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Portree

The Bosville

For four, with one bedroom and a restaurant. From £160 a night.

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Welcome

The Bosville is a hotel on Bosville Terrace in the centre of Portree, on Skye, with 19 rooms from singles and doubles up to Premier rooms, and a cottage across the street for two.

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The Premium Doubles are on the top floor at the front, with views of the main street and the harbour, and the Family of 3 rooms face the harbour too, so ask for one when you book. The rooms are dressed with textiles from Skye Weavers and hand-made Lenz Ceramics, with 300-thread-count cotton sheets, rainfall showers and local Highland Soap toiletries.

Downstairs, the Merchant Bar has Scottish gins and single malts and ales from the Isle of Skye Brewery, and fills with guests and locals alike. The restaurant, Dulse & Brose, is named after a Scottish seaweed and the Scots word for an uncooked porridge, and cooks seasonal Skye, Highland and Scottish produce. Breakfast is cooked to order, a full Scottish or continental.

What is here

Rooms have free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, a television, an in-room safe, a rainfall shower, 300-thread-count cotton sheets and Highland Soap Company toiletries, and Superior and Premium rooms add bathrobes and slippers.

Bar
Breakfast served
Family rooms
Rainfall shower
Restaurant
Room safe
TV
Wifi

Good to know

Breakfast is cooked to order, a full Scottish or continental, and a full Scottish breakfast is included in some room rates.

Pets aren’t allowed in the hotel. Standard rates can be cancelled free of charge until five days before arrival, after which the full price is charged, and advance purchase, non-refundable and special-offer rates can’t be changed or refunded. For four or more rooms, contact the hotel directly for group rates. Call the hotel on 01478 612846 for anything else.

Where it is

The Bosville is on Bosville Terrace, Portree, IV51 9DG, in the centre of the town on Skye.

The owners say it has some of the best views in town, and the Premium Doubles and the Family of 3 rooms face the harbour.

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Close by
  1. Wood burner between exposed stone walls in a pub with a bar and menus on tablesDulse and BroseThe Bosville's restaurant in the middle of Portree, cooking from the Skye and Highland larder, with the Merchant Bar next door.Under half a mile as the crow flies
  2. 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.Under half a mile as the crow flies
  3. Isle of Skye Distillers shopfront with Misty Isle gin sign and "We Are Open" boardThe Isle of Skye DistillersThe Wilson brothers' family distillery in Portree, making Misty Isle gin from foraged Skye botanicals since 2017.Under half a mile 1 min by road
  4. Wooden tables and chairs in a bright café, shelves stacked with boxed goodsBirchA speciality coffee shop on Bayfield Road in Portree, roasting its own beans on the island since 2021.Under half a mile 1 min by road
  5. Donnie Munro's mural along the wall of Bayfield Road.The Donnie Munro mural in PortreeA bold island landscape on a Portree wall, painted by Runrig's Donnie Munro opposite his son's café, Birch.Under half a mile 1 min by road
  6. MV Seaflower, a white forty-foot catamaran, lying at anchor on flat water in low evening sun.SeaFlower SkyeA catamaran from Portree to Rona and Raasay, with lunch landed by the family.Under half a mile 1 min by road
  7. Loch below the Old Man of Storr, Skye, under cloud-covered peaksLoch FadaThe southern of the two Storr Lochs, a shallow trout loch beside the Staffin road under the Old Man of Storr.4 miles 7 min by road
  8. Jagged rock pinnacles rise above grassy slopes at the Quiraing, SkyeThe Storr SanctuaryThe hollow below the Storr's cliffs on Skye, home to the Old Man of Storr and Needle Rock, seven miles north of Portree.7 miles 11 min by road
Walks from here
  1. ScorrybreacScorrybreac2 miles, 45 minutes to 2 hoursFrom the door
  2. Ben TianavaigBen Tianavaig3½ miles, about 2 hours5 miles away
  3. The Old Man of StorrThe Old Man of Storr2½ miles, about two hours7 miles away
  4. Bearreraig BayBearreraig Bay2 miles, about two hours7 miles away
  5. Glen SligachanGlen Sligachan3½ miles, 45 minutes to an hour each way10 miles away
  6. Sligachan with the DogSligachan with the Dog1¼ miles, about 40 minutes10 miles away
Directions
Barista pours milk into a latte at a wooden counterBarsAntlers Bar & GrillA step away
Stone column topped with a carved crown against pale skyAttractionsSomerled Square War Memorial0.2 miles
Wooden fence lines a woodland path above a loch at sunsetAttractionsThe Lump0.2 miles
White harbourside houses climb a wooded hillside above Portree's waterfrontAttractionsPortree0.3 miles
A king bed with a mustard throw and cushions and an upholstered bench at its foot, beside a desk and two chairs in a hotel room.PortreeMarmalade HotelSleeps 3 · 0.4 miles
Colourful houses line Portree harbour beneath misty, tree-covered hillside, with boats moored offshorePortreeCuillin Hills HotelPlace to stay · 0.5 miles
Stone memorial cairn with three engraved plaques listing names, set on grassAttractionsScorrybreac Circuit0.5 miles
A window table looking out over Portree.RestaurantsScorrybreac Restaurant0.5 miles
A window table looking out over Portree Bay.RestaurantsThe View Restaurant0.6 miles

