We booked 1 night at Culgower House purely as a stopover point after arriving on the evening ferry from Orkney and wanting to get a few kilometers under our belt to reduce the long drive to Aberdeen the next day. We were therefore extremely pleasantly surprised at what a superb property this turned out to be. It was very easy to find as access is directly off the mainroad, but set far enough back not to suffer from any road noise. As the road is very close to the coast we had lovely views out to the water as the sun set. Culgower House is set in extensive grounds with beautifully maintained gardens. It has been extensively refurbished throughout, maintaining the historic feel to the house with clean uncluttered decor.

We stayed in "Garty", a large king bedded room with huge modern ensuite. Black out curtains allowed us to sleep despite the never ending twilight. Fresh flowers and home made shortbread along with a selection of teas/coffees were welcoming. There is plenty of room for suitcases, a wardrobe if you need to hang clothes, a large flat screen TV and writing desk.

The ensuite has a full size bath and separate shower so no having to climb into the bath to have a shower. Beautiful toiletries including local hand made soap and large fluffy towels were available.

As we were arriving late from the ferry we prebooked supper for our arrival. This is where Catriona's cullinary skills first came to our attention. She produced hearty flavoursome soup made with their homegrown vegetables, rolls with fresh ham cheese and homemade relish and a cheese platter featuring a range of local cheeses. The food was all delicious and plentiful. We couldn't eat it all. The meal was served in the beautifully decorated dining room complete with candles. Tea and coffee were later served in the lounge room while we chatted with John and Catriona.

Breakfast the next morning was superb, with a wide selection of fresh and cooked options to choose from (fill out the request sheet the evening before). I had porridge which was smooth and silky with fresh fruits atop it. There were other cereals, yoghurts and fresh fruits available on the sideboard. I also had the smoked haddock and poached egg, something I'd never tried before - it was wonderful. My husband had the full Scottish breakfast including black pudding, something I had no desire to try, which he declared outstanding. We were joined for breakfast by an American couple and ended up leaving much later than we planned as we were enjoying our lingering breakfast and conversation so much.

Culgower House definitely deserves it's four star rating. We would happily stay there again and would recommend it to anyone either visiting the area or just passing through as we were.

Just back from a five day stay at Culgower House which was a perfect base for golf in the Dornoch area and sightseeing in the wonderful far north of Scotland.The lovingly restored old house stands in its own beautiful grounds with sweeping views over open farmland down to the sea.Inside, the house is a stylish mix of the traditional and contempary which makes for a very relaxing and comfortable enviroment in which to spend time.Beds are superb,as is the bed linen and the modern bathrooms would not look out of place in a glossy magazine. Nothing was too much trouble for John and Catriona, the charming and very well travelled owners who provided all the information we needed about sightseeing and eating out in the area. Catriona produced a fantastic breakfast each morning,most of which she had grown,baked or made herself-eggs were laid by her own chickens.On our return each evening we were greeted with a pot of tea and delicious homemade shortbread.
So, is this the best B and B we have stayed in? DEFINITELY!!!!

Yes... that's correct words fail us to adequately describe just how good this place is.
Every possible detail is absolutely first rate. Wonderfully welcoming proprietors who's attention to detail is simply the best we have ever experienced at home or abroad. Excellent... location, period ambiance, cleanliness, rooms, food, beds and value for money. We would rate Culgower House as the best accommodation we have ever stayed at. Highly recommended.
Linda and Keith from the Midlands.

A warm welcome in this beautifully restored Victorian house, sitting by the sea in lovely countryside. The subdued decor is conducive to relaxation, and after an excellent light evening meal we slept like logs in the very comfortable bedroom. Breakfast was a very substantial affair cooked to order, and but for the fact that were booked on the Orkney ferry we would very happily have stayed longer

A most interesting extra is the owners' interest in energy generation and conservation, and the garden has an unobtrusive photo-voltaic panel which produces sufficient current to allow a contribution to the national grid. Fascinating, and John offers courses on the subject. Something for the future, all going well.