We had a very comfortable stay at Pitcalzean. Fiona was a brilliant host: warm, communicative throughout, and very accommodating of our requirements. The house itself is an amazing place: full of character and amply capacious. We especially liked the generous social spaces; we had no difficulty accommodating all thirty of us for meals in the dining room, for example, and it was good to have a number of different sitting rooms for people to spread out in and relax. A minor issue concerning drainage in a shower cubicle was dealt with promptly - within an hour or two - and we felt confident that any other problems would have been addressed with similar speed, though we did not in the end have such problems. Pitcalzean’s location is amazing; many of us commented on how glorious the local beaches and archaeology are, and how lovely it is to be able to sunbathe by the sea with snowy mountains on the horizon.

Pitcalzean House is truly the best place in the world to host your nearest and dearest for an intimate wedding. I’m not sure why it’s taken me this long to write a review, but better late than never! In June 2023 we rented the entire property—the main house, the smaller back house, and the barn—for our wedding weekend, and it could not have been more perfect. Fiona was incredible to work with from start to finish. She made planning so easy and offered fantastic vendor recommendations. Every room in the house was beautiful, spacious, and full of character. Staying in the manor felt like stepping back in time in the most magical way. We were married on Knockfarrel Hill, then returned to Pitcalzean for a garden happy hour, followed by a catered dinner in the dining room. Afterward, we moved to the barn for dancing, which was the perfect way to end the day. Our guests still talk about how special and fun the whole weekend was. We truly wish we could have a wedding up there every year. Pitcalzean House will forever hold a piece of our hearts.

Fabulous house warm and welcoming with amazing rooms and facilities

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A beautiful quirky old house full of soul . The rooms are filled with history and charm the library being one of my favourites . A very unique, warm , cosy place to retreat and reconnect .

Warm, welcoming, comfortable and nurturing…what a beautiful place for a group gathering! Weathering the storm with candlelight and log fires brought the feeling of being transported back to simpler times… the amazing barn, grounds…trees and surrounding landscape breathes new energy into your very soul! Wonderfully spacious comfy lounges, huge kitchen and dining room…3 staircases, lots of hot water to enjoy the gorgeous roll top baths…i cannot wait to come back again to experience the splendour of Pitcalzean House once more 🙏❤️

From the moment we arrived, the energy of this place felt absolutely enchanting. Pitcalzean House is one of those rare spaces that seems to breathe calm and beauty into everyone who steps inside. The setting in Nigg is stunning, surrounded by nature and filled with light, and every room has its own unique charm and sense of peace. Everything was immaculate, yet it still felt welcoming and full of heart. The barn was a particularly special space, perfect for breathwork, yoga, or simply relaxing and reconnecting. It carries an incredible energy that makes it so easy to drop into stillness and presence. This is more than just a beautiful house; it is a sanctuary. A truly wonderful venue to share with special people, to unwind, recharge, and feel inspired. I left feeling deeply nourished and grateful, and already dreaming of coming back. 🌿✨

What a wonderful, welcoming, and quirky house. I have fallen in love with Pitcalzean and am counting the days until I can return to the house and my lovely cosy bedroom.

What an amazing place . I hired this big beautiful house for a retreat I was hosting and it was the most perfect venue Myself snd my guests had the most wonderful time there . It was warm, cosy and welcoming Fiona was so helpful with anything we needed to know. We will Definitely be back next year Pitcalzean is such a special house and made the Retreat so very special. Thank you fiona See you again❤️

Amazing and beautiful location. Cosy, warm, homely prefect for friends and family gatherings.