Testimonials

We enjoyed a wonderfully peaceful holiday and the weather was certainly benevolent! We achieved all that we had planned.  It was a joy to hoist up the bedroom blind each morning and watch sheep grazing at such close quarters. It was also lovely to watch the antics of a mixed flock of birds over a leisurely breakfast. The sunsets were spectacular when we drove back to the cottage after the day's explorations and the lack of light pollution enabled us to see a whole panoply of stars. All the amenities in the cottage were excellent - you thought of everything! The electric blanket was a real luxury for me and I loved the Japanese lamp in the hallway.  (October 2009)

We arrived at the cottage and were amazed how peaceful and tranquil a place it was, the scenery was just fantastic. Everything you needed was there for you from paper and envelopes to a washing machine, clothes line and pegs. Beds were comfortable and everything was clean and tidy. I will happily come back again year after year because if you want to explore it is an ideal base for the Lakes and Scotland itself. (August 2009)

Just a note to say a sincere thank you for allowing us to stay at your cottage. We absolutely loved it and weather was not too bad.  My husband perched himself on the bench at the front every night and just sat there watching the sunset - but no red squirrels appeared!  We did, however, see plenty of rabbits and a couple of hares boxing as well as the calves in the field who were really cute.  We shall certainly stay there again as it was ideal for getting to places in all directions and we even went across to Portpatrick one day as it was so hot and sunny! (August 2009)

 We had such a nice time in March that we are looking forward to another holiday in the Autumn. Your cottage is lovely and we were well pleased with it and we would recommend it to anyone. (March 2009)

I would like to say what a superb place Bonshawbrae cottage is. The location is very tranquil being  in the middle of the farmlands amongst neighbouring farm animals. It is very  idyllic place to relax in and get away from it all and explore the south coast of Scotland. You have thought of and  provided everything, in fact it is like being at home. I can’t think of a better compliment, than to quote what my four year old daughter said, when we had to leave, “Dad, can we stay here please!” – meaning to live at the cottage! No doubt you will be expecting future visits from us and from friends and family alike.  (August 2008)

Thank you for an excellent holiday in your cottage. We hire a cottage somewhere every year, and up to this year a stay in North Wales was top of the list, but now we think Bonshawbrae has taken top spot. I think it was the red squirrel outside the kitchen window wot done it.  (July 2008)

We did enjoy our stay in your cottage, everything we needed and such a peaceful location,also ideal for exploring locally. (May 2008)

We would recommend Bonshawbrae wholeheartedly to anyone who wants peace, safety, and a house complete with all the amenties of home (including books and a desk!).  We could easily spend the rest of our lives quite happily at Bonshawbrae (but weren't sure you'd want to share it with a couple of Yanks).  The fact that the cottage was up a lane and surrounded by small fields added a sense of calm to our stay.  (May 2008)

We wish we were still at Bonshawbrae we had such a wonderful time at the cottage. The views, and peacefulness at Bonshawbrae was just what I had envisaged. You have put everything there that one would want. It was like home. It has been a long time since I had an open fire and that one is just perfect. (Australia, Nov. 2007)

Nice location, very quiet which suited us down to the ground. You certainly know how to make people welcome it was just like being at home. We were so happy in your cottage we were reluctant to come home! (Oct 2007)

The cottage was a delight and provided us with a comfortable and very well equipped base from which we explored the area. We couldn't have wished for a better set-up. (August 2007)