors to balcony.
Amenities & Facilities
Oil central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, CD, radio, iPod dock, WiFi, telephone for emergency calls and incoming calls only, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel Cot and highchair on request. Ample off road parking. Front decked balcony with bench. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 5 mins walk (summer months only) or 17 miles, pub 17 miles. Harbour 5 mins walk. Note: No mobile phone reception. Note: WiFi is very slow, streaming not possible. Note: There are steps to access property and throughout, may be unsuitable for guests with limited mobility. Note: Check in time for this property is 4pm on day of arrival. Note: This property accepts short breaks from October until the end of March only.
Location Details
Set at the very tip of the Strathaird Peninsula on the beautiful Isle of Skye, the rural crafting community of Elgol lies at the end of a single track road which runs from the village of Broadford. Quiet, peaceful and amid stunning scenery, Elgol makes a wonderful base for those seeking to get away from it all and rediscover nature. Experienced hill walkers and climbers have a choice of mountain trails to explore, while a picnic by the side of the Loch Coruisk is an ideal afternoon treat. Fishing boats operate from Elgol's small quay, and can transport visitors across the water and past the seal colony. For amenities including pubs, restaurants, shops and a petrol station, Broadford is just 15 miles from Elgol.
From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain's best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.
Reviews
We arrived at the house on a wild rainy night and it instantly felt like a home from home. The house is larger than expected, well equipped and extremely clean, which is very reassuring given the current pandemic situation. The wood burner was lovely with the added bonus of a complimentary basket of logs! The kitchen had everything you would ever need, and the cottage had lovely touches including maps, books and guides for the local area. The internet worked perfectly (those with tech wise kids will understand the need!!). The Smart TV was great and streamed iPlayer and Netflix with no problem. The following morning the sun came out and the house filled with light, the views are spectacular, with the large panoramic windows making it a fabulous place to sit. The MistyIsle boat trip to Loch Coruisk was fantastic, we saw minke whales and seals, the children loved the whole experience. The local shop was great but it’s worth stocking up at the Co-op in Broadford on your way through. We walked to Bonnie Prince Charlie’s cave which wasn’t far and easily manageable for the kids. They also loved playing on the beach near the harbour, a short walk from the house. The beds were really comfortable and bathrooms modern with plenty of hot water. We would thoroughly recommend staying here and would come back in a heart beat! Sykes were amazing as always, we are continually impressed with the professionalism and service they offer.
Askival is an absolutely amazing house of high quality throughout and the views looked just like postcards.
A beautiful house in a beautiful position. It was very well equipped with many extra items.
The whole thing as a package was fantastic, every detail was covered and the views were fantastic.
An absolutely fantastic property which was spotlessly clean with wonderful facilities. In a beautiful location with stunning scenery. Nothing could be faulted about the property or location - would love to return!
This house was amazing and perfect in every way for our family spending Christmas there. The owners have thought of everything which made it very comfortable for a week. The heating, hot water, water pressure, kitchen equipment and general extras were all perfect. Would highly recommend any one thinking of going to Elgol to stay in this house. Thank you.
It is difficult to overstate how beautiful this holiday rental is. The picture do it some justice but you are still wowed when you step into the property. This is a home that you are invited to share. Everything has been thought of. The problem is it is difficult to tear yourself away from the view, made perfect by the large picture windows. We did not enjoy the best of weather during our stay in August, but with such a beautiful property, large screen TV, music centre to listen to music as the scene changed outside by the minute you where not concerned that it wasn't glorious sunshine every day. The property is at the Elgol village end of a single track lane, and it does take you a few trips up and down the route to get used to passing spaces and who has right of way, but you soon get used to it and it adds to the adventure. If you are going to travel to many of the spectacular sights on Skye then you will need to get used to single track roads. The problem with Asival is that it will spoil you for other holiday rentals that I feel will struggle to match the quality and spectacular view.
This house ticks all the boxes; location, views, the peace and quiet, and the space and comfort. It is very very well equipped, immaculately clean and the owner and house keeper are very helpful. Look forward to staying again!
The most beautiful property I have stayed in , I don't know where to begin - immaculate house , beautiful surroundings , the standard of house was beyond superior and the personal touches were outstanding - and the area was beautiful - we didn't want to leave It far exceeded our expectations The owners should be proud of this house - and if we had the money we would buy it !!! Thank you so much
Liked the high standards of cleanliness and the tasteful décor. It was also very well equipped with everything you need.
There was everything you could wish for at this property. It was just beautiful and the standard of the décor, furnishings, and cleanliness was excellent.
Stunning house in a wonderful location. It was well equipped to a very high standard, a very comfortable & relaxing place to be, even in wild stormy weather! Looking forward to going back again.
We had a wonderful week at Askival in Skye. The property is stunning, modern but very cosy. The perfect place to relax and enjoy much needed family time. The facilities are first class there was everything you could wish for in the kitchen and so handy having a washing machine and dryer. The TV and blue ray system was perfect for us and all the crockery, bed linen and towels were top quality. We loved it and will be returning! It was all perfect!
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All prices are inclusive of the booking fee. Winter Short Breaks (WSB) are available at many properties in the "Winter" period - subject to availability. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. Off Season Breaks (OSB) are available at many properties in parts of the "Low" and "Mid" periods - subject to availability. The price for a 3 night break is either 75% of the normal weekly rental or, if it is higher, the quoted Winter Short Break price. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. OSBs can be booked within a calendar month of the start date of the holiday. "Last Minute Breaks" (LMB) are available at most properties throughout the "LOW", "MID", "HIGH", "PEAK", "XMAS" and "NEW YEAR" periods. The price for a 3 night break is either 65% of the normal weekly rental or, if it is higher, the quoted Winter Short Break price. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. LMBs can be booked within one week of the start date of the holiday.