Our recent stay on the Isle of Carna was the perfect balance of peaceful seclusion and inspiring natural beauty. Visiting with a group for meetings and to connect with nature, we found the setting ideal. The space offered ample room for everyone to gather comfortably for shared meals and discussions, yet it also provided plenty of cozy nooks for quiet, personal reflection. Carna's serene landscape and breathtaking views created an atmosphere of calm, allowing us to recharge and reconnect. It truly is a stunning, tranquil retreat—a place to unwind and be inspired by the beauty of the Scottish wilderness. Huge thanks to Allison & Andy for their commitment to Carna and for looking after us all so well!
from Acharacle stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 2 nights in October 2024
Five Days of heaven
Review submitted on Thu, 12 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Jayne and I had a great 5 day trip to Carna. The accommodation exceeded our expectations and the service from everyone was brilliant. No problems at all with the equipment in the cottage - it was warm, relaxing and the views from the kitchen window were just outstanding. Pity there was no otters but sea eagles might have been the reason why. The herd of rare breed cattle were very friendly and came down each day to say good morning. The Isle of Carna was a little slice of heaven. Perfect for simply closing the door on the world and enjoying the natural beauty of the world. Would definitely come back.......
mark from Castle Doug;as stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 5 nights in August 2024
Carna Cottage
Review submitted on Mon, 12 Aug 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Another fantastic week at Carna Cottage. This was our 6th time and it was just as enjoyable as our 1st visit. We spotted Eagles most days and even managed to photograph them ! Seals and Porpoises in the bay in front of the cottage every day. Wonderful location and a great experience would highly recommend if you are looking for something different.
Julie from Burntisland stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in July 2024
A week of wildlife and relaxation
Review submitted on Thu, 25 Jul 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
We have just come back from an amazing week on the island . We were met at the jetty to load up our gear for a week on the island. We brought a couple of crates and a couple of large bags plus camping chairs and jackets. We used most of what we brought though the games and dvds were never used ,we didn't go in the lounge really as we preferred sitting in the conservatory looking at the view ,spotting wildlife or reading. There is a wooden bench outside but enjoyed taking our camping chairs down to the jetty to watch the tides or we were very fortunate with the weather and had a couple of BBQ days and sat next to it to enjoy the last of the sun. We only had a couple of midge evenings normally they came out about 8pm when the breeze dropped and we would retreat to the conservatory. We got a few mosquito bites but nother major and I did get one tick but had brought with us as advised a kit to remove it.
We took the boat out most days to explore the nearby lochs ,saw lots of seals ,heron's, twice a white taled eagle. Around 8am and 8pm we spotted otters swimming psst the cottage and were fortunate to watch two of them on the jetty playing one evening and another evening on the rocks on the beach,take binoculars if you can.
We did try to climb to the top of the island one day but found it hard going , very boggy and difficult to see the dips and crevasses in the ground ,glad we took our trek poles to support ourselves. We gave up half way!
Had such a relaxing week ,bed very comfy and slept well ,didn't want to go home when Andy came to pick us up. Will definitely return.
Geoffrey from Worcester stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in July 2024
A beautiful stay
Review submitted on Sat, 29 Jun 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
The most amazing place to stay with some of the best customer service. Spotlessly clean, great support with boat tuition, comfortable bed and endlessly changing views.
Some of the information on the website is out of date and would benefit from being updated.
Nicola from Telford stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in June 2024
A wonderful week on the isle of Carna.
Review submitted on Sun, 03 Mar 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
I went for a week to the isle of Carna and had a wonderful time.
Made welcome by Alison and Andy, the curators, I went on a painting residency and made lots of new work.
What a beautiful island, rugged and without a trace of commercialism, going to Carna is a way of getting close to nature.
The only residents are nine cows with extremely gentle temperaments; they felt like a reassuring presence when I heard them around the house in the dark.
The most fascinating thing I saw was was a raven perching on the back of a cow, plucking hair until it had a beak full. I assumed they were building a nest. The weather was variable and my work showed the signs of rain but the cottage is warm and cosy with a wood burner and gas generator to keep you warm.