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Days out in PortreeAll days out from Portree
  1. Brunch at Birch and the Donnie Munro mural in PortreeBrunch at Birch and the Donnie Munro mural in PortreeUnder half a mile away A few hours
  2. A sea eagle boat trip from Portree and fish and chipsA sea eagle boat trip from Portree and fish and chipsUnder half a mile away A few hours
  3. The Lump, Portree harbour and a hot chocolate at BirchThe Lump, Portree harbour and a hot chocolate at BirchUnder half a mile away A few hours
  4. Scorrybreac at dusk and supper at the Cuillin Hills HotelScorrybreac at dusk and supper at the Cuillin Hills HotelUnder half a mile away A few hours
  5. Bookbug and a family swim at the Fingal Centre in PortreeBookbug and a family swim at the Fingal Centre in PortreeHalf a mile away A few hours
  6. A swim at the Fingal Centre and pizza at Gasta in PortreeA swim at the Fingal Centre and pizza at Gasta in PortreeHalf a mile away A few hours
  7. Ben Tianavaig and lunch at the Isles Inn in PortreeBen Tianavaig and lunch at the Isles Inn in Portree3 miles away A day out
Days out from Portree
  1. Portree and the BraesPortree and the BraesUnder half a mile away A day out
  2. St Columba's Isle and afternoon tea at Skeabost HouseSt Columba's Isle and afternoon tea at Skeabost House5 miles away A few hours
  3. Waternish, by Skeabost and EdinbaneWaternish, by Skeabost and Edinbane5 miles away A day out
  4. The Raasay House coast and Orchard Wood walkThe Raasay House coast and Orchard Wood walk6 miles away A day out
  5. The path up to the Old Man of StorrThe path up to the Old Man of Storr6 miles away A few hours
  6. Trotternish: the Storr to the QuiraingTrotternish: the Storr to the Quiraing6 miles away A day out
  7. A walk down to Bearreraig BayA walk down to Bearreraig Bay6 miles away A few hours
  8. Brochel Castle and Calum's Road walk, RaasayBrochel Castle and Calum's Road walk, Raasay6 miles away A day out
  9. A walk on the Burma Road and Miners' Trail, RaasayA walk on the Burma Road and Miners' Trail, Raasay7 miles away A few hours
  10. A walk to Hallaig on RaasayA walk to Hallaig on Raasay7 miles away A few hours
  11. A walk up Temptation Hill on RaasayA walk up Temptation Hill on Raasay7 miles away A few hours
  12. The Isle of Raasay Distillery tour and lunch on the islandThe Isle of Raasay Distillery tour and lunch on the island7 miles away A day out
  13. Raasay: Calum's Road and HallaigRaasay: Calum's Road and Hallaig7 miles away A day out
  14. A gorge walk with Skye AdventureA gorge walk with Skye Adventure9 miles away A day out
  15. A walk up Glen Sligachan from the old bridgeA walk up Glen Sligachan from the old bridge9 miles away A few hours
  16. The Perfect Day on the Isle of SkyeThe Perfect Day on the Isle of Skye9 miles away A day out
  17. A Day Exploring Skye’s NorthwestA Day Exploring Skye’s Northwest9 miles away A day out
  18. Dun Beag Broch and a seafood lunch at the Oyster ShedDun Beag Broch and a seafood lunch at the Oyster Shed10 miles away A few hours
  19. Dun Beag Broch and lunch at Bog Myrtle in StruanDun Beag Broch and lunch at Bog Myrtle in Struan10 miles away A few hours
  20. Edinbane Pottery and dinner at Edinbane LodgeEdinbane Pottery and dinner at Edinbane Lodge10 miles away A few hours
  21. A rainy day on SkyeA rainy day on Skye10 miles away A day out
  22. A stroll by Loch Harport and a pint at the Old InnA stroll by Loch Harport and a pint at the Old Inn10 miles away A few hours
  23. Talisker Distillery and lunch at CarbostTalisker Distillery and lunch at Carbost10 miles away A day out
