The Three Chimneys and The House Over-By are situated in a stunning location on the edge of the sea by Loch Dunvegan in the Isle of Skye. Surrounded by hills and moorland, near the foot of MacLeods Tables, the distinctive flat-topped hills of the Duirinish peninsula, the north west wing of the island. Loch Dunvegan is a wide sea loch that opens into The Minch, the narrow stretch of water that separates Skye from the Outer Hebrides. There are panoramic sea views and on clear days, the mountains of Harris and North Uist are easily seen. Whatever the weather, or the time of day, the outlook ranges from heavenly calm, to wild and dramatic, from sunrise to sunset, moonlit nights and starry skies.

Colbost is a typical crofting "township" and part of the larger area of Glendale. A croft is a small Highland farm, traditionally run by one family. There are usually a number of crofts in each township and they share grazing rights for their sheep and cows over a wider area, mostly the open hillsides. There are a good number of working crofts in Glendale, although not quite as many as there would have been in the area in days gone by. However, this part of Skye is home to a thriving community with many families living and working here, or further afield in Dunvegan and Portree. The Three Chimneys was once a Colbost crofter’s cottage. It is a traditional stone cottage with a slate roof, of the type built in the early 1900’s.

The B884 road to Glendale passes through Colbost and runs along the shore of Loch Dunvegan, past the Three Chimneys, over the hill and through the glen, ending at Waterstein. Here steps lead down the steep cliff path to Neist Point Lighthouse, commanding a wide view of The Minch on the most westerly edge of the Isle of Skye. A trip to the lighthouse is well worth the experience. The cliffs in this area are among the highest in Europe and home to sea eagles. There are some magnificent walks in this part of Skye.

Dunvegan Castle stands sentinel at the head of Loch Dunvegan on the shore opposite The Three Chimneys. It is the oldest inhabited castle in Scotland and seat of the Clan MacLeod. A single-track road runs beyond the castle, its pretty gardens and wilder woods, all the way to where you can take the footpath to the Coral Beaches. The white sands of this beautiful bay can be seen in the distance from The Three Chimneys.

The Three Chimneys and The House Over-By is surrounded by its own gardens and has very easy access to the loch shore with its small pebbly beach. Sometimes guests enjoy a stroll along the water's edge, or the pretty roadway, to take in the lovely views to be seen in every direction.