VISITORS BOOK - 2009

Gorgeous sunset over the bay

The 2009 season, our third since welcoming our first guests in February 2007, is now over and it continues to be as much fun as it was three years ago.

In those three years we have welcomed over 1,000 guests, from 40 countries and all seven continents, into our home.

A slight cheat on the continents as we do count one guest who had just returned from working in Antartica when he stayed with us in 2008! This year though we did achieve the matching set - sort of - when we entertained Norm & Ali from North Pole. Not THE North Pole of course but North Pole, Alaska!

It is great to meet people from all over the world although it means our own travelling list gets a little longer every time we hear of another interesting place on the globe from one of our guests.

So again many thanks to all of you who came to stay and enjoyed your visit and, for those of you thinking of visiting Skye in 2010 we hope you will consider staying with us at Ardtreck Cottage and, to help you decide, here are a few comments from our 2009 Visitors Book.

"Absolutely lovely stay. Thanks for being so welcoming and we hope to be back. Gorgeous house and food." Diane & Mike Gibson, Wark, Northumberland, England - April 2009.

"A beautiful house, in a beautiful spot, on a beautiful island! Thanks for everything." Joseph Belsham-Harris & Jon Saunders, Essex, England - April 2009.

"Great place on a beautiful island. Many thanks for the good care." Maarten & Annemarie, Basel, Switzerland - April 2009.

"Thankyou for your hospitality - the breakfasts were unforgettable!" Nadine & Nicolas Serviere, Rognonas, France - April 2009.

"Thanks John & Irene for an amazing time. It will take us some time to forget that view." Dean & Melissa, Sydney, Australia - May 2009.

"Thank you so much for your warm hospitality, and for arranging such glorious weather!" Norm & Ali Johnsen, North Pole, Alaska, USA - May 2009.

"Thanks for your lovely greeting. We really enjoyed our stay here. We loved the room and the breakfasts." Jean-Louis & Marie Abgrall, Bishwiller, France - June 2009

"Thank you for your kindness" Kyosuke & Yayoi Fujimoto, Japan - June 2009

"Spectacular location and a warm welcome. Thanks for a lovely stay." Joris & Sofie, Hasselt, Belgium - June 2009

"Thanks for your hospitality. Such a nice place; beautiful location, great fishing, oysters and breakfasts. A lovely spot - Katherine, Ken & Robyn, Brisbane, Australia.

"We have had two great days here on Skye and at Ardtreck Cottage with the most beautiful weather and lovely hosts. It was a real pleasure to meet you. Thank you very much." Kristina & Volker Nestle, Esslingen, Germany - June 2009

Ardtreck Cottage from the road

"It was just perfect - home, place and owners. We need to get back for a longer stay." Andres & Daniela, Buenos Aires, Argentina - July 2009.

"Thank you very much again. Everything is so perfect - just like the first time. We hope to come back." Marianne & Alessandro Noto, Torino, Italy - July 2009

"What a fab few days. Great breakfasts and company." Barry & Hope Murray, Edinburgh, Scotland and Atlanta, USA - July 2009.

"Irene & John are very pleasant, friendly and warm hosts. The Cottage is wonderful and the view is breathtaking. Thanks." Andrea & Vanessa, Bologna, Italy - August 2009.

"Had yet another amazing time with John & Irene on Skye. Thank you for your hospitality and making us feel very much at home. We look forward to seeing you both again." Tom & Claire, Birmingham, England - August 2009

"Just a shame it was only one night. An excellent stay." Adam & Amy, Essex, England - September 2009

"A lovely home, fabulous view and warm hospitality. Thank you." Robin & Dan Herold, Long Creek, Oregon, USA - September 2009

"Sincerely we loved your home, your cooking and all. Congratulations on the excellent cuisine." Dominique and Stephane, Lyon, France - September 2009

"An enjoyable stay in the loveliest Cottage with the happiest landlady and landlord in Scotland." Gorgely Ober & Judit Krajis, Hungary - October 2009

View of the Cuillins from Ord