Borve House

33 Customer Reviews

• "This is a superb property, we loved it."

  Very clean, warm & cosy with everything we needed for a week in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. The views from the living room patio doors are stunning. We have stayed in several lovely properties on Ardnamurchan over the last 10 years but this has been our favourite so far. Some maintenance needed for the veranda but this was brought to attention of the owner & was in the process of being sorted. Would thoroughly recommend a stay at Borve House.

  Reviewed by Andrew4.7★Dec 2024

• "There were a number of issues with this property, firstly is the building site right next to the house!"

  All 7 days of banging, hammering, sthil sawing etc. no mention of this in the phone call from the property owner 2 days before our visit. There are caravans at the back of the property which were being used by builders during the day and also used at night, no mention of these on the listing. The property was very dusty and dirty floors, the hoover was broken so unable to use. Previous guests have left lots of dog poo all over garden. Very little logs to use fire. We have stayed in this property is years past and never has it been like this. The loud noises of a building site are not what we expected on holiday. Very dissatisfied and disappointed

  Reviewed by John1.3★Jul 2024

• "The house was extremely comfortable and warm with absolutely incredible views."

  The location is truly idyllic with loads of wildlife literally on the doorstep. It's a great base to explore the Ardnamurchan peninsula from. We would definitely come again!

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Apr 2024

• "A beautiful clean and cosy cottage with a breathtaking view of the Inner Isles."

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Nov 2023

• "A superb house with a fantastic view out to the small isles across the bay at Portuairk."

  Renovated to a really high standard, a lovely house with everything you’ll need. The driveway / parking can be a little challenging due to tight access, but you can easily park larger vehicles in the visitor car park opposite the lane to the house once you’ve unloaded. Highly recommended, owner was a lovely chap and very helpful when we spoke to him. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Rob4.7★Oct 2023

• "Very nice cottage, which was in very good order."

  Owner very helpful. We were there just before he was planning a major refurbishment of the bathroom, so it will be different to what we saw. View from the property is stunning.

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Feb 2023

• "Great cottage, spectacular views, great hosts, very well equipped cottage, always clean."

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  Reviewed by Theresa5.0★Oct 2022

• "The arrival wasn't good."

  Partly our fault in not updating the party size from 2 to 4. We required an extra set of bedding. This really seemed to upset the owner's deputy. Cooker wasn't working in week 1 and this was replaced on the middle Saturday, for which we were grateful. Some decent doormats would be an excellent addition and towel rails. (We hung our towels on our doors.) It's a great location but it does need some warmth in the customer service. A sense of hospitality wasn't there - it seems to be purely business. Sykes handled the issues well through their website.

  not only you never ordered your extre laundry you never said you,re taking the dog as well so we had to phone the cleaner who live 10 miles away to take out the laundry for you Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lisa3.8★Oct 2022

• "We had a super stay at Borve House."

  The facilities are adequate, a few more supplies for the fireplace would be great. The fire surround could do with some tlc, and an ash bucket & spade would be good. Beds are comfy and towels lovely and fluffy. A second table or standing lamp in the living room would be good. Kitchen has almost everything, champagne flutes would be something to add and some small tea/coffee cups. Look forward to coming back again

  Reviewed by Sylvia4.1★Oct 2022

• "Location is stunning and we enjoyed our stay."

  Thank you very much. As cottage owners ourselves we would make the following comment however. Covid should not stop you making it a bit cosier i.e. cushions, etc . It all felt a bit cold and clinical. It would have been helpful to have laminate notes on 1) how to work the TV (not all of us have smart tvs! Only managed to get BBC 1&2 on Iplayer. Weather was awful so needed it. Fortunately we brought a jigsaw with us and books. 2); laminate notes on how to work the oven (the symbols on the cooker were too small for us to read and we just could not get it working). Thankfully there is a microwave. Also a list of emergency nos would be helpful (fortunately did not need anything) i.e. Vet in particular. Disappointed there was no welcome pack for guests or their canine friends which we always provide. Couldn't find any placemats to protect the furniture.

  Reviewed by Keith3.8★Oct 2022

• "This is a wonderful cottage."

  Very comfortable. The views and setting are just awesome. We hope very much to visit again.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★May 2022

• "Cosy cottage,well situated with short walk to a magical shoreline."

  Five stars plus for the views from the living room and deck across to the small isles. Tremendous place to relax and unwind. 8 or 9 steps to door so anyone with mobility issues would need to take note.

  Reviewed by Patricia4.4★Apr 2022

• "This was our 2nd visit to the cottage absolute loved it visit to sanna beach ..."

  This was our 2nd visit to the cottage absolute loved it visit to sanna beach a must ca tch the ferry to tobermory is another must lovely views from the cottage on several clear days we are already planning our next visit cottage had everything u need for a nice relaxing week

  Reviewed by Adrian5.0★Mar 2022

• "Our second stay, marvellous views, so peaceful you can really unwind."

