Saltwinds Saltwinds, Fiskavaig Sleeps up to 8 persons Available from £1050 per week By the sea Pet friendly Has a real fireplace WiFi available Details Saltwinds is beautifully positioned, overlooking Fiskavaig Bay, with a backdrop of the MacLeod Tables and with the majestic Cuillin Mountains just 15 minutes away. Sunsets over the water are spectacular and plentiful windows take advantage of the ever changing colours. The house was designed and built seven years ago and provides a spacious, light and very well appointed base for relaxing or energetic holidays. It will appeal to outdoor enthusiasts, with its proximity to sea and mountains and provision of a drying room, and to those who wish a beautiful base from which to explore the many attractions of Skye. Fiskavaig is on the delightful Minginish Peninsula on the west coast of the Isle of Skye. The area is home to otters, seals, dolphins, deer and the occasional golden eagle. The beach, close to the house, is safe for bathing and pottering in a dinghy and a great starting point for sea kayaking. There are coastal and hill walks nearby, as well as mountain walking and climbing in the nearby Cuillins. The toll-free Skye Bridge is approximately 55 minutes' drive and Portree, the capital of the island, is 21 miles away. Dunvegan Castle, historic monument and home to the Clan MacLeod since 1200, is 25 miles up the coast while the Talisker Distillery and Visitor Centre, producing Skye's celebrated malt whisky, is just 10 minutes away. Skye's only oyster farm is also nearby. Features Fabulous location overlooking the sea Talisker Distillery - 8 minutes drive Dramatic beach of black sand and rock, safe for Local Oyster Farm with retail outlet swimming and paddling, launching boats or Village (Carbost) with pub, shop and shellfish canoes outlet, 8 minutes drive High standard house Log burning stove Ample parking Hill and coastal walks, climbing and No smoking mountaineering One well behaved dog welcome - £20 per dog Facilities 4 oven oil-fired AGA with 2 electric hobs Good mobile reception Microwave oven Books, board games and some videos Large fridge Hypollergenic bedding Large freezer (in drying room) Travel cot (please bring your own linen) and Dishwasher highchair Washing machine (utility room) large garden - not enclosed Tumble dryer (utility room) Outdoor Furniture Drying room with boot and gear storage Barbecue Wide screen TV with Blu-ray player Electricity and oil included CD player with iPhone dock Initial supply of logs included WiFi - superfast Linen and towels included Accommodation Ground Floor: Entrance porch Inner hall Sitting room with seating for 8 and wood-burning stove TV room Large garden room/second sitting room with fabulous views and seating for 8 Dining hall with ample room for 8 Spacious well appointed kitchen, opening to the dining hall Twin bedroom with en suite shower room Utility room Stairs from inner hall to: King size bedroom with its own bathroom Main staircase from dining area to first floor: King size bedroom with en suite bathroom Twin bedroom with separate bathroom Outside: Separate drying room with ample storage for boots and coats - great place to leave muddy boots and wet clothing after a day on the hills or the water. Useful place to allow a dog to dry off before entering the house. Large double garage with storage space for bikes, kayaks etc. Stone 'Folly' with seating - perfect to take that glass of wine and admire the view! Gallery .