Anna &Allison from stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in February 2024
Love this place
Review submitted on Mon, 02 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
I dont want to write a review telling the world how good this place is as I want it all to myself
Guest from stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in September 2023
A truly special holiday!
Review submitted on Sat, 12 Aug 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
We had an amazing week at Carna Cottage. Andy and Harry were so helpful and welcoming on our arrival, taking us over to Carna and throughout the week when needed. The cottage was perfect for our family of three plus two dogs and had everything we needed. Being total boat novices, the tuition for using the boat for the week was brilliant and we soon got the hang of it. The wildlife did not disappoint as we saw seals, porpoises, otters and eagles! We loved every minute of our time on Carna (and exploring the area) and came away feeling that we had had a real break in a truly special place. Thank you!
Nicola from Gloucester stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in July 2023
Chill time
Review submitted on Sat, 16 Jul 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
This was our 5th stay on Carna and I think that says it all ! Finally got some pictures of the Otter on land feeding so one very happy guest. If you are looking for a place to unwind and chill this is the place to go.
Julie from Kinghorn stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in July 2022
Small patch of heaven
Review submitted on Fri, 01 Jul 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
We had a truly magical time on Carna. It is so peaceful here, time takes on a different meaning. We spent hours doing nothing and it was wonderful!
Molly from Oswestry stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in June 2022
Wonderful
Review submitted on Fri, 24 Jun 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
A wonderful place and this year I was lucky enough to see a pair of sea eagles and the poor weather did not dampen the spirits.
campbell from falkirk stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in June 2022
Nostalgia visit
Review submitted on Sat, 04 Jun 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our re-visit to Carna after a gap of 53 years. Not a lot has changed since my uncle and aunt lived there and we visited them in the late 60s/early 70s, although the terrain is a bit rougher, perhaps because it was more heavily grazed then than it has been in more recent times. There are no footpaths and the ground is boggy in places and interspersed with tussocky grass which makes for challenging walking. That said, the peace and quiet are amazing, as are the dark skies. Plenty of bird life, including eagles, and I identified 29 species of wild flowers. Deer came down to graze on the opposite loch shore in the evenings and we saw seals and their pups on an islet in Loch Teacuis. Altogether a fabulous holiday made more enjoyable by the warm welcome from Andy.
Louise from Middlesbrough stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in May 2022
A magical experience
Review submitted on Sun, 10 Oct 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Andy, the Manager, was very friendly and happy to tell us about the wildlife and the area. Having our own private boat was an experience we will never forget. Andy gave us a comprehensive safety talk and talked us through his sea chart, which enabled us to navigate safely and confidently around the island. When we stopped the boat’s engine to fish, we had the amazing experience of being surrounded by porpoises, every time we were on the water, with one brave porpoise swimming up to our boat then under it! We enjoyed seeing the seal colony and a Sea Eagle. The cottage was basic but comfortable and clean and we especially enjoyed sitting in the conservatory watching the wildlife when the weather wasn’t good. If you want to escape the world and live virtually off grid, this is an idyllic place to escape to.
Paul from Richmond stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in September 2021
A piece of Heaven
Review submitted on Mon, 27 Sep 2021
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
What a beautiful and peaceful place to stay, a piece of heaven., the perfect therapy away from the modern world. A whole island to yourself with stunning places to explore.
Would recommend if possible, getting to the top of the highest point the view is amazing, on top of the world!
I loved and miss the beautiful gentle characterful cows.
Each day differs each day new views.
Everything is arranged for comfort and to get the most out of your stay.
The silence …..
Nicholas from Derby stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in September 2021
Tranquility
Review submitted on Sat, 11 Sep 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
The title of my review says it all, its just a wonderful place to relax and chill out with the lads
David from stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in August 2021
Amazing place
Review submitted on Sat, 31 Jul 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
We went when the weather was really good so we’re out on the boats every day. Was amazing and the view were great. Some great views from the top of the island.
