The Thistle Guesthouse

1-2 Garalapin, Portree, IV51 9LN, United Kingdom
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The Thistle Guesthouse

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Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
669 reviews

The Thistle Guesthouse offers accommodations in Portree, 20 miles from Dunvegan Castle. This guest house offers free private parking and daily room service. The accommodation provides private check-in and check-out and a shared lounge for guests. At the guest house, units are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. The guest house features some units with mountain views, and each unit includes a kettle. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Benbecula Airport is 62 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.6
High score for Portree

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Viotti
    Brazil Brazil
    “It had great views, the breakfast was delicious and they give you the possibility to buy lunch (that is a complete sandwich, fruits, water and sweet treat) for a good price, so that you can eat while visiting Skye. The location is great, near the...”
  • Doyle
    United States United States
    “The property is in the countryside, out of the hustle and bustle of Portree. My room was very small but there was a lounge for use by guests in the evenings. The hosts were nice and helped me find a quiet walk. The breakfast was very good. Ensuite...”
  • David
    United States United States
    “Located a little away from Portree so peaceful. Great proprietors”
  • Shintaro
    Japan Japan
    “Animals and birds were wonderful. We will never forget how wonderful Scottland was.”
  • G
    Grace
    United States United States
    “Jayne and Jordan were excellent hosts and offered great ideas for exploring the area that were suitable for our preferences such as fewer people and not touristy spots.”
  • J
    Jon
    United States United States
    “The staff was amazing and helpful. The airline lost our luggage and they did everything to help us enjoy our stay regardless.”
  • Paul
    United States United States
    “Great location, very nice couple who runs the guesthouse”
  • Francesca
    Germany Germany
    “We liked everything about the Thistle Guesthouse. The location was perfect. The lush greeny, the landscape, the immense sky...just like out of a storybook. The hosts were incredibly kind and cooked us a generous breakfast every morning. The room...”
  • Alison
    United States United States
    “A cozy B&B set away in the country side. You wake up to sheep everywhere! It is such a serene location. Updated bathrooms. The hosts are helpful and they offer a very delicious breakfast every morning, you will not leave hungry. Plenty of parking.”
  • C
    Catherine
    Aruba Aruba
    “The hosts were great. They were personable and gave us great tips for places to visit”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 1,723 reviews from 7 properties
7 managed properties

Property info

The Thistle Guesthouse is a 7 bedroom guesthouse set in its own private grounds with moorland views. The main Square of Portree is under 3 miles away. Six of the bedrooms have newly refurbished en-suite shower rooms with the other bedroom having private use of a newly refurbished shower room adjacent to the bedroom. There is free WiFi throughout the property. There is a guest lounge for guests to relax in and plan their vacation. The guest lounge has a selection of books to read and has a log burning fire. The rooms all have flat screen TV's and in addition tea and coffee making facilities.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Thistle Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/out

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms

    General

    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
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    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 5 are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about The Thistle Guesthouse

    • The Thistle Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Room options at The Thistle Guesthouse include:

        • Family
        • Twin
        • Single
        • Double

      • Check-in at The Thistle Guesthouse is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

      • The prices at The Thistle Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • The Thistle Guesthouse is 2.9 miles from the center of Portree. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.