Glenview B&B Isle of Skye
Accommodation in Staffin, Between the Storr and Quiraing
quiet Isle of skye accommodation
Skye’s wild places to yourself…
At Glenview, we’ve made our home on the Trotternish Peninsula a welcoming place for travellers who come to Skye for its wild walks and quiet mornings. You’ll find us tucked into the hillside near Staffin, with the Old Man of Storr ten minutes south and the Quiraing fifteen minutes north. Step out our door and you’re minutes from Brothers Point, where a coastal path leads down to rocky shores, dinosaur footprints, and a untouched wilderness that’s hard to find elsewhere.
This is the dramatic side of Skye. The east coast catches the morning light beautifully—sunrise over the Sound of Raasay is something you should plan to wake up for. At Glenview you have easy access to some of the best views on the island, well before the crowds arrive for the day.
Choose Your Stay on Skye
Glenview Bed & Breakfast Rooms
Our two B&B rooms come with big comfortable beds, private bathrooms, and Simon’s home-cooked breakfast each morning. Expect fresh pastries, muffins, fruit, yogurt, granola, and a cooked option if you’re fuelling up for a day on the Trotternish Ridge. We often guests off with bags for any leftovers, which come in handy halfway up the Storr, or halfway around the Quiraing.
We aim for our breakfasts to be a filling start to your day, and a chance to chat about which walks to tackle based on the weather.
The Garden Studio (Self-Catering)
The Garden Studio has its own entrance, a small kitchenette with microwave, toaster and fridge, and a king-size bed that guests constantly mention in reviews. It’s compact but thoughtfully laid out, with everything you need for simple meals and early-morning coffee before you head out. We leave homemade bread, cookies, granola and milk on arrival.
The studio suits travellers who like a bit of independence, prefer to come and go as they please, or just want somewhere quiet and comfortable to collapse into after a day scrambling in the hills around Skye.
Why Stay with us on Skye's north East Coast
The Trotternish Peninsula gets most of the attention for its famous walks, but not everyone realises the east coast has a quieter, gentler quality.
Sunrise is the real gift of staying on this side. The light comes up over the Sound of Raasay and catches the ridge line of the Storr. By mid-morning, when the main car parks are filling up, you’ve already had the trails to yourself.
It’s also just peaceful. Sheep wander the fields around the house. We hope guests feel that there stay in Glenview is a real chance slow down, and switch off for a while.
There’s so much to see and do within minutes – you can take your time in Skye most beautiful places without hours of driving in between.
A Few Extras You Might Not Expect
Shilasdair Yarns: We run a small yarn shop here, selling naturally dyed wool from British fleeces. If you’re a knitter or just curious about natural dyeing, it’s worth a look.
Yoga Sessions: Simon teaches yoga and offers private sessions. If you’d like to book one, just ask when you’re in touch.
We keep things simple and genuine. That means being available if you need dinner reservations sorted, offering advice on which walks will work best for you, or just pointing you toward the quieter viewpoints.
We’re also realistic about what Skye requires. The roads are narrow and single-track in places. Restaurants book out quickly. The weather changes fast. If it’s your first time here, we’ll make sure you know what to expect so nothing catches you off guard.
Frequently Asked Questions About Staying Near Staffin
For most visitors to Skye, Staffin is the perfect place to stay. If your priority is the big Trotternish sites—Storr, Quiraing, Kilt Rock, Brothers Point and Fairy Glen—then staying near Staffin puts you right in the middle of them. You’ll save time every morning and have easier access to the trailheads.
Brothers Point. It’s directly across the road—a short but steep coastal walk down to rocky shores where you’ll famously find fossilised dinosaur footprints at low tide. The walk itself takes about 20 minutes down to the beach, and can be one of the quieter spots on Skye. Guests love it for unwinding after long drives or busy days at Skye’s main attractions.
Yes, when conditions are right. Skye sits at a good latitude for aurora activity, and because we’re on the quieter east coast with minimal light pollution, we have very dark skies. Autumn and winter give you the best chance. Just be prepared for cold nights and uncertain sightings. Nature doesn’t often run on a tight schedule!
About 20 minutes in normal conditions. The road is single-track in places, so you’ll need to use passing places and be patient with oncoming traffic. Budget a bit of extra time if you’re not used to these roads—they’re narrow but manageable once you get the rhythm of them.
If the weather’s clear, yes. The east coast sunrise over the Sound of Raasay is genuinely beautiful, and being positioned here means you catch it without much effort. Even if you’re not usually an early riser, planning to hike the Storr at sunrise, you’re already in the right spot to make it happen without a pre-dawn scramble across the island.