  24. A walk to Dun Ardtreck and Ardtreck Point lighthouseA walk to Dun Ardtreck and Ardtreck Point lighthouse10 miles away A few hours
  25. Lealt Falls, Kilt Rock and lunch at Columba 1400Lealt Falls, Kilt Rock and lunch at Columba 140011 miles away A few hours
  26. A walk to Loch Cuithir on the old diatomite railwayA walk to Loch Cuithir on the old diatomite railway11 miles away A few hours
  27. A walk to the tidal island of Oronsay at UllinishA walk to the tidal island of Oronsay at Ullinish11 miles away A few hours
  28. Minginish: the Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle and TaliskerMinginish: the Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle and Talisker12 miles away A day out
  29. A walk to the Fairy Pools in Glen BrittleA walk to the Fairy Pools in Glen Brittle12 miles away A few hours
  30. A walk to Brothers' Point on Skye's Trotternish coastA walk to Brothers' Point on Skye's Trotternish coast12 miles away A few hours
  31. Skye's dinosaur coast: a day of footprints on one low tideSkye's dinosaur coast: a day of footprints on one low tide12 miles away A day out
  32. Brothers' Point and lunch at Columba 1400 in StaffinBrothers' Point and lunch at Columba 1400 in Staffin12 miles away A few hours
  33. A walk to Harlosh Point on Loch BracadaleA walk to Harlosh Point on Loch Bracadale12 miles away A few hours
  34. A walk to Talisker BayA walk to Talisker Bay12 miles away A few hours
  35. A walk round the Fairy Glen at UigA walk round the Fairy Glen at Uig13 miles away A few hours
  36. An evening by Loch Bay and supper at the Stein InnAn evening by Loch Bay and supper at the Stein Inn14 miles away A few hours
  37. A walk in Uig Wood to the Rha Glen waterfallA walk in Uig Wood to the Rha Glen waterfall14 miles away A few hours
  38. The Rha waterfall in Uig and lunch at the GalleyThe Rha waterfall in Uig and lunch at the Galley14 miles away A few hours
  39. A walk up MacLeod's Tables from OrbostA walk up MacLeod's Tables from Orbost14 miles away A day out
  40. A walk to MacLeod's Maidens from OrbostA walk to MacLeod's Maidens from Orbost14 miles away A day out
  41. A community sauna on the shore at ApplecrossA community sauna on the shore at Applecross14 miles away A few hours
  42. Strathaird: Elgol and the boat to Loch CoruiskStrathaird: Elgol and the boat to Loch Coruisk14 miles away A day out
  43. Dunvegan and Glendale, home by Loch BracadaleDunvegan and Glendale, home by Loch Bracadale14 miles away A day out
  44. Dunvegan's Two Churches walk and the black sand at OrbostDunvegan's Two Churches walk and the black sand at Orbost15 miles away A few hours
  45. Torrin Pools and a shore walk at WaterlooTorrin Pools and a shore walk at Waterloo15 miles away A few hours
  46. Dunvegan Castle's gardens and the seal boatDunvegan Castle's gardens and the seal boat15 miles away A few hours
  47. A walk to Rubh' an Dùnain from Glen BrittleA walk to Rubh' an Dùnain from Glen Brittle15 miles away A day out
  48. A walk to Uiginish Point on Loch DunveganA walk to Uiginish Point on Loch Dunvegan15 miles away A few hours
  49. The Quiraing circuitThe Quiraing circuit15 miles away A few hours
  50. A walk to Irishman's Point at BroadfordA walk to Irishman's Point at Broadford16 miles away A few hours
  51. Coffee and cake at Waternish Farm and the Skyeskyns tanneryCoffee and cake at Waternish Farm and the Skyeskyns tannery16 miles away A few hours
  52. A walk to the cleared village of BoreraigA walk to the cleared village of Boreraig16 miles away A few hours
