Dornie Croft Blog
Learn 8 ways to have an authentic visitor experience
Learn more about ways to enjoy an authentic experience and be an ethical visitor. When visitors choose to stay in a self-catering cottage, they're...
Explore 3 fascinating castles in the Scottish Highlands, but not The Traitors
Explore 3 majestic Castles in the Scottish Highlands - Warning doesn't include The Traitors' Castle! The Traitors has captured the imagination of...
5 Reasons to book direct – and check that websites are genuine
Book Direct When it comes to booking a self-catering holiday, you might be tempted to use third-party booking sites like Airbnb or Booking.com....
Happy to strike Gold and be in 2 Finals!
Gold Award!!! We are thrilled to announce our recent achievement of the prestigious Gold award for Green Tourism at our first assessment. This...
7 herbs at Dornie Croft for you to enjoy!
A herb garden is a delightful addition to any home, offering a blend of aromatic pleasures, culinary enhancements, and natural remedies. We’ve...
Enjoy 5-star luxury in these Scottish seaside cottages
Our luxury self-catering Scottish seaside cottages have achieved the sought-after 5-star quality assurance rating from VisitScotland at our very...
Experience 3 historic castles in Dornie
You might know about the most famous one, Eilean Donan, but did you know there are two other castles in the area? There’s always lots to explore...
10 easy tips from our carbon footprint journey
We live and work in Dornie so we are very conscious of our cottages' impact on the environment – both cultural and natural – and our journey to...
Be environmentally friendly! Reduce your carbon footprint
Do you want to be more environmentally friendly, lessen your carbon footprint, AND enjoy the scenery? We are all keen to do more to reduce our...
10 useful Gaelic words you already know
Whilst you’re in Scotland it’s easy to see the Gaelic language woven into everyday life around you and the fascinating culture that stems from it....
Enjoy 3 free, easy walks in Dornie
As well as being a great location for hillwalking, there are some really easy walks in the village itself. Enjoy a slower pace of life and take in...
Five great reasons to choose Dornie Croft cottages
We’ve been offering self-catering accommodation to visitors for over 15 months now, and we thought you would be interested in why people love their...