Guests say
Mey Bee cottage in Thurso offers a tranquil retreat with cosy rooms, a well-equipped kitchen, and a lovely garden. Guests appreciate the peaceful surroundings, proximity to the sea, and the hospitality provided. The unique charm of the cottage, along with its cleanliness and ample facilities, make for a delightful stay. The wood-burning stoves add to the rustic experience, though they require some attention to maintain warmth.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as clean and well-maintained, indicating high standards of cleanliness.
The cottage's location is praised for its solitude, sea proximity, and as a good base for local excursions, despite some initial difficulty finding it.
The cosy rooms, great shower, and overall ambience suggest a comfortable stay, though the need for skill with the wood-burning stoves may affect comfort levels for some.
The property is well-furnished with a variety of amenities including a well-equipped kitchen and a selection of books and DVDs, but some guests noted the outdoor areas were slightly overgrown and the wood-burning stoves could be challenging.
While guests express gratitude for the hospitality, there are no specific mentions of gifts, so it is not possible to assess thoughtfulness in this context.
About this property
You will love everything about Mey Bee. The beautiful interiors make the most of the land and seascapes, and the gardens are unique and lovely - zen garden and private veg patch is a real treat.. Mey Bee is a gem of a cottage in the far north of Scotland enjoying views across rural Caithness and out to see to the Orkney Islands. The owner has done a marvellous job creating this peaceful, attractive cottage from what was once a ruin. Mey Bee is now a beautiful cottage and one that anyone staying in will wish they had more time in the place, it’s that lovely. You may wish to book for longer than you think, you’ll be pleased you did so.
The setting is inspiring and calming. Set within an acre of wildflower meadow the cottage sits under the large Caithness skies because the landscape in the far north is relatively flat, meaning that the views are vast from the cottage. The cliffs of Hoy can be seen when clear and if the light is right The Old Man of Hoy can be made out. Dunnet Head rises above the surrounding landscape., and generally sea views are enjoyed out of most windows of Mey Bee - thankfully, the owner has created window seats to enjoy said views.
Arriving at Mey Bee you’re immediately struck by the tranquillity of the place. It has a calmness which is epitomised not only by the wonderful surrounds but also the Zen garden to the rear of the property. Before going into the property, you’ll no doubt want to explore right round the cottage. The owner has created lovely curving paths of local stone and little footpaths through the plot to explore. There are many places to erect a tent as well if you wanted to spend a night under the grand skies and stars as well. The front garden has a lovely sitting area, a vegetable patch for guests use, and a firepit nestled within the wildflower meadow. It’s a beautiful place to be.
Entering the cottage via the back door there’s a utility room which is excellent for leaving boots and drying coats, as well securing bikes and other sports equipment. There is a woodshed outside that also serves as a bike shed. Beyond the utility is the amazing open plan living/dining/kitchen space. There are two wood burners in here, one in the fireplace in front of the sofa, and another by the dining/kitchen area, the latter being the solid fuel central heating and also an extra oven. This space also enjoys lots of lights coming in the windows with window seats, sea views are wonderful from here.
There’s a large bathroom with great bath, and the owner has thoughtfully erected large candles in here for guests to enjoy a peaceful, comforting bath. And finally, the double bedroom is yet another relaxing space with two large windows bringing in the landscapes.
It’s a lovely, peaceful, comfortable cottage that you won’t want to leave once you’ve arrived. However, it is recommended you do a bit of exploring of course. The walks locally are tremendous, you can explore the coastline for as far as you wish in both directions from just down the road at the marvellous Harrow harbour. The Castle of Mey is the neighbouring property to Mey Bee and can be seen across the fields from the rear of the cottage. The NC500 is only a minute away so you can tour till your heart’s content to amazing sights across the north coast and northeast coast. It’s a truly outstanding cottage to spend a week, two or three.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, Woodburner, Sofa Bed (Double) (Flexible Sleeping Only)
Dining area: Woodburner
Kitchen area: Gas Cooker, Fridge, Washing Machine
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Solid fuel central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Bike store. Grounds with meadow (shared with owner). Front garden with fire pit, garden furniture and vegetable patch Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (10)
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Confirmed Guest
Like another review already said, the location of the cottage is not the turn left before Mey, but the first left IN Mey, signs to Harrow Harbour. It's the perfect getaway, standing alone with neighbours far away, a 3 minute walk to the sea, the cottage is a real living experience. The heating is provided by a fireplace in the kitchen, it has space, and it's unique. You can cook, watch DVDs, listen to some old CDs from the collection, and enjoy the quiet and slow life.
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Karin Warter
We spent two wonderful weeks in the cottage Mey Bee. It's a very special place with good energy - an ideal place if you are looking for peace and quiet. The rooms are very cosy, there's a bathroom with a great shower, the kitchen is very well equipped - we loved preparing meals there, and you find a lovely garden with nice places to be around the house. If you like reading: there is a selection of books (and DVDs btw) in the house, and nearby is a telephone box with plenty of books.You can take beautiful walks to the sea or to the Castle of Mey, and it's a good starting point for excursions in the surrounding area: to Dunnet Head, Dunnet Beach, Thurso, John O'Groats, Wick ... the Orkney islands. Last not least: Thanks to Mr Gillespie for his hospitality and kindness - and for creating this place.
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Confirmed Guest
A great property to use as a base for a grand few days. Lovely walk to the local harbour to sit and watch the world sail by. Everything you need for a relaxing time.