Oct 2011

What a lovely place to come on Holiday the Views and surrounding areas are amazing !! Lots of nice walks. Very rainy weather but that is to be expected. The cottage is absolutely perfect very relaxing. Time really does stand still here. We will definitely be back. Thank you

PS Coal, Sticks, Logs and firelighters left for the next guests to enjoy.

Bev and Dougie, Dundee

Oct 2011

Arrived to pouring rain but rest of week was beautiful. Even had some meals outside it was that warm. Cottage fantastic with Sea Views and Mountain views Spectacular. Sunrises and Sunsets are unbelievable - never seen the Lights ! Everything you could want and more - Even Towels and Sheets for the Dogs ! Conservatory great with a bottle of wine !! Definitely be back

Doug and Jenny, Carnoustie, Angus

Sept 2011

Another good 2 weeks with a couple or rainy days. But a lot of good walks, but no Deer as it is the Rutting season so take care. Plus the cull starts next week. A very good meal and company at the Bay Owl at Dunbeath. Thanks Christine for everything ! See you in Fe 2012

Brian Roberts, Cheshire

Sept 2011

Excellent stay, beautiful location and the "morning light" was fabulous

The Wraggs

August 2011

So glad we found this lovely cottage Kids had a ball, plyed games we used to play like treasure hunts, hide the beak and kick the can not an XBOX or DSI in sight (lol)

Visits Dunrobin Castle £34 for all of us (worth it for the falconry show) Falls of Shin, saw a few Salmon leaping ! Visited Thurso & JOG. This place is serene and heavenley reminded us of "what family should be" !! we will be back

The Clarkes, Belfast

PS We fed Harryboy & Mara Carrots (wild birds)

August 2011

Beautiful warm cottage, enjoyed beaches / rivers seen seals / deer / salmon / fish shops. So underestimated is Caithness and Sutherland…find you own little oasis Thankyou

Heaton Family, West Yorks

August 2011

Thanks for the clean tidy, well equipped cottage. This is a good location for day trips, although nowhere is nearby in the Highlands !! Mixed week weather wise but great view from Conservatory in any weather. Walked up the old A9 past the cottage too it's terminus and saw a herd of deer up on the hill, past the posh house. Saw lots of Dolphins on Saturday at Chanonry point. Dunrobin and Mey castles worth a visit. Glen loth (not spooky) - but strath fleet A839 very pretty. Reminiscent of the Yorkshire Dales. Loch Shins visitor centre is free of charge (as it should be) & the Salmon are leaping. Though Wick was a little run down Thurso was much nicer, Dornoch nicer still. Liked Dunnet Head and Duncansby Stacks. Kyles of Tongue a long way via a minor road past Loch Hope. But with beautiful views all the way. Kit Flying at Tarbet Ness. Meals recommended the Bridge Inn, Helmsdale. Really nice inside (like traditional hunting Lodge) & goof food Fish and Chips from la Mirage ok but far better on a Friday night at the Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel on the way up !!

Thanks recommend to others - great area for a holiday !! and great cottage

Val, Tom, Alan, Matt Coventry.

July 2011

Had  a fantastic week !! Cottage like home from home. Didn’t want to leave. Trip to Whaligoe steps is a must ok going down but killer coming back. Enjoyed the evenings in the Conservatory watching the birds and Stuart the Stag ! Hope to be back next year Thank you x

Alan, Jess, Wakefield, West Yorks (10th year in Scotland)

June 2011

Another great 3 weeks in Sea View much thanks to Tim and Christine. 2 places to visit well worth the drive are Smoo Cave Durness and Kingussie wildlife park in the cairngorms. The falls of Shin worth a visit as the Salmon are starting to arrive, the first was seen last week while I was there

Brian Roberts, Tameside

June 2011

Had a lovely time again, we could sit in the Conservatory for ever. Views of the Coast in Caithness breathtaking. A visit to Duncansby head a must. Be back again thanks

Lynne and Nick Burton and the Dogs

May 2011

Beautiful cottage. Kids loved the beaches Dunrobin castle is a must to anyone. £30 for a family is cheap Urquhart castle in Loch Ness is also a must fantastic views all over Scotland. Brora Beach is good for all. We love Scotland and the cottage. Will be coming back some time soon. Enjoy to anyone else who comes here xxx

Kenny, Terry, Josh, Jordan, Brandon

April 2011

We had a lovely time. The cottage has fantastic views. We like the cottage very well equipped

Pirathab, Chandima, Nishvi, Nelum

April 2011

Amazing Cottage and fantastic views ! Have had a superb week here - flow by Great weather,  Brilliant days out and relaxing nights in the Sauna before watching the night sky over the Sea. Cannot understand some of the comments in this book - very petty. Upstairs Loo fine if you only press the button lightly ! Heating can make a funny noise at times but it doesn’t last long. No dog hairs seen at all - it's spotless ! Some people are never please ! Helmsdale locals lovely people as are the rest of the people we met up here.

Back again in October, but staying at Dunnet Head - cant wait. Thank you for a fantastic week - well be back

Markhams, Lincolnshire

March 2011

Had a fab time here, so peaceful and relaxing, the night sky was amazing, as were the views. V Romantic…..will always be in my heart as it was the perfect setting for a proposal !!

