Name: Carters Rest Guesthouse
Address: 8 upper milovaig, Milovaig, IV55 8WY, United Kingdom, 8 upper milovaig, Isle of Skye, IV55 8WY, UK
Rating: 10.0

Carters Rest Guesthouse

–Excellent location - show map

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About this property

Carters Rest Guesthouse in Milovaig provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge with large sofas and a fireplace. The guesthouse is fully licensed and offers breakfast, dinner, free WiFi and free parking. All rooms at the guesthouse can accommodate two people and feature a TV, fridge, WiFi, coffee and tea making facilities, fresh fruit, snacks and bathrobes. A Taste of Scotland: A wide breakfast selection is offered daily, including a buffet and a hot full cooked Scottish breakfast. The buffet selection includes fresh seasonal fruits, homemade granola, Scottish oat porridge, Scottish cured meats, Scottish cheeses, fresh orange juice, and home baked breads. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free breakfasts can be catered for with prior notice. Guests can enjoy views of Loch Pooltiel and The Little Minch from the lounge and dining room. Dinner: our menu is mainly fresh fish but we also cater for all tastes. Hiking is among the activities that guests can enjoy near Carters Rest Guesthouse. Guests can walk to Neist Point, Ramasaig, Orbost beach, Macleod's Maidens and more. Dunvegan Castle is 16 km away and Coral Beach is 22.3 km away from the property. Portree is 44.6 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

- Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)
- Breakfast info
- Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free
- Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Deluxe Double Room with Bath 1 extra-large double bed
King Room 1 extra-large double bed
Deluxe Double Room with Shower 1 double bed
King Studio with Sofa Bed Bedroom 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed Living room 1 sofa bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Arissa
Singapore
“We had the loveliest stay at Carters Rest & really enjoyed our time there :) The cosiness of the house, coupled with its picturesque views makes it the perfect place to relax. Jonathan & Simone were wonderfully welcoming, treating us to heartfelt...”
Susan
Australia
“Super clean and tidy, super helpful hosts who seem like they genuinely love hosting, amazing breakfast. Basically every little detail seems so well thought out”
Wendy
New Zealand
“We spent 3 nights here with Jon and Simone, and enjoyed coming back at the end of each day's adventures to such a warm, cosy, welcoming and homely spot! The accommodation is better/more impressive than the dwellings' exterior suggests, so dont be...”
Rana
India
“Where do we even begin? Jonathan and Simone are the most welcoming, warm, and hospitable hosts we've ever encountered. Their place feels like a warm hug — cozy, inviting, and full of heart. The views? Absolutely breathtaking. The food? Cooked...”
Roshini
United Kingdom
“The property is very beautiful and the location is lovely with access to some really gorgeous hikes and stunning views. The rooms were lovely and the property overall is cosy with a fireplace and sauna and an adorable labrador. Simone and Jonathan...”
Andrei-gabriel
Romania
“In my 10 years of travelling the world, I have never felt so at home and so welcome. Jonathan and Simona (along with Ema, the Lab and Molly the Cat) made our journey through the Scottish Highlands an experience to remember and definitely left us...”
Nicola
Australia
“We had a fantastic stay at Carter's Rest. Jonathan and Simone truly look after every detail and were invaluable in providing advice for how to plan our days on the Isle of Skye. Their breakfast's and dinner's are truly great and we felt very...”
Michael
Germany
“Nice Bed and Breakfast with views of the sea from the shared common dining and living room. Close to Niest Point Lighthouse (great hike/views). Breakfast is in the common dining room with a few other guests (you have your own table). You have...”
Sarah
United Kingdom
“It was a beautiful property. The room was lovely and had great amenities! The food was delicious!!”
Ralf
Germany
“Everything even the weather ;-) S&J are lovely hosts, breakfast and dinner was a pleasure.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Simone and Jonathan

Company review score: 10Based on 69 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company information

Welcome to Carters Rest, come in, relax, unwind and leave the rest to us! Simone and Jonathan

Property information

Carters Rest is located in Milovaig on the most westerly coast of Skye - providing spectacular views and sunsets in a most inviting warm friendly lounge. Find a chair next to the fire, in the sun lounge, enjoy a coffee, tea or glass of wine and enjoy. We will look after you. Breakfast, dinner, coffee or tea we are here for you. We charge a booking fee when you book. A link will be sent to you after booking. This fee will be deducted from your invoice when you stay, however it is non refundable if you cancel.

Neighbourhood information

The immediate area is itself a place of interest and is particularly rich in plant and wildlife. Dolphins, whales, basking sharks, seals and sea otters can be seen together with birds of prey and a wide range of indigenous and visiting birds. Information on salmon, trout and sea fishing is available and in some cases, bookings for boats can be made. The stunning scenery makes it an ideal location for numerous walks, we're very close to Neist Point lighthouse. Local walks to Neist Point, Ramasaig and along the Cliff tops to Waterstein Head. Orbost Beach, McLeod's Maidens, McLeod's Tables, The Two Churches in Dunvegan, Coral Beach are all local walks and easily accessible in 10-20 minutes. The Dunvegan Castle and its well laid out gardens, Talisker Distillery, The Fairy pools and Glenbrittle are all within easy reach. The Quirang and Old Man of Storr & Rubha Hunish make for an excellent days outing. The scenery is always spectacular and back in the evening for one of Skye's Sunsets completes the day.

Languages spoken

German,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Restaurant #1
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  Dinner

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 20:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 05:00 to 10:30

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

BankcardCash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property offers adults-only accommodation, with the exception of children above 13 years of age.

Rooms only cater for two people and there are no additional beds available.

Breakfast is served from 08:00 till 09:30. Early or packed breakfasts can be arranged upon request.

Please inform Carters Rest Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

License number: C, HI-30048-F