Designed by award-winning architects Dualchas, the Bothan and Airigh offer a contemporary, comfortable stay for two people in each separate property. They both have micro cement floors with under floor heating and large sliding glass doors to the front allowing access to the outside or to allow the sea breeze in. With birch ply doors and integral furniture the spaces are considered and uncluttered but comfortable and relaxing. Each property is private from the other as they are built in a staggered formation on a sloping site. Guests have access to the utility facilities with washer and dryer that is shared by both dwellings and located at the top of the plot in a separate building.
Situated in the south of Skye, in the village of Tarskavaig, these stylish properties have spectacular views of nearby Tarskavaig Bay and the more distant islands of Eigg, Muck and Rum. Tarskavaig Bay sits within the Sleat peninsula, also known as 'The Garden of Skye'. It is the less discovered or explored part of the island, dramatic and beautiful. With the backdrop of the Cuillin mountains, every stroll from the Bothan or Airigh is peaceful and nature filled. With no light pollution, the night skies offer fabulous opportunities for star gazing; sometimes the Northern lights can be seen. If you wish to wind down and relax then this is the place for you.
Tarskavaig is a traditional, crofting village. It has a village hall that hosts music events, traditional ceilidhs, and in the summer a local baking cafe, which transforms into a soup and pudding club in the winter. Guests are always welcome at events. Tarskavaig Bay is good for swimming and kayaking, and lochans are close by for easy paddle boarding. Walking and cycling opportunities are plentiful. With a keen eye, there are also seasonal foraging opportunities for chanterelles, brambles and wild garlic.
Some comments by our wonderful guests in our first year of hosting.
Blessed to be the first guests at this beautiful spot to celebrate our first wedding anniversay! You'll never forget the peace and the view.
Everything was so perfect, thank you so much.
What a wonderful property, perfectly finished and in an absolutely beautiful location.
What a wonderully relaxing place to spend our anniversary weekend. We loved exploring the beautiful coastline. We're going to miss this view!
The view here is absolutely breathtaking.
Such a beautiful place, such a beautiful house.
We have stayed all over Skye before but this has been a really stand out stay.
Skye was an experience I'll never forget and your place made it even more memorable.
Thank you for sharing this incredible home with us. It has been the most beautiful, peaceful, breathtaking place that makes you very said to leave. The views, the walks, the stars and utter calmness have been everything we were hopeful we would get.
WE OFFER A MINIMUM THREE NIGHT STAY IN THE BOTHAN AND MINIMUM FOUR NIGHTS IN THE AIRIGH.
10% DISCOUNT FOR BOOKINGS OF 7 NIGHTS OR MORE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY.
IF BOTH PROPERTIES ARE BOOKED TOGETHER, A 15% DISCOUNT WILL APPLY.
OTHER OFFERS ARE AVAILABLE DURING THE LOW SEASON AND FOR LAST MINUTE BREAKS. PLEASE USE THE CONTACT PAGE VIA THE GREEN 'BOOK YOUR STAY' BUTTON FOR ANY QUERIES ABOUT THE BOTHAN AND AIRIGH, AVAILABILITY, PRICING AND OFFERS.
The Bothan and Airigh are a twenty minute drive by car from the ferry terminal at Armadale and a forty five minute drive from the bridge at Kyle of Lochalsh. The community shop at Armadale has a wide range of groceries, newspapers, vegan and gluten free options along with a post office and petrol station. A neighbour can provide fresh eggs upon request and during the summer fresh mussels are available at a nearby Croft. There are numerous cafe and restaurant facilities on the Sleat Peninsula and in Broadford and a range of local shopping opportunities can be found nearby highlighting local crafts and artists. Our nearby distillery, Torabhaig, offers tours and whisky tasting and Armadale Castle and Gardens are a short drive away. Skye has lots to offer and helpful suggestions for day trips will be available in the information packs available in each property.