Kelpie Cottage

Isle of Skye

Thankyou so much for your patients while I have been away staying with my parents, and thankyou for everyone who rang me there, I am back on Skye now if you would like to make a booking please let me know.

Prices start as low as £380 pw. up to £550 high season.No hidden extra's.

I am sorry I don't take dogs,as many of my guests have alergies.

Vacancies for Kelpie are from febuary onwards.I am open all year round, During the winter months I can offer you tuition in all my different crafts.

If you book a winter holiday and can't make it for any snowfall i will.offer you alternitive dates.

There is still time to book a spring holiday,The island is much quieter during the spring months and the scenery is fantastic , the light makes photos amazing. plenty of stunning waterfalls and more chances to see the wildlife and eagles, the skies are my past time in the winter with the Northern lights and the amazing starie skies. No light polution makes all the difference. The northern lights can be seen from the cottage door and are definetly worth seeing. if you are looking for a nice peaceful break then don't hesitate to get in touch, I am open all year around

In the small secluded township of Waterstein in the most westerly point on Skye lies Kelpie cottage.This delightful cottage was beautifully converted in 2009 to offer spacious accomodation of the highest quality for couples. The cottage is surrounded by mature ,well kept gardens for you to enjoy.It overlooks Loch Mor and is within walking distance of Neist Point Lighthouse, 2miles from Lephin cafe,and 7 miles from the famous Three Chimneys Restaurant. I will taxi you if you are booked for either place,this location is one of many all inspiring parts of Skye,with the magnificent sea cliffs overlooking the outer isles, and its beautiful sunsets,golden eagles and sea eagles, whales, basking sharks,dolphins, otters, deer and so much more, this is the perfect place to get away from it all, to experience the magic of Eilean a Cheo, THE MISTY ISLE.

Out of season;Special Holidays

Early lambs;; I have 14 lambs due end of febuary to lamb within 2 weeks

Lambing; from march 24th 2019 for 4 weeks, if you are staying in Kelpie Cottage you can visit the lambing shed at any time day or night. Join in or just watch as 65 lambs are being born. A unique experience that you will cherish forever.

March 24th for 3/4 weeks

Crafting holidays Starting anytime from sept 2019,to March 2020 ,OPTIONAL !

If you or you partner are interest in painting or any of the crafts I mention in my "whats on " page, then you can book a weeks holiday in Kelpie and learn any of these crafts, I have a large fitted out workshop and all you pay for is the materials you use, Charges for Kelpie are the same,If you are interested please give me a ring on 01470511384 or email me on kelpiecottage@gmail.com and have a chat about what you would like to do, it will still leave time for you to explore this beautiful island, We can work out hours you would like to paint or craft and when you would like to explore.

kELPIE cottage is available during the winter months for ordinery holidays too Crafting holidays are an extra service if required, please let me know when you book, thankyou.

Northern lights can be seen from oct to april from the cottage door, if you have a camera with slow shutter speed you will be able to take photos of the lights when you can't see them with the naked eye. The winter skies are amazing. the stars are so clear, you can see the satalites, and the creators on the moon, I do supply a telescope in the cottage too.

Kelpie cottage is situated opposite Loch Mor, a very safe fresh water loch ideal for water sports, if you would like to bring canoes, wind surfers etc with you I have ample storage space to keep them inside a shed when not in use. This goes for cycles too.

LADIES; MY COTTAGE IS VERY SAFE, IF YOU LIVE ALONE AND WOULD LIKE A HOLIDAY YOU WILL ENJOY KELPIE COTTAGE ; I know feeling secure is very important, I don't mind showing you around the island and going for walks with you,if you would like some company, I have a flock of 60 sheep and also make all the gifts that I sell in my craft shop if you would like to join me in any of my activities you will be very welcome to do so, or just enjoy a lovely holiday, ,PLEASE GIVE ME A RING, and have a chat

KELPIE COTTAGE, WATERSTEIN, OVER LOOKING LOCH MOR, IN A BEAUTIFUL CORNER OF SKYE

All enquiries:

Contact Linda Jackson on

01470 511384

or Email at kelpiecottage@gmail.com

Alternatively write to Linda Jackson,

1 Waterstein, Glendale, Isle of Skye, IV558WT

Please forward booking forms to the above address.

Kelpie cottage Gardens in full flower between June and September		Kelpie cottage Kelpie cottage i surrounded by well maintained gardens

Kelpie Cottage		View from cottage

View from cottage of Loch Mor		secluded beech 5 mins walk

Sunset behind Kelpie cottage		Loch Pooltiel, a small jetty 2 mile away

Kelpie cottage from pond steps, with Tess		Neist Point Lighthouse, most westerly point in Scotland 20 min. walk away, fantastic fishing

bird of prey sitting on the rockery in the garden This picture was taken 3 yards from my front door.Golden and Sea eagles are resident in Waterstein aswell as buzzards,harriers,hawks,owls,It really is a bird watchers paradise with the sea and fresh water loch close by.Red throated divers have to be my favorite		A pollock caught at Neist Point My middle son Keith with his catch of the day.Pollock is very like cod to eat, just beautiful.Here he is in my garden.July and August are the best times for Mackeral, Pollock can be caught at any time of the year.

Loch Mor on a frosty morning, 5 minutes walk from Kelpie		Loch Mor on a spring morning 5 minutes walk from Kelpie

Moonlight walks Loch more infront of Kelpie, the moon is so brigth on a clear nigth you can go for walks without a torch.See wildlife that you may not see in the daylight.		Its hard work Cassie and Tess hard at work at my peat bog. I cut peat every year to keep the home fires burning

Lambing During March/april time you can visit my lambing shed at any time, an experience that will make your holiday a one to remember. Please check for dates as they alter every year. 2018 april 2nd for 4 weeks		Cheeky lamb Lambs love to sleep on their mothers backs, they get the warmth and heart beat. 66 lambs due to be born 2018 including 2 sets of triplets

Fishing Some of the best fishing grounds in Scotland is only 15 minutes walk from Kelpie.i can guide you to some of the secret locations to be sure of a nice quite relaxing afternoon

The Kelpie or Each Uisge (water horse) is a mythical creature that inhabits various Lochs and streams in the Highlands. Loch Mor claims to be home to one such creature. A close encounter is thankfully unlikely; more likely is an encounter with one of the many creatures that share his domain. Golden Eagles, Sea Eagles, Otters, Foxes and more recently Red Deer have all made this their home. The spectacular sea cliffs make the perfect vantage point to spot Mink Whales, Basking Sharks, Porpoise, Dolphins, Seals and the varied groups of Sea Birds.a perfect retreat for bird watchers.

It took 3 weeks to carve this Kelpie on the cottage door.