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Mar 2022

• "This cottage is lovely."

  Spacious comfortable and clean. Feels like home. Views from the lounge/balcony are stunning. Can’t wait to go again. Dogs loved the garden too.

  Reviewed by Linda4.4★Dec 2021

• "It's warm, it's comfy, it is well appointed."

  The views are wonderful.

  Reviewed by David4.7★Oct 2021

• "We only had an issue with the washing machine in our cottage- couldn’t get it to spin otherwise great place to spend a few days."

  Very comfortable and amazing views.

  Reviewed by Theresa5.0★Oct 2021

• "Superb location, great views."

  Could do with more detailed information within the cottage and some more spare cutlery... :-)

  Reviewed by Robert4.7★Sep 2021

• "Stunning location, so peaceful with amazing views and walks from the door."

  It was a joy to sit and otter spot from decking/balcony every morning and evening. A very comfortable and clean property, with plenty of space for 4 adults and 2 teenagers!

  Reviewed by Anna4.7★Jul 2021

• "Comfortable cottage, photos don’t really do it justice, it’s bigger than it appears and the view from the balcony is absolutely stunning!"

  Whole area was beautiful and the beaches were fantastic. A real gem of a location.

  Reviewed by Emma4.1★Jul 2021

• "The place was spotlessly clean and the view from the balcony is breath-taking."

  Binoculars/telescope are a must. The garden is fully secured for pets. Directions could be improved. From Kilchoan initially follow signs for Lighthouse then Portuairk. After the sign saying you are in Portuairk, you turn left immediately left down a track.

  Reviewed by Lynn4.4★May 2021

• "So secluded and wonderful walks to wake up to the views was priceless"

  Reviewed by Rex4.4★May 2021

• "Borve House sits in an elevated position overlooking the cove at Portuairk and has fabulous sea views towards Sanna Bay, the Small Isles and Skye."

  The beach at Portuairk is lovely to explore especially at low tide when there are many rock pools. The hillside coastal walk to Sanna Bay from the cottage is stunning and Sanna Bay is a beautiful, large and quiet sandy beach. The night skies and the stars are fabulous to enjoy with no light pollution. Borve House is very dog friendly and was also very clean and Coronavirus precautions apparent which gave reassurance. Locally the Community Garden honesty shop had great fruit and veg and Ferry Stores at Kilchoan had all the supplies we needed and had good coronavirus measures in place. Overall we enjoyed a wonderful week at Borve House in this stunning and peaceful place.

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Oct 2020

• "This house is really all about the view."

  If you love peace and quiet, stunning scenery and don’t mind a remote situation this is perfect. We found the house very cosy and comfortable.

  Reviewed by Samantha4.7★Oct 2020

• "Excellent spacious cottage with wonderful views."

  Thorough Covid preparations in place.

  Reviewed by Lorna5.0★Sep 2020

• "The views were outstanding - far exceeded expectations from the pictures."

  Lovely walks nearby. Dog friendly. Also, the property was cleaned to an impeccably high standard when we arrived, which was reassuring during COVID.

  Reviewed by Joanna4.4★Sep 2020

• "The view from the property is spectacular."

  It changes every few minutes as the clouds cross the sky. There is a short cut to the seashore which is beautiful and Sanna bay is a short walk and scramble by foot and also accessible by car. It's great for walkers, photographers or artists or just those who love a wild landscape.

  Reviewed by Alison3.8★Aug 2020

• "Beautiful cottage set in stunning scenery."

  So peaceful and within a 2 or 3 minute walk to a lovely small cove and beach, ideal for dog walking. Even in present situation with Covid-19, where advice to owners is to reduce soft furnishings and other unnecessary items to minimalise risk of infection, the cottage was still very comfortable and well equipped. Owner checked to ensure we were ok on arrival then we enjoyed the peace and quiet. Could have stayed on!

  Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2020

• "Wonderful location with exceptional views"

  Reviewed by Louisa4.7★Oct 2019

• "The cottage was exceptional with breathtaking views."

  The owner contacted us to check we had everything we needed and the house was immacculate and well stocked with all we needed. We will definitely return its idyllic.

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Sep 2019

• "The location of this cottage is breathtaking if views are your thing this is a winner."

  if getting away from it all and you don't mind a long drive through some of the most spectacular scenery and wildlife then this is for you .

  Reviewed by Robert4.7★Sep 2019

• "Absolutely wonderful."

  The house was fantastic comfortable homely very clean and provided everything you needed. The views from the house were out of this world. Had a fantastic time. Thankyou

  Reviewed by Isabelle5.0★Mar 2019

• "We stayed at Borve House during the last week of February 2019."

  The location is fantastic with uninterrupted views across the beach and out to sea towards the small isles. The cottage itself is well equipped and has everything for a comfortable holiday. I would not hesitate to recommend this property in the future.

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Feb 2019

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