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Minginish and The Cuillin Hills

Sligachan Blackhouses

For six, with three bedrooms, firewood and room for the dog. Three nights at least.

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Two identical contemporary yet cosy cabins, Blackhouse 1 & 2, have vaulted-ceiling open-plan living spaces, a woodburning stove in front of the glazed gable ends framing panoramic views of the Cuillins.

Sleep 8

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The Sligachan Blackhouses are two identical cabins at Sligachan, in the middle of Skye, set high among the pines with the Cuillin in front of them. They take their cue from the island’s old blackhouses, with clean Nordic interiors, and each cabin sleeps six.

The kitchen, dining area and living room are one big open space, with large windows framing the mountain, river and moorland views and a wood-burning stove. Downstairs are two of the three bedrooms, two shower rooms and a large porch for drying wet gear, and upstairs there is the third bedroom and a mezzanine to relax in. Each cabin has one double and two twin beds, so with both cabins booked there is room for twelve.

Outside there is seating with views of the Cuillin and parking on site for two cars, and the walks up Glen Sligachan start from the door.

What is here

Each cabin has a wood-burning stove, set ready with a first basket of logs, central heating, free Starlink wifi, a TV and music system, books and games, a washing machine, a tumble dryer and laundry detergent, and a porch with a drying area.

Wood for fires
Board games
Books
Dishwasher
Dog friendly
Dryer
Kitchen
Self check-in
TV
Washing machine
Wifi
Wood-burning stove
Good to know

Check-in is from 4pm and check-out by 10am, with arrivals and departures on a Friday or a Tuesday and a three-night minimum stay, at £375 a night.

A non-refundable deposit of 50% is taken when you book. Arrival is self-service: the key is in a lock-box and the code is emailed a week before. Up to two dogs are welcome in each cabin for a per-dog charge added at booking, and they are kept off the furniture. Smoking is not allowed in the cabins. Bring your own food and basics such as oil and seasoning, as no supermarket delivers to Sligachan. The wifi runs from a Starlink router and speeds vary in this rural spot.

Child Friendly
Dog friendly
Family Friendly
Parking
Wi-Fi
Where it is

The Blackhouses are at Sligachan, just off the A87 in the middle of Skye, where Glen Sligachan runs south between the Red and Black Cuillin.

Portree is 9 miles north for fuel and food, and there are good-sized Co-ops there and in Broadford, 12 miles south. Most of the island's best-known sights are within an hour's drive, and many people do a big shop in Inverness or Fort William on the way over. The walking starts at the door. The Sligachan waterfalls are a mostly flat 1 to 2km there and back from the old stone bridge, and Loch Sligachan is a 3km return along the water's edge. For a full day, Camasunary Bay is 14km one way down the length of the glen, and Sgùrr na Strì, one of the best viewpoints on Skye, is 24km there and back. Afterwards, Seumas' Bar at the Sligachan Hotel has over 400 whiskies and live music at the weekends.

Close by
  1. Glen Sligachan opening south from the road, the Cuillin rising on either side and the river running through the moor.Glen SligachanThe long glen between the Black and Red Cuillin, with no road down it.Under half a mile as the crow flies
  2. Old stone bridge at Sligachan with the Cuillin mountains behindSligachan Old BridgeA humped stone bridge of about 1810 to 1818 by Thomas Telford, with the Cuillin rising behind it.Under half a mile 1 min by road
  3. Snow-covered road winding towards mist-shrouded mountains under a grey skySligachanThe Sligachan Hotel and the old stone bridge below the Cuillin, where the A87 meets the road to Dunvegan.Under half a mile 1 min by road
  4. A copper-clad brewing vessel.Cuillin BreweryThe small brewery at the Sligachan Hotel, at the foot of the Cuillin, with its ales poured next door in Seumas' Bar.Under half a mile 2 min by road
  5. The back bar at Seumas' lined with whiskies.Seumas' BarThe Sligachan Hotel's bar at the foot of the Cuillin, a haven for climbers since 1987, with more than 400 whiskies.Under half a mile 1 min by road
  6. Red-roofed building with grey cladding and picnic tables outside on gravel car parkCafé CùilA red-roofed café on the shore of Loch Harport by Carbost, serving Hebridean brunch from a Skye chef who began in Hackney.7 miles 9 min by road
  7. Green-framed shopfront windows painted with fish and "OK" motifs beside a slate roofÒR Shop SkyeTwo craft shops in the middle of Portree, selling jewellery, ceramics, knitwear and art by makers from Skye and across Scotland.10 miles 15 min by road
  8. A walker on the old grassy track above the east coast of Raasay, birch scrub crowding the path.HallaigA cleared township above the sea on Raasay, with Sorley MacLean's poem on a cairn on the way to it.10 miles 35 min by road
Directions
A canyoner in helmet and drysuit coming through the fall of a gorge, water breaking white over the shoulders.AttractionsSkye Adventure0.3 miles
A white house sits beside a stone bridge over a river, misty mountains rising behind.SligachanSligachan CampsitePlace to stay · 0.5 miles
The Fairy Pools in Glen Brittle: white water spilling over dark rock into a clear pool, the jagged ridge of the Black Cuillin rising behind.AttractionsFairy Pools4.7 miles as the crow flies
Yachts moored on a loch beneath the Cuillin mountains at duskAttractionsCuillin Mountains5.3 miles as the crow flies
Talisker distillery entrance, whitewashed wall with crossed oars beside the doorAttractionsTalisker Distillery8.0 miles
White cottage with dormer windows beside "The Old Byre" sign overlooking the lochRestaurantsThe Old Inn8.1 miles
Café interior with blue counter, glass display case and framed bird prints on the wallCafeCaora Dhubh Coffee Company8.1 miles
White painted building marked Talisker Distillery, with a footbridge crossing the burn belowAttractionsThe Bar at Talisker Distillery8.2 miles
Dining table beside floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Talisker distillery and the lochRestaurantsThe Three Chimneys at Talisker8.2 miles

