Park Neuk

A selection of comments made by our visitors:

• I don't think we could have found a more child-friendly place to stay.
  (Billy, Nicola, Joshua & Erin; Shetland)
  
  
• Thought, care and imagination scream at you from every corner of this lovely place.
  (Nick & Veronica; Australia)
  
  
• Our fifth stay in as many years and it seems that Kim and John just keep making things even better! This was our third stay over Christmas but our first snowy one and I have to say that the cottage and garden are just as beautiful in the snow. The girls were thrilled to have a white Christmas! The cottage is just perfect and it is always a joy to stay here.
  (Cate, Steve, Rhiannan and Anwyn, New York, USA)
  
  
• Our third stay but the first at this time of year, (September). The weather was superb and the house as usual was perfect! We have had a very relaxing stay and have amanged a few walks and lots of visiting.
  Zach was delighted to watch the combine harvester at work in the fields opposite and we saw the Great Spotted Woodpecker feeding on the nuts every single day up to three or four times a day. We also had daily visits from the Pheasant!
  Zach slept in the library and was enthralled ot sleep on such a growm-up room. We want to come back soon for a longer stay so that we can enjoy the house and garden and beautiful countryside properly!
  P.S. We have taken some apples home for the apple pie - THANK YOU!
  (Claire, Brian & Zach (4), Cambridgeshire)
  
  
• We all adored staying in this delightful home-from-home! We woke up each morning to the clip-clop of horses going by for their daily exercise, and loved watching all the wildlife in the gorgeous garden. My twin boys and daughter have fallen in love with Scotland and have made my husband and I promise to come back as long as we stay in this lovely cottage again.
  (Maria, Bill, Natalie, Noel and Nathan; Harrow)
  
  
• Wonderful and peaceful cottage, kids loved all the games and the "Little House" in the garden. They didn't even unpack their own games... Spent more time in the house than expected as we had such a good time watching the pheasant, the birds and squirrel feeding just in front of us! Will for sure recommend your house to anyone who wants to visit the centre of Scotland.
  (Joelle, Eric, Cyril & Audrey; Belgium)
  
  
• ...Couldn't have been better: friendly welcome, magnificent situation, lovely house with fantastic views!!! And Edinburgh and surroundings. Don't miss Moffat valley and the Abbey Walk. Allebesten Dank! Un Grand Merci pour l'acceuil et le somptueux gîte magnifiquement placé.
  (Lafosse famille; France)
  
  
• Park Neuk is wonderful as ever. Cozy, peaceful and so relaxing, just what was required for a pre-Christmas break! Jack still loves the "Fairy House" and insisting the birds have plenty of food. Part of his bedtime is for him to see the cheeky fieldmice at the nuts in the bird-feeders. Thank you both so much for providing such a lovely place to get away from it all.
  (Sue, Ged, Adele, Mark & Jack, (now 5); Ferryhill, Co. Durham)
  
  
• Le séjour était génial, nous avons vu l’écureuil, le faisan, les lapins… Les lits étaient três confortables. Le jardin est super: les arbres, les fleurs, la menthe... En tout cas tant génial.
  (Enguerrand, Amaury, Miarie, Claire, Christophe; France)
  
  
• Nous avons adoré . . . le feu dans le cheminée, les oiseaux dans le « garde-manger », les fleurs du jardin, le soleil éclatant d’Ecosse…, et le calme ! (Raphaelle) Cette petite maison m’a beaucoup plu ! Je regrette de ne pas avoir vu le faisan… J’ai adoré la couette chauffante, une premiere pour moi ! Merci pour ce super séjour, (Cyrielle) C’était le première fois que je venais en Ecosse et j’en garderai un magnifique souvenir ! Un grand merci pour y avoir contribué.
  (famille Chabas; France)
  
  
• Perfect cottage, extremely comfortable. All the right requirements to allow you to have a stress-free holiday. Surroundings great for walking and running. highly recommended. Loved the library bedroom. The log fire was great. Easy access to Edinburgh. Surrounding areas of interest to visit. We will surely recommend the cottage to friends and family.
  (Beverley, Terry & Emma; Southfields, London)
  
  
• This outstanding cottage and its beautiful setting provide the perfect comfort, peace and joy we seek in a holiday destination. We loved the welcome, the bus rides and the walks, and now we leave rested and filled with happy memories.
  (Cliff, Bob & Betty; Argyll)
  
  
• We had a lovely relaxing time in a beautiful setting - the wildlife is incredible and it was wonderful to sit at the window and watch the birds and animals come and go. The house is welcoming, comfortable and well equipped. I'm sure we'll be back - a peaceful country setting with frequent buses into Edinburgh is too good to miss!
  (Kate from Taddington; Trevor from Ravenscar)
  
