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is located in the small township of Waterstein in the north west part of the island. The property formally a barn has recently been converted and now provides spacious accommodation, the owner has equipped the property to a high level and its location makes it an ideal place to have a quiet and relaxed holiday. The property's name is taken from the words, Kelpie or Each Uisge (water horse), this is a mystical creature that inhabits various Lochs and streams in the Highlands.  

• The property is situated on a working croft and the owner who is a keen gardener has extensively planted the surrounding gardens and guests are free to wander at their leisure.
• The croft itself allows guests to become hands on if they want, the lambing season in 2010 in particular is worth seeing, this takes place around the end of March and the start of April and for anybody interested is truly a worthwhile event to see and be involved in.
• Situated a twenty minute walk from the property is Neist Point and its Lighthouse. The point the most north westerly on Skye, is an ideal place to watch for basking sharks, dolphins, seals and whales. It is also an ideal place to do a spot of bird watching or fishing. Another worthwhile walk not far from the cottage is to Biod-Mor and Milovaig Head, from here you can enjoy the views across to the outer Hebrides to the west, and Rum and Canna to the south.

Accommodation and Facilities  

• Open plan lounge/kitchen.
• Lounge - leather sofa, captains chair, window seats, TV/DVD/Video, Mini Hi-Fi, selection of films, dining table and chairs for two. Selection of books and maps of the area.
• Kitchen - Open plan with tiled walls and floor, butchers block table, electric hob, fan oven, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave and washing machine, all the usual cooking utensils.Ironing facilities.
• Bedroom - king sized bed, large wardrobe, dressing table, large free standing mirror.
• Bathroom - fully tiled with free standing roll top bath, separate shower unit, wc, whb.

Included in the price  

• Bed linen and towels.
• Electric heating.

Other Facilities Available  

• Fishing equipment.
• Storage area available for mountain bikes.
• Outside mature garden with seating and barbecue.

Sorry no pets as the property is situated on a working croft.
Good housekeeping deposit of £50 required.

The Isle of Skye or the Misty Isle as it is sometimes called offers the visiting tourist all sorts of attractions and places to see and visit. The Cuillins on Skye are one of the most famous mountain ranges in the world and on a clear day, the views of them are truly awe inspiring. The small towns of Portree and Broadford are the main population areas on the Island and both have a good selection of cafes, restaurants and shops to explore. There are a wide range of small craft businesses on the island manufacturing such goods as clothing, jewellery and pottery, and these are all worth a visit. Another place worthy of a mention is the Talisker Whisky distillery based at Carbost, here you can arrange a tour around the distillery and learn all about the making and history of Scotlands water of life.

For food lovers the famous Three Chimneys restaurant on the shores of Loch Dunvegan at Colbost is a real treat, owned by Shirley Spear and her wine expert husband Eddie for the last 24 years, it has won a host of awards and accolades. The accomplished Head Chef Michael Smith now runs the kitchen, and a visit is well worth a visit to sample the best of the Island's produce and seafood. Also worthy of a mention is the restaurant located at the Ullinish Country Lodge Hotel at Struan.

For those visitors interested in the historical side of Scotland, Dunvegan Castle, home of the Clan Macleod for the last 800 years, and Armadale Castle are both worth a visit. The area caters well for those that enjoy trips afloat, and there are various operators around the island that offer trips to whale watch, or to simply enjoy the birdlife and sea life that is available.