About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Skye Photo Center in Portree offers adults-only bed and breakfast with a sun terrace and free WiFi. Each room includes a private bathroom, tea and coffee maker, and soundproofing. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a variety of breakfast options, including continental, American, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Breakfast includes local specialties, warm dishes, fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and juice. Convenient Facilities: The property features a lounge, outdoor seating area, bicycle parking, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include daily housekeeping service, luggage storage, and free WiFi throughout. Local Attractions: Located 68 mi from Benbecula Airport and 27 mi from Dunvegan Castle, Skye Photo Center offers fishing, hiking, and cycling activities. Guests appreciate the scenic views and the friendly host.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Maggie
Hong Kong Hong Kong
Cozy, beautiful space to unwind / relax and a great location to get to everything you need on the Isle of Skye. Gorgeous views of Tianavaig Bay from the shared dining / living room area and a cute little cat on site, too. Iain and Jackie were also...
Rob
United States United States
Isn’t and Jackie are wonderful hosts! Great breakfasts! Their home is beautiful!
Susan
United States United States
Stunning, private setting on the water. Easy to drive into town and explore by foot. Adjacent walking trail.
Wouter
Netherlands Netherlands
Very friendly host that took good care of us. Good breakfast. Rooms were quite small but the shared living made up for it. Lovely views from the terrace and quiet place just outside of portree.
Patty
United States United States
The breakfasts were absolutely delicious. Iain was a great host. The location was stunning. The bedroom was comfortable and had everything you could ask for.
Ken
United States United States
Everything! One of the best stays in a Bed and Breakfast we have ever had. Iain and Jacky were wonderful hosts. Iain is a true artist, transforming breakfast into an artwork. The views from the common living room and deck were amazing. The...
David
United States United States
Fantastic place. Yes, the name is weird, and there's a story behind it, but it's in a beautiful and remote coastal area that's still 20 mins. from Portree and Sligachan. The owner is super-nice and informative; breakfasts are fantastic;...
Nancy
United States United States
Superb hosts, wonderful breakfast, great view, lovely common area. Highly recommend. Not far outside Portree and not difficult to find. Would definitely stay again.
Anton
United States United States
Wonderful location in a very quiet space just a short drive outside Portree. The space is very comfortable, the hosts are wonderful, and the breakfasts are amazing. If we return to Skye this is where we’ll stay.
Jessica
United States United States
Iain was great and very accommodating. The property is in a great area and has a spectacular view.

Hosted by Iain Smith

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Iain Smith
Portree, 5 miles from centre: Original building erected in 1976, with extension added 10 yrs later. Guests have shared access to this large dining area with TV lounge. A large split level sun deck with tables, chairs and sun-loungers is also included for guest use. Open view from here across the Sound of Raasay and down to the Red Cuillin and beyond to Kintail. Double room has tea & coffee making facilities, bedside storage units, wardrobe and free wi-fi. Original and editioned artworks displayed throughout.
Iain has returned to the hosting environment after a number of years absence due to children growing up and attention to other interests; 'Skye Photo Centre' being the original business name providing a full express digital / analogue photo processing service in Portree for 20 years. Iain continues to run the professional photography side from the current address in Camastianavaig, and indeed - is happy to offer advice to those visitors who are keen to develop their photography skills. A keen musician, Iain also gigs regularly around the area with various trad & cover outfits.
Camastianavaig is the first village in the district known as 'The Braes', a collection of traditional Skye crofting villages, notable for the 'Battle Of The Braes' in 1882; a conflict between the authorities and the crofting people of the area which led to the Napier Commission Report and ultimately, the Crofter's Act of 1886. A cairn to mark the spot can be seen in a nearby village. 10 mins drive from the Island Capital Portree, Camastianavaig is quiet and peaceful. Sheep, hens and cows can be seen on many of the crofts still being worked, and the original language of the Highlands - Gàidhlig, can still be heard around a few houses. Ben Tianavaig is a very popuar and easily accessible hillwalk affording stunning panoramic views from a height of 413m. It is also home to nesting Sea and Golden Eagles. Herons and Grey seals are regular visitors to the bay, amongst many other waders & divers. Otters may also be spotted along the shore line. Further out, Bottle-nosed Dolphins and Minke Whales occassionally show during high Summer. Expert local knowledge available to any guests particularly interested in fishing - either off sea rocks or wild brown trout & salmon.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Skye Photo Centre

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Skye Photo Centre of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

License number: HI-30617-F

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