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Hamlet on the Isle of Skye, Scotland
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Colbost (Gaelic: Cealabost) is the first of a straggle of tiny settlements on the Duirnish Peninsula in the northwest of Skye. The others are Totaig, Glendale, Lephin and Milovaig, then the road dead-ends. Cealabost probably means "cold farm"; it also translates as "farm of the rounded tops" but the hills hereabouts are abrupt scarps, great scenery.
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This 19th-century crofter's heather-thatched blackhouse has suffered storm damage and is closed for repair.
Acclaimed restaurant, book early. Good but not universally great reviews, some visitors are underwhelmed. With rooms, the "House Over-by".
Charming small B&B open Feb-Dec.
Wonderful welcoming B&B open Apr-Oct with great views. No children or pets.
Great reviews for this small B&B open Mar-Oct, serves dinner with notice.
Vegetarian / vegan B&B open all year. No dogs.
See Skye for long-distance travel options. By car take A87 then A850 to Dunvegan, finally B884 west.
Read in the guideYou need wheels for this strung-out area. A car shelters you from the rain, buffeting breeze and midges.
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