IF YOU’RE PLANNING A VISIT TO SKYE YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING PLACES!
PLACES TO EAT AND STAY
Portree -
The Bosville Hotel and Chandlery Restaurant -
Situated in the heart of Portree, the Bosville Hotel is modern and upbeat. We have worked with the award winning head chef, John Kelly, for a few years now, and can vouch for the fantastic quality and great value of the meals created in the Chandlery Restaurant. http://bosvillehotel.co.uk/chandlery/
South Skye -
Tigh and Dochais Bed and Breakfast -
Neil Hope runs a most modern and luxurious 5 star Bed and Breakfast near Broadford. He cooks our tasty hand made sausages for your breakfast, and often has dinner delights of Orbost venison loin, or iron age pork roasts on the menu. http://www.skyebedbreakfast.co.uk
The Duisdale and Toravaig Hotels -
Anne and Ken have created luxury and stylish hotels that are the perfect base for exploring Skye.
The Duisdale Hotel is a wildly romantic award-winning hotel boasting an award winning restaurant, conservatory and an elegant lounge with high ceilings and log fire overlooking the gardens. http://www.duisdale.com
The Toravaig Hotel is the ultimate romantic retreat on Scotland’s own ‘paradise island’. Toravaig is a stylish, contemporary country house hotel situated in Sleat, the ‘Garden of Skye’ with magnificent views over the sea to the mainland hills beyond. http://www.skyehotel.co.uk
North Skye -
The Glenview -
Simon and Kirsty have a beautifully situated hotel and restaurant at Culnacnoc near Staffin, north of Portree. Simon is a great chef who makes absolutely delicious meals with our mutton, iron age pork, heather grazed highland beef and venison. Our hand made sausages and bacon are also available on their extensive breakfast menu. http://glenviewskye.co.uk
Northwest Skye -
Early Bird Enterprises, Orbost Estate (that’s us!)
If you’re staying in self catering accommodation on Skye, you can always come to Orbost and purchase our bacon, ham, sausages, venison etc. direct from us. Our products available vary from week to week, and it is a good idea to email before coming to check availability – we can always put something aside for you to collect. JacRchl@aol.com
Leobost at Orbost -
Orbost is a magical place, and none better place to explore it from than Leobost. A 5 double bedroom house, and neighboring our smallholding, you can look out the kitchen window see the beautiful landscapes, and our Soay Sheep grazing! http://www.leobost.co.uk
The MacLeod Apartment, Orbost House -
Orbost house is the historical Estate House at Orbost. Also fronting onto our smallholding, the flats at Orbost House are comfortable and a great base to go exploring and adventuring! http://www.uniquescotland.com/macleod/index.html
Kelpie Cottage -
Keith’s mum, Linda has renovated a byre at her Waterstein home into a classy self catering cottage for two. Situated within walking distance of Neist Point Lighthouse, with the stunning Waterstein Loch as the view, this is a perfect hideaway for a couple to escape to. http://www.go-selfcatering.co.uk/KelpieCottage
SKYE ARTISTS AND STUDIOS WE LOVE
Orbost Gallery -
Situated a stonesthrow from our smallholding at Orbost, the Orbost gallery exhibits a variety of artist’s work and is well worth a visit. http://www.orbostgallery.co.uk/
Marion MacPhee, Printmaker -
Marion is one of our neighbours at Orbost, and a very gifted printmaker – her mythological prints are superb and can be viewed at http://www.marionmacphee.co.uk
Donnie MacKay, Photographer -
Donnie is an award winning photographer who captures images of the Hebrides like no other we have seen. His photos can be viewed on his photohebrides website, and are well worth a look – they show these Islands in a unique and stunning way. http://www.photohebrides.co.uk
LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS
Local food is available at many restaurants on Skye, and it is well worth searching out as the quality and taste is unrivalled. We work closely with the Isle of Skye Baking Company, and Calina’s Conserves through our web site http://theskyefoodcompany.co.uk . Other local food producers can be found on the Skye and Lochalsh Food Link website, and if you are eating on Skye, look out for the Taste Skye plaque.
