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(
01478-613131;
www.rosedalehotelskye.co.uk
; Beaumont Cres; s/d from £65/100;
Easter-Oct;
)
This cosy, old-fashioned hotel - you'll be welcomed with a glass of whisky or sherry
when you check in - is situated by the waterfront. Its three converted fishermen's cottages
are linked by a maze of narrow stairs and corridors, and the restaurant has a view of the
harbour.
WOODLANDS££
( 01478-612980;
www.woodlands-portree.co.uk
; Viewfield Rd; r £68; )
A great location, with
views across the bay, and unstinting hospitality make this modern B&B, a half-mile south
of the town centre, a good choice.
| B&B
Eating & Drinking
| Cafe
CAFÉ ARRIBA£
( 01478-611830;
www.cafearriba.co.uk
; Quay Brae; mains £4-8; 7am-10pm May-Sep, 8am-5.30pm
Oct-Apr; )
Arriba is a funky little cafe, brightly decked out in primary colours and offer-
ing delicious flatbread melts (bacon, leek and cheese is our favourite) and the best choice
of vegetarian grub on the island, ranging from a veggie breakfast fry-up to Indian-spiced
bean cakes with mint yoghurt. Also serves excellent coffee.
| Seafood
HARBOUR VIEW SEAFOOD RESTAURANT££
( 01478-612069;
www.harbourviewskye.co.uk
; 7 Bosville Tce; mains £14-19; lunch & 5.30-11pm
Tue-Sun)
Portree's most congenial place to eat, with a homely dining room with a log fire
in winter, books on the mantelpiece and bric-a-brac on the shelves. And on the table: su-
perb Scottish seafood, such as fresh Skye oysters, seafood chowder, king scallops, lang-
oustines and lobster.
| Seafood
SEA BREEZES££
( 01478-612016;
www.seabreezes-skye.co.uk
; 2 Marine Buildings, Quay St; mains £12-19; lunch &
dinner Apr-Oct)
Sea Breezes is an informal, no-frills restaurant specialising in local fish and
shellfish fresh from the boat - try the impressive seafood platter, a small mountain of
langoustines, crab, oysters and lobster. Early-bird menu (5pm to 6pm) offers two courses
for £17. Book early, as it's often hard to get a table.
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