Frequently asked questions

Yes. You deal with us, the people who look after the house, from your first question to the day you leave.

There are 2 free parking spaces on our driveway. It is steep with a narrow turn, so we recommend experienced drivers for larger vehicles. Free on-street and public parking is nearby.

Check-in is from 5pm and check-out is by 10am. You let yourself in with a smart lock, and we send clear directions and instructions before you arrive.

Sorry, pets are not allowed in the house. It is also non-smoking, and we do not accept parties or events. Thank you for understanding.

Yes. There is a cot, a travel cot on request, a high chair, children's tableware and fireplace guards, and the back garden is fully fenced. Please bring your own cot bedding. We can recommend babysitters.

Four bedrooms, all en-suite: two kings and a double on the first floor, and a king in the loft. With the downstairs powder room, that makes 4.5 bathrooms. The house sleeps eight.

Yes. It runs at about 33 Mbps, fast enough for streaming and video calls, and there is a dedicated workspace in a room with a door, if you need to work during your stay.

Sorry, the house is not suitable for guests with limited mobility. There are stairs between all three floors, and the drive is steep with a narrow turn.

No. The utility room has a washing machine, a drying rack and heated rails, which work well for drying walking kit and towels between days out.

Yes. Four bedrooms, each with its own en-suite, give every couple or family their own space. The kitchen, the long dining table and the living room bring everyone together at the end of the day.

Yes. The house is in central Portree, on Staffin Road. The harbour, shops, pubs and restaurants are a short walk, so you can leave the car at home in the evenings.

It was built in 1889. We kept its character, from the wooden floors and staircases to the bay windows and the fireplace, and added modern comfort throughout.

You let yourself in with a smart lock from 5pm on the day you arrive. We send directions, parking notes and instructions before your stay, and we are a message away throughout.

Yes. Portree is the island's main town, with shops, restaurants and the harbour. The Old Man of Storr is about 12 minutes by car, and most of Skye's best-known walks are within an hour.

We recommend one. Portree is easy on foot, but most of Skye's walks and viewpoints are far apart and best reached by car. There are 2 free driveway parking spaces at the house.

Sometimes, on clear, dark nights between autumn and spring when the aurora is active. Drive a few minutes out of town, away from street lights, with a clear view north. Check AuroraWatch UK first.

Portree, for most visitors. It is the island's main town, with the harbour, shops and restaurants, and it sits in the middle of Skye. The Old Man of Storr is about 12 minutes away by car, and most of the best-known sights are within about an hour.

Yes. The Oberoi House sleeps eight in four bedrooms, and every bedroom has its own en-suite, so two families or four couples never have to share a bathroom.