Coolin View, Portree
About the Hotel
Rooms
Coolin View features 10 en-suite rooms, including 7 double and 3 single rooms. Each room includes a private bathroom, a TV, and tea and coffee facilities. Rooms feature either views of Portree Harbour and the Coolin Hills, or a quiet room at the rear of the house. En-suite bathrooms include free toiletries. Some rooms have fully tiled en suite shower rooms with towel radiators.
Dining Options
A varied breakfast menu is available daily including light continental options and fresh fruit. Multiple cafes and a small supermarket are within a 3-minute walk from Coolin View, typically opening from 7 AM. Portree is awash with interesting shops and a wide choice of eating places, particularly specialist seafoood restaurants which serve freshly landed local fish and seafood.
Leisure and Nature
Coolin View provides a base for exploring Skye's natural beauty, near Ben Tianavaig and Old Man of Storr. Skye is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Guests can explore the Trotternish Ridge, including the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, and the Quiraing. Activities like sea fishing, diving, and kayaking are available. Wildlife cruises offer opportunities to spot seals, otters, golden eagles, and sea eagles.
Location & Transport
Coolin View is in the center of Portree, Isle of Skye, at 2 Bosville Terrace. Somerled Square, the war memorial, car parking, and bus stops are nearby. The Skye Bridge connects to the mainland via the A87. Guests can take Citylink buses from Glasgow, Fort William, Inverness, and Kyle of Lochalsh to Portree. Scotrail trains connect to Kyle of Lochalsh or Mallaig. Inverness Airport is the nearest airport served by British Regional Airways. Guests can contact Uig Taxis on 01470-542342 or 542441 and Glasgow Airport Millennium Taxis.
Guest Services
Coolin View Guest Rooms, built circa 1920, provides free WiFi to all guests. Guests can book rooms of their choice. Guests can also leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. The Coolin View can be found on the left when travelling along the A855 through Portree.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking property
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor