Glaven

We did appreciate the fine views from the property.

Unfortunately we got no response from the caretaker/daily manager, whom we contacted twice. There still is a self-made "plug" for the tub, that is utterly disfunctional, making it nearly impossible to use the tub. If guests stay for three weeks, they do need bed linen to change. Please provide a floor mob to wipe floors. Make sure, that the property is properly cleaned. There should be no thick mould/fungus in the bin, the washing mashine or elsewhere- this is unhealthy. Used cooking oil should not be in puddles in the drawer or around the hob. Crokery should be without remains of food. Please make sure the deep freezer is ice-free, so it can be closed as necessary. Matresses and sofa should not be were worn out and hard to get up from. We could not find the coffee mashine, that had been shown in a picture of the kitchen.

Thank you for a fabulous stay, we found the bungalow very welcoming and spacious.

Would highly recommend. Everything had been thought of, a real home from home. It was an ideal location for our stay exploring the North Coast and surrounding area. Watched dolphins from the coastline at Chanory Point a real highlight.

coat hooks at back door woud be useful.

Also shelf in shower. Comfortable house to stay week in.

We have stayed here a couple of times and it is our favourite places to stay.

Beautiful scenery and has everything you need for a cosy and comfortable time. Set within a wonderful community and especially loved Ardgay Store. Would definitely stay again, highly recommend. Already have to family and friends.

Lovely place great views we will be back just wished we could have stayed longer

whilst the bungalow was situated in a lovely position overlooking the water and mountains the road up to the property was in a word terrible.

We were lucky a neighbour kindly took the blue bin down this terrible drive for emptying however the green bin was full to capacity when we arrived, One bedroom had a very low bed which is totally unsuitable for elder visitors and by the end of the week we were really struggling. Whilst the place looked clean it was obvious to us areas were missed the bathroom skirting board was black by the bath and pictures and door frames had dust. When we opened the French doors in the kitchen diner the inner frames were full of dust and dead insects. We very much enjoyed the scenery however the village is isolated and the pub closed however there is a shop close by and a chemist shop. Would l stay again no l don't think so we left the property clean and tidy the beds stripped and taken to the laundry room. Whilst I would love to give a better review l have to be honest in my findings.

The only reason I cannot give 5 stars and have marked it down on comfort is because of the beds.

The matresses in both the double rooms were not comfortable though I appreciate that is a personal opinion. The bed in the master bedroom was really difficult to get out of because of the wooden frame. Other than that, superb, lovely views, loved the piano, so much space, one of the best we have stayed in...apart from the beds!

Immaculately presented and the perfect base from which to explore the region.

We will be re-visiting the area next year and will certainly check out Glaven first.

Dear Mrs Donald!

We are awefully sorry and ashamed because of the garbage. We realized too late the time of the collection of the bins. Please, excuse us, we are not careless or negligent, simply inattentive. Sincerely yours Imre Haratik and his friends

The master bedroom bed was creaky, and the frame made it difficult to get out of the bed.

The access road is both steep and pot-holed and could cause problems if you have a low-slung vehicle.

Glaven is a brill property, nicely located, and very well maintained.

We'd stay there again for sure if/when we're up in the NE again, maybe come autumn or winter. One small thing: there were no oven shelves, so we couldn't use the grill. A very small and unimportant detail. Bonar Bridge is suffering from a lack of facilities, with the two hotels long closed, and the cafe and bistro only doing takeaways part of the week. However, the Crannag Bistro takeway is magnificent, with a varied and professionally-prepared menu on Thu-Sat, so I'd recommend looking that up. The food was 1st class, and the bistro was a highlight of the stay. There is a Spar in the village which is essential for, well, essentials, else the nearest place for groceries is Lairg.

In general we found the property offered what we expected.

The plus points were: it had lots of space, was well equipped, had fabulous views and it was nice and warm on cool days. It was a pity that the games room was unavailable. The couple who slept in the double room found the mattress to be very soft and slept poorly as a result. The shower in the bathroom did not hold it's position which was a problem, despite providing plenty of hot water. Despite the minor points above we had an enjoyable time and would be happy to book again.

A little notice to inform you to beware of how hot the water is in the bathroom, might be a good idea.

Otherwise it was beautiful

The best self catering property we have ever stayed in!

Clean, quiet, spacious, well-equipped, fabulous views. We look forward to returning.

You can see Osprey and Red Kites on a daily basis from the living room, which is fantastic.

The pictures don't do it justice.

