Situated in Portree in the Isle of Skye region, Monkstadt No 7 - Flora's Secret features a garden. The property has sea and mountain views. Outdoor dining is also possible at the holiday home. The 3-bedroom holiday home features a living room with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven, and 2 bathrooms with walk-in shower. Featuring free private parking, this 4-star holiday home also features free WiFi. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Guests at Monkstadt No 7 - Flora's Secret will be able to enjoy activities in and around Portree, like hiking. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. The nearest airport is Benbecula Airport, 83 km from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 single bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.5
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  • Tiki
    Australia Australia
    A stunning property. It feels very special. Clean, modern & comfortable. The facilities were great & I loved the skylights in the bedrooms to look at the stars. The fireplace was lovely & kept the living areas super warm & cosy. Super quiet &...
  • Nicola
    Australia Australia
    Spotlessly clean, great facilities and well equipped cottage. Super comfy beds and linen. Incredible location.
  • Gordon
    Australia Australia
    The location was amazing and the house absolutely stunning. Everything offered was delivered and so much more.

Managed by Rural Escapes (Highland) Ltd

Company review score: 9.2Based on 725 reviews from 8 properties
8 managed properties

Company information

Flora's Secret is a lovely cottage which has been completely refurbished to provide comfortable accommodation for the discerning traveller. The cottage sits in the grounds of historic Monkstadt House which has links to Bonnie Prince Charlie and his escape from Skye. Flora's Secret looks out to sea and is in a blissfully peaceful location, this is the ideal location for a complete escape. We want to assure all our guests that all our cottages remain open. Although we are highly recognised for our exceptional cleaning standards, we have taken extra precautions and increased the time between changeovers to make sure all our properties are cleaned to the highest standard.

Property information

R-Escape is a local company set up to provide high quality holiday accommodation on the Isle of Skye in outstanding locations. We have 8 properties available to let now all over the island and have been fortunate to receive some lovely reviews from our visitors. Each property has stunning views and has been furnished to the highest standard. We are a very focussed team and absolutely love what we do and feel exceptionally proud to be able to bring people to Skye and give them a first class experience.

Neighbourhood information

Monkstadt is situated in the township of Linicro. It is close to the village of Uig from where the ferry service runs between Skye and the Outer Hebrides.Portree, the main town on the island is 20 miles away with a range of shops, arts centre, restaurants and varied leisure pursuits. At Monkstadt you are within a 15 minute drive of Flora Macdonald's Grave and Skye Museum of Island Life. Head to Fairy Glen, Uig and view theses cone shaped hills which look like a Quiraing landslip in miniature or another viewpoint to take in is Kilt Rock and the Mealt Falls. Duntulm Castle ruins lie in a dramatic landscape although not directly accessible it can be viewed from the beach. You can walk The Quiraing once of Scotland's iconic climbs with a complete hill circuit and stunning walking approx. 6.5km round circuit or hike the Old Man of Storr. Have you heard of Callums Road? A single man's feat to build a road to his house by hand on the Isle of Raasay. A great day trip out and an exciting new distillery with whisky tasting on offer. The majestic Eilean Donan Castle has got to be on your bucket list and is instantly recognisable the world over.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Monkstadt No 7 - Flora's Secret
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
    • Bath or shower
    • Slippers
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Walking tours
      Additional charge
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Laundry
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Monkstadt No 7 - Flora's Secret takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 21:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 09:30 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Damage policy

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to GBP 853 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 cot available upon request.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £853 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    FAQs about Monkstadt No 7 - Flora's Secret

    • Monkstadt No 7 - Flora's Secret has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, Monkstadt No 7 - Flora's Secret is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Monkstadt No 7 - Flora's Secret offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Walking tours

    • The prices at Monkstadt No 7 - Flora's Secret may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Monkstadt No 7 - Flora's Secret can accommodate the following group size:

      • 5 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Monkstadt No 7 - Flora's Secret is 15.5 miles from the centre of Portree. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Monkstadt No 7 - Flora's Secret is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.