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  • Studio Facilities 3 bedroom cottage with three studios and shared communal open plan kitchen/living space. Wi-Fi/internet exists but not always...
    The Admiral's House, Isle of Skye, photo credit Iain Smith 2017

    Studio Facilities

    3 bedroom cottage with three studios and shared communal open plan kitchen/living space.

    Wi-Fi/internet exists but not always wonderful.

    Tables in each studio and in house.

    Views especially from Lady Joan Studio are fabulous.

    Parking on site.

     

    Costs

    Single room availability only November to March at £834 for two weeks or £1,534 for four weeks.

    Whole house bookings only in April, May, July, August and September. Two weeks £2,500, four weeks £4,600. Whole house booking is suitable for a collaborative artist project.

     

    Minimum Period

    Single week will be considered in April to September period at £1,500 but 2 weeks minimum in November to March period.

     

    Maximum Period

    Up to 2 months maximum stay.

     

    Other facilities

    1 room is ensuite.

    1 studio has separate wash out area.

     

    Support offered

    No additional support provided.

     

    Promotional support offered

    Activity can be promoted through our website and social media platforms.

     

    Exhibition or other opportunities

    Exhibition possibilities through several of our other facilities.

     

    Requirements

    No equipment provided so unsuitable for artists requiring heavy equipment.

     

    Accommodation offered

    Although house can sleep 6 it is designed around three single occupants in each double room as the communal facilities would struggle with larger parties.  There is one ensuite shower room and one shared shower room.

     

    Travel

    Public transport available to approximately 3 miles from cottage. Own car is recommended.

     

    Accessibility

    Property has ramp to main door and all on one floor. However terrain rough and only 1 studio is accessible as other two have stairs.

     

    Insurance

    Wasps has public liability and property insurance but artist may also require own equipment cover.

     

    For further details please visit waspsstudios.org.uk/space/the-admirals-house/

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