"The room was spacious, organized, and had all the amenities plus some."
Darren from United States
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"The bathtub and walk in shower in our room were EPIC!!!"
Lauren from United Kingdom
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"The breakfast was delicious with a good number of options."
Frazer from United Kingdom
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5-Star Adults-Only Bed and Breakfast with Cuillin Mountain Views in Portree
Rooms
Canowindra is a 5-star accommodation by Visit Scotland and an adults-only bed and breakfast in Portree. Canowindra's four individually designed en suite bedrooms include soundproof walls, digital radios, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with walk-in showers. Room options include Magpies, Fishes, the King Room with Garden View, and the King Room with Mountain View.
Dining
Breakfast at Canowindra uses local fresh produce and includes continental, Full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Guests can order Georgie's homemade granola, fresh fruit salad, pastries, and juices from the breakfast menu. Packed lunches and breakfast in the room are available for guests heading out on sunrise hikes to The Old Man of Storr.
Amenities
Canowindra offers a guest lounge with board games and puzzles, plus an on-site picnic area with outdoor furniture. Canowindra has an allergy-free room, free private parking, luggage storage, and daily housekeeping. Bindi, the 17-year-old cat, often appears during breakfast in the guest lounge.
Leisure
Canowindra sits two miles from Portree town centre on the Isle of Skye, with views of the Cuillin mountain range. Dunvegan Castle is 38 km away, and Ben Tianavaig and The Old Man of Storr are nearby hiking destinations. Hiking, cycling, and snorkelling are accessible from the property, and Benbecula Airport is 106 km away.
Services
Visit Scotland rates Canowindra as 5-star accommodation on the Isle of Skye. The adults-only Canowindra is positioned for couples wanting a quiet base for mountain and nature travel. Guests receive restaurant recommendations, taxi numbers, and to-go breakfasts from Georgie and Rick.
Highlights
Rating: Visit Scotland 5-star accommodation
Rooms: Magpies, Fishes, King Room with Mountain View
Dining: Georgie's homemade granola and Full English/Irish breakfast
Location: two miles from Portree, 38 km from Dunvegan Castle