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Detached Coastal Fisherman's Cottage with Amazing Sea Views.

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On the beach
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5980 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Detached Coastal Fisherman's Cottage with Amazing Sea Views.

Experience life by the sea in Scotland. Not just a coastal getaway, your cottage is the seafront itself. Explore the rugged coastline, observe marine life, soak up the sea air and discover a truly historic area.

We have restored the property without altering the original form to maintain its authenticity. The property is a traditional fisherman's cottage with exposed beams and a sunroom with uninterrupted views over the sea. Unusually for a property in a fishing village, the cottage is detached, has private parking for 3 cars and a large garden, loved by families and nature lovers.

All year round you can see dolphins swimming up and own the coast with tides. Grey seals are resident on the rocks and you can hear them calling. Puffins nest nearby in Findon Moor. Enjoy a break wave watching from the bottom of the garden then warming up by the wood burning stove.

The cottage is cosy and comfortable with all the basics like wifi, dishwasher, netflix and central heating. Plain White hotel grade China , pure cotton bedding and high tog duvets.

There is plenty to do along this stretch of the coast- sea kayaking, wild swimming, diving and snorkeling. Great cod fishing occurs from the rocks all year round. In summer the mackerel return in good numbers. Lobster and shore crabs can be caught from the rocks with care. There's a lobster pot and crab line. Climbers go bouldering on the rocks near the bay. At the other end of the village is a small pub for a bacon roll brunch and a pint.

It is a perfect get-away location for nature lovers with wildlife watching opportunities of dolphins, porpoise, peregrines, gannets and puffins. On rare occasions Minke and Humpback whales have been sighted. The surrounding rocks are home to many coastal plants.

Many people use the cottage as a base from which to see local attractions, including the imposing Dunnottar Castle, serene Crathes Castle gardens and Royal Deeside.

Stonehaven is home to an outdoor olympic-sized heated swimming pool and is famous for the fireball display on Hogmanay.

The surrounding region is really beautiful offering some of the best castles in the world - Crathes, Drum and Balmoral. Great gardens and parks and grand mountain landscapes of the Cairngorms. The county is famous for its golf courses and increasing recognised for its cycling routes.

The cottage accommodation offers:
Ground floor: Living room with Amazon Firestick and Freesat Smart TV. Double bedroom. Dining table in sunroom and in kitchen. Bathroom. All on one level.
Kitchen: Double electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
Bedroom 2: Single bed (1 or 2) in loft room; perfect for kids.
Bedroom 3: Single bed in loft room; perfect for kids.
Bathroom: Small bathroom with shower, toilet and heated towel rail.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, and towels included.
Large lawn with small patio and garden furniture.
Garage to store bikes etc.
Ideal for couples or small families.

Pets are welcome if you take special care.

Access and parking for normal cars is easy but we don't suggest trying to park a large vehicle such as motorhome. 4x4 are fine.
The cottage is off the road.
The garden is fenced at the end of the garden but supervision in the village and on coastal paths is needed for young children.

The cosy cottage is situated in a small, peaceful, former fishing village, offering good transport links. It is just ten minutes walk to a train station on the east coast main line connect London and Edinburgh.

For legal purposes, we are only able to allow a maximum stay of 31 consecutive days.

Property manager

Lisa Gibbons-Wood

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 980 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets are allowed. A pen can be provided if needed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children will need supervision in garden

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Detached Coastal Fisherman's Cottage With Amazing Sea Views

