We made a last minute reservation for two nights at Cul na Creagan near Portree. It is truly one of those nice surprises that has not yet been inundated by the masses who post reviews on TripAdvisor. This is a modern croft house about 2.5 miles up a smooth single track road from Portree. It has a gorgeous view of Portree and the surrounding countryside. When you arrive expect to meet Spot the dog and possibly even Jeff the cat. The owner Linda and Laurence were helpful, friendly and approachable.

We were in room #1. It had lots of space and could easily accommodate the fold-out cot which was tucked in the closet. The bathroom was huge. It had a full tub with shower typical of the surface mount units that we have seen in other UK B&Bs. That means that it is a bit high to access and had little in the way of assistance handles to aid entry and exit. The red bed linen was shocking when we rolled back the covers, but this should not be an issue as the color disappears when the lights go out. Everything was neat, clean, functional and where it should have been.

Breakfast was good with a wide selection of juices, fruit and cereals as well as an awesome Full Scottish breakfast sans the haggis. There were no children present during our stay, but it is obvious that this place is equipped to handle kids as there were two high chairs tucked in the corners of the lounge where breakfast is served.

Overall, Cul na Creagan is a great value choice on the Isle of Skye. It is very well located for touring. You are not smothered with fancy curtains and unusable furniture found in high end design magazines. This place fits well for people (families) with a car who do not need to be in the center of town. It gets top rating in our book. We would definitely return given the opportunity.