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Detached Coastal Fisherman's Cottage with Amazing Sea Views.
Aberdeen,Aberdeenshire, SCT

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10/10 Excellent

Holly V., New Jersey

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Lovely
Cosy and clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2023
Thank you Stacy for the lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay 😊

10/10 Excellent

Carol J., New Quay

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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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2022
Love this review. You are always welcome back. Thanks for taking the time to write this review.

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.

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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.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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Dolphins and Whales
Lovely space and just right for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Glad you got to see the dolphins - they moved so quickly. Thank you for being great guests and we hope to see you return one day 😊

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

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Seaside dream
Beautiful cottage as described- in fabulous location! Seals and dolphins spotted as well as friendly neighbourhood cats, dog and chickens. Everyone loved it and want to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
You are definitely welcome back - lovely guests! 😊

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous sea views and lovely cottage
The cottage is in a perfect position with an uninterrupted view of the sea across the garden. We spent most of our holiday in the sun lounge and on the cliff top bench gazing out to sea. Inside, the cottage is well equipped and furnished, with lots of books to choose from. There is a downstairs main bedroom and shower room which we needed as we can't climb stairs. We both have limited mobility and so could not go for the gorgeous cliff top walks in the area. So it was important for us to have a comfortable base to relax in. There is lots to see and visit in the region.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay. We would love to see you visit again - perfect guests! 😊

8/10 Good

Peter G., Newark, Nottinghamshire

Review
A nicely located cottage with good shopping in easy reach by car. The facilities were mostly good but we found it necessary to wash all the cutlery, china and pans before using them. The microwave requires standing on a chair to use. The upstairs bedrooms have sloping ceilings and standing is only possible in the very centre of the room. A useful guide to things to see and places to go gave us some ideas. A telescope and binoculars were available for looking out to sea. The heating system was not good. The user instructions referred to controls that did not exist. Instead an app controlled the heating to which we had no access. After a bit of research we managed to find a way to keep warm but this is really not good enough for a coastal cottage in Scotland in April. There are plenty of ups but enough downs for us to look elsewhere next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Hi, I am so sorry that you found your stay a little cold and just wish you had contacted us so we could have helped you with your issue. I have to say your review surprises me since you are the first to say it is cold since many of our guests have found it quite warm. There is a thermostatic controller in the house for guests to control but we could have easily helped you if you had let us know. Glad you enjoyed the view and found the brochure useful. Best wishes Lisa and David 🙂

10/10 Excellent

James Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage looking over the sea.
Enjoyable week spent in a lovely cottage which was comfortable and well equipped. The views were an additional bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Thank you for this lovely review. Glad you enjoyed your stay 😊

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fisherman’s cottage
Lovely well equipped cottage. Stunning views. You could see seals from the bottom of the garden. Really enjoyed our stay. So relaxing. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Thank you. It is lovely to hear our guests enjoying their stay 😊

10/10 Excellent

gabriella r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Can’t beat the view , neighbours are very friendly ,lots of nice walks house is well equipped home to home , lots of things to see , lots of shops nearby , overall we loved our stay .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Stay By The Sea
Lovely relaxing property with a great garden for kids. We saw dolphins form the end of the garden and seals just north of Aberdeen. Had a lovely stay in this home from home by the sea.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D., Doncaster

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Gorgeous cottage
Everything we needed was in this beautiful cottage, it was so cozy and warm. The kitchen was well equipped ( we needed the washing machine as we had rain, snow, wind, sleet and sun!) The beds we used were really comfortable , however, the mattress on the right side was too hard and uncomfortable for us. The cosy lounge was comfortable and the fire burner was great. Lots of choice for books and games. We loved the sun room, the views are spectacular! We would definitely rebook if we were to return to Aberdeen. We had a fantastic week, lots of fresh air and walks, looking at castles and even played in the snow up at Glenshee! Old Aberdeen beach and St Cyrus we’re absolutely gorgeous! Thankyou Lisa and David, I loved the chocolate cookies you left us!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage, great location
We have rented 50 or so cotages
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

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Fabulous!!!
Perfect property in a wonderful location. Very warm, cosy inviting cottage. Owners and thought of everything and more. Welcomed our 2 dogs who loved the large garden and sunbathing in the conservatory where we spent most of our time seal, whale and dolphin watching. Lots of great walks from the cottage and nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage with amazing views
Absolutely loved the location of this fisherman’s cottage, felt a million miles from home on the coast of east Scotland. My boys spent everyday staring through binoculars out into the blue. Wonderful hosts, comfy beds and crackling fire when the snow was falling - what more could you ask for?
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurel W.

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A quiet retreat from the madness that is the world.
A quiet space with access to the sea down a track. Cliff top walks or lazy days in the front conservatory watching the sea view. Perfect for a long weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stewart M.

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Stunning cottage!
What a place to stay for my husbands 60th birthday. It will be a trip we will never forget. From the moment we arrived till the day we left, we felt sooo lucky to have stumbled upon this gem of a place. We will definitely be back in the future as all the family had a blast including our border collie "odie" who loved running about the garden in the peace and tranquility. Highly recommend staying at this beautiful cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2022
We are delighted you had a lovely birthday break. You were amazing guests and left the cottage so clean - would love to see you back 😊

10/10 Excellent

Edwin S.

