Carbost
Small village on Loch Harport and handy for Skye's only distillery down the road at Talisker. Wonderful sunsets, great walking country and very handy for the nearby Cuillins.
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Isle of SkyeTravel Directions to Carbost
Not easily accessible except by car on the A863. Quite a few tour coaches visit Talisker Down the road. Stagecoach Route 54 will connect you from Portree via Talisker to Carbost.
Walks
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Sligachan Walk
Wonderful walk along Sligachan Glen with mountains on each side that provides unforgettable view of the dramatic mountains. Great bar to reward you at the end.
Nearby Distilleries
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Talisker Distillery
Skye's only whisky distillery and well worth a visit for the dram if nothing else.
Interesting Local Shops
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Lou Lou Designs
Local designer doing wonderful things with Harris tweeds and other Scottish fabrics in scrumptious colours. Well worth a stop - beware the lure of the wallet!
Local Pubs
Carbost Hotels & Accommodation
Bla Bheinn (01478 640269) is the most reputed of the local B&Bs - phenomenal... 2 rooms with wifi etc available. http://www.blabheinn.co.uk/
Langal Bed & Breakfast gets a lot of plaudit , Tel. 01478 640409 214, 2 rooms. outside of town.
North of Carbost, near Portnalong, are 2 hostels. Croft Bunkhouse & Bothies, Tel./Fax. 01478 640254,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Sleeps 26. Also room for camping, transport from Sligachan or Portree, rents mountain bikes, pub and shop nearby. Skyewalker Independent Hostel, Tel. 01478 640250,, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. In a converted school beyond Portnalong on the road to Fiscavaig. 32 beds. The Skyewalker website [1] allows you to book online. The new management have made this hostel a great success with fantastic reviews.
Hotels near Carbost
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Harport House sleeps 8
Harport House self catering cottage enjoys an elevated position near the small village of Carbost with stunning views over the open water of Loch Harport and the impressive Black Cuillin Mountain range.
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Carbost Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
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Moo Cottage, Isle of Skye - Sleeps 2
Absurdly sweet cottage on west coast of Skye tucked against a small hillock and equipped with a multi-fuel burner to enjoy those chilly nights in. Overlooks Loch Harport on Skye's west coast. Sleeps 2. -
Distillery Croft Cottage near Carbost - sleeps 4
On an elevated site, this holiday property enjoys fabulous views over Carbost to Loch Harport and the hills beyond.. Superb loch views. On an elevated site enjo -
Harport Terrace in Carbost on Skye - Sleeps 5
Terraced house in village of Carbost overlooking Loch Harport. Sleeps five people in three bedrooms. -
Rowan Cottage, Glenbrittle, Skye - Sleeps 2
In a superb location in one of the most scenic and peaceful areas of Skye, this charming cottage will appeal to anyone looking for a quiet, tranquil break with a true feel of getting away ....
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Fiskavaig Bay View Holiday House in Carbost - Sleeps 5
Lovely croft style house in elevated position near Carbost on Skye. Sleeps 5 people in 3 bedrooms. Open Fire. -
Woodlands Holiday Cottage near Portree/Skye - Sleeps 4
Detached cottage overlooking Loch Snizort near Portree/ Sleeps four people in two bedrooms. Conservatory. -
Seascape, Fiskavaig, Isle of Skye - Sleeps 8
Enjoying a stunning location overlooking the small beach of Fiskavaig Bay and on towards Loch Bracadale, the island of Oronsay and Macleod’s Tables, this detached house is furnished and equipped to a...