Monkstadt No 9 - Pretenders Escape

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Great location!

8.9

About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Monkstadt No 9 - Pretenders Escape in Linicro offers a spacious holiday home with one bedroom and a living room. Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, a cosy fireplace, and a comfortable sofa bed. Outdoor Spaces: The property features a private garden with sea and mountain views, an outdoor seating area, and a picnic spot. Free WiFi is available throughout the holiday home. Convenient Amenities: Private check-in and check-out services, laundry facilities, and express services ensure a smooth stay. Free private parking is provided on-site. Local Attractions: Located 83 km from Benbecula Airport, the holiday home is ideal for fishing and hiking enthusiasts. Guests appreciate the scenic views and the convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • FREE private parking!

Availability

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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location of the hotel/room but also the view was spectacular. Lovely apartment, well appointed with lots of nice touches.”
  • Leonie
    Australia Australia
    “The apartment was excellent large with separate living, kitchen and bedroom and bathroom. Very comfortable and warm bed was 5 star. We ate at Monkstadt restaurant one night for a special occasion and was superb. Otherwise we ate in. Great location...”
  • Bridie
    Australia Australia
    “The views from the property were great. We liked how quaint the property was and the history around it. We liked the kitchen facilities as it was a fair drive into other establishments for dinner (and with the snow and ice we didn't want to...”
  • Richard
    Japan Japan
    “Host was excellent at communicating and checking in/out was easy and could be done without any in-person. Location was fantastic and the room was spacious and cosy.”
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Remote location with lovely views over the sea and out to the Western Isles. Well equipped and very comfortable.”
  • Bradley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Amazing views and really well looked after property!”
  • Christine
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “wonderful place ~ spotless place with superb views”
  • Brooke
    Canada Canada
    “The comfort, the location, the seclusion, the view”
  • Colin
    Ireland Ireland
    “Brillant spot to stay, Very comfortable, all the ammenitites you need. Lovely surroundings. Fantastic place, would stay there again without question.”
  • Marisa
    Australia Australia
    “Perfection. From the remote but so historically relevant location in the island, the whole pristine set up, the level of comfort, and the attention to the tiniest detail: from the well equiped (and supplied) kitchenette / meals area, lounge (with...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Rural Escapes (Highland) Ltd

Company review score: 8.6Based on 798 reviews from 8 properties
8 managed properties

Company information

R-Escape is a local company set up to provide high quality holiday accommodation on the Isle of Skye in outstanding locations. We have 7 properties available to let now all over the island and have been fortunate to receive some lovely reviews from our visitors. Each property has stunning views and has been furnished to the highest standard. We are a very focussed team and absolutely love what we do and feel exceptionally proud to be able to bring people to Skye and give them a first class experience. We want to assure all our guests that all our cottages remain open. Although we are highly recognised for our exceptional cleaning standards, we have taken extra precautions and increased the time between changeovers to make sure all our properties are cleaned to the highest standard.

Property information

Pretender’s Escape is a spacious, completely refurbished one-bedroom apartment within the Steadings which looks out over Skye’s stunning coastline where Bonnie Prince Charlie once came ashore in 1746. Follow the stone stairway up to an intimate space with open plan kitchen and living area and a comfortable en-suite double bedroom with king sized bed. This secluded upstairs apartment is perfect for couples looking for calm and peace surrounded by majestic views out to sea and the Outer Hebrides. Pretenders Escape has been completely refurbished to provide all mod cons for the discerning traveller.

Neighbourhood information

Pretenders Escape sits in the grounds of the historic Monkstadt House, once home to the Clan MacDonald and is steeped in history. The cottage is located on the famous Trotternish Peninsula in the north of Skye where you can see the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, Lealt Falls and Duntulm Castle. This is a stunning location, perfect for walkers and sight seeing. The village of Uig is nearby where there are several excellent eating places and a first class local store full of everything you will need for your stay. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing and photography or you want to experience something different such as kayaking, wildlife stalking or foraging, Skye offers all kinds of outdoor activities. There are several friendly guides located near our cottages and we will be happy to recommend their services.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

Monkstadt No 9 - Pretenders Escape takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £853 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £853 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: HI-31246-F