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 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • 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
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
Bedroom
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Roshini
    United Kingdom 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 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 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 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 United Kingdom
    It was a beautiful property. The room was lovely and had great amenities! The food was delicious!!
  • Ralf
    Germany Germany
    Everything even the weather ;-) S&J are lovely hosts, breakfast and dinner was a pleasure.
  • Jurgen
    Belgium Belgium
    The warm hosts make you feel welcome. The rooms are very nice and there are a lot of details in the B&B that make you feel special. The location is outside of the big tourist attractions which was for us a benefit. The breakfast is wonderful but...
  • Marty
    United States United States
    Breakfast was exceptional. Quality and presentation was gourmet like.
  • Raluca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Better breakfast than in luxury hotels in London. I don't know if there was something in the air that was making everything more tasty or exceptional cooking skills but I was grateful for the end result.
  • Carolin
    Germany Germany
    Simone and Jon were so nice and made us feel at home immediately.

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 75 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
    • Open for
      Dinner

Facilities of Carters Rest Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Beach
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Wellness

  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English

House rules
Carters Rest Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

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
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroSoloUnionPay credit cardBankcardCash
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

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