Recroy

33 Customer Reviews

• "A wonderful base for exploring the magnificence of Assynt."

  House is comfortable, well-equipped and spacious. Some might find it too remote, but it was perfect for outdoorsy types like us (and our dog). We really enjoyed the freedom, tranquility and space offered by this house and its setting.

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Sep 2024

• "Lovely house in a perfect location."

  We were lucky enough to see aurora on our first night and watched a badger in the garden on our last night. We enjoyed it so much we have booked the cottage for the same week next year.

  Reviewed by Norma5.0★Aug 2024

• "A beautiful property in a superb location in need of tender loving care and a deep clean, especially the windows so the views can be appreciated, the garden is desperate for attention, the trees need pruning and the fence maintaining, deer visited whilst we were there, beautiful to see but unsettling indeed for our dog!"

  The main bedroom is lovely, the single bed in the other room that was made up for us is far from comfortable for a small adult I'm not sure a larger one would have got any sleep. We enjoyed our stay though it is in such a beautiful location!

  Reviewed by Judith2.5★Aug 2024

• "We had a really good holiday in the end but it was marred at the start by the unhelpful and unpleasant behaviour of the owner."

  He did not respond to our emails, asking about key collection, so I had to call up. During the call I asked if we should bring our own table tennis balls (one of the reasons we chose this cottage is the table tennis is shown in the pictures). He told me the table had been damaged some time ago and when I said how disappointed I was, he sneeringly claimed that 'no-one books a cottage just for table tennis'. When I explained that it was one of the main reasons we had decided on this particular cottage and asked if the table could be repaired before we arrived, he dismissed this as 'impossible'. He did not offer any apology and did not reply to my follow-up email that politely requested at least a temporary repair. In the end, when we arrived we found that, although damaged, it was possible to still use the table. The cottage is well equipped, though not that well maintained. It is likely to be something inherited from the owner's parents as it still has everything a lived-in house contains. The housekeeper clearly makes a good job of trying to clean the property well between visits but inevitably with so much bric-a-brack around, there are areas that they can't get to. It would give a better holiday experience if the owner would remove all the 'rubbish' e.g. drawers full of broken bits of household equipment and DIY stuff - this would make it easier to clean and it would feel less like living in someone else's house.

  Reviewed by Julia3.1★Jul 2024

• "Really stunning out of the way location."

  Lovely house good facilities. Perfect location for all our needs. Our only concern is that we were there during a cold spell and the main living area needed more effective heating. There is a woodburner in the second sitting room which generates good heat in that area but was very smokey. We have been there before and would certainly go again but wanted to highlight our concerns re the heating during the cold snap which is not unusual in that part of Scotland.

  Reviewed by Gordon3.8★Jun 2024

• "A lot of the reviews of the cottage had prepared us for the reality."

  It is a charming house in a stunning position but it is getting rather tired and could do with certain improvements. Our major concern was the cooker, which is in very poor condition. There is no grill pan and only one oven shelf. However, we were blessed with excellent weather and enjoyed the stay.

  Reviewed by Graham3.1★May 2024

• "Late September stay, a clean and tidy property, helpful arrive and depature time, with good communication from owner and housekeeper."

  Great location, quiet, peaceful with great views. Updating required. We did not use the main living room as TV was not live, only DVD and video's. So we used the hallway area TV, but very small and BBC 1 had message most of the time so could not see 1/4 of the lower screen. Small TV in both areas not great for visually impaired. Not  very comfortable  seating in hall area. The cottage appears to be an inheritance property. This just has feel of owner just about to come home. Some people may like this. Currently no wifi but owner investigating for next season this will help with TV.

  Reviewed by Philip3.4★Sep 2023

• "Very comfortable stay in quiet location."

  Cottage well equipped. Sea view down the valley, plenty of local wildlife immediately around the cottage.

  Reviewed by Nigel3.8★Sep 2023

• "We had a great time in Recroy."

  Perfect spot for us nature lovers. The cottage has plenty space and we liked the different possibilities for a sit. The furniture is dated and you feel that in use. The wood stove is cosy but a disaster with the smoke when opening the door. But we enjoyed the stay.

