The Gables Bed & Breakfast
Viewfield Road, Portree · B&B
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A small family-run B&B on Viewfield Road with three en-suite rooms, free parking and a ten-minute walk into the centre of Portree.
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About The Gables Bed & Breakfast
The Gables is a family-run bed and breakfast on Viewfield Road, on the southern approach into Portree. It is deliberately small — three en-suite rooms, one double, one twin and one triple — which means the hosts have time for the kind of local advice that saves visitors a wasted morning at a full car park.
Rooms are simple and well kept, each with a television, hospitality tray, hairdryer and free wifi. Breakfast is served early enough for walkers heading north to the Storr or the Quiraing before the crowds, and there is off-street parking, which is genuinely valuable in Portree between June and September.
The walk into the town centre takes around ten minutes downhill, putting the harbour, restaurants, shops and bus stops within easy reach without paying town-centre prices. For couples, small families or anyone touring Skye on a budget who still wants a comfortable, personal place to come back to, it is a dependable choice. The three rooms go quickly in high summer, so book several months ahead for July and August.
What guests say
Comfortable room and brand new, well functioning bathroom but no internet is just not acceptable; especially when there are very strong networks all around. The room became cold in the evening as the heating went off. The breakfast was also pretty appalling. Not one healthy thing to eat, only highly processed, sugar ridden stuff with no cooked option and bordering on the rotten boiled eggs. All points to shoddy and careless hosting.
a month ago · via Google
What a lovely gem of a place, and views for days! The room was spotless and comfortable with a spacious bathroom, the breakfasts were just right, and Margaret feels like that family friend you want to visit and spend time with. Her home makes a perfect launching point for day tripping around Skye, and is an easy 15 minute walk into town if you're looking to stay local in Portree. I'm already planning the trip back!
9 months ago · via Google
The Gables is a fantastic place to stay. Beautiful views, big and clean room, friendly and delightful host (Margaret), easy parking, perfect location, and tasty breakfast. We look forward to coming back soon. Here are views from the room and dining area.
10 months ago · via Google
We stayed with Margaret for 3 nights on our trip around the Isle of Skye. Skye isn't that big, truly, so having a home base for us turned out to be a wonderful thing. Our twin room faced the stunning bay at the back of the house and we slept like babies! There were others guests, but we didn't hear them until we chatted at breakfast. The beds were comfortable, the room was exceptionally clean, and the bathroom had plenty of hot water and great water pressure. Breakfast is continental with an array of choices. You won't leave hungry and Margaret is a delightful woman, so easy to talk to. Highly recommend staying at Gables!
2 years ago · via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Viewfield Road A87, Highland IV51, UK, Portree Get directions
- Property type
- B&B
- Location
- Viewfield Road, Portree
- Star rating
- 4 star
- Guest score
- 9.1 / 10 (280 reviews)
- Prices from
- £95 per night
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Isle of Skye