Gavin Maxwell Cottage | Cottage in Isle of Skye

Imagine having your own six acre island and staying in the former home of the classic author, Gavin Maxwell.. All on the Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, Freesat, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Electric central heating, bed linen and towels included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Accessible toilet available on request.. Private parking for 2 cars (designated parking place adjoins private gate with short walk down well maintained stone path to the cottage). No smoking. Please note: There is a trolley available for transporting luggage inside the property, please return it to where it belongs. Young children require supervision at all times due to the close proximity to the sea.. Imagine sharing part ofa private island and staying in the former home of Gavin Maxwell, author of the classic book "Ring of Bright Water". Gavin Maxwell Cottage on Eilean Ban situated between Kyleankin on Skye and the Kyle of Lochalsh, on the Scottish mainland, has this unique claim to fame. Once only accessible by boat, after the building of the Skye Bridge this former lighthouse keeper’s cottage is now accessed via a private door on the side of the Skye Bridge.
Eilean Ban (Gaelic for White Island) is six acres of pure heaven with part of it being situated directly under the Skye bridge. Small stone paths meander around the island with colourful shrubs, herbs, heathers and wild grasses covering the hillsides. Gavin Maxwell was one of the foremost authors of wildlife books of the last century, and now his legacy can be enjoyed by all. the island boasts a wonderful array of wildlife. There are frequent sightings of otters, seals and pine martin, as well as occasional dolphins, porpoises, basking sharks and Minke whales, together with an array of seabirds.
This property is on the sea front. Initial supply of fuel for wood burner included during winter months, thereafter available locally at cost.
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Gavin Maxwell Cottage is located in Kyleakin. Gavin Maxwell Cottage provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Fireplace/Heating, among other amenities. This Cottage features Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Fireplace/Heating, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Gavin Maxwell Cottage has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 persons. The minimum rental for this property is 1 night, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Kyleakin has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Kyleakin, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.