  Reviewed by Jos3.1★Sep 2023

• "There is no outside furniture or bbq as listed in the description- which was something we used in order to choose our holiday place and so very disappointed!"

  The beds need new mattresses and the decoration is in need of repairs. However the scenery is absolutely stunning and the location perfect for a total getaway, so this counteracts some of the above - but being able to sit outside in the garden and enjoy the view would have been nice !!

  Reviewed by Troy2.2★Aug 2023

• "The cottage was all we could have wished for and more."

  We loved the decor, the artefacts around ( being an artist myself, it just rang all the right bells for me ) the table tennis…..and generous provision of incidentals…salt, herbs , etc.

  Reviewed by Colleen5.0★Aug 2023

• "We enjoyed our stay very much!"

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Jun 2023

• "This is a charming cottage in a stunning location."

  We loved negotiating the entrance drive with the sheep and the lambs

  Reviewed by Amanda3.4★May 2023

• "We had a wonderful week in this house."

  It is located in a very tranquil spot looking out over sea. In. the neighbourhood are plenty of opportunities for hiking and other activities; daytrips to Handa Island, Kylesku boat tours and others. We also visited the Highland gathering in Durness which was great fun. The house is cosy, well equiped and has all facilities which are needed. Definitely recommended!

  Reviewed by Margit5.0★Jul 2022

• "Great location."

  Stunning surrounding area. All the basics that you would need for staying in the property were provided. Would possibly advise people to stock up on food items at a supermarket on the way up to the property as drumbeg store and the spar in lochinver are expensive and basic. I completely understand why drumbeg store needs to be expensive by the way and the fresh fruit and veg are great.

  Reviewed by Steven3.4★Jul 2022

• "Lovely location and cottage, very private, quiet, with an orchard in the garden."

  The property was very clean. However, the bed in the 'double' room is small, so if you are tall, don't expect a good nights sleep. All of the beds are too small for tall people. The 5pm check in and 9am check out is not in the interests of customers. Having to pack up a family, strip beds, wash and tidy up and be out of a self catering cottage by 9am is not an appropriate requirement of customers, in our opinion. Taking 8 hours to turn over a property is much too long, and the check in/out times negatively impacted our holiday experience.

  Reviewed by Sarah-manning3.1★Jun 2022

• "Another enjoyable stay at this property."

  It suits our needs perfectly; comfortable, spacious and peaceful.

  Reviewed by Mary5.0★Jun 2022

• "This cottage could do with a lot of TLC and maintenance."

  The facilities were there but so many were not working or not working properly. One shower did not work the second shower was either too hot or too cold. There was not enough hot water for a decent bath. The cooker needed a deep clean and the oven was not reaching its correct temperature. The Heating in dining room did not work and has not worked for a number of years. Having said all this the cottage is in beautiful location and we made the most it for our stay.

  Reviewed by Gayna1.9★Mar 2022

• "Fantastic property and a wonderful location."

  Very nicely furnished and comfortable, excellent wood burner. Good shower, which which can't be said of all rental properties. All in all a lovely break in a lovely location topped off by very comfortable accommodation.

  Reviewed by Malcolm4.7★Oct 2021

• "This was our third stay at Recroy and we have always been very comfortable."

  It's a lovely roomy cottage for two and we love the isolated position where the only sounds are the birds and the only visitors are the badgers and the deer (oh and the sheep!). You can walk from the cottage up the hill and around the lochs where you will not see a soul. An ideal spot if you are looking for peace and seclusion.

  Reviewed by Mary5.0★Jun 2021

• "This property was remote but ideal location for us but the property's description was not as described on the website."

