Bed & Breakfast accommodation
on the Isle of Skye
This page contains the following information:
Accommodation * Breakfast * Facilities & Services * Terms & conditions * Access Statement
Accommodation
Accommodation
We welcome you to Driftwood as a guest in our home and we will do our best to ensure your stay is comfortable and memorable for all the right reasons. We do all the work in the B&B ourselves and also need "off-duty" time to manage our everyday lives and attend to personal business therefore our service times are not as flexible as in a hotel. Your understanding is very much appreciated.
We offer one room only - the Driftwood Suite
The Driftwood Suite
A suite of rooms located on the first floor (upstairs)
for two, three or four guests.
1 x double bedroom
1 x twin bedroom
1 x shower room
1 x private lounge
Tariff for bed and breakfast
Price for the whole suite per night for a minimum 2-night stay
2 Guests (one bedroom only) = £100
2 Guests (two bedrooms) = £125
3 Guests = £135
4 Guests = £145
Bedroom 1 has one double bed (4ft6in x 6ft / 1.37m x 1.83m)
Bedroom 2 has two single beds (3ft x 6ft / 0.92m x 1.83m)
- Free WiFi
- TV with Freeview channels
- Sea, garden or countryside views
- Hairdryer
- Alarm clock
- Iron and ironing board
The shower room has toilet, wash basin and shower cubicle.
The lounge area has:
- Free WiFi
- TV with Freeview channels and DVD player
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Refrigerator
Maximum guests and child policy
Maximum guests and child policy
We can accommodate a maximum
of four (4) guests in rooms as shown
- no extra beds available.
Sorry, we cannot accommodate babies,
infants or children under 10 years of age.
Deposit and check-in
Deposit and check-in
A non-refundable deposit of 25% is required
within 7 days to secure all bookings.
Check-in time is from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
(16:00 to 18:00) unless by prior
arrangement.
Other information
Other information
Minimum stay is two nights.
Breakfast is a continental buffet
(see menu below)
Non-smoking throughout.
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast is served between 07:30 and 09:00
We offer guests a buffet style breakfast as detailed below.
Hopefully there is something for everyone, whether you prefer a healthy breakfast or something with a few more calories....
Special Dietary Requirements
If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please let us know at the time of booking. We try our best to provide alternatives, but it is not feasible for us to keep stock to meet every eventuality and living in the Highlands, it is not always possible to get hold of specialist food items. The more notice you give us, the more likely we are to be able to meet any specific requirements you may have and therefore help you enjoy your holiday more.
Available from the buffet - please help yourself:
- Choice of fruit juices
- Traditional cereals, granola or muesli
- Yoghurts
- Fresh fruit salad and breakfast fruits
- Fresh bread rolls, oatcakes and pastries
- Cold meats, cheeses, hard boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes
- Range of sweet or savoury spreads and preserves
Drinks:
- Coffee - regular or decaffeinated
- Tea - regular - decaffeinated – green – peppermint - redbush - chamomile
- Hot chocolate or hot milk
On request:
- Brown or white toast
- Porridge - served plain or with a choice of toppings
Facilities and Services
Facilities and Services
For guests who have their own WiFi enabled equipment, we are happy to share our home broadband connection.
There is a large garage/shed where bicycles, motorcycles and wet biking or hiking gear can be left overnight.
Laundry service available for guests staying two or more nights.
Wash and Tumble Dry - £10.00
(per bag - supplied by us)
Nikon Action and Nikon Sporter binoculars available for hire.
Price: £5 per pair per stay (plus £20 per pair returnable security deposit)
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
Check-in and Arrival
Check-in and Arrival
Check-in on the day of arrival is between 4pm and 6pm (16:00 and 18:00) only, unless arranged otherwise at time of booking.
Once you have completed the check-in process, you are welcome to come and go as you please and will have access to the house at all times during your stay, however we require access to your room between 10:00 and noon for daily house-keeping.
If you are travelling by public transport and are scheduled to arrive outside these times, please let us know before confirming your booking. We are happy to be flexible where we can and will ensure someone is here to greet you.
Cancellation
Cancellation
All deposits are non refundable - although we will transfer them should you wish to stay with us on alternate dates (subject to availability).
If you cancel more than 7 days before your scheduled arrival date - no other monies are due.
If you cancel within 7 days of your scheduled arrival date, 50% of the outstanding balance will be due unless the rooms are re-booked.
If you shorten your stay whilst here, you will be charged 100% for the days taken and 50% of the balance outstanding on the remainder. The remaining balance payment will be refunded should the rooms be re-booked.
Smoking and Alcohol
Smoking and Alcohol
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the building.
Smoking is permitted in the garden - please use the ash tray provided.
Alcohol
We understand that people like to relax whilst on holiday, but for the safety and security of everyone, we will not tolerate drunkenness under any circumstances.
If any of your travelling group is inclined to heavy alcohol consumption, we ask you to stay elsewhere.
Animals
Animals
Our cat, Monty, shares our home.
He does not have access to guest bedrooms or any areas associated with food preparation or laundry.
We are unable to accommodate guest pets or any other animals.
Access Statement
Access Statement
Driftwood is a private house. Access and layout is that of a standard domestic property.
If you have any concerns you wish to discuss, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do what we can to help.
External
- Our car park has a tarmacadam surface and is flat.
- There is one step up to the main front door of 13cm and a 15cm lower door frame.
- There is one step up to the inner front door of 21cm.
- We will assist with luggage as required.
Internal - general
- The breakfast room is on the ground floor.
- All doors are standard width.
The Driftwood Suite
- This suite is on the first floor up a flight of normal domestic stairs with a corner landing halfway.
- The double bed is 4ft6in/1.37m wide.
- The twin beds are 3ft/0.92m wide.
- All beds have access on both sides.
- The shower cubicle is of standard size.
Safety and Security
- The owners live on the premises.
- There are smoke alarms throughout the property.
- There is a fire alarm.
- There are fire extinguishers and emergency lights fitted.