-Apartments with Benefits of Hotels, B&Bs & Self Catering.
-Apartments in Portree & Storr Lochs
-World Class fishing and walking
-Complimentary bottle of wine, bread, milk, cereals, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, shortbread
Steeped in Romance, folklore, history and myth, set against a backdrop of some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, Skye has the enviable reputation of being the Jewel of the Scottish Highlands and what better place to start your discovery of the islands magic than Dunsgiath Apartments at 2 locations - Storr Lochs and Portree Harbour.
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Everything you could ask for and then a little more. A gem of an apartment set in a wonderful place. And the most comfortable bed in the world. It was a wet n blustery couple of days but we were very happy in our warm and luxurious surroundings.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed here for three nights and the accomdation was superb. The Lethean apartment was right next too Loch Fada. Warm and comfortable with a great kitchen and bathroom. Very clean and new. Great location being close to the old man of storr and Portree.
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed 2 nights in the fada apartment and we loved it! It was beautifully decorated and had fabulous views across the water. Everything was perfect here and we would love to come back one day and stay longer.
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Date of stay: July 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I booked this for our anniversary but was very disappointed with the service. Made a special break unforgettable for all the wrong reasons. Would not recommend
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Date of stay: December 2009
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Response from Nigel_Katie, Owner at Storr Lochs Apartments
Responded Aug 7, 2011
Difficult to reply constructively to such a review when we have no idea who this is or what the problem was? As its over a year since you stayed, we truly believe you to be confused with somewhere else, you certainly didnโt stay with us at the time you said you did. There are many other contradictions & inconsistencies and the โreviewโ does not seem genuine for the following reasonsโฆโฆ The name of the โreviewโ contradicts the content, you say โlovely apartmentโ but continue by giving very low scores for the apartment, it cant be both can it? What exactly, (as you found the apartment lovely) was the issue you needed to contact us about to find that our customer service was โterribleโ? Thereโs no mention of which apt you were in. This is one of the reasons we donโt believe you stayed with us, you donโt mention what the problem was, which apartment you were in, or who you tried to deal with or any detail about what was bad? Surely when writing a a negative review the whole point would be to say what the problem was, not some vague quip with no substance? Obviously if you didnโt stay with us you couldnโt describe the apartment or the staff or the issue. If our customer services were so bad and your stay ruined, why do you wait a year before leaving the comment? You left another business a negative and unhelpful โreviewโ in August (when you joined trip advisor), why not leave our โreviewโ then? Why wait a further 4 months, near a year after the stay in total? 2 strange โreviewsโ that seem to be malicious for no given reason? We always try to do everything to rectify any issue immediately, all we want is our guests to be happy and we do everything possible to make sure it happens, we care very much about our customers and all our staff are friendly and helpful and have pride in all aspects of their jobs and the apartments. We have a small dedicated team that love to help. You say you stayed in Dec 09 but this was just not possible as we were closed for most of that December due to renovation and holiday, of the few bookings we had, no one tried to contact us or report any issue. All the couples staying with us in December, left great comments in our guest book, so this is another reason that we believe this is not a genuine review or you stayed somewhere else. We always ask guests how their stay was and also send a follow up email after each stay, asking if everything was ok? We got no feedback at all from any stay at this time. The reviewer has hidden their identity and their location, why do you remain anonymous and give zero detail about the issue, seems strange to usโฆโฆ..
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My wife and I had booked to stay in the Portree flat on our honeymoon in April 2009. Sadly, the property we found did not meet the "4 star luxury" standard advertised.
The location is not great, at the working end of the harbour next to a busy Scottish Fuels depot. The flat looks out northwest across the harbour.
We both developed misgivings from the moment we walked up to the front door of the shared access stair. The poorly fitting door didn't open or close easily, was scuffed at the bottom, and the stair was untidy. It reminded me of walking into any tenement in Edinburgh mostly occupied by student tenants, were they take no pride in the appearance of the entrance and nobody takes notice of mess on in the communal stairs. Not a good first impression.
We were given a little discount for only part occupying the six-person flat. One of the other bedrooms (the double with the ensuite!) was locked, so it was bad luck if we had wanted separate rooms or more space for any reason, or even had found the bedroom we were given not to taste.
To run through a few things that weren't that great in the flat:
1. The windows clearly hadn't been cleaned for quite a while, which somewhat spoiled the pleasant view 2. There were sacks of builders' rubble and other rubbish piled up outside the back of the flat, which you looked out onto from the kitchen and stairs. This was all that was between the flat and a steep slope less than 20 ft away 3. The pine furniture in the bedroom we were given had seen better days. It was scuffed and marked, a DIY repair job had been done to re-attach edges that had split off, and the bottom end of the bed was coming away from the frame at an angle 4. There was no lampshade in the bedroom--just a bare bulb above the wobbly bed! 5. A couple of spindles on the banister were loose at the bottom, leaving umpteen nails sticking out
Without going on to list every other thing that was a disappointment, suffice it to say that luxury was not the word I would use--the standard just wasn't even close to being that high. Nice to have the wi-fi, but the quality of the DIY finish was a little like you see on Property Ladder.
