Reviews

We stayed in Fulmar Cottage for a week in July and could not have had a better experience. The cottage owners are special people who've lovingly decorated and equipped 'fulmar' and 'gannet' which enjoy surely one of the best views on the entire island. Rays of sunlight could be seen on the horizon at close to midnight. The proximity to stunning white sand/turquoise sea beaches makes these properties better than we could have hoped. We arrived from london in a state of high anxiety and left feeling peaceful and enriched :) London
You simply can't do any better on Harris- comfortable, clean, perfect views and the friendliest people you could possibly hope for. The sort of place you need when the weather is socked in but perfectly located for all outdoor activities. When Bart is around he can take you out for fishing, kayaking etc. etc. Suzan ordered crabs and lobsters for us and for which we paid next to nothing and was great for local contacts, organising boat trips etc. One of our best holidays ever and very sorry to leave-Hope Valley
We had a wonderful time in (Grandfathers House) a cottage well fitted out and ideally suited to the 2 of us. Our hosts, Jan and Suzan, were very warm, enthusiastic and helpful, providing good advice and even fresh fish! The refurbishing was tasteful and the whole place quite cozy. The cascade of beautiful beaches just a short walk from the door made it a wonderful place to sit and watch the sunset or to start the trek up Caperval for magnificent views of the Outer Hebrides. Excellent.- Zurich
My husband and I spent our Honeymoon in Jan & Suzan's Fulmar Cottage. The cottage is wonderful - like a luxurious & romantic wooden cabin. The view is magnificent, and all the furnishings inside are authentic & wonderful. We spent a couple of evenings, just sitting outside the front of the cottage, enjoying the view, and other evenings, we spent cozied up in front of the 'gas' wood-burning stove, enjoying the peace & quiet. Jan & Suzan, and their daughter, Sytske, were the most amazing hosts. They went above & beyond their 'duties', taxi-ing us to nearby restaurants, lending us their golf clubs, offering us the use of bicycles, fishing rods & kayaks, whilst also helping us out with deflated tyres etc! Edinburgh
If you like the outdoors, want a huge picture window where you can view Scarista beach from the pure luxury of your accommodation - then this is the place for you.
Gannet Cottage is beautifully situated in South Harris and very easy to get to from Tarbert. The Cottage itself has a sauna, jacuzzi, steam showers, dish washer and everything else you will need. It is finished to a very high standard. There are five beaches within easy walking through meadows full or flowers with birds singing. I'd defy anyone not to love the place. When you go on holiday you invest both your time and your money and at Gannet Cottage you won't be disappointed. I believe Northton is the best location on the island having driven past most of the other cottages we almost booked. The owners Jan and Suzan Vizzer are non-intrusive but ever helpful. They are genuinely lovely people who want you to have a great holiday. The island has a strong sense of community - something which a lot of mainland UK has lost. The island is relatively easy to explore - but you won't really want to leave Northton because it is such a fantastic place with good walking and beaches on your doorstep. When I go again I'll definitely be staying at Gannet Cottage!-Derby
Jan and Suzan have clearly put a huge amount of thought into Gannet cottage and we absolutely loved it. It is a little higher up the hill than most of the croft cottages which gives it a superb view over Northton beach, right across to the hills of North Harris. This has to be one of the best views on the Hebrides and there is a huge picture window from which to enjoy it. A short walk up the hill behind the cottage will also give you views South and West, with St Kilda easily visible on a clear day.The cottage is newly built, has absolutely everything you could need (even has a sauna!) and even in extreme weather kept us very warm and comfortable. We will definitely be back!-London
The Outer Hebrides, especially the Isle of Harris, what a beautiful islands, clear clean turquoisy waters, an amazing variety of wildlife. Northton a lovely beach village, we have even seen the golden eagle, majesticly flying over the cottage!! A fishing trip with Bart made us into true fishermen, we caught a bucket full and we have seen many seals sunbathing on the rocks. A once of a lifetime experience was an excursion to St. Kilda. The luxury of the cottage, especially the sauna, ever changing skies from the panoramic window, it was all an unforgettable Hebridean experience!! -Sommelsdijk, the NL
We all loved Harris, the beaches are incredible, the golden road, out of this world and the scenery ...I just loved it and felt very lucky to being staying in such a special place.We knew it was not going to be hot but the children loved having wet suits on and nothing stops them and me and my husband were happy watching them chill with our flask of tea!! The first time at Scarista beach it was amazing as we spotted a porpoise and two seals and we had the whole beach to ourselves.
The view from the cottage is incredible and ever changing and I felt so indulged for the week there. It was really nice being able to walk to the beaches, the sand really is golden and the sea turquoise and there really is hardly anybody there....-Watford