  53. A walk to Camasunary Bay from KilmarieA walk to Camasunary Bay from Kilmarie17 miles away A few hours
  54. A walk to the Coral Beach at ClaiganA walk to the Coral Beach at Claigan17 miles away A few hours
  55. A walk to Loch Langaig and Loch Hasco under the QuiraingA walk to Loch Langaig and Loch Hasco under the Quiraing17 miles away A few hours
  56. Loch Coruisk's seals by boat from ElgolLoch Coruisk's seals by boat from Elgol19 miles away A few hours
  57. The pedal-powered looms of Skye Weavers in GlendaleThe pedal-powered looms of Skye Weavers in Glendale19 miles away A few hours
  58. A walk to the Lookout at Rubha HunishA walk to the Lookout at Rubha Hunish19 miles away A few hours
  59. A walk to Waternish Point from TrumpanA walk to Waternish Point from Trumpan19 miles away A few hours
  60. The Plock and the Kyle Station MuseumThe Plock and the Kyle Station Museum20 miles away A few hours
  61. Seaprobe Atlantis, the glass-bottom boat from KyleSeaprobe Atlantis, the glass-bottom boat from Kyle20 miles away A few hours
  62. A shore walk to Castle Moil at KyleakinA shore walk to Castle Moil at Kyleakin20 miles away A few hours
  63. Dunscaith Castle and lunch at An CrùbhDunscaith Castle and lunch at An Crùbh21 miles away A few hours
  64. Trotternish: the north end and UigTrotternish: the north end and Uig21 miles away A day out
  65. The circular walk round Milovaig in GlendaleThe circular walk round Milovaig in Glendale21 miles away A few hours
  66. Calum's seal trip from Plockton and Castle MoilCalum's seal trip from Plockton and Castle Moil21 miles away A day out
  67. Plockton, Eilean Donan and KylePlockton, Eilean Donan and Kyle21 miles away A day out
  68. A walk up Waterstein HeadA walk up Waterstein Head21 miles away A few hours
  69. A walk round the Shieldaig peninsulaA walk round the Shieldaig peninsula21 miles away A few hours
  70. A walk to Leitir Fura in Kinloch ForestA walk to Leitir Fura in Kinloch Forest22 miles away A few hours
  71. A walk to Oisgill Bay from Neist PointA walk to Oisgill Bay from Neist Point22 miles away A few hours
  72. Sunset at Neist Point and dinner at the Three ChimneysSunset at Neist Point and dinner at the Three Chimneys22 miles away A few hours
  73. A walk to Neist Point lighthouseA walk to Neist Point lighthouse22 miles away A few hours
  74. Pony trekking at Red Point, by GairlochPony trekking at Red Point, by Gairloch22 miles away A few hours
  75. The otter hide at KylerheaThe otter hide at Kylerhea23 miles away A few hours
  76. Broadford, Kylerhea and the Glenelg ferryBroadford, Kylerhea and the Glenelg ferry23 miles away A day out
  77. An evening at Isleornsay and supper in Bar Am PràbanAn evening at Isleornsay and supper in Bar Am Pràban24 miles away A few hours
  78. A walk to the Falls of Balgy on Upper Loch TorridonA walk to the Falls of Balgy on Upper Loch Torridon24 miles away A few hours
  79. A tour of Torabhaig DistilleryA tour of Torabhaig Distillery24 miles away A few hours
  80. Sleat: Armadale and the west loopSleat: Armadale and the west loop24 miles away A day out
  81. Knock Castle in Sleat and afternoon tea at DuisdaleKnock Castle in Sleat and afternoon tea at Duisdale25 miles away A day out
  82. Tom na Gruagaich by Coire nan LaoghTom na Gruagaich by Coire nan Laogh25 miles away A day out
  83. A walk to Sandaig, Gavin Maxwell's CamusfeàrnaA walk to Sandaig, Gavin Maxwell's Camusfeàrna26 miles away A few hours
  84. Armadale Castle Gardens in SleatArmadale Castle Gardens in Sleat26 miles away A few hours
