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Findochty Holiday Cottage - Cosy cottage with Private Garden and Sea View

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The cottage
Gas log burner, TV and DVD player with a large selection of DVD's
The living room, with gas log burner and two comfy settees.
The cosy living room
Cosy living room with bluetooth speaker and super fast wifi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 43 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Findochty, SCT
  • Findochty Harbour
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Portknockie Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bow Fiddle Rock
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Findochty Holiday Cottage - Cosy cottage with Private Garden and Sea View

The cottage is cosy and quirky, with a modern touch. With a stunning coastline and two beaches right on the doorstep, there are many walks and places to explore. Just 90 minutes drive from Inverness, Aberdeen and the Cairngorms you can experience the city, mountains and fantastic beaches all in one holiday! The dolphins are seen regularly during the summer and the cottage makes an excellent base for exploring the area - there is plenty to do from castles, golf, whisky distilleries, wildlife watching, or just simply building sandcastles! The cottage is the perfect place to escape and totally relax in this quiet village. Findochty (locally pronounced Finechty) oozes character. Wander around the higgly piggledy narrow streets with the many multi-coloured houses to appreciate the real charm of this traditional Scottish village. We love Findochty, we think you will too.

NB: Please note due to the quirky nature of the cottage it has a narrow staircase and is not suited to people with mobility issues.

Property manager

Clare Lock
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number MO-00217-F

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Buckie

Located in Buckie, this cottage is near the beach. Findochty Harbour and Strathlene Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Well Road Play Park and Buckie and District Fishing Heritage Centre. Ian Johnston Park and Linzee Gordon Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Findochty, SCT

What's nearby

  • Findochty Harbour - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Portknockie Harbour - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Bow Fiddle Rock - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cullen Harbour - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Macallan Distillery - 33 min drive - 38.6 km

Getting around

  • Keith Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pub in the Square - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rockpool Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bijou by the Sea - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Linda Fish & Chips - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Admirals Inn - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Findochty Holiday Cottage - Cosy cottage with Private Garden and Sea View pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Findochty Holiday Cottage - Cosy cottage with Private Garden and Sea View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Findochty Holiday Cottage - Cosy cottage with Private Garden and Sea View?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Findochty Holiday Cottage - Cosy cottage with Private Garden and Sea View located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Findochty Harbour and Strathlene Golf Course. Portknockie Harbour and Bow Fiddle Rock are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay once again
We had a fabulous weekend is this lovely clean well equipped property. Communication with owner was great too, replied to any queries we had promptly
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Findochty cottage
Wonderful place home from home
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mrs
We love this village. Views and location to the coast are unbeatable. The property is set up with everything you need and has been so considerately set out for guests to have a home from home stay. And there’s a sea view! Wonderful stay and excellent hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect accommodation
We were really happy with everything about the house. Immaculately clean, and well stocked. Would love to return. Lovely welcome pack. Can’t fault it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Everything you require for a smashing holiday, cottage fully equipped, signal strength patchy at times on phone and TV but was never to much of a problem. Nice little bay a stones throw away the village is great for walks although steep in places. Would fully recommend staying here....
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Findochty
What a lovely place, the cottage was so welcoming and the local coast line is an amazing place to explore. Claire was really helpful and so welcoming to us - I wouldn't hesitate to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great well equipped cottage
We were very pleased with our stay at this cottage and enjoyed the location. Findochty is a historic fishing village. There was plenty to do. The icing on the cake for me was seeing the dolphins swimming out at sea.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
We had the best weekend stay in this perfect little house. Sparkly clean, comfy beds, well thought out and everything you could think of. We loved the little extras … bubbles, milk, shortbread and chocolate biscuits .. even a bowl, towel and trays for Louis the Frenchie . Thanks again Clare and Steve … can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Margaret B., Lancashire

