Near Byre Self-catering and Lochbay B&B @20 Lochbay,
Waternish on the Isle of Skye
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Casie (B&B, Room 2, Sept 2024)
I cannot say enough good things about this place. Vicki and John (and Roobarb) were incredible hosts and the location of this place is beautiful. The rooms were comfortable and clean. They also had a lounge area with a pretty great record collection they allowed us to look through. Breakfast was included in our booking which is amazing for airbnb! They made an incredible breakfast with fresh local ingredients. Not to mention, the views from the breakfast room are breathtaking. We enjoyed chatting with Vicki and John as well as the other guests staying in the airbnb. I highly recommend planning to watch the sunset from the patio area while you are here! The views are stunning. I have absolutely no complaints! The only thing I would say to keep in mind is that this area of Skye is pretty remote and cell-phone service isn't very reliable. The airbnb does have wifi but if you're relying on Google Maps or similar for navigation, make sure you download/save your maps before leaving.
April, (B&B Aug 2024)
What an incredible place! The view was nothing short of stunning! Vicki, John, and Rhubarb were just the perfect hosts. We just felt so at home the minute we arrived. Our stay in Waternish was just too short, we needed at least one more day to be able to drink in the beauty of the surroundings. Vicki and John shared their wonderful homemade breads, scones, fruit compote, jams, jellies for breakfast and even brownies to take with us on our hike. It was just exceptional. We can’t wait to come back!
Chris, (B&B Room 1, Sept 24)
We cannot say enough good things about Vicki’s airbnb! The location is incredible- stunning views, amazing local hikes, and a great pub you can walk to (make sure you say hi to their sheep and Linus and Lucy the pigs on your way!). Vicki is an incredible baker and mornings spent overlooking the water with coffee and her baked krumpets was a DREAM. We so appreciated Vicki and John’s willingness to provide local recommendations and provide us with little special accommodations to make the trip just so perfect. Easily the best airbnb we’ve ever stayed in and we look forward to coming back!
Dave (Near Byre, Sept 24)
The directions to the property excellent and although our sat nav guided us the directions guided us the final stretch. We had a warm welcome from John and Rhubarb who showed us round the property. The location is fantastic, with panoramic views of the sea and islands in the distance. The property is decorated and kitted out to a very high standard, with everything that you could need. Lovely and warm with the option of electric or the wood burner. Awesome bathroom with underfloor heating and rainfall shower. Our dog Nala was made very welcome and loved meeting Rhubarb, the pigs and sheep. The property is located in a quite part of the island but with easy access to get around. Vicki, John and Rhubarb were lovely hosts with the right balance of attentiveness and privacy. Vicki's homemade cakes, bread and granola were delicious. We were very sad to leave and would highly recommend.
Charlotte ( Near Byre, April 2024)
Absolutely breathtaking property. There were many things we loved about this stay; the view of the bay, the cleanliness, the little touches of local artwork/crafts dotted around the property, and the superb hospitality of the amazing hosts Vicki and John (especially the baked goods 😋) - we genuinely didn't want to leave ❤️
Catherine ( B&B, April 2024)
Extraordinary on all levels, from the comfy bed and pillows to the strong shower, excellent breakfast, amazing views (even during Storm Kathleen!) and, above all, the friendly welcome from Vicki, John and Roo. The pub and restaurant in Stein are easily walkable and worth a visit. We look forward to returning one day!
Cat ( B&B, April 2024)
Paul ( B&B, October 2023)
This was hands down the best part of our Scotland trip. Vicki and John are so kind, John even drove us down to dinner so we didn’t have to walk in the rain! We were able to enjoy two lovely dinners just a short walk away and explore the local area. We will definitely be back.
We had a remarkable stay with John and Vicki in Skye. They were incredibly welcoming and friendly hosts. Their adorable dog, Rhubarb, added to the charm of the place. Our private landing and room were outstanding, spotlessly clean and with stunning views of the loch. The bathroom was beautifully designed with an amazing shower. The breakfast was a highlight, offering a variety of cereals, fresh bread, crumpets, and delicious beverages. The real treat was Vicki's homemade Malteaser cake, an absolute delight. In summary, our stay with John and Vicki was perfect, and we highly recommend their place to anyone visiting Skye. Thank you for having us Hazel & Paul xXx
Katharine (Near Byre, October 2023)
Near Byre was an utterly wonderful place to spend our holiday on Skye. The byre is a beautiful space, comfortable and extremely tasteful, with all of the amenities we needed and some additional thoughtful touches, like lovely soaps etc. The byre is the perfect size for two people and a dog, and there was outside space for the dog as well. Vicki was fantastic throughout our stay - she was on hand to answer any questions, advise on walks etc and help us out with anything we needed. We were lucky to have glorious weather for our entire stay and loved being able to sit on the sofa in the byre enjoying the incredible views of Waternish, Duirinish and the Outer Hebrides, as well as going on wonderful walks right out of the door. Honestly, we can't recommend Near Byre highly enough
Kim ( B&B, October 23)
In all our travels this space was an absolute treasure! Peaceful and cozy, a perfect place to sip some tea and snuggle into a chair with a book. Vicki is one of the kindest, sweetest hosts and will make you feel right at home. Roobarb is a fabulous assistant and was always willing sharing her ball with us. Linus and Lucy the piggies were wonderful additions to our stay and we thoroughly enjoyed the back scratching sessions and the sheep let us pet their noses. The views from the windows are breathtaking from daytime rainbows to nightly meteor showers, it was spectacular. The handy location of the pub just down the road was perfect and the huge portions and delectable menu was glorious. We can’t wait to come back and enjoy this space and the company again. An absolute joy, highly recommend xx
Chelsea ( B&B, October 2023)
This place was honestly so perfect! Probably the best Airbnb experience I’ve ever had. Vicki and John were so sweet and very communicative! The breakfast in the morning was delicious and Vicki always spoiled us with fresh baked goods throughout the day as well. Their dog, Roobarb, was so cute and loved pets, the perfect greeting every time we walked through the door! On top of the amazing hosts, and cutest house, it was just the most beautiful spot to stay. The isle was spectacular, so walkable, and we loved going down to Stein Pub in the evening for dinner and drinks. We will definitely be staying here again!!
Cheryl ( Near Byre, October 2023)
Where to start….. everything was perfection. The fresh bread, jam and cakes were a very nice touch. Once Vicki found out Sal was Vegan she baked a vegan cake, which was out of this world amazing! The decor was stunning, the bed was so comfy, plenty space, the finishing touches such as the local sheep skins were beautiful. The view was spectacular and coming in from long walks to the fire was bliss. Plenty of books to read and maps to plan adventures. Vicki was the perfect host, thoughtful, caring and friendly. We’ll be back for sure!! ❤️
Verena - (B&B, October 2023)
What a lovely place to stay with great views !! The room was very stylish and the bed super comfortable. The breakfast with the freshly baked bread and homemade granolas is simply delicious. Vicky was the perfect host - we felt very, very comfortable from the beginning and would have liked to stay a little longer.