Review of Buchan Ness lighthouse,'Skerry Cottage'
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This was our first trip to Scotland, and staying at the Buchan Ness Lighthouse was the highlight of our two week trip. When we arrived and opened the door to the Dundonnie cottage, my husbands jaw dropped. It's beautifully restored, actually nicer than our home in California!
The owner, Sheila, was very attentive and so friendly, even brought a gift basket one stormy evening for our 20th wedding anniversary! We loved our sturdy, cozy retreat by the fire, watching the beam from the lighthouse at night. There were even wonderful crocheted throws to curl up with in the living room! It was wonderful having an island to ourselves - so private!
We were fortunate enough that the lighthouse keeper came by one day to service the lighthouse and let us accompany him up inside!
My husband is still talking about this place . . .we didn't want to leave, and hope to go back someday!
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30 reviews
5 hotel reviews
16 helpful votes
Myself and 3 other family members stayed at Skerry Cottage in June'2011. Sheila Priest and family were just wonderful, made us feel like family coming to visit. The cottage is decorated with all the little extras, we hated to leave and hope to visit again. Best place ever to stay, very clean, lots of privacy. I would recommend to everyone to stay there if they can, best value, best location. Owners made themselves available to us during our entire stay. We left our hearts in Scotland............
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139 reviews
51 hotel reviews
159 helpful votes
This place literally ticked all the boxes
Charming hostess
Well appointed rooms
Large beds
Hot showers
Big kitchen with room to cook in
Open fire
Sea views
An island
A light house
Going to sleep with the sound the waves
Every one who ever thought of opening a b&b should come here and see how the master has done it...
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6 hotel reviews
9 helpful votes
From the warmest of welcomes to the beauty of the seascape the time we spent on Buchan Ness Island was fantastic. You enter the cottage and immediately realise you have made the right choice. Clean, tidy well-furnished and nicely decorated. All rooms are designed to make you feel very much at home in terms of comfort. Functionally you are provided with everything in the kitchen which is large and has a family dining table.
The location is on the edge of a small village and the nearest town is about 4 miles away which has all basics like grocery shops and bakers etc. There is also a selection of restaurants worth checking out.
Wander by foot or drive the cost roads by car you will not be disappointed but may be breath taken by the stunning views and tranquillity of the coastal hamlets and villages.
Further away, but only 25 minutes or so by car is Aberdeen where you have everything a city can offer including theatre, shows, gigs and large modern promenade with fun fare, amusements, crazy golf and a campus of restaurants to suit all.
We visited twice in 2010. My son is 11 and he won't stop asking when we are going back. My daughter is 17 and she spent most of the week in August out on the rocks sketching and drawing the view was so fantastic.
You will not be disappointed - enjoy
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