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As a Mackay, with a big birthday on the horizon, I couldn't think of a better place to celebrate than at Balnakeil House! Getting my mostly sassenach chums up there was part of the challenge, but 17 of us made it and wow... It was so worth it! The house was fabulous, the location stunning and the weather was kind, including several jaw-dropping sunsets! We made use of the whole house including the dining room with it's excellent dumb waiter - great fun! ...the sitting room for a wee dram by the fire, the games room for a talk on the stars and the universe and the wonderful kitchen for most...more
I really wanted to stay at the Beach Bothy again as part of my 60th year holiday tour of favourite places. Balnakiel Bay is the most beautiful, relaxing location I have ever had the privilege to visit and stay. The Bothy is compact perfection (and I’m only wee myself!), absolutely lovely inside and out. The old, thick stone walls were good at keeping the heat out during the hot weather so sleeping was comfortable. As we were touring for two weeks, the washing machine and outdoor whirlygig were really useful. This visit it was wonderful to watch two sunsets, one from the beach, one from the Bot...more
Very comfortable cottage on a friendly working farm. Lovely area for walking and swimming. The only thing lacking was a small mirror in the bedroom.