Accommodation & Charges

"Planning our next trip already...A most magnificent stay in the cosiest, most practical.  wondrous place I could have imagined. The house is superb, many, many thanks." 

 
We offer you charming accommodation in two traditional 18th century fishermen’s houses, Stroma and Bankhead, a few minutes walk from the sea. Each interior has been designed with your relaxed comfort in mind, whilst retaining the individual character of the house. The hire of each house includes its own studio. Both houses are non-smoking, well behaved pets are welcome with prior arrangement. For more comments from our guests please click on the Guest Book page.
 
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Stroma

In the 19th century this granite house was owned by the village fish curer, perfectly sited a few yards from the seafront. The spacious accommodation now spans two floors, sleeping up to 10 in three twin bedrooms, (one with an additional sofa-bed), and a family room with a double and a single bed. The house has two wc/shower rooms, and a large modern dining-kitchen/living area. Two bedrooms and one wc/shower room are on the ground floor.


Facilities include: Freshly laundered towels and bedding - Central heating - Cosy wood-burning stove and logs - Dishwasher - Washing machine - TV and DVD  - Portable CD player - Stair gate - Cot and child carriers available

Stroma Studio

Previously used as a school room and religious meeting hall, this large centrally heated studio is 12m by 6m, equipped with drawing boards, easels, tables, chairs and a sink area with tea/coffee making facilities. There is a wood-burning stove at one end, with sofas for comfortable breaks. This is an excellent working and teaching space, a private workspace to escape from the family or to send the teenagers to. 24 hour access.

Bankhead

The home of the village bakers and then ironmongers until the late 20th century, Bankhead house sleeps 6 in three twin bedrooms, with wonderful sea views. The accommodation is situated above the old ironmongers’ shop in the heart of the old village. There is a modern kitchen with cosy living-dining room, and one wc with separate shower room.


Facilities include: Freshly laundered towels and bedding - Central heating - Cosy wood-burning stove and logs - Washing machine - TV and DVD  - Portable CD player - Stair gates - Cot and child carriers available

Bankhead Studio

The studio is 7m by 3m with central heating and sea views over the picturesque roof tops, through West and North facing windows. It can accommodate two to three artists and is equipped with drawing boards, easels, tables, chairs and a sink area with tea/coffee making facilities. This space is particularly useful in the winter months as a warm refuge with excellent views to work from. 24 hour access.

How to Book

Please contact us by email, phone or letter to enquire after availability. We ask for 50% of the cost as a non-refundable deposit to secure your booking. We prefer payment by cheque, made out to The Creative Retreat, sent to our office address in Banff (see Contacts Us page). If you are coming from outside the UK, please ask about our Paypal account, as we can accept payments through that in any currency, with a small admin charge.

Charges

Stroma

Four bedrooms, two wc / showers, sleeps 8 upwards - includes use of studio. All prices per week Sat to Sat.

2010 prices

July, August: £645 per week

April to June and September, Oct: £545

November to March: £445

Easter week £550 - Christmas week £550 - New Year week £690

Bankhead

Three bedrooms, one wc with separate shower, sleeps 6 - includes use of studio

2010 prices

July, August: £515

April to June and Sept, Oct: £415

November to March: £325

Easter week £445 - Christmas week £445 - New Year week £575

 

High Street Studio

Hire includes tables, easels, drawing boards, sink area with tea and coffee facilites, central heating, masses of light from windows on three sides over Gamrie Bay, disabled access toilet. The High St Studio is available as a package with the hire of the accommodation, please contact us for a quote.

Per head per night

For couples and solitary travellers we offer accommodation on a per-night basis. This includes full access to Stroma or Bankhead's studios at £30 per head per night, and is generally more available during the off season, (we prefer to book full weeks the rest of the year). However, this is a very popular option for artists, so please contact us to discuss availability.

For guest testimonials - please click our on Guest book page


Stroma Bedroom
Stroma living room
Stroma dining table
Stroma house
Bankhead house and living room
Bankhead living room
Bankhead living room
Bankhead bedroom
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