Sometimes the only way to really, truly switch off from work and totally relax is to get as far away from it all as possible. Somewhere that takes ages to get to, with limited contact with the outside world. Maybe where your closest neighbour can only be reached by boat.
If you’re looking for exactly that, we’ve got just the thing. Now on Airbnb is the Eilean Sionnach Lighthouse Cottage, a property that sits on its very own four-acre private island all the way up in Scotland’s Isle of Skye.
Guests at the cottage get to arrive at the property by a private boat (operated by skipper Gus), while the rental has four king-sized bedrooms and space for eight guests. There are stunning views of the mountains and the ocean, your pick of board games, an outdoor fire pit and a wood burning stove.
And did we mention the lighthouse? Yep, there’s a lighthouse looking out over the entire, gorgeous landscape. And if you fancy getting back in touch with the real world, it’s just a short boat ride away. Isleornsay and a traditional Highlands-style pub are across the water.
Here are a few more pics of the place.
The owners of the Eilean Sionnach Lighthouse Cottage describe it as ‘your own little haven of tranquillity, where you can slow down, relax, watch the waves and the wildlife and simply “be” in a place so peaceful you’ll find it hard to leave.’
Previous guests on the island describe it as ‘an utterly singular otherworldly experience’, ‘a truly magical and unique place’ and ‘an adventure for those who want something different and to feel alive’.
If those reviews have convinced you (how could they not?) you can find the listing for Eilean Sionnach Lighthouse Cottage on Airbnb here.
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