Old Captain Guest HousePORTREE · ISLE OF SKYE
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Five rooms, a quiet street, and the whole island within an hour

A small guest house above Portree harbour, run by the family who live in it. Five minutes' walk from the town centre and the bus station.

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The Old Man of Storr at sunrise, twenty minutes north of Portree
The Old Man of Storr, twenty minutes north of the door

Rooms

Four rooms have their own private en-suite bathrooms, while one room has a private bathroom located next door.

Room 1, a double bed beside the window

Room 1

DOUBLE · SLEEPS 2

Double room at the front of the house, with a window towards the hills, a tea and coffee tray, and a private en-suite shower room. Bright in the mornings.

Room 2, two single beds beneath the window

Room 2

TWIN · SLEEPS 2

Two single beds under a wide window onto the garden, soft green walls, and a newly fitted private en-suite shower room. Good for friends travelling together.

Room 3, two single beds and a chair by the window

Room 3

TWIN · SLEEPS 2

Two single beds, a large window over the quiet street, and a chair and table with a tea tray for the evenings. Private en-suite shower room; next door to Room 2, handy for a party of four.

Room 4, a double bed with the window beyond

Room 4

DOUBLE · SLEEPS 2

Compact double on the upper floor and the quietest room in the house, looking over the street towards the hills. Private en-suite shower room.

Room 5, a double bed with flowers and a bright window

Room 5

SMALL DOUBLE · SLEEPS 2

Small room with a double bed, a window overlooking the garden, and a private bathroom located next door.

A complimentary breakfast is included with every room.

Travelling as a group? Book the whole house, sleeps ten.

The house

Skye asks a lot of a day. Long drives, weather that changes its mind, more walking than you planned. The house, five minutes' walk from the centre of Portree and the bus station, is what you come back to: somewhere to dry your boots and sleep without traffic outside the window.

A complimentary breakfast is laid out in the kitchen from seven and you help yourself, so you can eat at seven or at nine without waiting on anyone. There is no cooked breakfast and no set sitting. You are welcome to cook for yourself as well.

See the house

  • Check in 2pm to 6pm
  • Check out by 10am
  • Breakfast complimentary, help yourself
  • Parking on request
  • Wi-Fi free throughout
  • Guest kitchen yes
  • Smoking designated outdoor smoking area

What guests say

Recent reviews from Booking.com, all scored 10 out of 10.

“Location was great. Room was very roomy and comfortable. Host was great, couldn't do enough for you.”

Leanne, Australia September 2026

“Great value for money. The property is in a good location, it's comfortable and clean. Kitchen facilities are great.”

Katarzyna, United Kingdom May 2026

“Was a great place to stay. The beds were comfy, rooms were spacious with a great ensuite. The location was ideal for staying in Portree, so close to the town centre. Off-street parking was great.”

Megan, United Kingdom March 2026

“Enjoyable and comfortable stay. Excellent price too. Very friendly establishment, comfortable and clean, with very good facilities. Nice short walk into town centre. Off-road parking too.”

Ron, United Kingdom December 2025
The painted houses on Portree harbour, five minutes downhill from the house

The island from here

Portree is the middle of Skye, which is the practical argument for staying here rather than somewhere prettier and further out. Everything is a morning away.

  • Town centre and bus station 5 min walk
  • The Old Man of Storr 20 min drive
  • Talisker Distillery 30 min drive
  • The Quiraing 35 min drive
  • Dunvegan Castle 40 min drive
  • The Fairy Pools 50 min drive

More on what to do from Portree  ·  Getting here

Stay with us

Booking direct costs you no more than the booking sites and leaves us able to look after you properly. Call if you would rather speak to someone.

See dates and rates

+44 (0)7850 379419