The Cottar; an ancestral & traditional house just 2m from the sea. | House in Dunan

9.8 (30 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  2 Guests
Breakish House | The Cottar; an ancestral & traditional house just 2m from the sea.

1 Bedroom House in Breakish, Dunan

The Cottar is a former 200 year old fisherman's cottage, being part of the nearby, now disused, Herring Station which is currently being lovingly restored by myself, located just five minutes' stroll in a southerly direction along the shore.
The Cottar was originally a 'black house', "tigh dubh" in Gaelic. Again, following the ancient method of construction, The Cottar has no rear wall, being built into a cliff face.
The front of The Cottar is served by a broad, long terrace along the shore, providing a seating and dining area with panoramic views up and down the Loch na Cairaidh.
There is an abundancy of wildlife on display, seals, otters, porpoises, dolphins, and too many birds to mention.
The interior of The Cottar, as befits a two hundred year old cottage, is furnished entirely with original 19th Century furniture. If you expect enveloping, suffocating, marshmallow suites, The Cottar is not the place for you.
All the pictures and artifacts, some are museum pieces, are chosen for their relation to the sea and working the land. I would like to think I am helping my guests understand and be immersed in the culture of the island and it's peoples.
Please note, the bed is an 1830's Scottish galleried sleigh bed, known as a Scottish three-quarter, being some 4'6"x6' (137cm x 183cm).
In addition, there is a metamorphic chaise longue available too.
Should you wish, I can provide a cultural tour; an amble around an original Viking Settlement, with examples of Pictish foundations upon which subsequent buildings were positioned.

The Cottar; an ancestral & traditional house just 2m from the sea is located in Breakish. The Cottar; an ancestral & traditional house just 2m from the sea provides accommodation, featuring Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Fireplace/Heating, among other amenities. This House features Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Fireplace/Heating, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Cottar; an ancestral & traditional house just 2m from the sea has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Breakish has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Breakish, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Designated Smoking Area
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 1 bedroom
  • Dining table
Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Stovetop
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Refrigerator
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry detergent
Ocean view
  • On the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
Activities
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
General
  • Property does not allow children
  • Near the bay
  • Near a hospital
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
This property does not allow children.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number fs-case-549525846 special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

License number: FS-Case-549525846

Reviews

Jul 5, 2025 09:06:04 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: What an incredible experience staying at the Cottar. Our host Eion was fantastic and gave us great recommendations while we were on Skye. The place is beautiful and the history behind it is truly once in a lifetime.
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