Hillside is a lovely cottage, great care as been taken to make it home from home. Everything was spotless and welcoming. The location of the cottage makes an excellent base for touring this breathtaking island. All the information provided on walks to enjoy was very welcome Quiraing was our favourite. We will definitely return in the near future.

A beautiful spacious well equipped cottage. Gail and Spencer were very helpful with any enquiries we had and came down to see if we had settled in ok. Great information pack with plenty of walking info and general help around the Island. The beds are so comfortable. In fact the whole cottage just has a cozy feel about it.. We even got to use the fire one night. Beautiful place and hope to get back soon. Thanks

We were so pleased with our choice for our stay on the Isle of Skye. The welcome that Gail and Spencer gave us was lovely. They provided us with the local information that made our stay easier. The facilities provided were above the standard that one could expect for a holiday rental and were much appreciated. We were extremely grateful for the good WiFi access as our mobile phones decided to not have reception in that area. After a day exploring Skye it was nice to come home to a place that felt like 'home'. I did note that many considerations had been given for wheel chair access like the wide passage and doorways and the height of the light fittings, but having just spent time nursing a partner in a wheel chair the bathing facilities would make it difficult for anyone in who was unable to climb into a tall sided bath.

My wife and I had the privilege of staying in the Hillside Cottage for 4 nights in August of 2015 while we were on our honeymoon. We decided that the content and destination of the honeymoon would be a surprise for her, and so the planning and organizing of our trip fell to me. After exploring different places to stay on Skye via TripAdvisor, I decided to reach out to Gail and Spencer. I couldn't have been happier with my choice.

I primarily interacted with Gail during the booking process and our stay, but that was in no way a problem. She was extremely prompt in her response to my inquiry and very professional. I was quite impressed. After booking, I asked for any tips on places to see or eat around Skye and on the journey there from Fort William. In her advice, Gail went above and beyond any of my expectations. She provided a highly extensive list of anything we may have needed to know in getting to the cottage and traveling around Skye. She also made knowledgeable and useful recommendations for sights to see, things to do, and places to eat on the isle.

Not only was our time on Skye greatly improved by Gail's recommendations, our stay on the isle was made much more comfortable by the amenities at Hillside. With soft beds, a very nice bathroom, cozy couches in the living room facing the television (and a fireplace!), a washer and dryer (as well as a clothes line), and a complete kitchen, we found everything we needed right at our fingertips. There were a few minor things missing from the kitchen/laundry area, such as detergent for the washing machine, but that may have been something that we were expected to bring ourselves (in case of allergies, etc). Luckily, most items we needed were available in Dunvegan (just 5 minutes away).

All in all, I would highly recommend Hillside Cottage to anyone looking for a vacation rental on Skye. The location is a perfect "home base" for any excursions you may be interested in taking. The central location makes travel to most parts of the island quick and easy; and as the cottage is not located in a high traffic area, relaxing at the end of a day is even easier. Gail and Spencer are gracious and thoughtful hosts, and their cottage is a very enjoyable place to spend evenings. Our only complaint was that we weren't able to spend more time with them. We will definitely be back again.

Of all the places my husband and I stayed while in Scotland for two weeks, this vacation rental was my favorite. The house was extremely clean, well designed, and full of thoughtful details throughout. Gail and Spencer have filled the vacation rental with everything you might need while on vacation, from practical things like pots, pans, tupperware, tin foil, etc - to extra special details like games, movies, detailed information about hikes on Skye, local artists, restaurants, etc. There is also a wood burning stove in the living room and it was nice and cozy to come home every night to a warm fire (even in June!).

It was our first time visiting Scotland and Skye, and when initially booking this rental I was worried the location might be too remote and difficult to drive to other parts of the island, because we are used to driving on the other side of the road/had never driven on single track roads. We found this rental in an ideal location, although on a more remote part of the island, but still easy to get around (not that many single track roads, and easy to manage when there were). The cottage is located close to lots of interesting hikes (especially coral beach), Dunvegan castle, dining at Three Chimneys, SkyeSkyns, Edinbane Pottery, etc. It did not take much effort to drive to the East side of the island either. I found the Waternish part of the island the most charming/relaxing, and I am not sure we would have explored it as much if we had not stayed at the Hillside Cottage. My only regret is that we did not stay longer.