Rebecca from Skelton In Cleveland stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in July 2021
A complete escape from it all!
Review submitted on Sat, 26 Jun 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
It was like ‘6 go to Kirren Island’. Superb location for both 2-legged and 4-legged guests. We saw plenty of wildlife including eagles, deer, seals, otters, porpoises/ dolphins and frogs. Enjoyed taking part in the soil survey. Weather mixed but stayed dry when out. Enjoyed pootling in the boat with our excellent navigator and captain! Excellent training prior to going solo in the boat. Both Alison & Andy gave us a warm welcome and friendly support during our stay. Would definitely recommend and return for another stay (hopefully to get a photo of the otters).
The only improvement we would suggest is clearer directions/signage for arrival.
Thank you for the wonderful holiday!
Kath, Alan, Becky, John & Archie and Tess (the 2 Springers).
Alan from Lindal N Furness stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in June 2021
The perfect break from the hectic everyday world
Review submitted on Sat, 05 Jun 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
The remoteness of the location hits you long before arriving on the island. Taking the 5 minute Corran ferry to the Ardnamurchen peninsula, the lack of mobile phone signal and miles between tiny villages along single track road sets the scene. But after being transferred to the island by boat, helped to settle in, its when the boat leaves that the tranquillity and solitude becomes reality. The cottage is homely rather than luxurious. Spotlessly clean with everything you need. Electricity is provided by solar power only so is limited to 500w (so mobile device charging only). Cooking, fridge and hot water are all gas-powered and heating is provided by a log-burner which also heats the radiators and under-floor heating. The bathroom is modern, the rest of the house has a traditional cottage feel. A large conservatory provides panoramic viewing of Loch Sunart and the surrounding hills even if the weather is bad. The addition of wifi is welcome (just turn your wifi off it you don't want it), but as there is zero mobile phone signal for miles, it's good to have for peace of mind.
Exploring the island in full will take a few visits. The summit of the island is a good trek rather than a climb and well worth the effort. Bring wellies as well as walking boots though as a lot of the island is quite boggy.
You'll spot the wildlife from the moment you arrive. During our stay we saw Sea Eagles and Golden Eagles, Hen Harriers, seals, otters, row deer (right by the cottage door early one morning!), shags nesting on the cliffs on the far side of the island and much more, and also the friendly cows.
The small self-drive boat makes the stay an adventure. An extremely stable and easy to use boat, full tuition is given and all safety, communication and navigation equipment is provided. We did several circuits of the island, a trip down Lock Teacuis and one trip back to the mainland (for the fresh fish van - Tuesdays, midday at the Salen Jetty shop car park - well worth a visit).
Apart from our trip to the fish van, we didn't feel the need to leave the island during our week's stay. The combination of solitude and relaxation and adventure was more than enough.
I can't recommend Carna highly enough, we will definitely be back.
Gordon from Stoke On Trent stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in May 2021
Absolutely amazing place.
Review submitted on Sun, 23 May 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Absolutely amazing place. Andy and Allison were lovely and very friendly. Loved the place and everything about it. The best bits were seeing an otter eating on the pontoon and watching a sea eagle from the kitchen. Magical.
Gill and Phill from Kendal stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in May 2021
Excellent location - room for improvement on the smaller details
Review submitted on Tue, 24 Nov 2020
3.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer Service
2.0
Excellent cottage and Andy and the team are very friendly and accomodating.
Positive
- Beautiful cottage / incredible location
- Superb wildlife watching (Sea Eagles most days, the occasional otter, lots of seals)
- Use of boat
- Cosy cottage, basic amenities are sufficient
Negative
- Lack of proactivity - if you haven't visited before there are quite a few things to get your head around and there is room for improvement in providing this information up front. For example,
- How to order food from local store (explicit options for delivery vs collection).
- Need to hire a car if arriving from Fort William by train (we flagged we'd likely get a taxi and it would have been helpful to know this is not advisable based on cost and convenience etc).
