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- Within a few minutes' walking distance of the house.
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- There are good facilities for eating out or going for a drink, all
within a few minutes' walk from the house.
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- There are 3 banks in the town centre of Portree
within a few minutes' walk from the house.
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Portree is the capital of Skye and is located towards the northern
part, and on the east coast of, the island.
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The Isle of Skye is situated
just off the west coast of mainland Scotland, and on approximately the
same latitude as Inverness, the capital of the Highlands.
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A link to a
zoomable map is included on the "Contact Info & Links"
page.
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The main route to Skye is via the Skye Bridge at Kyle of Lochalsh.
This is approached from the south via the A87 from Invergarry, Cluanie,
and Shiel Bridge.
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Once on Skye, the A87, a good road, continues north to Portree, and
then on to the ferry terminal at Uig (crossing point to North Uist and
Harris).
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For those who prefer to cross to Skye "over the water", there is a traditional ferry crossing from Glenelg to Kylerhea. This
is reached by leaving the A87 at Shiel Bridge and taking the minor road
via Mam Ratagan. This ferry is seasonal and does not operate during
winter.
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From the south, Skye can also be reached from Fort William and
Mallaig, using the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry service from Mallaig to
Armadale.
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Rail access to Skye can be achieved by taking the train from Inverness
to Kyle of Lochalsh, from where there are regular bus services to
Portree.
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There are coach links to Skye and Portree from many parts of mainland
Scotland.
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There are links to several useful websites on our
"Contact Info
& Links" page.
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- Private fresh water fishing is available, for wild salmon and trout.
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The Isle of Skye Golf Club is located at Sconser, 13 miles south of
Portree.
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The course is in a seaside location and has superb views.
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It is
open all year, and is ideal for golfers of all ages and abilities.
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Visitors are welcome.
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The Cuillins are famous worldwide for providing challenging walks and
climbs.
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For those who prefer walks of a less ambitious nature, there are
many opportunities throughout the whole island to get out on foot and
enjoy the superb scenery and the wildlife.
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- Portree Riding Stables are located approximately 3 miles out of
Portree.
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- Cycles are available to hire from Island Cycles in Portree.
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Well behaved dogs are welcome by prior arrangement.
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It is important to
remember that Skye is a crofting area, and dogs should therefore be kept
under close control at all times.
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For the benefit of other visitors to
The Braes, we
do not permit smoking
in the house.
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We reserve the right to levy an additional
charge for extra cleaning and/or re-decoration
if this rule is ignored.
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Accommodation - the property has 2 bedrooms, both of
which have double beds, and will
sleep up to 4 people (i.e. 2 couples). There are also airbeds, 1 double and 1 single, for
extra guests.
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Heating - there are electric storage radiators and
convector heaters throughout.
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Open Fire - there is an open fire in the lounge - coal
for the fire is supplied.
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Cooking - the fully fitted kitchen is well equipped, with electric
cooker, microwave, toaster, grilling machine and fridge/freezer.
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Washing/Drying - there is a washing machine in
the kitchen, and a tumble dryer in the entrance lobby. An iron and ironing board
are also provided.
Bath/Shower/WC - the bathroom has a bath
with an
electric shower over. The house has one WC, in the bathroom.
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CD/Radio/Cassette, TV/DVD - are all provided.
Electricity - is supplied via a card meter. The
first £10 of electricity is included in the price for the property;
thereafter, cards can easily be purchased locally.
Bed Linen & Towels - are all provided and are
included in the prices.
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