It has a wonderful setting just on the edge of Bonar Bridge, overlooking the Dornoch Firth / Kyle of Sutherland. Loads of room, lots of space outside in the garden / patio. Piano. Smart TV. Kitchen very spacious and well appointed - lots of utensils, plates and glasses etc. Dishwasher, fridge, separate freezer, washing machine. Three WCs, bath and shower over, and en suite shower. Walls a little thin but nothing too bad. Nice and secluded, views stunning. Bonar Bridge is a little uninspiring - Spar is fine if limited, nice butcher. That's about it. Not even sure the pub was open but not overly enticing. Tain, Dornoch all within easy reach. Lots of lovely places to visit not far away - Brora beach is gorgeous. Dornoch town is pretty. Distilleries - Glenmorangie and Clynelish within easy reach. Would happily stay here again.

This is the second time we have stayed at Glaven so we knew what to expect - spacious, great views and very comfortable.

Glaven was a super holiday home.

It was spacious, warm, comfortable, clean and well equipped. It was also situated in a quiet place with views from the property all making for a relaxing holiday. We have used Scottish holiday homes for some time now and Glaven was up there with the very best! Our holidays are spent actively exploring the local outdoors and we find having a comfortable holiday home to return to after our strenuous days the best combination. The local area is beautiful and interesting with much to see and do.

The holiday cottage had a games room and we weren't told in advance that we wouldn't have access to it.

Very disappointed. Also pillows need replacing as all stained.

Lovely views which change often.

Nice cosy wood burning stove. Very quiet and peaceful. Well furnished and lots of equipment in the kitchen, lots of information about the area available.

The tv would be better in the lounge not in the small sitting room we as a party of four were ok .

The bed in the bedroom with the ensuite is low to the ground for someone with a disability that requires the use of the shower for access .The property is in a very nice area to walk and drive and down the road is a very nice bistro .We all enjoyed our time there and are looking to returning .

A wonderful quiet, relaxing holiday in the Highlands.

Cottage was much more spacious than expected, facilities were top rate and views from the property were stunning. A great base to explore the countryside and local attractions from. We had a great time playing games of an evening and only watched the TV to catch the weather reports. Overall, we would definitely recommend this cottage for anyone wishing to have a quiet Highland fling.

The Glaven is a stunning bungalow to stay at, with breath taking views.

Well fitted out and furnished, great large kitchen and dinning area. lots and lots of space to relax and chill out. The television is in a very small room with a very uncomfortable couch at the side of the bungalow, not in the large room with double patio windows, so for a large family, it's a downer. The other thing that needs to be pointed out is, the drive to the Glaven is very steep and very uneven, so if your disabled or have a disability, going for a walk or using a mobility scooter would be impossible, your also expected to take the rubbish bin down there on a Wednesday for collection, you then need to bring it back up. The games room, well it's not as you would expect a games room to be, it's just a dusty double garage used for storage. Apart from them few complaints, it is a beautiful place to stay.

Beautiful bungalow with lovely views over the lake and furniture and fittings were delightful.

The only negatives were with lack of cleaning in some areas. Had a problem with emptying the bath as when full of water the plug would not release - contacted number of cleaners in folder about problem but although told to twist the chrome disc this did not work. It did however release when only a quarter filled with water. Phone signal only worked from bedrooms or outside and the same with own WIFI connection (no WIFI of their own). Was well equipped in kitchen although no plastic tumbler's, plates etc for children. Also a baking tray, microwave splatter guard and a washing up bowl (don't use a dish washer) would have been useful. Beds were really comfortable and clean. Freezer drawers really dirty as was a drawer under the hob which was really greasy inside and the kitchen sink waste plugs need a deep clean underneath.

Nothing negative at all.

.....property ideal and would book again.

We give Glaven a top recommendation.

Glaven is a lovely, spacious house, set back from the road, with stunning views to the south across the Dornoch Firth. At the house, there were endless opportunities to relax and be entertained; dawn light on the water, ospreys hovering for their prey and a multitude of other birds, through to spectacular sunsets over the Kyle of Sutherland. The accommodation and facilities were as described (and better) although I do think that Wi-Fi is essential nowadays, especially when mobile coverage is so patchy in the area. The village can meet all of your basic needs with a special mention for Crannag Bistro, truly exceptional food and Ardgay Game for venison and more. Lots to do in the area as well; outdoors, golf, history and heritage are all to the fore. Handy for the North Coast 500 as well!

Glaven is an exceptionally comfortable & bright holiday house.

It has really lovely views from especially the kitchen-dining room and the lounge of the westmost end of the Dornoch Firth & of mountains & skies. This is what made our holiday there so memorable.

Everything about Glaven cottage was absolutely superb, views and location were stunning, even the weather was great!

!! The cottage itself was immaculate, lovely big kitchen, great lounges and 3 double beds. When I go on holiday I like to look online to see local events, places to visit, the only thing that let the cottage down(in my opinion, some people see it as a plus) was no WiFi or 4G. Overall though we loved it, Gordon & Karen Fellows