  
• Our second visit in five months and just as memorable. We have foudn the perfect place to stay while visiting family in Edinburgh. Kim & John's attention to detail is second to none.
  (Jan & Merv, Guernsey)
  
  
• It is nearly 3 years since our last visit - why did we leave it so long? Again we felt spoilt being able to use this much-loved home. It never ceases to amaze us how many thoughtful touches you put into making this feel so special. Our children loved their rooms and watching the wildlife.
  (Marc, Julie, Connor (6), Harvey and Lydia, (4); Derbyshire)
  
  
• Our tenth Festival, but our first away from the centre. Park Neuk proved the perfect place to reflect on all those attractions in the calm of the landscape. The bus from the end of the lane dropped us right outside the Queens Hall, but driving to the Usher Hall in the evening, we couldn't believe how easy and straightforward our journeys were. It made the concerts and opera this year special - framed as they were by such easy transport links.
  Reflecting on the Festival, we forgot to write about the many joys of Park Neuk. Where else can one find a secret garden, or such a marvellous library of books - a real glimpse of heaven!
  (John and Caryl; Canterbury)
  
  
• The cottage was really fun! We loved seeing the ponies go by every morning. We loved going to the park that we could walk to.
  It was cool watching the birds eat. I loved looking at the bunnies.
  There was a lot of TV channels which was cool!
  The view was fantastic, we all loved the cottage. It was fantastic!!
  Great location to all sights - we went to Stirling, Largs, (Glasgow area) and Edinburgh of course too. We entertained my UK cousins at the cottage and all commented on the "magical" garden. The cottage felt truly a home and we felt a great sense of comfort as we drove down the long laneway after a long day of touring. We look ofrward to our next visit. Many thanks!
  (Jack (11), Olivia (9), Hannah (7), & Lynne; Toronto, Canada.)
  
  
• We have spent a very enjoyable week introducing 3 of our grandchildren to Scotland. We have never stayed in such a well-equipped cottage, it is very comfortable and the children loved the garden where they could play safely.
  (Peter & Enid; Huddersfield, Lilika, Nathaniel, Florence; Leics.)
  
  
• The garden was great for playing "hide-and-seek". Loved watching the horses come past the house. Yellowcraigs Beach is great for sandcastles, rock-pools and bird-watching. The garden was a delight.
  (Julian, Shelley, Charlotte & Olivia; Leics.)
  
  
• It was great; my favourite thing was the garden and my bed and watching the birds and a squirrel and the pheasant as well.
  (Alexander aged 9, Strathcarron)
  
  
• Thank you for such a lovely interesting week. So much close-up wild-life, from the rabbits in the field to the thieving squirrel to the ghost in the pantry.
  The Library was spectacular, ensuring that nobody was bored when bike-rides were called off for rain. The time that we did spend cycling was marvellous, especially along the old train track routes.
  The open fire provided hours of entertainment if small amount of success as the strange idea of matches did not occur to my dad for 5 days.
  The fully equipped kitchen proved a huge success, encouraging everyone to cook with gadgets that are actually useable instead of strange useless contraptions that so often appeal to mum at home.
  All in all, Park Neuk provided everything you could wish for and more. We certainly hope to return.
  (Kate aged 12, with Isabelle, Alexandra, Denise and David, London)
  
  
• Thank you very much for a wonderful week. The cottage is fantastic, it feels as though it's your home. The boys have been lost in the library enjoying all the books. The cottage is the perfect base for exploring the many attractions around Edinburgh and beyond. We will definitely be back.
  (Peter, Michelle, Alexander & Stephen, Strathcarron)
  
  
• Without reservation we can say that our stay at Park Neuk has been just wonderful. The cottage's situation is both picturesque and peaceful. The furnishings and fittings are exceptional and more than we expected. The living room is well equipped and most importantly, comfortable and cozy.
  (Joan & Carl, Julie & family, Australia)
  
  
• I liked your cottage. I like the electric blankets and the Wendy House and the bathroom and the birds eating.
  (Harry, age 7)
  
  
• A lovely relaxing time in a superbly fitted-out cottage. Thank you - we will be back.
  (Caron, Joanna & Jack, Dundee)
  
  
• This enchanted cottage has been a welcome haven from the busy world with all its cares.
  (Dave & June, Northampton)
  
  
• La maison est três bien et três jolie ; on a bien aimé le jardin car il y a plein d’animaux : Les Lapins on a appellé Roger, Jules, & Bili ; l’ecureuille, Scrat ; le faisan, Fanny ; le faine, Mimi. C’était très cool !
  (Sarah, 10, France)
  
