Holiday Cottages In Cullen

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Saskia - Verified booking

  Dookers Hoose is a characterful and charming seaside retreat and was the perfect location for our family holiday.

  The house feels very welcoming and has a creative ambiance with artwork by the owner and family decorating the walls, a mix of vintage and modern furniture, books, games and window ledges decorated with seashore finds. This feels more of a home than just a holiday let, situated in Cullen Sea Town with its soft colourful walls, pantiles and tiny gardens at every turn. We loved being able to hear the sea from the house. We enjoyed cooking in the stylish and well-appointed kitchen and were very pleased to find so much space for storing supplies as well as an efficient washing machine. The layout of the ground floor makes it a very sociable space and on cooler evenings, we enjoyed the electric ‘wood burning’ stove which created a cosy atmosphere. We brought some solar powered fairy lights with us for added twinkle. The internet was consistently reliable and we did not for one moment miss having a TV. The little table in the front room was a perfect spot for drawing, painting and writing. We brought bikes, body boards and wetsuits and were delighted to have access to the garage for storage as well as clothes lines which made drying wet kit easy. In front of the garage and opposite the front of the house across a narrow, quiet side road is the small outdoor garden space with a picnic table. This was a lovely sunny spot to sit with morning coffee and a book watching the world go by. Just across the shore road lies the sea wall with steps down to a lovely stretch of sandy beach which is perfect for safe swimming and provides access to long walks along the shore. The steps on the sea side of the wall are a great place to sit with a drink and enjoy the huge skies and stunning sunsets. On your return from a swim, you can enter the little back yard through a gate and access the conveniently placed bathroom with shower. There are lovely coastal walks (or runs) from the house and we saw dolphins on several occasions from paths scented with bracken and wild thyme. The surrounding countryside is beautiful by bike and car, and there are many interesting places to visit. Supplies can be found in Cullen itself where there is a reasonably stocked Co-op and we noticed a deli opening soon. There is an amazing fresh fish shop in nearby Buckie and you may catch your own sea trout from the pier if the seals don’t get there first! If you prefer not to cook your own, the fish and chips in Cullen are consistently good. Any queries during our stay were answered quickly and the visitor’s book is brimming with information on local eateries and places of interest logged by the owners and visitors over the years. A lovely stay and we were sad to leave.

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• Michael - Verified booking

  Grace Cottage was lovely.

  clean, very well fitted out and much more spacious than we anticipated. The ground floor Kingsize bed was cosy and beautifully comfortable. The upstairs bedrooms were not used. For an October visit the heating system was easy to operate and very effective. The garden was useful when our two grandchildren visited from Buckie. We loved the antique furniture around the house.One concern was the knobs across the top of the oven which became dangerously hot on the one occasion when the oven was used. And a sieve to trap coffee grounds from going down the drain would have been helpful. Parking outside the cottage was useful if a little tricky. The owners were extremely helpful when we got trapped by Storm Babette (Which was not their fault of course). Apart from the storm it was a really good stay. Thank you owners.

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• Stephen - Verified booking

  This cottage was an absolutely amazing place to spend a week away from it all.

  It was warm, cosy and perfect for all of our needs. Being double length, it also just had that feeling of having a lot of space. The dining room for daytime and then the living room for evening use. Both areas having log burning fires was a great touch and certainly kept the heat. Of note also was a very good and hot shower. You are a minute away from one of the most picturesque beaches in Scotland and when the tide is out, great for that walk. Shops decent and close enough, and a few pubs. There was also a welcome pack including a couple of beers, a bottle of bubbles and our host, Debbie, felt at hand. She checked with us on arrival that all was ok and also made contact during our stay to see if we needed anything. We could not have asked for more and I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. Thank you.

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• Jane - Verified booking

  The cottage is ideally suited in the heart of Cullen Seatown.

  The facilities were exactly as described. Entry was simple and the little extras (biscuits, coffee, shampoos, soaps and beverages) were a nice touch and much appreciated. The log fires in the cottage were superb and well stocked and the dining room and living room separation provided a nice contrast between mealtime, games and a place to chill. The bedrooms were comfortable and ideal for a family of four. Just the one bathroom requires a bit of coordination between family members, but that is clearly understood in a property of this size. Parking on the narrow streets can be an issue so we tended to use a wider street by the nearby churches. The neighbours we met were very friendly. We would plan to return and hope to secure the same cottage which met all our expectations.

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• Suzanne - Verified booking

  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in GRACE Cottage.

  The accommodation is very well presented with lots of space in the lounge/dining area with a good sized kitchen. Every room was furnished beautifully and in spotless condition. There is plenty of information of what is happening locally and we tried out the coastal walks to Cullen and Findochty, which we would definitely recommend! Tried the fish and chips from the chip shop and they were delicious!! Also visited Lossiemouth – beautiful sandy beach – great to walk along and watch the jets doing “circuit and bumps”. Findhorn – lovely walk around the harbour and beach. 2 pubs serving local seafood as well. Cardhu Distillery – part of the Speyside Whisky Trail. It was our first trip to this part of Scotland and we can definitely say we will return.

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