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away!
dusk was falling as we reached the final leg
of our journey on a windy, single-track
road.
The very friendly manager Alan, who
treated us so well over our whole weekend,
showed us to our room on the top floor.
The room had a lovely modern decor and
was very spacious. Fully equipped with flat-
screen television, a huge en suite and tea/
coffee and homemade shortbread, we had
everything we needed.
Ready for dinner, we were seated in the
inviting dining room that twinkled with fairy
Gale force winds kicked off lights.
The menu had four choices of starters,
Lesley Taylor’s two-day trip mains and desserts as well a few daily specials.
We went straight to mains and I devoured my
to Skye, but it was the island’s pan roasted chicken supreme. The chicken
was cooked perfectly while the delicious
offerings and not the weather accompaniments, salt baked mash, parma
ham and brie, gave the dish a real balance
that left a lasting impression of flavours.
My husband chose one of the specials,
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with our plans regardless. We climbed up to
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Our afternoon activity was a trip on the
Seaflower, a luxury catamaran departing from
Portree harbour. Our hosts Ewan and Janice
welcomed us aboard.
Their website states “whether it is hiking, *&"(
history, whisky tasting or simply relaxing, we "&$
have a tour to offer”.
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it was raining, we sat inside the cosy cabin,
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We quickly left behind the small harbour
and the quaint coloured houses on the quay
boat, although I am assured it has great
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fabulous views despite the rain. We
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heading to Rona, a small island with only a
couple of holiday cottages to let and a
Luckily for us, Ewan spotted some
dolphins and we rushed out with
shattered after our fabulous afternoon at
sea. The next day we squeezed in a visit
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caretaking couple who reside there all year
round. I couldn’t imagine living anywhere so
binoculars to see hundreds of them
swimming to greet us. There must have
to the Fairy Pools before returning home.
It takes about 45 minutes to get there on Greshornish House, Edinbane,

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locally caught seabass. There was plenty of
fish with a tasty crisp skin, all towered on top
of sunblushed salsa and asparagus and
finished off with a potato rosti.
Never one to skip dessert, I was in chocolate
heaven with my double chocolate tart with
strawberry ice cream, while across the table,
the lemon tart looked divine and had just the
right amount of tangy lemon flavouring.
Afterwards, we relaxed in the hotel’s lounge
which had sumptuous couches and a roaring
log fire.
As we woke the next morning, we could see
the gorgeous view from our bed right across
the Greshornish peninsula to the cliffs beyond.
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remote where the only way out and in is by been about 200 of them jumping and
frolicking around, and underneath the
boat catching the surf.
On arrival at the tiny harbour of Rona,
our seafood feast was being prepared and
we enjoyed a lunch of Cullen skink, huge
Two days in Skye is langoustines, smoked salmon, squat
lobster, crusty breads and salads, washed
not long enough and down with crisp white wine. The seafood
we have already booked
is all caught locally by Ewan’s father and
they often pass his boat while out on the
up to go back next
cruises. Seals basked on rocks nearby and
we managed a hike around the island
year where we spotted a magnificent stag up
on the hill and were treated to some
foot, but it’s a fairly easy walk, although
there’s a bit of balancing on stepping
stones to cross the streams. The walk is
shadowed by the Cuillin mountains and
takes you to some stunning waterfalls
running into beautiful crystal-clear blue
and green pools.
Two days in Skye is not long enough
and we have already booked up to go
back next year. If you are intending on
visiting, we recommend a trip on the
Seaflower. With local knowledge,
excellent food, stunning scenery and
maybe even a dolphin display, it’s a day
out that you will never forget.
Isle of Skye IV51 9PN
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Email: info@greshornish-
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Master Suites from £250,
Classic and Family Suites from
£200, “Cosy” Suites from £120
per night for bed and breakfast.
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seafood lunch from £80
Tel: 07342 622727 or visit
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