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The Old Mission House

Built around 1860, this detached house was once the dwelling place for the Minister from the adjacent Free Church, which is still open and has services every Thursday and Sunday.

Nowadays the house is a fully modernised and comfortable private home in a picturesque setting, a short distance from Staffin Bay with its sandy beach.

The coastline is, in fact, world famous for the amazing fossils that are constantly being brought to the surface, due to the slow, perpetual erosion of the Trotternish landslip.

The Jurassic rocks of this area have thrown up dinosaur bones and footprints, some of which can be seen at the Geological Museum, a five minute drive from the house.

Views from The Old Mission House take in the Quiraing and the mountains of the Trotternish Ridge. The fantastic rock formations of the nearby Quiraing should be viewed at close quarters, where you will find the scenery at once magnificent and almost supernatural.

Many species of birds of prey, including Golden Eagles, are to be found in these cliffs.

The beautiful crofting village of Staffin is also noted for its striking rocky shoreline and its richness of coastal wildlife.

Nearby is Kilt Rock, a cliff stratified with alternate vertical and horizontal bands giving the impression of tartan, with its neighbouring high sea cliffs where magnificent waterfalls can be seen crashing to the sea.

The Sea Eagle has its eyrie on one of these lonely stretches of cliffs.

Boat trips from Staffin Bay afford you a closer look at the marine wildlife of the area and this is certainly the best way to appreciate the marvel of the rock and cliff formations around this ethereal coastline.

Only 16 miles from Portree, Staffin also has 2 general stores, cafe/restaurant (with internet access) and a post office.

There is a bus service from Portree to Staffin, with the bus stop no distance at all from the house.

Guestroom
Accommodation comprises a double en-suite bedroom.

The room has tea and coffee making facilities, an electric convector heater and colour television. There is also a table and chairs for relaxing and enjoying the scenery from the window

The en-suite has a shower unit, toilet, heated towel rail and hand basin. Hot water is freely available.

Breakfast
A fully cooked breakfast is served to guests in the lounge at 8.30am. Continental breakfasts are also available on request.

There is a form placed in your room which gives you all the different permutations for breakfast. You simply tick the boxes and hand it in to us before retiring.

Should you require an earlier breakfast, please let us know.

Parking
Ample off-road parking space is available for cars and secure overnight storage is available for bicycles and other outdoor equipment.

Drying facilities can be provided for wet clothing and ironing facilities are available.

For your comfort, all rooms in The Old Mission House are completely non-smoking.

Extras

Available to buy at the house are delicious home made jams and marmalades, including the infamous Old Mission Whisky Marmalade guaranteed to get the day off to a great start!

The house is also the location for Skyelight Candles. Exquisite hand crafted, heather scented candles, inspired by the stunning scenery in and around Staffin. The ideal gift to remind you of this mystical island.