Reviews and Extracts form the GUEST BOOK
great place to stay
GiHaNi Ostfildern, near Stuttgart, South Germany Review Submitted: September 1, 2010 Date of Stay: August 2010
First of all: Gillian and Gordon Warren are very friendly and warm hosts (?) and they try to support their guests whereever possible and necessary. The cottage is well equipped (washing machine and dryer are very useful) and proper and we had very relaxed and comfortable days there.
The view into the garden and landscape is just great.
Halkirk is a fine place (supermarket etc) to start trips around north and west Scotland and to Orkney!
We spent our first time in Scotland and were just happy that we had found this place to stay.
A German family
(Sorry for our English)
Recommended for: Age 55+, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: This family were really nice people and it was great to meet them and have them stay.
Highly recommended!
Review Submitted: May 3, 2010 Date of Stay: April 2010
We were delayed by a week because of the disruption to flights caused by volcanic ash, but Gordon and Gill were very sympathetic and flexible in re-arranging the dates for our stay. They gave us an extremely warm and friendly welcome, and we were made to feel that they would do anything they could to help while we were their guests. The property is immaculately kept and very well equipped, and the gardens and view are absolutely beautiful. The welcome pack waiting for us on arrival was generous and very useful. We were made to feel very much at home from arrival to departure, and would highly recommend the cottage to other visitors to the area.
Recommended for: Age 55+, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Liz and Peter were very nice people and we would love to see them again.
Great Christmas Stay
Review Submitted: April 7, 2010 Date of Stay: December 2009
We had a great stay over Christmas, the house was all we could have expected. The people who own the property are really great, helpful and relaxing.
Recommended for: Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Lovely couple with a delightful young son. Look forward to seeing them again.
Home from Home
PP67 Mintlaw , Aberdeenshire Review Submitted: February 28, 2010 Date of Stay: May 2009
Myself and family stayed in this cottage last May, and i can honestly say without doubt it was the most enjoyable and comfortable few days we have had for a long time. The house is kept to an immaculate standard, with fresh modern furnishings. Mr and Mrs Warren are a very friendly and welcoming couple, and nothing is too much trouble for them. There was even fresh milk and bread waiting for us on arrival as it was late at night and saved us having to find a shop.
The village of Halkirk is peaceful and the local people are friendly. The main towns of Thurso and Wick are only a few miles drive away, and there is lots to see and do in both places.
I have recommended this cottage to all my friends who wish to visit the Caithness area and i will definately be re booking this year because the cottage really does have a 'home from home' feel about it.
Thank you for a very pleasant stay!
Recommended for: Age 55+, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: What a great family Pauline, Billy and Craig were. We look forward to their return.
Had a lovely time
Review Submitted: February 23, 2010 Date of Stay: August 2009
We stayed at the cottage last August and have to say we will, without any hesitation, be booking a return visit. The cottage was spotlessly clean very well equipped and had a lovely big garden. The owners are very friendly and on hearing it was my birthday that weekend left flowers which were very much appreciated. We enjoyed a peaceful relaxing weekend and look forward to going back very soon.
Recommended for: Age 55+, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities
Owner's Response: Amanda and Ronnie along with their son were delightful people and we look forward to seeing them again with their new baby daughter.