About the area

Map
Aberdeen,Aberdeenshire, SCT

What's nearby

  • Robert Gordon University - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • His Majesty's Theatre - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Aberdeen Royal Infirmary - 14 min drive - 14.4 km
  • University of Aberdeen - 16 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Portlethen Station - 3 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Newton Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mains of Balquharn Brewers Fayre - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sally's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Detached Coastal Fisherman's Cottage with Amazing Sea Views. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Detached Coastal Fisherman's Cottage with Amazing Sea Views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Detached Coastal Fisherman's Cottage with Amazing Sea Views.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Detached Coastal Fisherman's Cottage with Amazing Sea Views. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Aberdeen vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Blairs Museum, Aberdeen City Beach, and Aberdeen Harbour. Balnagask Golf Course (Nigg Bay Golf Club) and Hazlehead Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km). Portlethen Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Detached Coastal Fisherman's Cottage with Amazing Sea Views. Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable
The views were great. The cottage was clean and set-up well. Intro booklet received in advance was very helpful. Lots of good walks in the area. Lisa and David were quick to respond when we had a question. Really enjoyed the cottage, sitting in the sun room reading a book was special.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scottish Experience
Two golfers from Canada played golf in the area for a few days. Property was perfect as a home base. Good location in the Scottish countryside with a spectacular view of sea. Short drive to grocery store.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Location perfect
The property location was beautiful, being able to see the ocean out the front door as well as a short walk to the cliff’s edge. The living quarters were clean and fairly comfortable, though the kitchen area was quite small but feel that is probably the norm for places in Scotland. The amenities listed on the website noted a washer and a dryer. There is no dryer, so that amenity should be corrected for future customers. Also, we had an unfortunate happening where we did not have hot water in the shower after 4 days of our 8 night stay, but did have hot water in the kitchen and bathroom sink. Appears a part needed to be ordered for the shower and did not arrive in time before our departure. We did get some compensation for our inconvenience of not being able to shower for 4 days. Despite our unfortunate situation with the shower, we did enjoy our time here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Serenity
Our stay was absolutely fantastic. The cottage was just as described and even better in person. So incredibly peaceful there and the views are indescribable! Loved sitting on the bench and taking it all in. We even saw a double rainbow, end to end! Lisa and David are phenomenal hosts. There was an item that needed tended to and they took care of it asap. They went above and beyond! Location is great as well. Plenty to do in the area; castles, distilleries, museums, hiking etc! The people are friendly and really made you feel at home. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just amazing
Excellent location with stunning scenery and the cottage had everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Castles, Mountains and Coastline
Lovely base by the sea with friendly cats coming to visit. Great base to explore local castles and to climb some Eastern Munros. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly V., New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Perfect!
The photos in the listing do not do this house justice. The views from the garden are spectacular. It doesn’t even seem real! There is everything you could possibly need in the house. Fully stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, floor to ceiling books and a big shower with hot water. We wish that we could move there and stay forever.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Year
We stayed from the 2nd to 7th of Jan 2024 and had a fantastic time . The cottage is fantastic,it's warm it's homely and it's fantasticly equipped. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
I hardly want to write this so nobody else books but it would be unfair to gatekeep such a perfect property. I cried when we had to leave! The garden and cliff top setting is just heavenly - we spent hours watching the waves, the birds and the sky change. The cottage is spotless, towels and bedding top quality and kitchen is filled with everything you need! Beforehand hosts responded rapidly and during everything was explained thoroughly so we didn't need to get in touch! Can't recommend enough and will hopefully be booking again in the future! Thank you x
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Cosy and clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cosy stay
I had a lovely break here with my two dogs. A beautiful coastal retreat, but within easy reach of the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem
This is a place I will definitely return to. Fantastic views, great location and a cosy cottage with everything you could wish for and more!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert R., Stoke-on-Trent

