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2008 Guestbook Extracts |
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We are coming to the end of our truly
blissful holiday. We would like to thank you for your friendly and
informed welcome to the island. The house is a perfect paradise to
return to after a days surfing at the beautiful beaches nearby. We look
forward to returning to this perfect paradise in the future. |
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Sarah and Ross, Aberdeen,
Hogmanay
Week 08/09 |
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Colin has taken some
stunning photos of birds, deer, and scenery and these plus our many
memories will no doubt inspire many paintings and sketches. Gladstone
House is tastefully decorated and well equipped with stunning views. We
will have no hesitation in recommending it. |
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Jo and Colin Woolfe,
North Wales
September 2008 |
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We came here to speak at
a Conference organised by the Islands Book Trust at the Old School
Shawbost. Tonight is the last night and we have been to the Sulaire in
Ness otherwise we have been cooking with very good facilities at
Gladstone House and can highly recommend your cottage to everyone.
Thanks for your generous hospitality.
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Erling and family, Faroes
August 2008 |
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It's
difficult to find something to say that hasnt been said by others!
Who needs the med when you have the silver sands and aqua marine waters
of Eoropaidh, Nis and Swainbost all to yourselves. When asked on our
last night (whilst eating fish and chips from the Sweeney Cod by the
harbour) what was the best part of the holiday, our girls age 7.5 and 5
said 'all of it'. High praise indeed. |
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Carole,
Marty and girls, Aberdeen
July 2008 |
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How I will miss that
wonderful view when I am back in Belgium. We were glad there was a
laptop with instant connection so that we could check the weather and
send mail and photos to the kids. We enjoyed several visits to the
Eoropie tearoom for tea and cakes and lunches. Callanish Stones are
better than Stonehenge! |
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Geert and Betty, Belgium
July 2008 |
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Here at Gladstone House
we truly found the rainbow's end.
many many thanks. |
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Gill Kev and Huds, Cheshire
June 2008 |
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First thing is that a week is not enough. The Ranger walks (Tues &Thurs
2pm, see Magaidh's notes) are really well worth it - our guide Julie is
incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about this part of Lewis,
especially the astonishing (and largely unrecognised) archaeology and
flora on the machair. Dun Filiscleitir is one of the most beautiful
places I have ever been
to. It has been such a treat to return from our adventures each day to
such a comfortable base. Everything we could have wished for has been
thought of. Magaidh and Donald you got it just right. |
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Alice
and Tony
June 2008 |
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2007 Guestbook Extracts |
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“Anyone staying on the Isle of Lewis needs to view Gladstone House if
not they are really missing a trick. Magaidh and Donald you have really
taken self catering to another level with your property. The thoughtful
touches to the house was way beyond our expectations. The beaches are
great with each one offering a different adventure. This has been a
totally relaxing holiday with fabulous accommodation, hosts, views,
beaches, food and plenty to do to fill our two weeks.” |
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Jayne,
Phil, Med and Seth, Cheshire. August 2007 |
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”We booked this
holiday to relax before our Hotel season starts again and we well and
truly did. House is comfy, warm, extremely well equipped and has
wonderful views. Thank you so much for the additional touches which
makes it even more special. We definitely hope to return.” |
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The
Gibson family. February 2007 |
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”We have had a
wonderful time in this truly amazing part of the world. Lots of
fantastic skies with clouds of grey, purple, orange, blue. The light is
incredible, constantly changing. The moors, beaches and the rocks, all
good. We have been constantly exploring with our cameras. The
accommodation is outstanding. So well appointed.” |
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John
and Silke. January 2007 |
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”The view out of
this very comfortable cottage has both thrilled me and filled me with
peace. You and Donald have been more than hospitable. You have made me
feel I belong that I am part of your world. I will never forget.” |
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Dorothy, USA. September 2007 |
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”A wonderful week in
an excellent house - and the view from the window! “ |
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Catherine, Suffolk. September 2007 |
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”Room with a view,
and that is only the start! Not great weather but with digs this
fantastic how can you fail to relax. We did not eat out as the
accommodation was so good!” |
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Katy
and Christian. August 2007 |
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”The view is lovely
