About this property
The Old Kipper House is a transformed former fish factory which has been fully renovated as of November 2025. This charming pet-friendly property in the village of Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire. This holiday base is ideal for a family looking for a getaway or a group of friends as it boasts a woodburning stove, a private covered hot tub and sea views to take in from the five patio areas. Set in a picturesque coastal location, allowing you to breathe in fresh sea air, this holiday base offers you the chance to see Scotland in all of its beauty. Step into the heart of the home, which lies in the large open-plan vaulted ceiling living space, where a well-equipped kitchen, dining area, an sitting area with a woodburning stove create a sociable hub for gathering.
A reclining corner sofa invites you to unwind after a day of exploring, while underfloor heating powered by an air source system ensures year-round ease. Outside, the 5 terraced front garden patios offers furniture and captivating sea and harbour views, perfect for alfresco dining. To the rear, there are two enclosed gardens with a standout covered hot tub provides a glorious spot overlooking the village of Crovie, to soak under the stars once the sun has ebbed away. When it is time to get your head down, the ground floor hosts three of the bedrooms, including a super-king-size with Smart TV and a stylish en-suite featuring a bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, a twin room with a Smart TV and a single room.
A separate shower room with a walk-in shower, basin and WC completes this level. Upstairs, the king-size bedroom benefits from an en-suite basin and WC. A shop and a pub are short drives away for any essentials or a meal out. From your base, you can explore the charming fishing village of Gardenstown, where cliffside walks, dolphin spotting, and the historic St John's Church offer peaceful and scenic experiences. In nearby Banff, enjoy a visit to Duff House, a Georgian estate with art exhibitions, stroll the sands of Banff Bay, or tee off at the Royal Tarlair Golf Club perched dramatically on the coast.
Fraserburgh invites you to uncover its maritime heritage at the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses, wander the golden beach at Philorth, or take a tour of the working harbour, one of the busiest in the region. Make The Old Kipper House your coastal retreat for a memorable stay with loved ones. Note: This property can be booked with refs 1143188 and 1133619, together sleeping up to 13 guests.
The port village of Gardenstown is often linked with neighbouring Gamrie and Crovie as one community, and was founded in 1720 by Alexander Garden as a fishing village. Gardenstown borders a small sandy bay with stunning scenery flanking both sides. The village has a pub serving food all year and a restaurant, galleries and several tea rooms in season. A steep road leads you through the ancient, narrow and winding streets to the harbour where many small boats are moored. The neighbouring town of Banff boasts a relaxing sandy beach and a variety of fascinating architecture in contrasting styles, exemplified by Duff House, an impressive Georgian mansion open to visitors and home to paintings and artefacts from the National Galleries of Scotland. Banff and the surrounding area also have a good selection of shops, restaurants and hotels, which serve a fine selection of local sea foods, whilst nearby Pennan, a beautiful old smugglers village, was the location for the movie 'Local Hero'. The whole area is an ideal tourist destination, being on the North East Tourist Trail, with easy access to coastal paths and the Whisky and Castle Trails, as well as numerous golf courses, fishing, sailing, dolphin watching, surfing, climbing, great walking and of course, stunning sunsets and fabulous scenery. The Grampian and Cairngorm mountains are easily accessible for day excursions, and the North East of Scotland is protected from prevailing winds and has the driest Scottish climate with virtually no midges.
EPC Rating: Band CAccommodation
Reverse-level.
Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with TV and en-suite bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x first-floor king-size with en-suite basin and WC, 1 x twin with, 1 x single.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Large open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with woodburning stove
Air source underfloor heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, kettle, toaster.
Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair are available on request.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
5 terraced front garden patio with furniture.
Two Enclosed rear garden with covered hot tub.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.3 miles, river 0.8 miles