Bothan Beileag
For two, with one bedroom, firewood and room for the dog. Two nights at least.
Bothan Beileag is the second of Janet Ward's shepherd huts on Skye, named after another of her cats.
It's a snug wooden hut with a double bed made up in good linen, a wood-burning stove and extra heating for colder days. The shared kitchen and lounge are in the Big Shed nearby, with maps and books for planning, and your own bathroom is a short walk away. Janet's donkeys graze the paddock, and the Cuillin hills are on the skyline. Dogs are very welcome, with a fenced area and a place to wash their muddy paws.
Bring your pets - we are very dog friendly.
Bothan Beileag keeps things simple but well thought-out.
- The huts
- A double bed, a wood-burning stove and extra instant heating, with power and charging points.
- Bathroom
- Your own private bathroom, a short walk away.
- Kitchen
- A shared guest kitchen and lounge in the Big Shed.
- Dogs
- Very welcome, with a fenced area and a dog wash.
October2026
The shepherd’s hut is in Heaste, reached by a single-track road about four miles south of Broadford.
From the garden you can look across Loch Eishort toward the Knoydart hills on the mainland and, on a clear day, the Isle of Rùm. It feels remote, but Broadford is still only around ten minutes away for shops, fuel, and cafés. Parking is right beside the hut, which makes unloading easy. The land here is crofting ground, so you’ll often see sheep or cattle in the surrounding fields.
Duisdale HouseA Victorian mansion turned hotel on Sleat, facing the Sound of Sleat and Knoydart, with a two-AA-Rosette restaurant.4 milesas the crow flies
An CrùbhA café, shop, post office and hall built by the people of Camuscross and Duisdale, looking across the Sound of Sleat.4 milesas the crow flies
BroadfordSkye's second village, strung along Broadford Bay under the Red Cuillin, a stop for fuel, food and the road south to Elgol.5 miles7 min by road
Skye Trail with Thistle TrekkingSeven days on the Skye Trail with Thistle Trekking, over the Trotternish Ridge and in sight of the Cuillin.5 miles8 min by road
The Selkie CollectiveA zero-waste shop in Broadford: refills of food, cleaning and body care, and ethical gifts from small Scottish makers.5 miles8 min by road
Waterloo BeachA shore of sand, rock and salt marsh on Broadford Bay, named for the Skye men who fought at Waterloo.5 miles8 min by road
The Misty Bottle ShopA bottle shop in Breakish's old post office, with Skye gin, Scottish whisky, organic wine and fresh beer on tap.6 miles10 min by road
Otter Hide15 miles20 min by road
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