and we have even managed to spot eagles (binoculars provided) while sat
on the sofa. The park at Eoropie is brilliant. I think we must have been
in it every day. We have had a lovely stay here and will definitely
recommend it to friends and family. |
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Helen,
Mark and Georgie, Solihull. August 2007 |
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”Good cycle trips to
the beaches and the lighthouse and we enjoyed the tearoom for lunches
and cakes! Morven Gallery was good for coffee and cakes and great
artwork. Unfortunately our planned trip to St Kilda did not materialise
due to bad weather on the day and I guess we will have to return!“ |
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Alan,
Sharon, Cameron and Murray. Stirling July 2007 |
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”The cottage
certainly has the WOW factor. Sunbathing at Eoropie beach, candles and
champagne on the deck. We're getting spoilt.” |
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David
and Fiona, St Albans. July 2007 |
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”We arrived in the
rain and it continued to rain for the next 24 hours. Then the sun came
out and Lewis was transformed. A week is not enough but it allowed us to
relax and visit spectacular sites - archaeological dig at Dun Eisdean
(although the bridge is not easy – don’t look down!! Iron Age House at
Great Bernera, Uig, Callanish Stones. We would recommend Eoropie and its
excellent tearoom. Thank you for a very comfortable house, the treats
and the books - its a shame we could not read them all. It has been a
holiday we will never forget. We will be back.” |
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Angela,
Ed and Aisling. July 2007 |
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”Walking around the Butt of Lewis is stunning and we've seen porpoises,
basking shark at Eoropie and still so much to see despite cramming in
heaps over the past 7 days. Our visit has been all that we hoped for
and more.” |
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Lucy
and Tom, Cardiff. June 2007 |
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”Lots of galleries
to visit, Anthony Barbour by Port of Ness harbour, Morven Gallery and
Borve Pottery all well worth a visit. Enjoyed every minute in a
beautiful hidden gem.” |
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Lousie
and Robert. June 2007 |
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”Looked for
somewhere nice to chill out on Valentines Day and we found the perfect
place!” |
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Angela
and Willie. Feb 2007 |
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”To all who come
after us - ENJOY.” |
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Iain, Susan, Euan and Ross.
July 2007 |
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Extracts from our 2006
Guestbook |
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‘What a beautiful house
in a wonderful setting. Wonderful, romantic with such gorgeous beaches
so close by, it’s been a fabulous week’
We'll
definitely be recommending the place to our friends, it was so well
equipped, cosy and romantic, not to mention clean & comfortable. The
owners are very friendly! And it's just such a beautiful area - the
views alone from the house are something I could sit and look at for
hours! I definitely miss that view. |
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Elaine and Paul |
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The house is superb and
has everything you could want. The views are lovely and its been a great
place to relax. Thank you so much for all the little extras. The beaches
are wonderful and Alick was swimming to cool down on the hottest day we
had here. |
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Alick, Rhona and family
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What a comfortable
base to start from each day. It is a beautifully finished house with
incredible attention to detail (and many thanks for the tasty extras!)
The view is fascinating to watch, changing all the time. Many thanks for
your hospitality and we sincerely hope to be back. |
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Susan and Julian |
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Sophie loved the playpark,
excellent and we had delicious cake in the Tea Rooms. Tom enjoyed
surfing during his visit and the accommodation, brilliant – the cherry
on the cake! We have been more than comfortable in your lovely and
immaculate holiday home – a view to die for too! |
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Melanie, Brian, Sophie and
Tom |
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We have had a lovely time
here the house is beautiful and so well equipped. We’ve enjoyed staying
in the Hebrides. The peace and quiet of Sunday was so lovely. It feels
like home from home – we’ll be back. |
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Iain, Oonagh, Lily and
Amelia Mackie |
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We stayed here for a week
and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We had good meals at the Cross Inn and
Doune Braes Hotel where we saw a huge owl asleep on a post! We
played on the Adventure playground at Europie which was very good and
enjoyed cakes in the tearoom. We also went on Seatrek where we saw
seals, otters and herrings. PS. We really liked the fudge. |
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Elizabeth age 10, India age
6 and Charles |
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The house looks lovely on
the website but the website does not do it justice. It is so much
better - fantastic! |
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John
Lyons - Vivid Lighting |
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