Keith from Sevenoaks stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 6 nights in October 2020
Off grid living.
Review submitted on Sat, 10 Oct 2020
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
4 of us stayed 3 nights to "get away from it all" and fish. Andy transported all our gear & beer onto the island and left us alone with the self drive boat. The weather was great, the isolation is great and the basic living is great. We ate mackerel and pollock we caught, and mussels from the jetty as alternatives to the food we had brought. Drunk plenty of beer, and played board games at night. No phones, no telly, no radio. You have to actually talk to other human beings. :-) Highly recommended.
Stuart from Huddersfield stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 3 nights in September 2020
Carna cottage
Review submitted on Sat, 19 Sep 2020
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
This was our third visit and as previously we absolutely loved it. The location is fantastic, the cottage very cosy with views to die for. We went out on the boat every day exploring the loch, the wildlife is amazing. Wish we were back there now...love it, thank you so much to Andy who is brilliant. Hope to see you in 2022.
Caroline and Tony
Antony from Cranleigh stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 6 nights in September 2020
Carna is super! Unpretentious, beautiful, and comfortable
Review submitted on Sat, 19 Oct 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Five of us (four adults and one 8 year old from New Zealand) had a wonderful time on Carna. It is peaceful, beautiful, and precious. The cottage is very comfy. We loved the fire and the windows in the kitchen that give lots of light and great views whatever the weather. We spotted otter, deer, and seals from the kitchen - how cool is that? The walk to the top of the island is well worth it (and not difficult); the views are super. We had fun exploring the shoreline, picking lots of blackberries to eat, swinging on the rope swing and making friends with the furry cows. After a through briefing from Andy we also took ourselves around the island in the boat and enjoyed seeing it from all angles.
Carna is a precious place and we enjoyed talking with Andy, sharing his knowledge and love for the island. We were made very welcome and have warm memories of our stay.
Sheila from Wellington stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 4 nights in October 2019
Perfect escape
Review submitted on Thu, 26 Sep 2019
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
My husband and I wanted complete time out , peace and tranquillity and Carna does not disappoint, a beautiful wonderful place with views you never get tired of . The cottage has everything you need for a comfortable stay . The boat you have for your stay is great , so you can explore the island on water , even though we had never driven a boat before . A bucket list holiday !
Wendy from Sutton Veny stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 5 nights in September 2019
Peace & tranquility
Review submitted on Sat, 31 Aug 2019
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
Our stay on Carna was a truly memorable one.We completely shut ourselves away from the rat race.We got to see Beavers,Golden eagles,seals and when out in our boat the dolphins came to play!!Our cottage had everything you needed to make our stay relaxing and enjoyable.Even in the rain,The Isle of Carna is a magical place to stay.
Richard from Sheerness stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in August 2019
2019 family break on Carna
Review submitted on Sun, 25 Aug 2019
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer Service
4.0
Second visit here. Once again a beautiful place to stay. Recent improvements with heating, the bathroom and changing round the bedrooms were welcome and really enhance the cottage.
Having WiFi is useful but to an extent erodes the feeling that you are having a tech free break.
One of the main reasons we love the island is being able to bring the dog and not have to worry about letting him wander in and out when he feels like it. This was a little curtailed this time by having the cows roaming free frequently around the cottage.
All in all though the stay on the island was again superb and we will be back.
David from Southampton stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in June 2019
A wonderful magical place with everything that's good to make a great holiday
Review submitted on Sun, 21 Jul 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
This was my fifth visit to Carna island and it just gets better. The island is wonderfully wild and stacked with wildlife, the trips out in the boat are interesting and reveal more of the surrounding habitats and a sense of peacefulness just desends as soon as you walk along the pier from the launch. Bird song follows you wherever you go and you just never know what you are going to spot. The cottage facilities are comfy and adequate and it is a perfect place to bring folk of any age from my 7 year old granddaughter to my 90 year old mother, everyone can't help but enjoy the island in their own way. I am now planning my sixth visit!