Liked: Cleanliness
Mr Ratcliffe
Good location enjoyable stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A delightful homely, cosy cottage
Wow!! This cottage is so cosy and the location is fab! On entering this lovely fisherman’s cottage we were very impressed. The cottage had such a nice atmosphere and accommodated all of our needs. You could tell everything had been carefully thought about in order to guarantee an enjoyable stay for guests of all ages. The weather was pretty terrible during our stay, preventing us from taking advantage of the delightful spacious garden and fantastic dramatic location. However, our little sausage dogs still enjoyed running around and as the cottage had a wonderful selection of books for to occupy our time and as it was so comfortable, we couldn’t have wished for a better place to be stuck indoors when the rain came down and the mist moved in. The hosts were also very helpful and friendly. So overall we really enjoyed our 5 night stay and hope to return in the warmer months. If we can get booked up of course! We would definitely recommend this property, it’s great!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stewart I., Staffordshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great little cottage with great views Clean and cosy with all amenities and plenty parking space
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

morag e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Morag
We had a lovely stay. Cosy, well equipped wee cottage. Lovely location with nice coastal walks
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing little place for our young family
We were in the area visiting family and found this place only minutes from where our family lived. This was an amazing little place for our young family, our eldest boy (age 4) and twin girls (16 months) fitted right in and loved their rooms upstairs. It was just the right size for the five of us and had everything we needed including washing machine which was a lifesaver with the kids! Very helpful hosts that were able to help us when required, and lovely neighbors too. We loved waking up to the amazing sunrises, being able to just relax in the cottage, great selection of books which had the attention of anyone who popped in to visit us. Such a great little place, we will definitely be looking to be back again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G., Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, quiet holiday
My husband and I enjoyed a week-long holiday at this lovely seaside cottage. The view from the front is spectacular and my husband often found himself wandering down the garden to enjoy the view and the sound of waves crashing against the rocks. We were fortunate to see a pod of dolphins one afternoon, jumping about, as well. The location was perfect for being able to head up and down the coast and inland. Aberdeen is very close and it’s not a bad drive to some of the castles, such as Drum, Dunnottar and Crathes. The cottage itself is cosy and comfortable and owners are quick to respond if you have a question or problem. Highky recommend this property, especially couples and small families.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit
The cottage was warm and comfortable and well equipped. The log burner was extra cosy in the evening in January. Our visit was to see grandchildren in Aberdeen and staying at the cottage made it a seaside holiday as well as a family get together. It has a quiet and remote feeling with all the conveniences close by.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relocation stay
Booked in for our relocation into Aberdeen that allowed us to come in with our furbies. Great little cottage equipped to cater for our big family of 5. Tucked away near the edge the views are amazing. Getting used to the winter weather has been a challenge but this cottage kept us snug and warm, well protected. Hosts have been great in communications, highly recommended!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol J., New Quay

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting family
We wanted to come here 2 years ago but COVID prevented the visit. Last year the dates were full. This year we got our wish - and were not disappointed! The cottage was clean, comfortable, cosy and so quiet. Everything we needed for cooking was provided in the well equipped kitchen. The beds were warm and comfortable. The library in the living room was fantastic. I brought my own books but never opened them as I was too busy looking at the ones on the shelves! Sitting there with the woodburner on was a perfect place to be. The sunrises seen from the the conservatory were fantastic and the storm we had was viewed in comfort and warmth. We were truly sad to leave and will definitely return (if allowed). P.s. the pheasants hiding in the bushes frightened the life out of me when we came back in the dark and brought in the washing off the line, lol! 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Excellent.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Great location!!
Cottage is in a lovely location. Garden overlooking the sea. Many an hour sitting on garden bench watching the dolphins. The seals sang us to sleep at night!!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Murdina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage by the sea
Great little cottage, clean, tidy, well equipped. Now for the view … WOW the sunrises were unreal and definitely worth getting up early for Sat for hours gazing out on the sea, watched seals at the bottom of the garden and saw dolphins further out to sea.. lots to do and see in the area. A great base if you can tear your bum off the seat at the bottom of the garden. And away from the view. Thanks Lisa and David we loved our stay xx
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely seaside cottage
Such a lovely setting for a perfect cottage. My adult son and I visited—he spent most of the week either playing or watching golf. I stayed at the cottage and read, drank hot tea, and loved sitting on the bench at the end of the garden. We both had a wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022