"A highlight would have to be looking out of the window and seeing a herd of deer so close to the property."
Billie-jo from United Kingdom
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"Conditions were just as good as the photos and definitely one of our best stay in Scotland."
Siang from United Kingdom
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"Icing in the cake is the Deers on the other side of fence, kids enjoyed a lot."
Karthickeyan from United Kingdom
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"The deer paddock right out front of the door was pretty neat to wake up to!"
Cory from Canada
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Four-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Deer Park Views
A Stay Defined by Wildlife Encounters
Antlers Rest sets itself apart with a fenced deer park directly adjacent to the property, allowing guests a close view of wild deer without leaving the grounds. This four-bedroom luxury apartment in Borve (Skye) places nature observation at the center of the stay, with guests reporting daily appearances of deer herds, a sight that keeps children and adults alike returning to the fence line. The presence of these animals on the property's boundary creates a wildlife experience that requires no organized tours or travel away from the accommodation.
Spacious Apartment Layout
The ground-floor unit contains four bedrooms and three bathrooms, with the layout accommodating up to eight guests, as confirmed by family groups of four adults and four children. A living room, dining area, and fully equipped kitchen form the communal core, with the kitchen including both a coffee machine and a dishwasher. Private garden access and mountain views from the property provide a visual connection to the surrounding landscape from inside the apartment.
Practical Amenities and Services
The property operates with private check-in and express check-in/check-out services, allowing guests to bypass traditional front desk procedures entirely. Free on-site parking and bicycle parking cater to guests arriving by car or bike, with a picnic area and outdoor seating set up in the garden. Board games and puzzles are available for indoor recreation, and the entire accommodation is non-smoking with key access for security.
Location and Access
The apartment sits 32 km from Dunvegan Castle, a distance that places the historic site within a day-trip range while keeping the accommodation in a secluded setting. Portree town is reachable in approximately five minutes by car, providing shops and restaurants close by but not encroaching on the property's quiet location. Benbecula Airport is 98 km away, and hiking enthusiasts have direct access to the surrounding area's trails from the property.
Family-Focused Facilities
The apartment's four-bedroom layout has hosted multi-family groups, including 4 adults and 4 children in a single stay, with no reported space constraints. Board games and puzzles keep younger guests occupied indoors, while the adjacent deer park provides outdoor entertainment that require no additional cost or booking. The host provides restaurant recommendations based on personal visits, a service that has guided multiple family groups to local dining spots during their stay.
Highlights
Wildlife: Fenced deer park directly on the property boundary