Jill from Penicuik stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in July 2019
Fantastic
Review submitted on Sat, 13 Jul 2019
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
A week away from life, no tv no radio no internet just nature and peace . We have already booked for two weeks next year
Joe from Sheerness stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in June 2019
Brilliant
Review submitted on Sat, 06 Jul 2019
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
3.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
2nd time on Carna. Brilliant holiday we booked both houses for 5 adults and 6 kids houses have everything you need clean and tidy
Weather could have been a bit better but still had a great time out on the boats fishing,catching crabs at the pier
Booked again for next year
June from East Dumbartonshire stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in June 2019
Stunning location with fabulous views.
Review submitted on Thu, 20 Jun 2019
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
4.0
Carna Cottage has an amazing panoramic view particularly from the conservatory. We had a fabulous time exploring the island and wildlife watching from the boat. A unique place to relax, chill out and enjoy the world around us.
Maggie from Edinburgh stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 3 nights in June 2019
Family of 5 on Carna
Review submitted on Sat, 08 Jun 2019
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
A wonderful island escape, stress melts away the minute you get to the shore at Laga bay. The beds are so comfortable, views spectacular, and relaxing around the fire in the evening listening to the oystercatchers flying over the loch outside is delightful. Kids blissfully content rowing, catching crabs, dens in the woods, swinging, spotting seals and the occasional otter and eagle. Would happily recommend. Had to slowly re-enter the real world and delayed turning on my phone for a few hours when we left
Sarah from Nottingham stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in May 2019
An antidote to modern life and technology.
Review submitted on Sat, 18 May 2019
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
This was our second stay on Carna, so we obviously like it. Having been previously, we knew just what to expect and made our preparations for the week much easier, knowing what facilities to expect in the cottage.
Our main reason for staying on Carna is the wildlife. Our first visit was late summer, our second was early summer. The difference was remarkable.
There are no true footpaths on the island, so tracks are made either by cattle or deer. The lower bracken growth made trips inland much easier and gave us better light for photographing the wild flowers, which become hidden later in the year.
The cottage had been overhauled during the winter and the minor issues from last year had all been fixed. Lounge windows shut properly and the kitchen flooring had been upgraded. The marine band radio now lives in the kitchen rather than the cow shed.
The temperature drops significantly over night. The original stone cottage is basically four rooms in a row - lounge, bedroom, bathroom, bedroom. This end bedroom can get chilly, so we lit the stove in the lounge in the evenings. This heats water for the under floor heating and warms the bedrooms and bathroom very nicely. The supplied logs light easily, but make sure Andy has left you some firelighters!
The bathroom is excelent and the LPG heated water system highly efficient.
The cooker is also LPG and works well enough to keep four of us fed. The oven struggled a bit to reach higher temperatures, probably due to the poorly fitting door. The barbeque boasts the best view you could wish for and tempts you to spend leisurely evenings outside. (Take your own charcoal)
So after two visits, would we go again? Most definitely yes!
Mike from Formby stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in May 2019
Fabulous stay on Carna
Review submitted on Sat, 27 Apr 2019
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
We had such a great week. Andy and alison were really helpful and knowledgable!
Loved it so much we have booked for next year!
Tamsin from Poole stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in April 2019
Unique experience.
Review submitted on Mon, 15 Apr 2019
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Unique experience having the island to ourselves . Small team based at Laga were friendly , helpful and knowledgeable. Cottage was perfect for us with excellent views out to the loch . Having the boat was great fun and we enjoyed using it to go out and spot wildlife as well as travelling back over to the mainland to explore the peninsula.
The night sky was so fantastic !
The week flew by so quickly .
Patricia from Rotherham stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in April 2019
4 blokes, no tech.
Review submitted on Wed, 17 Oct 2018
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
We were 4 mates staying in Carna Cottage for a weekend in October. We planned on fishing in the loch Saturday & Sunday, and just generally chilling "off grid".