Recommend to a friend

Days out from Sligachan BlackhousesAll days out from here
  1. A walk up Glen Sligachan from the old bridgeA walk up Glen Sligachan from the old bridgeUnder half a mile away A few hours
  2. The Glamaig falls and lunch at Seumas' Bar with the dogThe Glamaig falls and lunch at Seumas' Bar with the dogUnder half a mile away A few hours
  3. The Perfect Day on the Isle of SkyeThe Perfect Day on the Isle of SkyeUnder half a mile away A day out
  4. A gorge walk with Skye AdventureA gorge walk with Skye AdventureUnder half a mile away A day out
  5. A walk on the Burma Road and Miners' Trail, RaasayA walk on the Burma Road and Miners' Trail, Raasay3 miles away A few hours
  6. A walk to Hallaig on RaasayA walk to Hallaig on Raasay3 miles away A few hours
  7. A walk up Temptation Hill on RaasayA walk up Temptation Hill on Raasay3 miles away A few hours
  8. The Isle of Raasay Distillery tour and lunch on the islandThe Isle of Raasay Distillery tour and lunch on the island3 miles away A day out
  9. Raasay: Calum's Road and HallaigRaasay: Calum's Road and Hallaig3 miles away A day out
  10. Minginish: the Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle and TaliskerMinginish: the Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle and Talisker5 miles away A day out
  11. A walk to the Fairy Pools in Glen BrittleA walk to the Fairy Pools in Glen Brittle5 miles away A few hours
  12. The Raasay House coast and Orchard Wood walkThe Raasay House coast and Orchard Wood walk6 miles away A day out
  13. Strathaird: Elgol and the boat to Loch CoruiskStrathaird: Elgol and the boat to Loch Coruisk6 miles away A day out
  14. Ben Tianavaig and lunch at the Isles Inn in PortreeBen Tianavaig and lunch at the Isles Inn in Portree6 miles away A day out
  15. A stroll by Loch Harport and a pint at the Old InnA stroll by Loch Harport and a pint at the Old Inn7 miles away A few hours
  16. Talisker Distillery and lunch at CarbostTalisker Distillery and lunch at Carbost7 miles away A day out
  17. Torrin Pools and a shore walk at WaterlooTorrin Pools and a shore walk at Waterloo7 miles away A few hours
  18. A walk to Rubh' an Dùnain from Glen BrittleA walk to Rubh' an Dùnain from Glen Brittle7 miles away A day out
  19. The Lump, Portree harbour and a hot chocolate at BirchThe Lump, Portree harbour and a hot chocolate at Birch8 miles away A few hours
  20. A sea eagle boat trip from Portree and fish and chipsA sea eagle boat trip from Portree and fish and chips8 miles away A few hours
  21. A walk to Camasunary Bay from KilmarieA walk to Camasunary Bay from Kilmarie9 miles away A few hours
  22. Brunch at Birch and the Donnie Munro mural in PortreeBrunch at Birch and the Donnie Munro mural in Portree9 miles away A few hours
  23. Bookbug and a family swim at the Fingal Centre in PortreeBookbug and a family swim at the Fingal Centre in Portree9 miles away A few hours
  24. A swim at the Fingal Centre and pizza at Gasta in PortreeA swim at the Fingal Centre and pizza at Gasta in Portree9 miles away A few hours
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