"Thank you for a truly idyllic stay and retreat" Sue Sept 09

"We had a great week - lots to do in this area. We felt so comfortable in this lovely cottage. The scenery is beautiful - we collected lots of beach glass. We would love to come again!" Linda, Dale, Katherine, Bernie and Karen July 09

"Enjoyed everything and we were made so welcome. Hope to come again." Helen June 09

"Super holiday - amazing weather! Full of inspiration for more painting at home. Many thanks" Mary Triffitt June 09

"Once again we have found the style and ambiance of The Creative Retreat to be a real find, a really wonderful place within which to kick start the creative juices...and most importantly have fun and ENJOY" Mary and Audrey Jan 2009

"Enjoyed the fantastic views out to sea...walks on the beach collecting shells. Had good weather for October, cottage very warm and cosy, many thanks." The Irons Family Oct 2008

"What a great, exciting experience! I've been challenged, inspired and very happy in this special place full of character" Rita, Abstract Painting 2008

"Another wonderful holiday in this beautiful place! My sister and I really enjoyed drawing in the studio and playing on the beach" Sarah (8) and Esther (3), March 2008

"Thank you for my two weeks. Really enjoyed the sea, its shapes and colours - can't get my eyes from them. I will miss the sea, the small village and the beautiful studio" - Carla, Holland, Painting and Drawing 2007

"A magical week in my life - the beginning of a new journey" - Catherine, Painting and Drawing 2007

"Thank you for your kindness and encouragement this week. I'm inspired to go on with oil painting when I get home. It has been a wonderful experience!" - Christine, Painting and Drawing 2007

"In a world of rhetoric and hype, it is both refreshing and reassuring to find an endeavour which delivers what it promises. The location is inspiring, the studios perfect working spaces, the accommodation warm and welcoming. The Creative Retreat is an absolute Gem." - Bob Kenny, Forres Academy, 2006

“Planning our next trip already. Everything you could need or want, we have been in a lot of self-catering cottages and this is the bees-knees. Used the studio every day to kick start our creative pursuits. Spent evenings by the stove drinking wine. Beds very cosy, slept late every morning. Wonderful waves one afternoon, crashing on the beach. We'll be back.” - Mary & Audrey, 9.1.05

"Wonderful accommodation, Michelin star food, awe inspiring views and friendly, fun people and tutors who inspire and encourage." - Miranda, USA, 2006

“A wonderfully warm and inspiring haven. It’s a dream space for working and aspiring artists alike” – Joyce Gunn Cairns, artist and tutor, 1.9.06

“A most magnificent stay in the cosiest, most practical, wonderous place I could have imagined. The house is superb, the studio magnificent, devoured the bakers cakes, the butchers wonderful sausages and sirloin. The walks are superb, St John's Church peaceful. Wonderful weather, ocean, sunshine and birds. Four seasons in a day. Many, many thanks.” – Sarah, 19.3.05

"Our honeymoon trip to Scotland has been unforgettable. Thanks to Bryan and Carla for a perfect place to relax and retreat from hectic lives". - Evelyn and Winfried from Germany, 28.8.06

“Restful, calming, creative. Great holiday, thanks. From beaches to falconry, from horse-riding to scones and cream, from jam-making to fishing, from dolphins to whales. We'll be back. Bliss. Saw at least 2 Minke whales on the North 58 boat, also loads and loads of dolphins and seals.” – Rob and Ailish (11), 1.9.05

“Our stay has been very, very lovely. The studio downstairs is brilliant and has got just about everything you need to make as many paintings as you want. It was also instantly transformed into a lounging about space, by the fire, playing games etc. This has been one of the best holidays I have ever had. Thank you very much.” – Clem, (15) 4.1.05

“Leave your worries behind you – find yourself in your work. Magical place!”- Johnathon Claxton 19.9.06

"The perfect place to inspire creativity, reflection and rest... the rainbow over the harbour was an added bonus. Hope to be back!", Catherine, 2006