Buchan Ness lighthouse

Myself and my partner booked this via an online deal that was being offered coupled with recommendations of friends who stayed in the cottage on a couple of occasions over the last couple of years. We stayed at Skerry Cottage which was extremely warm and inviting and very comfortable indeed with the option of the peat fire in the living room as well which took me back to my childhood days in my grandparents house. Its a great place to get away from a busy working life and enjoy the scenery with the wildlife and the waves crashing against the rocks which the cottage overlooks. I would highly recommend going to Bullers of Buchan and Cruden Bay Beach which is great place to walk along and very clean whilst you are staying in the area. Sheila the owner was very welcoming and gave us a few ideas where to go and visit in the area. We finished off our trip by going to a local fish merchant today before returning home which we found out about via leaflets in the cottage. The freshest fish ever! I would highly recommend booking the cottage if you want to get away from it all and enjoy some relaxation time as we have came away feeling really refreshed. We hope to return at some point in the future again.

A beautiful location but the property was run down and not as it was described. The sofas were old and sunken, the king mattress springs could be felt when laying down. There was a smoke alarm that has been disabled in the kitchen and utensils that were burned and melted. The towels were threadbare and the general condition of the property was worn. We had booked for 2 nights but left after the first night. It’s a shame as the location is unique. Hope the issues get remedied.

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HOST REPLY

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Sorry that you and your husband had such an unfavorable experience during your short stay at Buchanness Lighthouse, Skerry Cottage.

There was a fat splatter on the kitchen wall behind the cooker and two charred kitchen utensils that seemed connected. We have washed the affected wall, but as the paint is matte emulsion, washing doesn't have any effect. Therefore, we are planning to install a splashback behind the cooker. Thank you for bringing it to our attention.

The fire alarm wasn't disconnected; it was just the casing that had come off, and it has now been replaced. There are fully functioning fire alarms in all rooms.

Regarding the dirty windows, we are located right next to the sea on the most northeastern point of Scotland. Windy conditions often blow salt onto everyone's windows. It is one of the trade-offs of living in such a beautiful but exposed location.

It is a pity that you didn't contact me before your arrival, even if you arrived late and left early the next morning without any notification, especially considering that you had my contact details beforehand.

It seems strange to me that you managed to conduct such an extensive and negative appraisal of the entire cottage without contacting me once during the few short hours you were there.

We had a wonderful break at Buchan Ness. The cottage was cosy, well equipped and perfect for our family holiday. Sheila was a great host, always responding quickly and she was very helpful. My lighthouse daft 3 year old has already requested a return visit! 🙂

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely renovated apartment very much! The kitchen is well equipped, beds are very comfortable, everything was to our complete satisfaction. We highly recommend this accomodation.

My partner and I and our two dogs had a wonderful time at Buchan Ness lighthouse, such a magical location, very comfortable and well equipped cottage, really happy with our stay.