In reply to Dave Heaton:
I'm a part-time resident of Skye (for the last ten years) and know every inch of the isle. It really depends on what you like.
Broadly speaking, the north is barren and lacking in real mountain atmosphere, but offers (much) drier weather and the lure of the Trotternish ridge, which is wonderful walking country on close cropped turf. The North West has the most exciting coastline and the coral beaches.
The central area meanwhile offers the fleshpots of Portree and the mighty Cuillin and you might enjoy the quiet bays at Portnalong on Loch Harport but the views (those that do not feature the Cuillin) are lacking (relatively) in drama
The (wetter on account of proximity to the maninland) south offers Torrin and Elgol for the best views ON the island, be that of Blabheinn or the Black Cuillin with some lovely beaches and bays to boot. Or head south west to Sleat, with its ancient woodland and wildflowers, for the loveliest surroundings and best views FROM the island, as you look across to Ladhar Bheinn and Knoydart looming large across the narrow sound of Sleat.
If I were to pick one spot, strictly for a single week, for a family cottage on a sandy beach looking across to Coruisk and the Cuillin, then I'd recommend Ord on Sleat. It's 25 minutes from Broadford co-op and doesn't have a pub, so not perfect I'm afraid.
If the pub is essential, then Isle Ornsay, with its views of Knoydart, and the loveliest setting of all, would be my choice. As indeed it was. Ours is the second house on the right.
