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Detached Coastal Fisherman's Cottage with Amazing Sea Views.

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Exterior
Double bedroom on ground floor
Makes chilly winter stays a pleasure.
Sunroom with dining table and vintage pews
Captain's chairs perfect for a coffee and a long read of a good book

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 591 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Aberdeen,Aberdeenshire, SCT
  • Robert Gordon University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Union Square Shopping Centre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Aberdeen Harbour
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

A Master bedroom

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

Upstairs Child's Bedroom

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children will need supervision in garden
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets are allowed. A pen can be provided if needed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Aberdeen

Located in Aberdeen, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Aberdeen Harbour and Cineworld Aberdeen - Union Square are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Den of Maidencraig Nature Reserve and Donmouth Local Nature Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider The Den & the Glen, or check out an event or a game at RGU: SPORT. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
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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
  • Aberdeen Harbour - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
  • His Majesty's Theatre - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Aberdeen Royal Infirmary - 14 min drive - 14.4 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.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Nestled on the beach, this Aberdeen holiday 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 miles (15 km). Portlethen Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 92 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Stunning cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMY S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Beautiful property and location. The images in the listing do not do the property justice. Fantastic views and sunrise.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanja H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stay in a very nice house

It was our second time in this great house. It is perfectly situated in a small cul-de-sac and offers unrivalled views of the sea. It is lovingly furnished and nothing is missing. We would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Nils K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just fantastic!

What can I say? It was our second time in the cottage and it was even better than the first time. We felt immediately at home. The house is beautifully situated, the view is fantastic, the conservatory is ideal for enjoying the time. From Portlethen you can reach the entire east coast, castles, fantastic beaches, beautiful towns and lots of nature.We would love to go back tomorrow. Thank you Lisa and David for the hospitality, the great facilities, the many tips and the uncomplicated arrival and departure. And if you ever want to sell the house....
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anja R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolle Auszeit

Tolles Ferienhaus mit atemberaubende Blick aufs Meer. Wir haben uns schnell alle heimisch gefühlt und die Zeit genossen. Lieben Dank!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Eva S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kurzurlaub am Meer

Zu zweit hatten wir eine wunderschöne Zeit, mit dem Zug kommt man ganz unkompliziert nach Aberdeen, das Cottage ist auch im Februar wunderbar warm und gemütlich und die Aussicht spektakulär.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Janko K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage in a wonderful place

A cozy family cottage for 13 days. The view is magnificent. Watching the sunrise in the morning and seeing the children playing in the garden... perfect. In the evenings, playing comfortably in the warm living room made things good for the family. Lisa and David helped us whenever we needed help. I can only recommend it. Thank you for the wonderful time.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingo v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Einmalige Lage!

Unser Aufenthalt war - kurz ausgedrückt - klasse. Die Lage des Ferienhauses ist nicht zu übertreffen und im Haus ist alles, was man für einen erholsamen Urlaub braucht, vorhanden. Auch der Standort ist ideal, denn z.B. ist man in knapp 15 Minuten mit der Bahn in Aberdeen oder in ca. 20 Minuten in der schönen Kleinstadt Stonehaven mit einem tollen Strand und einem kleinen Hafen. Wir haben es sehr bedauert, dass wir nicht länger bleiben konnten. Noch einmal ganz herzlichen Dank an Lisa und David! Beste Grüße Sabine & Ingo
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eine wundervoller Aufenthalt

Das Haus ist gepflegt und sehr sauber und mit viel Liebe eingerichtet. Es fehlt an nichts. Es hat eine unvergleichlich tolle Lage direkt oberhalb der Steilküste. Vom Garten aus kann man Seehunde beobachten. Aberdeen ist schnell zu erreichen und in der Umgebung gibt es viele Sehenswürdigkeiten.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonja H., Gauting, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Über den Klippen

Wir können das Haus mit dieser perfekten Lage 100% weiterempfehlen. Es ist noch atemberaubender als es auf den Bildern zu erahnen ist. Guter Ausgangspunkt für schöne Ausflüge, besonders für Kids/Teens ( keine Kleinkinder). Perfekt eingericht - Küche gut sotiert, Betten bequem - gute Internetverbindung - sehr nette freundliche Leute i.d. Nachbarschaft. Das perfekte Fleckchen um einen erholsamen Urlaub zu machen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Finck C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Urlaub mit Meeresblick

Wir hatten einen wunderschönes entspannten Urlaub in diesem schönem Haus. Das Haus liegt sehr ruhig am Ende einer Sackgasse. Grundstück und der Ausblick auf das Meer ist atemberaubend. Wir waren bei der Ankunft überwältigt. Es war wunderschön.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Oliver K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage - Old Portlethen - Seal Spotting

Very stylishly and also practically furnished cottage at the end of a small road. Wonderful location with lake view and direct access to the sea via a path into the Cliffs. Seal watching possible from the garden. Quiet nice neighbourhood. Great sitting area in the conservatory - very nicely furnished living room with library - couldn't be better.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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Hosted by Lisa Gibbons-Wood

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