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off on my holiday Friday!

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chelsea SUPER CHICKEN!!!

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Cant wait we are off to the Isle of Skye staying in this cottage -

 

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Should be fun as you can only reach it by 4x4 at low tide as we have to cross a ford :shock: . There are no neighbours, no broadband, no mobile phone reception so we will really be cut off from civilisation!

 

It looks really cosy though, with 2 log burners and 10 paces away from the loch.

 

We both really need a holiday, hubby has been working 15 hour days :( and I've torn the ligaments in my ankle so lots of rest and relaxation is on the cards.

 

I will probably come back to mountains of red arrows and will miss loads (including Emma's birth of little Bean - congratulations in advance Emma !! ) :D

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Ah, Torrin is superb.

 

We generally go to Skye once or twice a year, and the last three times have stayed in 'Half of Two' which is as you drop down into Torrin. We walked down to the loch and this cottage the last time one evening. Plus, Torrin actually has a coffee shop!

 

If you haven't been before, by eck, LOADS of recommendations.

 

Bla Bheinn is obviously right on the doorstep for a walk, and Elgol has the most fantastic view of the Cuillin (and the walk in to Loch Coruisk from Elgol, taking the boat back - booked in the hut at Elgol - is a great day out with lots of seals and the possibility of seeing basking sharks). Coruisk House, on the hill before dropping to Elgol does good, simple, fresh food (if you're lucky they have live lobster, I felt just a smidge guilty selecting one for the pot last time) and the two owners will come and have a drink with you, and you might even get the offer of a lift to and from the restaurant with a member of staff so you can both drink).

 

Neist Point, the Old Man of Storr, Fairy Glen (near Uig and where one particular scene of Stardust was filmed), the Quiraing. Ah, want to go back!

 

Don't, however, by fish and chips from the chipper at the harbour in Portree, that way only disappointment lies (given the seafood available to the isles).

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Ah, Torrin is superb.

 

We generally go to Skye once or twice a year, and the last three times have stayed in 'Half of Two' which is as you drop down into Torrin. We walked down to the loch and this cottage the last time one evening. Plus, Torrin actually has a coffee shop!

 

If you haven't been before, by eck, LOADS of recommendations.

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Wow, I cant believe you recognised it! :D

 

I've been to Skye before (day trips) but we have never stayed on it. So the recommendations are very welcomed! :D

 

Does the cottage look ok ?(we booked online) and can you remember how big/wide the ford is? the owner has been very strict we do not cross it at high tide, is it really that bad?

 

Are the mountains bigger in real life than in the picture?

 

We do plan to go to Coruisk house for a meal and I've seen the Blue Shed Cafe online (its actually for sale!).

 

Thanks very much. :wink:

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Wow, I cant believe you recognised it! :D

 

I've been to Skye before (day trips) but we have never stayed on it. So the recommendations are very welcomed! :D

 

Does the cottage look ok ?(we booked online) and can you remember how big/wide the ford is? the owner has been very strict we do not cross it at high tide, is it really that bad?

 

Are the mountains bigger in real life than in the picture?

 

We do plan to go to Coruisk house for a meal and I've seen the Blue Shed Cafe online (its actually for sale!).

 

Thanks very much. :wink:

 

The amount of time we've stayed there it's a view that has got ingrained... :D

 

We managed to walk over the ford no problem, but that was probably low tide and it was in the middle of a warm summer spell. I think the people who were staying there just had normal cars which were parked round the back of the outdoor centre building where you turn off for the cottage rather than going across the ford. Definitely need an off-roader for it!

 

The cottage was about 200 yards further on or so - very nicely secluded from the rest of Torrin and opening out straight onto the loch. Keep an eye out for sea eagles as well - only seen one, but they are HUGE.

 

The mountains are massive, but the walk/scramble up Bla Bheinn is really worth it, some of the best views on the island, especially over to the Cuillin.

 

Other things, other things... Edinbane pottery is great (and the owner really friendly). The walk round the coast to MacLeod's Maidens (from Orbost?) is really nice and relaxing and the sea cliffs at the end are pretty dramatic. There's a really good gallery near Orbost as well, but there are galleries everywhere so you'll always find something impressive!

 

If there's anything you particularly like doing or aren't sure about just drop me a PM and I'll see what else I can remember!

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We managed to walk over the ford no problem, but that was probably low tide and it was in the middle of a warm summer spell. I think the people who were staying there just had normal cars which were parked round the back of the outdoor centre building where you turn off for the cottage rather than going across the ford. Definitely need an off-roader for it!

 

Yes the owner leaves his subaru there for non 4x4 owners, luckily we have a landrover.

 

Keep an eye out for sea eagles as well - only seen one, but they are HUGE.

 

Oooh, im soo excited :dance: now as I love nature and really hope to see some (and some otters and seals), we plan to do some fishing on the loch

 

 

Thanks again, If I think of anything I will pm you. :wink:

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Do they allow dogs?

 

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Yes they do :D ( we wouldnt be going there else) as our GSD has been coming on her hols with us for 10 years, this is her 6th highland fling! :lol:

 

We stay at a Days Inn (Glasgow) on the way up (to break the long journey) and they dont charge for dogs either.

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Do they allow dogs?

 

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Yes they do :D ( we wouldnt be going there else) as our GSD has been coming on her hols with us for 10 years, this is her 6th highland fling! :lol:

 

We stay at a Days Inn (Glasgow) on the way up (to break the long journey) and they dont charge for dogs either.

That's good to know.

 

We take our Lab with us to the Lake District every year - wouldn't be the same without him.

 

We've always fancied going to Scotland and a cottage right on the waters edge would be seventh heaven for a water loving Lab.

 

Safe journey.

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