Dunvegan
Places to stay in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye
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Dunvegan sits on the Isle of Skye's north-west coast, a small settlement that draws visitors as a base for exploring the island rather than as a destination in itself. The accommodation here clusters around guesthouses and small hotels, most of them rated highly by their guests. Atholl House Skye, The Tide, and Kilmuir Park all hold ratings of 4.9, while Brae Cottage scores 4.8 and The Tables Guest House 4.7. Blas Rooms, rated 4.4, offers another option. These are modest places to stay, not large hotels—the sort of base from which you venture out each day into the wider landscape of Skye.
The settlement itself is small and quiet. What draws people here is the island's geography and the opportunities for walking, driving, and exploring the Highland terrain and coastline. Dunvegan's position makes it a reasonable launching point for reaching different parts of Skye, though you will need transport to move around. The guesthouses and hotels serve visitors who are using the area as a stopover, and the high ratings suggest they do that job well.
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Attractions Near Dunvegan
All attractions in Dunvegan →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Dunvegan.
5 mi
Coral Beach
Isle of Skye · ⭐ 4.8
14 mi
Faerie Glen
Isle of Skye · ⭐ 4.6
15 mi
Portree Treasure Hunt Trail
Portree · ⭐ 4.6
17 mi
Skye Museum of Island Life
Isle of Skye · ⭐ 4.6
27 mi
Misty Isle Boat Trips
Isle of Skye · ⭐ 4.9
27 mi
Bella Jane Boat Trips
Elgol · ⭐ 4.8
29 mi
Applecross Beach
Applecross · ⭐ 4.3
29 mi
Uist Community Riding School
Isle of Benbecula · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Dunvegan
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Self-Catering Cottages in Dunvegan
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Stag Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £797
Sealladh Breagha
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £887
Greep
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £647
Sgath na Craig
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £617
Cuillin View
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £517
Husabost Croft
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £707
The Sheiling Skye
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £631
17a Husabost
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £637
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Where can I stay in Dunvegan?
We list 8 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Dunvegan.
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