Guests say
Guests appreciate the well-equipped, cosy cottage with its beautiful garden and stunning views. The location is praised for its proximity to scenic walks and local amenities. While some guests mention issues with dampness and maintenance, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
The cottage generally receives positive remarks for cleanliness, though there are isolated comments about mildew and uncleaned areas. The majority of guests found the property clean, leading to a good score.
The location is highly praised for its scenic views, proximity to coastal walks, and local amenities. Guests enjoyed the village and the ease of access to nearby towns.
Comfort receives a mixed response. Guests love the cosy atmosphere and homely touches, but some had issues with the beds and sofas. The positive comments on the property's cosiness and warmth contribute to a fairly high score.
Facilities are well-regarded for being well-equipped and spacious. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as dampness, heating problems, and wear and tear. The presence of an industrial dehumidifier suggests ongoing concerns.
The owners are perceived as thoughtful, with guests noting the provision of dog-friendly amenities and essentials. However, as gifts are not consistently mentioned, it is politely noted that such extras are not guaranteed.
About this property
This former fisherman's cottage rests quietly within the friendly coastal village of Whitehills, with access to the delightful towns of Banff and Portsoy nearby. Pleasantly situated in a residential street, with roadside parking and pretty gardens engulfing the property, this ideal location is the perfect place to bring family or friends, for a well-deserved break in beautiful Aberdeenshire. Step through the hallway and into the sitting room, where you will find ample, sumptuous seating and an electric fire. Next door is the snug room with additional seating and views towards the sea uplifting your mood each day. The family bathroom rests on the ground floor, a spacious and airy room with a large walk-in shower unit and neutral overtones. Step into the well-appointed kitchen and enjoy the use of the helpful facilities as you cook up the evening meal. Together, you can discuss the day's events over your delicious food in the sociable dining room. The bedrooms comprise of two doubles (one on the ground floor) and a twin, set within the eaves on the first floor, they boast bright colour schemes uplifted by natural light drawn in from the front-facing windows. This popular village provides families with access to lovely safe beaches and romantic shoreline walks for couples. The cottage is in an ideal location for cyclists as it is 200 meters away from the Coastal route. With a plethora of local amenities nearby and a wonderful coastal atmosphere, how could you miss an opportunity like it? The surrounding area occupies rich farmland and the rugged shoreline of the North Sea, all waiting to be explored from this fine base in which you can enjoy a healthy holiday break. EPC Rating: Band D. As of 13/10/2023, this property has been remodeled throughout.
Whitehills is a friendly fishing village positioned on the north-east coastline of Scotland, boasting a local pub serving good food and a highly-regarded restaurant at the marina, as well as a grocer’s and a fish shop. The modern marina is a busy destination for boats, especially yachts and pleasure crafts. Conveniently placed just three miles from Banff and five miles from Portsoy, this location has much to offer visitors who will enjoy following the rugged coastline that borders the shores of the Moray Firth, and away from the coast, the area is a mixture of rich farmlands and small hamlets surrounded by green fields.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double with en-suite toilet, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with breakfast area.
Dining room with electric stove.
Sitting room with electric fire.
Snug.
Underfloor heating with electric imitation woodburner and electric fire.
Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking in bay across the main street or to the side of property.
Enclosed front garden and rear patio with seating.
One well behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 3 mins walk; marina 5 mins walk.
As of 13/10/2023, this property has been remodeled throughout.
Reviews (22)
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Audrey
Very comfortable and well equipped. Plenty of games supplied in bureau too. The enclosed garden was a real bonus for the dog. Local shop and chippy handy too. Plenty of parking for 3 cars.
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Yasmina
The cottage is very comfortable , in a quiet area within walking distance from all the amenities in whitehills. The kitchen has everything you might need. We had an amazing stay and would definitely come back.
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Carol
We were staying to attend a wedding unfortunately the facilities were not there in any of the rooms to accommodate us having a stress free morning getting ready There are no mirrors in the bedrooms no place to dry hair or put makeup on We would have liked to get ready in the privacy of our own rooms Doing makeup and hair in the mirror at the front door wasnât what we expected and having to go up and down the tiny stairs more than should have been necessary wasnât good There was no full length mirror any where in the cottage We knew there was one bathroom and worked round this but the lack of these facilities impacted our stay Originally booked to accommodate our little dog who sadly didnât make it as a wedding guest The bedding quilt cover on the beds was rough on the skin maybe a bit past itâs best Written down this may seem like a lot but Iâm sure with the addition of these few things would mean each guest could enjoy getting ready for the day in the privacy of their own rooms The kitchen area is lovely and well equipped with the large seating area to gather round The bathroom is spotless and the shower is good pressure and always had hot water The weather during our stay wasnât the best so we didnât have an opportunity to explore but we were there to attend a wedding therefore a different type of visit luckily the sun came out in time and we had a lovely day The area all around is lovely especially in the sunshine just a shame we couldnât take advantage of the garden