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Picture Perfect
We could not have asked for a better cottage or a better location. We were so lucky to find this place. It was just perfect in every way.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2022
Thank you for these lovely comments. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay after such a long journey 😊

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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A North Sea Dream
Book some time at this idyllic cottage immediately! The setting is absolutely stunning, as the end of the front yard is the start of the North Sea. We lived in the front porch as much as possible. One morning at breakfast we were greeted by dolphins. Meals were more delicious and work seemed more manageable with a spectacular view. We also appreciated the cozy family room with plenty of blankets, books and comfortable furniture. The kitchen is solid. You will find everything you need, and, a very decent grocery store is quite close. David and Lisa were easy, kind hosts. They were helpful and responsive, yet never got in the way. The bedrooms upstairs might get a bit hot depending on the time of year, but the sky windows open and create a lovely sleeping environment. Castles are close. Walking paths are close. Aberdeen is close. Neighbors are friendly. We had fun at the neighborhood pub, and the food was decent. This place is something out of a novel. You will love it. Thank you, David and Lisa!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2022
Thank you so much. It sounds like you had a lovely time. Hopefully we can tempt you back 😊

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Cosy !
Very well equipped cottage lovely & cosy Will definitely return .
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2022
Thank you Lisa. You are definitely welcome back - great guests!

10/10 Excellent

Pilar G.

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Great location and very cosy cottage
Amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

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Wonderful
We had a wonderful stay. The cottage is very well equipped and spotlessly clean. We were disappointed not to be able to use the log burner due to it being broken but it didn't detract from a wonderful stay. The garden was great for burning some energy from our dog who also enjoyed the coastal walk - I think he thought he was a mountain goat. The views out to sea - just amazing. We saw the most fabulous sunrise on our last day - we just loved every minute of our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter E., Darlington

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Our first rip to scotland
It was the first time we had been to Scotland and we were very impressed,the cottage was excellent. very clean all you would ask for it’s just like home from home.the views are fantastic up and down the coast..easy reach to lots of places our favourite was Stonehaven..shops are near by for groceries and petrol etc..will definitely return
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2021
Thank you for the lovely feedback. We would love to see you back for a second time 😊

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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Summer Holiday
We has a fantastic 2 weeks & loved our stay here. The house is well equipped, very cosy & the kids (& dog) loved the garden! Its a great relaxing location from which you can easily explore the coastal or inland area. Thank you Lisa & David for making our stay so easy & pleasurable.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynda W.

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Perfect accommodation in a stunning location.
Very clean well equipped and comfortable cottage. Stunning views and good location with lots to see and do . Thoroughly enjoyable week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2021
Thank you for the lovely review here and in the guest book. We are delighted you enjoyed your first trip to the area. Many thanks, Lisa 😊

10/10 Excellent

Cath

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A very special cottage in a very special place.
We had a wonderful week in this very special cottage. Lots of thoughtful extras made it homely and comfortable. We particularly enjoyed the extensive choice of books. The garden was huge and was perfect for our dogs to enjoy. We spent hours watching the seals on the rocks below. The setting was perfect, at the edge of a quaint small village but with supermarkets, railway station and take aways within 5 minutes reach. We enjoyed some swimming in the natural harbour too! Thank you for a wonderful stay, I’m sure we’ll return.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leanne C.

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Amazing location
Had a wonderful holiday, the garden was brilliant for the kids and dogs, and the view for us was magical. Could hear the seals on the rocks and saw dolphins! Felt peaceful and relaxed... the cottage was lovely and the owners had thought of everything. Will be returning hopefully.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachael H.

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Fantastic
Wow, the perfect location, so relaxing and beautiful.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2021
Thank you for the kind review. We also saw your amazing review on Google. We are so pleased you and the family had a great stay. Hope to see you back 😊

10/10 Excellent

Clare M., Edinburgh

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Fabulous house and location
We had the most magical week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2021
Thank you for the lovely review. Delighted you all had a good break 😊

10/10 Excellent

Hilary R.

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Beautiful Cottage
Had a great stay - feels remote but only 2 mins from Asda etc and Aberdeen and Stonehaven only about 15mins away. Hosts were incredibly helpful and the house had everything we needed and more. Really felt like a home from home. Able to watch seals and puffins from the end of the garden but for an even closer view of seals we popped up to Newburgh which was amazing. Paddleboarding in Stonehaven was excellent and also headed inland to Banchory for Go Karting/ Clay Pigeon Shooting etc. Also worth a trip to Fraserburgh just for the fish and chips at Finlays. Thanks again
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2021
It is lovely to hear you all had a great time and enjoyed your stay. 😃

10/10 Excellent

Eileen D.

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The best!!!!!!!
Best cottage we have ever stayed in it was cosy had everything we needed the view from garden amazing the weather was great saw seals dolphins minkie whale and puffins absolutely magic did not want to leave
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2021
Thank you for that amazing review. We are so pleased you had a great stay and a bit jealous about the minke whale. 😉 Hope we can tempt you back one day 👍👍

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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Lovely little cottage right on by the sea
Perfect get away for two adults, two kids and a dog. Sun room was perfect for taking in the evening sun, having a cuppa and doing a jigsaw. Kitchen was well equipped with cast iron pans good knives etc. Instant hot water and timed heating to radiators and wood burner. Decent shower. Comfy beds. Loads of books to choose from. Small staircase to two upper bedrooms that are perfect for kids. Huge garden that backs onto the sea (fence at the bottom). Beautiful coast line and plenty of walks. Everything as it should be! 👌
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

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Amazing
From booking to leaving everything was excellent. Great for all ages. Great location for exploring will be back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

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Stunning
What a beautiful place. So stunning. Was so looking forward to our stay and was not disappointed. Everything you needed and more. Thank you x