Guests say
Braehead Croft is a spacious, exceptionally clean and well-equipped cottage with breathtaking sea views and a large garden, ideal for families and dog owners. Guests consistently praise its home-from-home comfort, peaceful location, and the warm welcome from the owners. The property is perfectly situated for exploring the Moray coast, with easy access to beaches and local amenities. Minor issues such as occasional garden maintenance and driveway access are far outweighed by the overall quality and experience. Many guests return year after year, highlighting the cottage’s enduring appeal.
Cleanliness is repeatedly praised, with many reviews describing the cottage as spotlessly clean and meticulously maintained, even during peak season. Only one minor mention of older towels was noted, but this did not detract from the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
The location is highly rated for its stunning views over the Moray Firth, proximity to beaches, and peaceful setting. Guests appreciate the easy access to local attractions and the beautiful coastal walks. A single mention of neighbouring houses and occasional driveway blockage was noted, but did not significantly impact guest satisfaction.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as comfortable, spacious, warm, and homely, with ample room for families and multiple generations. New furnishings and thoughtful touches such as reclining chairs are appreciated. Only minor comments about small en-suite bathrooms and older towels were mentioned.
The cottage is very well equipped, with guests noting the abundance of kitchen utensils, three bathrooms, WiFi, and extras like USB ports. The large garden and patio are highlights. Minor suggestions included a grill pan handle and a fully enclosed garden for dogs, but overall facilities are highly praised.
The owners are frequently commended for their warm welcome, attention to detail, and helpfulness. While guests mention thoughtful touches and well-stocked supplies, there are no specific references to gifts; therefore, please note that such gestures are not guaranteed.
About this property
A detached, stone-built croft, situated in the village of Portessie and enjoying uninterrupted views over the Moray Firth. Spacious, well equipped and comfortable, Braehead Croft offers three bedrooms, two with en-suite facilities, a large open plan living area and lovely lawned garden, making a superb holiday home. The surrounding area is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise with truly superb beaches and a variety of outdoor pursuits on offer. There are five golf courses within 10 miles of the village and the RSPB Reserve at Spey Bay is a 'must' for birdwatchers with ospreys visiting each summer. Less than an hour's drive from whisky and castle trails and the Speyside Way Walk and well situated for exploring all of this attractive part of north east Scotland, Braehead Croft makes an excellent base for a great holiday!
The attractive old villages of Gardenstown and Pennan are also nearby, as is Cullen, which has one Scotland's largest beaches. Within easy reach of this accommodation, Cullen is a popular destination with families because of its massive beach but also because there's plenty of nature spotting to enjoy. If there's a bird watcher in the family then they'll be pleased to know that the rspb Reserve in Spey is also in the area. The Moray Firth is also a top place for spotting bottle-nosed dolphins and there are regular dolphin spotting boat excursions on offer throughout the day.
Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: MO-00342-FAccommodation
All ground floor.
1 x en-suite with Shower, Basin, WC, Double Bed, bunk bed suitable for children and Smart TV.
1x en-suite with Shower, Basin, WC, Double Bed.
1x Small Bedroom with 3/4 Double Bed.
Please note: This property only accepts a party of 6 (including any infants)
Central heating with gas fire in sitting room.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2x Smart TV's DVD, stereo/CD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Large lawned garden with patio area and garden furniture.
One well-behaved pet by arrangement.
Sorry, no smoking.
Nearest supermarket, shops and pubs are >1mile away in Buckie.
Note: Although accommodation is all ground floor, this property is not suitable for wheelchair access.
Note: The garden is not enclosed.
Note: This property does not accept worker bookings.
Reviews (67)
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Anne
Absolutely beautiful site in Portessie. Our second visit, will go again. Thanks for letting us stay in your wonderful cottage.
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Gillian
Having 3 bathrooms was great as we had 3 generations. (We did have to bring our own cot and high chair which is fair enough.) We had 7 days of perfect weather so was able to make full use of the outside - the garden was perfect for a small child and we ate every meal on the sheltered patio.
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Lesley
We noticed that there was a new carpet, sofas and chairs in the lounge which was an improvement to the ones that are currently shown in the booking information. Perhaps update your photo of the lounge? The accommodation was well stocked and presented. There was plenty information about the Croft and the area around it. We have booked to go again in September so this is testament to how we much we enjoyed staying at Braehead Croft.