FAQs

In a lesson, an instructor will guide you in a safe and fun manner from the beginner waves to improver waves and beyond. In a session you surf independently like you would in the ocean.

Yes, we have heated and accessible indoor changing rooms with lockers, showers and hair dryers located in our changing area.

Yes, we will have fully qualified lifeguards on duty when the Cove is operational. Our surf instructors and coaches are also qualified in all aspects of water safety.

We will provide you with high quality wetsuits, boots, gloves, a hood and a surfboard as a part of your lesson or session. You are more than welcome to bring your own if you would like to.

No, we welcome all levels of surfers even those that have never surfed before! Our ISA qualified instructors will help you learn and progress and will ensure that you have a lot of fun doing so.

The number of surfers in a lesson will be a maximum of 8 surfers per instructor. The number of surfers in a session will vary depending on the session. We will always ensure that we are providing a safe, fun and pressure free experience.

We have a range of softboards that are free to use and a variety of higher performance boards that are available to rent, but yes, you can use your own board if you would like to.

We are not blessed with consistently warm water in Scotland but we have carefully picked the best wetsuits, boots, gloves and hoods to ensure your warmth and comfort.

The depth ranges 0.5 to 1.2 metres in the bay and 1 to 2.5 metres on the reef.

Absolutely! We welcome anybody who wants come and enjoy our café bar and restaurant and watch the surfers in the Cove.

Yes, absolutely! We advise booking in advance but surf walk-ins are welcomed subject to availability.

Yes, the main resort and Cove area, including our café , bar, restaurant, toilets and changing areas, have been designed to be fully accessible. We also have accessible Waterfront Lodges.

Our Waterfront Lodges, the Kurvs, are designed to comfortably sleep up to 6 people and have been specifically designed to be wheelchair accessible.

We have 22 Waterfront Pods & Lodges overlooking the Cove and 31 luxury Hilltop Lodges with incredible views of the Cove, our extensive grounds and the hills beyond.

Well behaved dogs are welcome to stay in our Hilltop Lodges for a £35 charge per dog per stay. We allow a max of two dogs per Lodge. We provide a water bowl, a dog bed and dog treats. 

Dogs are permitted on a lead within the grounds apart from inside the main buildings such as our dining areas and changing areas, with the exception of registered guide or support dogs.

All of our Waterfront and Hilltop Lodges have fully fitted kitchens.