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Reviews of Birkenshaw - Beautiful Shepherd’s Hut in the Highlands.

Fiddler’s Green, Badninish,, Dornoch, IV25 3JB, United Kingdom

#2 of 9 hotels in Dornoch

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 56 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location , lovely hut and very eco!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely stunning location. Beautiful scenery. The shepherd's hut was quirky and peaceful. Anna, our hoist, greeted us . Nice little welcome gift ,which went down a treat . Friendly wild life and Frank the Rooster 🐓 with his little lady friends chicken 🐔. Sleep so well in this peaceful part of the countryside. Would highly recommend.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely loved the off-grid living for the night. The wood burning fire to warm the cabin was exceptional. We had a lovely stay

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Word to the wise - we missed this information but the loo and shower are outside - a great experience but unexpected.

    Location was amazing and host was informative

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    10
    Very cool place to stay, the hosts were lovely people!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    NA

    This was one of the best experiences of our trip! The setting was picture perfect, the bed was almost too comfy and the aesthetic and feel of staying in the Birkenshaw was 10/10!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    10
    Truly unique experience being close to nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    What a wonderful place to stay, this was definitely the best accommodation we stayed at after 9 days of Scotland. We enjoyed the view, the cosiness and atmosphere, and the great hospitality. Anne was an amazing host, she was willing to check for us our self-picked Chantarelles from the afternoon and shared with us some herbs and veggies from her garden to complete our dinner cooking. The sunroom was gorgeous with solid cooking facilities. Everything was very authentic. Cast-iron pots and pans, firewood heater, selfmade tea towels. Most of all the attention of detail really finished off the experience. The hut was beautifully made and Anne arranged complimentary self made biscuits, local gin and tonic, marshmallows for roasting over the firewood heater, not even to start about the ornamental attention to detail. Even the selection of books were perfectly fitting with the setting. Would definitely stay here again given the opportunity.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    10
    Very unique place to stay with breath taking views and lovely hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was just perfect, I suppose the only thing I would add maybe a bit more cutlery down at the Sheppard's hut and possible a couple of branches cut so when you look at the window you can get a clear view of the breath taking scenic views

    Unique place to stay and it was just perfect and beautiful. Scenic views are breath-taking. We were meet by Anna and Steve who took us through everything and all the facilities that they have to offer and it was nice to be 'Off Grid' with no phones to hand as they were charring in the Sun Room where all the electric is and the use of the kettle. Sun Room was fully stocked with everything you need and Anna made sure there was fresh milk in the fridge. Sun Room had so much with games and information in it. The views again were spectacular from there, but we didn't really spend much time in the Sunroom as we only had a night and wanted to make full use of the Sheppard's hut. Just beautiful to be able to sit outside with a log fire burning away wrapped in blankets (plenty of blankets in the sun Room) watching the sunset with no light pollution and chickens running about outside around you. Anna even came down and spoke to us about the northern lights making an appearance and they did!! We were so lucky to see the northern lights. Lovely to wake up in the morning to birds feeding on the bird feeder. Everything is self catering so make sure that you bring breakfast with you. Anna left us some lovely little treats include Local Gin and the home made shortbread was delicious we could of just eaten that!! We are looking to re visit in a couple of years time and and see how Anna and Steve adventure is going.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    Really enjoyed staying here, very peaceful and beautiful. The outdoor shower was great fun.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    10
    Cozy and close to nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We enjoyed it all.

    Anna and Steve really thought about everything, the place is absolutly beautiful with a stunning view over the mountains and the sea. Close to nature and cozy in once. The hut - made with love, details, very comfortable bed, sweet welcome, warm light, you can see the stars at night, very good isolation. The „bathroom“ - it was very interesting to use the compost toilet, its super easy, like using a „normal“ toilet but better for the environment. As someone who likes it warm I was absolutely fine using the outdoorshower. I liked it alot. The sun room- absolutely beautiful, with everything you need to cook and relax. We didnt use the outdoors but the fireplace has a nice view and comfy chairs.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Absolutely brilliant

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    10
    Stunningly gorgeous eco getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't want to leave!

    The location was private and stunningly beautiful. The facilities were, as advertised, a little rustic but everything worked a treat.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    10
    Cosy, quaint, and very comfy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it was all lovely

    Very lovely warm welcome, beautiful shepherds hut with very nice details and touches, gorgeous surroundings.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really. Don’t expect to have a hot shower every day. It’s not happening.

    Lovely place to get away from it all. Set up an isolated road, with lovely hosts who were very accommodating. The Shepherds Hut itself is really comfortable and the silence and peacefulness is good for the soul. Certainly, this one. The chickens are hilarious and if there’s a chance you have food scraps, the will be your best friends for the duration.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    10
    Wonderful, peaceful, relaxing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything! Attention to detail, everything you could need. Beautifully decorated. So peaceful. Didn’t want to leave, will be back soon.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A very quirky little shepherds hut in an idyllic location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful hosts in a magic place

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    10
    An absolute joy staying here, the shower is basic but that’s all part of the charm.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such a beautiful location and a bespoke hut.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    10
    What a place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It is a fantastic place in a beautiful location. The hut had everything you need with a lot of extra personal touches that made it special. The compost loo was as expected, but we didn't brave the shower. If you want to have a peaceful, quiet stay, then i would highly recommend this place. If you are using Google maps to find the location type in Fiddlers Green, it took us straight to it

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    10
    Absolutely loved it and would definitely stay again if in the area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing loved everything about our stay.

    We liked everything about this property it was so quirky and really appreciate what Anna and Steve are doing to reduce there carbon footprint. It is eco glamping at its finest. Good phone signal.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    9.0
    Peaceful cosy hut in the woods
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location, a surprising number of facilities and details, friendly owners whom were very accomodating. The sun room gave flexibility in what we could do to self cater, and the hut itself was very well decorated and cosy. Somewhere I would definitely return to

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    9.0
    Great place to stay when traveling the nc500
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful off the grid experience in picturesque setting . Great kitchen/ sunroom facilities. Enjoyed the outdoor shower, luckily the weather was warm . Beautifully decorated and great use of natural Timbers .

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    One of the loveliest and most relaxing stays we have had on our year long world round trip! The hut is so cozy and you feel absolutely at peace and at one with nature sitting on the hammock out the back! Could not recommend higher!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    10
    Experiences of a new Shepherd!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Anna and Steve offer an experience, call it what you will, back to nature, living sustainably etc. Compost toilets are fine with me. Not sure how brave I would be cold showering in the vegetable garden in bad weather!

    Hosts Anna and Steve made me very welcome. Shepherds Hut comfortable and would be cosy in colder weather with wood burning stove. I had good weather which helps any holiday. Showering and toilet were an adventure! Good cooking facilities in the Sun Lounge. Birds in and around the location were wonderful which suited me. Had a fire outside the hut one evening. The Fiddlers Green location is stunning and proximity to Loch Fleet and Dornoch Firth.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2023

    10
    We thoroughly enjoyed the enlightening experience at your beautiful Shepherds Hut.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic to stay at a property that was so ‘green’. All very natural and pure, bathing in the rainwater shower was a great experience. Thank you Anna for making us welcome and sharing your passion for sustainable living.

    Stayed in May 2023

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