Andy transported us and our provisions onto the island on the Friday evening and he gave us a quick tour of the cottage, then left. We expected to see him next on Monday morning when we were due to leave.
The cottage was spotlessly clean and had a modern bathroom with underfloor heating. The heating was provided by a log burner in the living room. Cooking was on LPG (propane), or the outdoor barbecue and electricity generated by solar power to a battery. Apart from the emergency radio, we were effectively cut off from "civilisation".
The weather was good on Saturday but appalling on Sunday, preventing us from going on the loch (in fact, Andy came and took the boat). Both days were very different but we had a great time and I would definitely recommend staying there.
Stuart from Huddersfield stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 3 nights in October 2018
September 2018 in Varna Cottage
Review submitted on Sat, 29 Sep 2018
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Peace and quiet, Hen Harrier hunting outside window every day, lots of White tailed eagles and otters everywhere. Loved it that much we booked again the day we arrived home.
Bruce from Grindale stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in September 2018
Absolutely amazing stay with our 4 young children
Review submitted on Mon, 06 Aug 2018
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Amazing stay with 4 young children,hosts brilliant nothing to much trouble, great location and facilities, amazing wildlife ,will return and highly recommend this to anyone wanting a different holiday and remind selves of what is important
Anthony from Easton Maudit stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in July 2018
Relaxing
Review submitted on Sat, 21 Jul 2018
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
A real break from the norm, truely excellent, would thoroughly recommend.
No phones, no WiFi, just space to explore and see wildlife galore
Richard from Stockport stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in July 2018
Beautiful place
Review submitted on Sun, 15 Jul 2018
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Great island cottage was brilliant beautiful weather, boat was fantastic will be going back again can't wait
June from Glasgow stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 7 nights in June 2018
carna
Review submitted on Mon, 04 Jun 2018
4.5
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
3.0
Generally a good experience, disappointed that the old bath bathroom fittings had not been removed when obviously new bathroom put in, but left in heap with other disgarded rubbish.
Although we understand the reason for the cattle the necessity for fences which, in order to cross, one had to scale gates or find crossing points did distract a little from the pleasure of walks, also the wieght of the cattle had turned the few paths into quagmires.
I had 3 deer ticks in 5 days which as I am used to them and understand the way to remove safely was not a problem, however the implications for Lymes disease should be highlighted to other guests.
I raised a couple of things on leaving to be told that they were probably just in the other house eg no casserole dishes, no bird books, I feel this should have been checked prior to our arrival,
Guest from Peterborough stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 5 nights in May 2018
A magical fortnight
Review submitted on Sat, 14 Apr 2018
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
I rented both Carna Cottage and Carna House for a family holiday. We were above the recommended number of people being 13 adults, 6 children and 4 dogs at the busiest time, hence comfort 'good' and not ''excellent'. The weather was perfect and midge free. We made full use of the boats and my children and their partners were out on their paddleboards (which they brought with them) nearly every day.
I first came to the island 52 years ago, and the comfort of the houses has improved vastly, but the remoteness and feeling of isolation remains the same. No phone signal, unless you climb to the top of the island, no internet, no radio or television. A newspaper is a mile on the boat then a 6 mile drive on single track roads away. You have little option other than to relax and watch out for the seals, otters and golden and sea eagles.
Andy, Alison, Barnaby and Harry at Laga Bay were brilliant. Always there to help or advise when asked, but never intruding. Andy and Alison cooked us a great meal using local produce on my wife's birthday.
A great holiday which will be long remembered. Maybe even by some of my childrens' children.
Michael from Llangollen stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 14 nights in March 2018
Unique and special place
Review submitted on Fri, 23 Feb 2018
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
The island of Carna is absolutely unique. Here you can hire your own private island and escape to peace and serenity or have a fabulous adventure.
The cottage is warm, comfortable and well equipped sitting in a sheltered bay on the eastern side of the island. Using the island boat is great to explore Loch Teacuis.
Will be back!
Ardcharters from stayed at Carna Cottage (CCI) for 13 nights in February 2018