  85. Lunch at the Badachro Inn and Redpoint beachLunch at the Badachro Inn and Redpoint beach26 miles away A few hours
  86. A sea kayak on Loch CarronA sea kayak on Loch Carron27 miles away A few hours
  87. A wood-fired sauna at Shieldaig Lodge, GairlochA wood-fired sauna at Shieldaig Lodge, Gairloch27 miles away A few hours
  88. A walk to Coroghon and the black beach on CannaA walk to Coroghon and the black beach on Canna27 miles away A few hours
  89. A walk up Compass Hill on CannaA walk up Compass Hill on Canna27 miles away A few hours
  90. A walk from Canna over the bridge to Sanday's white beachA walk from Canna over the bridge to Sanday's white beach27 miles away A few hours
  91. Eilean Donan Castle and lunch in BroadfordEilean Donan Castle and lunch in Broadford27 miles away A few hours
  92. A walk to the cross at A'Chill on CannaA walk to the cross at A'Chill on Canna27 miles away A few hours
  93. A walk to the Point of SleatA walk to the Point of Sleat27 miles away A few hours
  94. A Daytrip Around the Applecross PeninsulaA Daytrip Around the Applecross Peninsula27 miles away A day out
  95. Attadale Gardens on Loch CarronAttadale Gardens on Loch Carron27 miles away A few hours
  96. A wildlife cruise from Gairloch harbourA wildlife cruise from Gairloch harbour28 miles away A few hours
  97. The otter hide walk on Rum, a winter day trip from MallaigThe otter hide walk on Rum, a winter day trip from Mallaig28 miles away A day out
  98. A walk to Harris and the Bullough mausoleum on RumA walk to Harris and the Bullough mausoleum on Rum28 miles away A day out
  99. A walk to Kilmory beach on RumA walk to Kilmory beach on Rum28 miles away A day out
  100. Supper by the fire at the Old Inn in GairlochSupper by the fire at the Old Inn in Gairloch28 miles away A few hours
  101. Gairloch Museum and the Flowerdale Glen waterfallGairloch Museum and the Flowerdale Glen waterfall28 miles away A day out
  102. Beinn Sgritheall from ArnisdaleBeinn Sgritheall from Arnisdale30 miles away A day out
  103. A walk to the Victoria Falls on Loch MareeA walk to the Victoria Falls on Loch Maree31 miles away A few hours
  104. The boat to Inverie and a pint at the Old ForgeThe boat to Inverie and a pint at the Old Forge31 miles away A day out
  105. A wildlife cruise from MallaigA wildlife cruise from Mallaig31 miles away A few hours
  106. The Mallaig Circular Walk and Loch an NostarieThe Mallaig Circular Walk and Loch an Nostarie31 miles away A few hours
  107. A Saturday night at the Chlachain Inn in MallaigA Saturday night at the Chlachain Inn in Mallaig31 miles away A few hours
  108. Spidean Coire nan Clach by Coire an LaoighSpidean Coire nan Clach by Coire an Laoigh32 miles away A day out
  109. Inverewe Garden on Loch EweInverewe Garden on Loch Ewe33 miles away A few hours
  110. Camusdarach and the Silver Sands of Morar: two beach walksCamusdarach and the Silver Sands of Morar: two beach walks34 miles away A few hours
  111. A walk to Laig Bay and the Singing Sands on EiggA walk to Laig Bay and the Singing Sands on Eigg34 miles away A day out
  112. A walk up the Beinn Eighe Mountain TrailA walk up the Beinn Eighe Mountain Trail35 miles away A few hours
  113. A walk to Eilean Glas lighthouse on ScalpayA walk to Eilean Glas lighthouse on Scalpay36 miles away A few hours
  114. A walk up An Sgùrr on EiggA walk up An Sgùrr on Eigg37 miles away A few hours
  115. A walk to Grulin, Eigg's cleared townshipA walk to Grulin, Eigg's cleared township37 miles away A few hours
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