Carters Rest

What an amazing experience. I am so glad that they had an available room. I almost booked a place in Portree which would have been such a mistake. Carters Rest is a rare find, beautiful views, great hospitality and wondeful hosts. Julie and Steve are the warmest and friendliest people that I have met to date. They will go out of their way to make sure you have the most pleasant stay possible. The first night we were rushing to see the Fairy Pools and then got stuck a works delay in Portree so didn't get to eat dinner. We had some crumpets and jam from the super but they insisted on heating up some lasagne for us. So gracious, we didn't have words to express our thanks. The room was larger than most B&B but well appointed. Nice touches like a stocked refrigerator and useful bath amenities such as cotton swabs and such. I liked the USB port device that allowed us to charge all of our phones and pads easily. The breakfast options were a bit daunting as I didn't know what to choose. I would recommend the croissants, especially served warm. The Blueberry juice was a surprise and refreshing without beibg overly sweet. The Scottish breakfast is a feast if you are really hungry. My wife who is a picky eater had it both days and ate most of it. The best seat for breakfast is in front of the big bay window where there is a tremendous view of the bay and a bird feeder to watch the birds in the morning light. A great stay

Oh. My. Gawd. There are so many good things about Carters Rest, I hardly know where to begin. The location. The scenery. The hosts. The sound of the wind, ocean and baby lambs outside of your bedroom window. My husband and I stayed at Carters Rest for two nights this May during our honeymoon. I had been looking forward to it from what I had seen of their website, and the experience certainly did not disappoint. After one wrong turn and some helpful hints from the owner (after all, it wouldn't be an experience driving around on the Isle of Skye if you didn't find yourself down a single-track road with cows on either side of you, headed the wrong direction at least once!), we found this lovely B&B just outside Glendale on the Isle of Skye. Julie and Steve are the most amazing hosts and instantly made us feel at home! Everything was impeccable and the attention to detail was unlike any other guest house we stayed in. It was such a relief to come back here every night and just enjoy the grounds, both inside and out. We had the King Room, which was lovely and had everything we needed--including beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. They even have *amazing* Wi-Fi (a strong signal that actually works!) and a complimentary iPad in the room for guests. Breakfast was like eating at a five-star restaurant; the presentation was absolutely lovely and the food was delicious. I still long for the Scottish porridge with fresh fruit and the toasted tea cake. Meals are served in a breakfast nook with windows on all three sides and views of the sea, and you also have the opportunity to chat with other guests as you sip your fresh French-press coffee. Both nights, we took the opportunity to explore the area around Carters Rest by simply walking down the lane, where we snapped photos of surrounding cliffs, distant waterfalls, the sea and of course grazing sheep. Tip: outside, just to the side of the breakfast nook, there's a lovely patio area with a bird feeder that's perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine! If we're ever back in this part of the world again, we'll definitely be returning to Carters Rest. As for now, I'm content with stalking them on Facebook.