Viewfield House

We have traveled for over 30 years throughout Europe – – often trying to stay within a budget. Our experience at Viewfield was exceptional, even if it was more than our normal budget. The beauty and romance of this stately Manor–turned-inn cannot be overstated. The ambience and service was simply excellent, while the entire surroundings made the visit even more special. We highly recommend!

Very nice and friendly atmosphere - lots of rooms to sit and relax. The place was old and tired, though and they have a lot of rules! They only serve breakfast and "pies" for dinner so make other restaurant plans. They tell you town is a 10 minute walk but it is actually 25-30 minutes!

We really enjoyed our stay at Viewfield House. The house has been in the family for a long time and was full of weird, quirky objects collected by the ancestors. There are also several nice sitting areas, so you don't need to stay in your room if you want to relax. We stayed in the accessible room, which had its pluses and minuses. Pluses: It's on the first floor which means you don't have to carry your suitcases up the stairs. Staff and laundry are easy to reach. Cons: You can hear everything happening at the reception desk. The accessible bathroom looks like something you'd find in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. And also functions like a 1980s hospital bathroom. Breakfast was fine. The host makes a point of stopping at every table to say hello. But that's pretty much it, unless you're from the UK, in which case he'll talk with you for as long as you like. It really is necessary to book Portree restaurants in advance. We didn't have a reservation our first night so we opted for the Viewfield House pie dinner. The pies were good, but very tiny and came with a minuscule amount of greens and a mountain of steamed potatoes. If you decide to get the dinner and don't want to fill up on potatoes, it might be a good idea to bring a supplemental snack. Finally, the staff at Viewfield House is hardworking, energetic and friendly. We couldn't have asked for more.

Loved the week we spent at Viewfield House. The house could rival a museum with all the period pieces in the public rooms and halls, and in our room. There were so many items of which I wish I had asked questions... but where to start? We had an incredible accommodation/room (#3). Everyone was kind and fun to speak with. Breakfast was a treat, but also sign-up for the optional dinner (various homemade pot pies available). We loved exploring the Isle of Skye so unfortunately we missed the afternoon gatherings and wine... our loss. Viewfield is a short walk to downtown Portree... down the driveway/hill and along the road. We had a great experience... stars to Iona, hugs to Katie and special shout-out to Audrey (great recommendations in Edinburgh). GREAT experience.

We traveled with a family group and booked 6 rooms. Everyone was pleased with the room they reserved. The overall experience was more than we expected. Iona, Jasper, and staff were welcoming and attentive. They even set the breakfast table for 12, our family size group. It was a cozy, amazing experience and we plan to go back to Isle of Skye and will not stay anywhere else. VIEWFIELD HOUSE is a must stay.