To their credit the proprietors helped point us in the direction of alternative accommodation on Skye the evening we arrived and promptly refunded our deposit with no quibble. We were happy to be out of there.
Looking back at the advertising for the Dunsgiath Apratment the focus is very much on the properties by Loch Fada, a little drive north of Portree. The reviews on tripadvisor are broadly complimentary about this accommodation. Be warned most of the photos on-line at http://www.dunsgiath.com are not of the Portree flat, however... and we learned why that may be.
If you are at all thinking about staying in the Portree flat, e-mail and ask for photos! Not of the views across the harbour from the windows, or close-ups of the large wooden coffee tables and vases, but snaps of all the bedrooms, the bathroom(s) and living accommodation. Then you can at least make up you own mind.
(Previous ID#: 35128890.)
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Date of stay: April 2009
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Response from mordaxxx, Owner at Storr Lochs Apartments
Responded Feb 18, 2010
This review would be annoying if it wasnโt so funny! Pure sour grapes and fiction! These people didnโt even stay with us, they wanted to, we told them to leave, simple as that!
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We traveled all over Scotland, and by far the most relaxing, enjoyable place we stayed was the ground floor Leathan Apartment! The location is perfect, the apartment is beautifully furnished, comfortable and clean. We appreciated the washer/dryer, the welcome basket of goodies, and all the amenities. I would recommend this accomodation HIGHLY. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
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Date of stay: June 2014
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We stayed a couple of nights in the Fada Apartment. The apartment has an amazing view over the Loch and makes a good base for exploring the northern half of Skye. We liked the fact that it is close enough to Portree that you can still have regular access to stores while still feeling remote. There was some noise from passing vehicles, but this became very rare as the sun set. You will have no cell phone signal here, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. There is free wifi available and there were several guide books to help you find things to locally. Would recommend a stay here if you are in the area!
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Date of stay: March 2014
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We stayed in Leathan Apartment for two nights on our way to North Uist, perfectly situated for our ferry from Uig and just a few miles form Portree. The scenery is stunning in this part of Skye with the Old Man of Storr just a short drive away and Staffin and the Quiraing a little further. It was a pleasure to return after our days out to very comfortable and well appointed accommodation, with Sky TV and all the home comforts you could possibly need - comfy sofas, crisp white sheets and fluffy towels. We also really appreciated the inclusion of the necessities for cooking such as seasonings and cooking oil - we made a very simple dinner of steak and salad (purchased in Portree) but everything we needed was there. There was also milk in the fridge, porridge pots for breakfast and a variety of hot beverages. We would not hesitate to return if visiting Skye in the future.
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Date of stay: April 2014
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A lovely appartment, modern, clean and comfortably furnished. Perfect for Portree restaurants and shops, but out of town for that relaxed "middle of nowhere" feel. I have lived in Skye and travel there often to take photographs and loved this place.
Also was first time we had ventured anywhere on our own with our 1 year old...she loved it too!
Spectacular views of The Old Man of Storr and a lovely warm place to come back to after day-tripping the island.
My only criticism was the bed which was practically floor level...very comfortable to sleep in but a nightmare to get in and out of in the dark while trying to be quiet for the baby!
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Date of stay: March 2014
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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We spent two nights in the apartment Fada. We wanted to treat ourselves to something nice. The high price and the Internet have taught us that. We previously had nice contact via e-mail. Locally was a welcome letter and some snacks. The promised wine was missing. The toast of poor quality. You can simply call the landlord if it is needed. It has a direct dial telephone. The apartment is located on a one-lane road. Quiet it is not. You can park right next to the stairs. The furniture is selected appropriately and sometimes quality. The bed is bad, because it is a spring mattress. You can feel every little movement of the other person in bed. Otherwise, you have plenty of space. To clean: under the bed was a lot of dust. The bathroom has mold on the ceiling. No wonder you can barely open the windows. Directly at the house, it has thousands of mosquitoes. It is hard to come by car into the house without having to be stung. That was really bad. Otherwise, we had 14 days anywhere mosquitoes. Quite honestly, we had expected something better for the price.
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Date of stay: August 2011
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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"Although this apartment is a one bedroom if traveling with one child just book the extra bed option which consists of a sofa bed in the lounge room. Our son loved it!"
There are more places to choose from in the Portree area.
PRICE RANGE
C$393 - C$562 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomScotlandThe HebridesIsle of SkyePortree
NUMBER OF ROOMS
2
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