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Findochty cottage
This property is not for anyone with mobility problems to many stairs not what I would call dog friendly at all explained the problems to the owners and her respond was sorry to hear you have not enjoyed your holiday
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Detlef J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful exerience!
Wir hatten eine tolle Woche in dem gemütlichen und sehr gut ausgestatteten Haus. Das Meer ist tatschlich direkt vor der Haustür, Findochty ist ein schöner Ort und eine gute Basis um bei schönem Wetter die Gegend zu erkunden oder es sich bei Sturm & Regen im Haus gemütlich zu machen. Für uns ein Glücksfall! Absolut liebenswert war das Starterpaket mit Prosecco, Milch, Speck, Eiern, Brötchen und vielem mehr mit dem uns Clare & Steve überraschten. Gerne wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jens K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderbares Ferienhaus in toller Lage
tolles Ferienhaus, sehr nett eingerichtet, Ausstattung perfekt, netter Kontakt, Lage toll, netter Ort und schöne Umgebung, können wir absolut empfehlen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfekt!
Schon die Begrüßung war außerordentlich: Sehr warmherzig und mit vielen kulinarischen Überraschungen. Das Haus war perfekt eingerichtet, sehr modern, dabei aber auch gemütlich. Uns haben noch mal besonders die vielen kleinen Details gefallen, die Duke Street Nr. 4 zu etwas ganz besonderem machen!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well located well presented no faults at all
Absolutely nothing negative to say about this property. All good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, cosy and we'll equipped cottage.
Had a lovely relaxing holiday in this cottage. Loved Findochty. Would return. View from garden to Moray Firth from top level.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, excellent location
Cottage lovely! Everything you need for your stay is provided. A lot of thought has gone into making it a home from home. Outside space is great. Would definitely go back. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Cottage was lovely but a lot of steps up to garden no rail to hold on to,
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect retreat
Fabulous place for a holiday. Everything you could need easy accessed. Property was brilliant. Welcome was impressive including welcome breakfast pack. Most enjoyable holiday in outstanding location. Top notch in every way.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Harald H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feines Häuschen am Meer
Wir haben unsere Woche sehr genossen. Das Häuschen war sehr sauber und mit allen Annehmlichkeiten ausgestattet, es gab sogar ein Frühstücks-Willkommenspaket. Viele Ausflugsziele in der näheren und weiteren Umgebung sind gut erreichbar.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
June stay in Scotland
Loved the cottage and the village is just wonderful even the weather was kind for most of the time. You must try this one.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jean N.

Cozy Cottage in a great location
Lovely little cottage which was very well equipped allowing us to create a real home from home. Fantastic location close to the beach and harbour and great access to walking/running and cycling routes.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gitta S.

Great cottage for a relaxing break
Lovely hosts who have a wonderful well equipped cosy cottage. The cottage is superbly located for an easy stroll to the secluded beach. Weather permitting, the cottage has a terraced area over two levels enabling you to sit out and have a meal or enjoy a sundowner on the top level whilst watching the sea. Going to sleep and waking up to the sound of the sea is the best. WiFi was super fast. A highly recommended cottage to get away from it all and simply chillax.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by Clare Lock

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Hello! We relocated to north east Scotland over 17 years ago from Oxford, and love it! The great outdoors, scenery, people and wildlife have us totally hooked. Being able to see dolphins on your doorstep is a magic experience and makes us smile - no matter how many times we see them! We think other people will love this area as much as we do so have taken on two very run down properties and turned them into something special for other people to enjoy... You can't help but relax and chill out the minute you arrive in Findochty.

Why they chose this property

Findochty is a really picturesque village, with quaint harbour, colourful houses, good amenities and friendly locals. It's such a relaxing place to be you'll feel a million miles away from anywhere. The walks along the coast are wonderful as are the deserted sandy beaches. We love wrapping up on a blustery day to marvel at the huge waves and power of mother nature. We regularly see the dolphins and have been lucky enough to see minke whales along this stretch of coastline too. We also sometimes get to see the Northern Lights during the winter - now that's a real treat!
The nearby gannet colony is definitely worth a visit as is the Scottish Dolphin Centre, where you stand a good chance of seeing dolphins and the resident osprey.
Steve loves playing golf and we're lucky enough to be surrounded by golf courses - there are plenty to choose from for all abilities.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is really quirky and very cosy, even on the wildest of days. Wandering down to the beach first thing in the morning with a steaming mug of tea is the perfect start to the day. The small beach is ideal for a beach BBQ with plenty of picnic tables and a place for the BBQ, all whilst building sandcastles and having a paddle! The beach is ideal for launching kayaks from or a spot of wild swimming, and there are some ideal spots for a bit of fishing.
There is wi-fi in the cottage and we supply an excellent welcome pack so you don't have to venture far on your first day. Tesco and Asda both do home delivery - just order before you leave home!
We want our guests to feel at home from the minute they arrive and start enjoying the delights this fantastic area has to offer.

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