You will love everything about Mey Bee.

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Dining Area | Mey Bee, Mey, near Thurso
Dining Area | Mey Bee, Mey, near Thurso
Kitchen/diner | Mey Bee, Mey, near Thurso
Kitchen/diner | Mey Bee, Mey, near Thurso
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10.0Outstanding
(2 Ratings)
"Fred the owner was lovely. He was a perfect host in every way.I fully recommend this retreat in every way."
Chris F.
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10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(2 Ratings)

Cottage in Scotland

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

About this cottage rental

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

Amenities at You will love everything about Mey Bee.

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(2 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Fred the owner was lovely. He was a perfect host in every way.I fully recommend this retreat in every way.
10.0 / 10.0
A really lovely, individual and peaceful property which felt like a home from home. Only a 5 minute walk to the beach. Gorgeous views of Mey Castle from the coastal path. Lots of local walks and coast to enjoy. Dunnet head and beach only 10 minute drive away. The property had everything you could need from a well equipped kitchen to two lovely log burners, one with built in oven (there is also a normal oven in the property). A very helpful and kind owner. Have a look at the photo album in the living room for pictures of the property before it was restored.

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at You will love everything about Mey Bee.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is You will love everything about Mey Bee. pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at You will love everything about Mey Bee.?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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