  In fact the whole property desperately needed upgrading. 1. The shower over bath u/s and awaiting replacement. The toilet bowl in the bathroom had 2 serious cracks in it . The other shower In shower room only useable with immersion heater on. The hand basin also had a hairline crack from one side to the other. 2. Dining room stove not to be used as it affected immersion heater. Replacement electric heater was provided. 3. Oven did not have grill pan and only one oven shelf so cooking was best done on the hob. It was generally unfit. 4. Free sat to one tv only gave one channel and no signal to tv in Main lounge. Owner obviously relied on folks wanting to view dvd and videos - of which there was many. 5. Bearing in mind remote location the fridge was small and with broken shelf was only just adequate storage for two of us and would prove hard for a family. The freezer part was ok. 6. The tumble dryer lacked a venting kit and was rather noisy. 7. Pictures on Sykes website not up to date. 8. There was no PAT done on any portable equipment eg kettle, toaster, iron etc. Having said all this we thoroughly enjoyed the location and peacefulness, complete with sheep and lamb keeping the grass mowed each day !! Deer on the hillside opposite and birdlife.

  Reviewed by Rosemary2.8★May 2021

• "Had a great time at recroy with the grandkids lots of room video nights on vhs was great!"

  Beautiful views all round the cottage . 5 minutes from the well stocked Drumbeg store. Not far from the beautiful Clashnessie beach. The house and kitchen was very well equipped. Great shower in the shower room just have to remember to have the hot water switch on as not a total electric shower. Would and have recommended this property.

  Reviewed by Craig4.1★Jul 2019

• "Holiday lived up to all expectations - property was perfect, indeed a lot more spacious than we had expected."

  Booking process was easy and convenient.

  Reviewed by Nigel5.0★Jul 2019

• "This cottage is a most lovely gem!"

  Brilliant features like the huge sunroom with table tennis and the cute garden were not even mentioned as features. The house is definitely not for those looking for designer furniture and sipping champaigne in a hot tub. Everything had a lovely touch of well-done (!) DIY and the furniture is a mixture of different multiple sources and ages. We liked the house especially for this wide range of impressions from the 80ies until now. A story-telling, welcoming, warm and cozy house amidst purest and finest nature - we will definitely return! 11/10 stars!

  Reviewed by Michael4.4★May 2019

• "In general it was a lovely cottage in a good location for a quiet holiday."

  Downside: neither of the showers worked properly.

  Reviewed by David3.8★May 2019

• "Requires a update on the property great surrounding would come back again"

  Reviewed by Annette3.4★Apr 2019

• "Great place to stay quiet great views lot hills and red deer place is clean and well equipped"

  Reviewed by Vivien5.0★Mar 2019

• "The situation is excellent for a get-away-from-it holiday."

  Good walking from Recroy and an excellent beach only a few miles away. Cottage was well-equipped but getting a bit tired - nothing that prevented our enjoyment. Would use this property again!

  Reviewed by Peter4.4★Jul 2018

• "It was a very long way from home, 500 miles, it took 13 hours."

  I was very tired when I got there but was it worth it? You bet. A real get away from it all relaxing place. I loved the cottage. It had everything I needed. I never could get the TV to work but the DVDs player was well used. I saw lots of films and really didn't miss live TVs.

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Jul 2018

• "Excellent cottage in a beautiful location ."

  We had a full week of excellent weather in what has to be the most stunning scenery in Scotland.

  Reviewed by Gordon4.7★Jun 2018

• "Heating was inadequate, electric radiators far too small for the rooms and no heat at all in the "nice" shower room."

  The stove in the lounge is good but very little coal was left. The stove in the dining room has a not saying it can mess up the immersion heater if used (so we preferred to have hot water!). There were a few very cold nights so the heating was important. The kitchen is a relic from the 1960s with no cupboards, all cookware out on a single large shelf. No cupboard for food, not even a bread bin. Given the remote location it was important for us to be able to store food hygienically. Some of the cookware was truly disgusting. There was no DVD player as stated only VHS. The television was minute and balanced on a heater. There was no garden furniture as stated.

  Reviewed by John1.6★Apr 2018

• "Wrong phone numbers sent for owners by email by Sykes but contacted yourselves and easily resolved."

  Reviewed by Karen4.4★Apr 2018

• "Recroy was a haven amidst a wilderness."

  We enjoyed the peace and quiet and the comfort of the surroundings. I fear this peace may become slightly eroded in time owing to its proximity to the recently created NC500 tourist circuit route.

  Reviewed by Charles5.0★Jun 2017

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