Ceri and Jason, S Wales

Feb 2011

 Cottage home from home beautiful warm and clean and views Spectacular Sea and Mountain views just as it says on the packet ! The skies were clear all week with no moon. Then on Tuesday we saw the Northern Lights !! (11.00 pm a bright light glow with some greenish, Red beams moving) It was amazing. Fantastic wildlife lots of Birds, Deer, Eagles. Hope you enjoy the cottage as much as we did. We will return.

Thank you for xx

Sandra & James Prophet, West Yorkshire

January 2011

Amazing week had all sorts of sights to see around here, the Bridge Hotel was my favourite place to go and eat especially as it was my 21st Birthday. Some very friendly gentleman brought me a bottle of Champagne ! The locals were all very Friendly too ! Brora Distillery will take tours if you ring out of season and were very informative plus the £5 EXTRA was well worth it to try all 3 Whiskys. I would certainly recommend this holiday let to all !! very enjoyable week had by all. Even Dilly dog who is very tired from all the walks.

Thank you

Peta & Brian Hester

January 2011

Had a great week we loved the cottage and location saw plenty of stars but not the Lights !

Murphy, New Stevenston

One of the nicest cottages we have stayed in clean, cosy and well equipped..great for star gazing and deer watching...fantastic.  

Harris, Coventry  

A fantastic Break! A lovely cottage! Very comfy Make sure you get plenty of wood for the lovely fire!! Take the back roads just before sunset and you will see literally hundreds of deer!! the stags are very daring! Well be back!!  

Tom, Emma, Benn, Vicky and Missy the german shepherd (Liverpool UK)  

Lovely cottage and countryside - Orkney is great. "For god so loved the world that he gave us his only begotton Son,  that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life" John 3:16 and grace to you and peace from God our father and the Lord jesus christ!  

The Eardley family, Bramhall, Cheshire.  

  We had a great holiday here and loved the cottage very much, the view is fantastic!!   Things to do..Duncansby stacks (you have as great view to the Orkney Isles and watch lots of birds)....Dunrobin Castle (lovely castle at a wonderful location, nice gardens and a very nice Falcony show)...Sinclair Castle (you can walk down the cliffs, where the castle is located, we could even watch seals there!)  

Family Liebl, Germany       

Nice comfortable and cosy cottage. Very well equipped. We enjoyed every bit of it. Weather was fantastic...of all the local attractions we liked Dunbeath and Brora most and would like to recommend Brora Loch, it is not mentioned in any of the guidebooks, but it is beautiful. 10 minutes drive on a narrow road will take you to this amazing serene Loch   Thanks Tim and Camilla Merry Christams and a happy new year  

Dr Saddhoyt and Sreetana, Bathgate       

absolutely loved the cottage, especially the views from the conservatory. Helmsdale is beautiful. The Bannockburn is great for home cooked food and also couple who own it are lovely and gave us lots of helpful ideas about the area so would recommend a visit to the beach @ Brora...Archie loved it. Hopefully back soon, thankyou we have fallen in love with the place   

The Hendersons and Archie, Mussleburgh  

"We have had a wonderful week.  The cottage is very comfortable and we even used the bikes.  We beg to differ about the sun not always shining.It did for us all week and not a midge in sight. 

Mr & Mrs Brookfield, Shropshire 

"This beautiful cottage" and fantastic location was the the perfect place to spend our honeymoon made perfect by all the extra special finishing touches, which we really appreciated! Thank you."

Chris and Jane Speed, Wallsend near Newcastle 

Many thanks for letting us stay at your cottage, the photos and views do not do it justice. The kids were amazed and having grabbed the upstairs bedrooms soon discovered the telescope and the clear Northern skies (no northern lights yet) great to arrive to a lovely cosy pre heated cottage with the Stove burning. the weather was fine for most of our stay and peace a quiet was found once the kids and found the bikes in the shed!!...the views of the North Sea are fantastic and we are looking forward to coming bsack in 2007 when you have built the conservatory 

Thankyou for a great holiday Ian, Laura, Ryan and Mark Vasey, Carlisle Cumbria 

Beautiful cottage in stunning scenery. Checkout the night stars. Saw seals sunning themselves on the beach near doll. Fabulous weather. Lovely holiday.

Hayley, Phil, Jen and Donald Jeffcock, Halifax, West Yorkshire 

"Lovely relaxing break - too short! Cottage welcoming and spotless, would recommend to friends and family - bed for Jake nice touch!

Marilyn, Alex, Tracie, Peter and Jake, Keith, Aberdeenshire  

"Everytime we come back to Northern Scotland....we become deeply in love with its beauty, history and people. 14 days not long enough to absorb this wonderful region if on your 1st visit. The small town of Helmsdale is truly lovely and as good as the postcards sujest...a walk to the pretty little harbour and its twinkling lights is a must on a fine evening and the "world famous" La Mirage restaurant offers very good food and service, if you need something quick and simple the fish shop across the road must offer the best and largest portions of fish and chips in the world!! and you can enjoy a short walk to the harbour to enjoy eating them. Sea Views accommodation first grade, sea views fantastic just as you see on the webpage, we shall return and that is for sure. The cottage has everything imaginable to ensure complete comfort and peace.

"Thank you"

James and June, Exeter