Windyhill Cottage Guest Book
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July 2005
The MacDonald of Ayr say:-
Duncan (aged 7) - I went up a hill called Canis. The view was great! I liked everything about this cottage. I went on a speedboat, it was fast and great fun.
Rosalind (age 11) - The view from the cottage is great and the view of the islands on the speedboat were even better. I enjoyed going for walks and going to the beaches but we didn’t manage to get to the beach on Ristol across the water. We did try but the tide was not low enough at the time.
Lynda ( age ??) – I have had a lovely week. We have had all sorts of weather from wind the day after we arrived to beautiful sunny calm days. Today we went along to Reiff. I walked the others took their bikes and the views were stunning. The beach at Reiff is rocky and further up past the cliffs you will come to a lovely little beach with beautiful clean white sand. It was a lovely way to spend the last day of our holidays.
Billy ( ) – We chose to walk past Reiff on our last day. If we had more time we would have explored further instead of packing. I you like mountains, cycling, boat trips (fast or slow), good food and beaches you have come to the right place. |if not, just stare out the window - its enough.
The Macdonald’s of Ayr.
July 2005
Chill out factor +++. Love the area, views, walks, food etc. A thoroughly enjoyable stay at Windyhill
David Salby & Paddy – Edinburgh
July 2005
75 mackerel, 2 salmon, 2 finnan, winkles, mussels, 3 lobsters, a coalie and lots of crabs were caught and cooked during over wonderful week at Windyhill. Fantastic fun and great views. Children all loved it. Out of all the places that we have stayed over the years that we have been coming up here this cottage is the best - Harry
We cooked mussels on the beach, the mussels were delicious – Sam & Chrisp
Thank you – jack
This house really makes you relax, with the wonderful vies and open plan rood – we will be back - Carolina
Harry, Carolina & Children – Northumberland.
August 2005
We had a great time, spacious airy cottage and fabulous views. Climbed Stac Pollaidh, Ben Mor Coigach and Sgarr an Fhidhleir and would have done more if the beach hadn’t called. Through misty weather we went to Sandwood Bay and after a 5 mile walk we were greeted by white sand, crashing waves and an awe inspiring sea stack that made the walk worthwhile. The fitter ones of us did long cycle rides to Lochinver among other places. All in all the best holiday we’ve had for years and hope to e back before too long.
The Morris’s – Suffolk.
August 2005
We all had a lovely holiday.. We enjoyed the gorgeous scenery and all the wee craft shops – the locals are so friendly. Food at the pub up the road is great (esp. haddock, prawns) All in all a great holiday – hope to come back
Gordon Diane & family – N. Ireland
August 2005
What a wonderful place. Stunning views and scenery, excellent walking, good beaches and great food – the Summer isles bar is particularly child friendly. Hydroponicum is a good way of keeping dry on a particularly wet aftermost – tour very informative and such an enthusiastic guide that even the most ardent lover of concrete gardens might be tempted to try growing plants. All this and then to view to relax in front of at the end of a packed day.
Helen, Jeremy & children - Berkshire.
August 2005
Our 12th stay in Scotland, we simple love this country. The second visit to the summer Isles and the first stay at Windyhill. It’s a spacious, well equipped cottage with magnificent views over the sea! Also a wonderful base for the mountains, lochs, tours around the area and hill climbing. A wonderful holiday here and not the last.
F & W Neuuann - Germany
September 2005
Even though it was raining at times we have had a wonderful holiday. Like everybody else who has stayed here we found the cottage fantastic. You walk through the front door and the ‘calm’ takes over. We have sat for hours and enjoyed the changing scenery – the rainbows have been amazing!
Our chocolate Labrador (Murphy) has had the best time; especially playing with the two collies down the path and swimming at the beach. All in, this week has been one of the most relaxing we have ever spent. We always wanted to visit this part of the country, and we will be back (summer I think next time!) the local food has been great and the locals most friendly and generous. It is with regret that we leave.
Jane &7 John Parter. & Murphy – East Lothian
Oct 2005
The rainy weather left us at the start of the week, and we were fortunate to have some very nice sunny days. Fantastic scenery, everywhere you go, but for us one of the best views is just from up on the hill at the back of the cottage, 360 degrees panoramic. Never really had time to visit the pubs, but enjoyed 7 cosy nights in cooking nice meals. Ullapool was lovely the day we visited. It is refreshing to find it has an Indian restaurant. Looking forward to the Achiltibuie Mahal opening in 2010! Seriously, we have had a fantastic, relaxing holiday and the cottage is impressive, not o mention the outstanding views.