  
• Great stay - one of those places that 'exceeds expectations'. We have felt very much at home. Wonderful garden and the perfect location.
  (Walter, Helen, Annabel & Juliana, Minneapolis, USA)
  
  
• Thank you for the warm welcome which was appreciated after the long drive. Really enjoyed the garden and bird watching - look out for the Great Spotted Woodpecker which visits the nuts.
  (Annette & Said; Hull)
  
  
• An idyllic place to stay. It is a wonderful house, so far out into nature, yet so close to all the basic amenities.
  (Pravin; Sussex)
  
  
• We had a wonderful time at Park Neuk, the house and garden are so lovely. This is a "petit paradis".
  (Agnés & Nicolas; Paris)
  
  
• We enjoyed Edinburgh, Peebles and Rosslyn Chapel, but most of all eating at the table and watching the pheasants and rabbits strolling up the garden path and across the lawn, and we enjoyed curling up by the fire in the evening.
  (Lynne & Tim; Derbyshire)
  
  
• What a tranquil oasis, a perfect holiday hideaway. The children especially enjoyed watching the birds at the feeders during their own meals.
  (Paul and Iris; Sunderland)
  
  
• Beautiful cottage - totally tranquil, yet so easy to get into Edinburgh. No shortage of things to read, either. We can recommend the gardens of Castle Drummond near Gleneagles and the impossibly romantic Castle Campbell, in Dollar - a tough haul up through the woods but worth it.
  (Simon & Sheila, Essex; Nancy & Margaret; Victoria BC, Canada)
  
  
• Your thoughtfulness in kitting out the cottage is appreciated, especially the toys for the children. As for the location, we were pleased to be able to pack in so many day-trips: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, Loch Lomond, North Berwick, Dunfermline, and Kirkcaldy.
  (Tandy, Nikos, Agne, Angelos, & Alexander; Greece)
  
  
• Lovely tranquil location, very well kitted out. The library actually got the boys reading! Great base for touring to Stirling, Bannockburn, Wallace Monument, Edinburgh Castle, (the boys liked the Camera Obscura), and we liked the Scotch Whisky shop and tour. Loved the open fire in the evening.
  (Dave, Angela, Vincent & James; Manchester)
  
  
• The cottage is cosy and well-equipped and convenient for all amenities. Park & Ride was excellent and good value, (£10 return for 5 of us). Two sightings of the Woodpecker and a cheeky stoat dancing on the lawn.
  (Julie, Michael, Daniel, Fran & Ol; Lancs.)
  
  
• Such a lovely location. Dining Room window great to watch the coming and goings of the birds. This added to the relaxation the cottage provides.
  (Sheila, Mike, Steve and Evi, Hampshire)
  
  
• Jack, (21 months), had the time of his little life - train set, pots and pans, tea parties in the garden house. Thank you for all the little touches that made it a most memorable stay.
  (Ged, Sue, Mark, Adele & Jack; Co. Durham)
  
  
• This was our second stay at Park Neuk and it was every bit as enjoyable as the first. The cottage is great for anyone with kids, and our 3-year-old was in awe of the great video collection. A real home from home! No doubt we will return!
  (Cate, Steve, Rhiannon & Amyn, NJ, USA)
  
  
• Lovely safe garden for the children and Molly was excited to sleep in a library.
  (Paula, Jon, Molly (5) & Ossie (2); Exeter, Devon)
  
  
• Stayed with 4 children: 12 months, 2, 9 and 11 years old. All had a fantastic time and thought the house and its contents "brill". Great location, great scenery, city life on the doorstep - what more could you wish for?
  (Liz, Connor, Megan; Dumfries)
  
  
• The cottage is superb and can't be faulted if you want to visit a fantastic city but would also like peace and comfort.
  (Jeanette & Andrew; Zoopigi, Cyprus)
  
  
• The garden and its inhabitants were a special treat.
  (Margaret, Rolf, Geraldine; Hannover, Germany)
  
  
• A perfect place for gathering and eating - we have entertained our extensive family here. Our "kids" were able to hop on the bus to Edinburgh and do their own thing. Access to good fishing spots a plus!
  (Clare, Pat, Graham, Ann & Colin; USA)
  
  
• If only all holiday accommodation were this perfect! We didn't manage to read all of the 3592 books, (yes, we counted them!)
  (Paul, Angela, Marie & Clare; Plymouth, Devon)
  
  
• A wonderful haven from the rat race but still close enough to the conveniences of modern life.
  (Linda; Higham Ferrers)
  
  
• We had a great time here for our first visit to Scotland - Park Neuk was a truly wonderful experience.
  (Porky, Sylvia, Angela & Keith; Mozambique)