Spotted 3 staggs, a couple of otters and seals too, lots of sheepdogs. The sheepdog who lives in the cottage below is really friendly – he’s a canny pooch. We recommend the scenic drive from here to the main road, turn left up to Inchnadamph, along Loch Assynt, turn right onto the A894 up to the Kylesku bridge. Return along the coastal route via Nedd, Oldany, Clashnessie, Achmelvich beach, Lockinver, Strathan, Enard Bay and back home. Awesome!!! We want to move up here, cast our “city jobs” to the dustbin and chill out our remaining days (years) The people here are all very friendly, so thank you all of you , for that. We leave with very fond memories.
Phil & Sonia – Northumberland
Oct 2005
Our first visit to Windyhill – selected for the original and practical design after some internet browsing. We are delighted with this cottage - it is such an easy place to relax in and we spent far more time indoors rather than out walking and exploring. The views are stunning and we have also had a couple of out standing sunset.
The weather has been fairly mixed be we never came here looking for a sun tan!!
A good selection of books, games, films and music was an unexpected surprise and very much appreciated.
The coastal road to Lochinver is a stunning drive and the pie shop in Lochinver is fabulous. Our 2 year old daughter (Taylor) tool to the cottage immediately but got a bit confused with upstairs being downstairs and vice versa!! The cottage is a masterpiece of design and we have all claimed our own private corners since it is spacious enough to do so. Finding a stair – gate in the cupboard was a real bonus and allayed the only real concern we had before arriving. We did not use the fire, again because of the ‘wee one’ but the house was very warm at all times. Thank you for a very relaxing holiday.
The Reid Family – Renfrewshire
Oct 2005
Achnahaird beach, Quinag, Ples en Lochinver, Beach Again, excellent food at Hydroponicum, Coigach path to Strathkanaird, Cul Mar, Pies again, beach, walked to mast and meal an Fheadain’’Oh yes and beach again. Good weather – only rained twice, wish we had booked two weeks
Trevor ,Sylvia, Lewis
Oct – Nov 2005
What can we say that hasn’t already been said, the house is a true home from home, we came seeking refuge from the daily pressures of everyday life and certainly found it at Windyhill. The seats in from of the window have been well used. Brilliant watching dusk creep across the day , no lights on in the house for full effect.
The walk from Reiff is breathtaking for pounding surf and plunging cliffs. Loads of sea birds too, not bird watchers so no idea what we saw. Enard bay walk so good we did it twice during our sta. a must for seal spotting and stunning views of the mountains. If you are truly beach lovers make the 1 ½ drive to Blairmore and walk in to Sandwood bay – magical place – if you’re lucky like we were you’ll have the whole expanse of golden sands to yourself. BREATHTAKINLY BEAUTIFUL! Park up by the youth hostel sign just our of Polglass and enjoy some rock hopping – just follow the river Dows to the sea and take your pick left or right – if you go at low tide the beach is lovely and sandy also seal spotting territory.
Falls of Kirkaig impressive, walk past them for 30 mins and towards Sulven for solitude and stunning views of the mountain. Achmelvich beach beautiful and also deserted! Polbain stores great for jus about everything. Am furan bar serves quality home cooked food. Haddock melts in the mouth. All in all a fantastic holiday, been coming to Scotland for 15years now – this tops the list so far, can’t wait to return.
Simon & Jeanette West Yorkshire
Nov 2005
A fortnight of mixed weather as expected later in the season. Squally for much of the first week with a storm one night. By the second week, it was calm with blue skies, clear vies and a dusting of snow of the hills. The cottage has been a haven, and a CD and book selection very much to our taste made I very easy o watch the changing weather. The best low level walk was the improved path from Culnacraid towards Strath Canaird for a couple of miles to the rock beach. In rough weather try the walk past Reiff. The shorter day (plus a leisurely start it must be admitted) suit a day out on Ben More Coigach or Stac Pollaidh, both with wonderful views. This must be our first holiday in Scotland without a Munro ascent, though we’re rarely here this close to year-end (neatly avoiding giving advancing years as a possible reason) A wonderful holiday in this superb cottage.
Ian & Janet Milne – West Dorset
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