Guests say
Slater's Cottage receives glowing praise for its cosy, well-equipped, and immaculately clean accommodation, offering a true home-from-home experience. Guests highlight the generous welcome packs, thoughtful touches, and excellent amenities for families. The location is ideal for exploring the Moray coast, with beautiful walks, sea views, and friendly local amenities nearby. While a few minor suggestions are made regarding seating comfort and dog restrictions, the overwhelming feedback is positive, with many guests eager to return.
Cleanliness is consistently praised, with multiple guests describing the cottage as spotless, sparkling clean, and immaculately presented. Only one minor mention of a dishwasher not being run by previous guests was noted, but this did not impact the overall impression.
The location is highly rated, with guests loving the proximity to the harbour, coastal walks, and local amenities such as the award-winning fish and chip shop. The peaceful village setting and beautiful sea views are frequently mentioned as highlights.
Guests find the cottage extremely comfortable, with special mention of cosy beds, a log burner, and a homely atmosphere. A few minor suggestions were made regarding sofa firmness and the need for an armchair suitable for older guests, but overall comfort is rated very highly.
Facilities are described as excellent, with the cottage being very well equipped for families, including toys, kitchen essentials, and even wetsuits. Some minor feedback includes a request for more cutlery, a rolling pin, and a non-slip shower mat, but these do not detract from the overall positive impression.
Guests frequently mention thoughtful touches such as generous welcome packs, fresh flowers, and amenities for children. While these gifts and extras are highly appreciated, it should be noted that such gestures are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Situated in the heart of the friendly and welcoming village of Portknockie is this detached stone-built fisherman's cottage offering smart and extremely comfortable accommodation. With lots of space spread out over two floors, SLATER'S is a traditional Grade C listed property in the conservation part of Portknockie. For many years a general hardware store owned by the Slater family, this is an ideal venue for a large family or group of friends who want to explore the fabulous North East coastline of Scotland. At ground floor level there is the sumptuous master bedroom with en-suite facilities and also a cosy stacker bedroom that can double up as a snug, with a PlayStation 3 and games to keep the children (and adults) very happy indeed.
The sitting/dining room has a welcoming woodburning stove to ensure cosy nights in and relaxed meals around the dining table. The contemporary kitchen has a breakfast area and every appliance necessary to allow for the easy preparation of great meals. An external door from the kitchen gives access to the private patio at the rear of the cottage, a great place for quiet morning coffee or a pre-dinner glass of wine. The upper floor has a bright, fresh shower room and also a double and twin bedroom both benefiting from large bay windows providing pretty views across the rooftops to the sea, or to watch the sun setting over the Caithness Hills.
Being centrally situated there is easy access to the local shops, pub, hotel, chip shop and the lovely harbour, with its outdoor swimming pool for children to enjoy during the summer months. This part of Scotland has many pretty villages dotted along the rugged coastline. The Moray Firth is famous for its jumping dolphins and they can be seen from land or by taking one of the many boat trips out onto the open sea. Walkers and wildlife spotters will be in paradise; there's so much to see and experience in this delightful corner of Scotland. This wonderful cottage will ensure a fabulous holiday for all!
Portknockie is a popular coastal village in a cliff-top position, overlooking a natural harbour on the Moray Firth Coast. You can explore the craggy cliff-tops, beaches and secret coves or look out for the dolphins, seals and sea birds that live in the Moray Firth. The town of Cullen is nearby and is renowned for its Cullen Skink (smoked haddock and potato soup) or you may wish to enjoy a round of golf.
Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: MO-00138-FEPC Rating: Band D
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x ground floor single with single pull-out stacker bed.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with breakfast area.
Sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove.
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, coffee machine, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 1 x TV with Freeview HD and 1 x HD TV for DVD/PS3 use only, DVD, CD/radio, PlayStation 3, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair on request.
Roadside parking for 3 cars beside cottage, on first come first served basis.
Lockable bike storage.
Patio with furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome, to be kept in kitchen only.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2 mins walk.
Coast 1 min walk.
Note: Sloping ceilings in first floor bedrooms.
Please note: This property only accepts bookings starting on a Saturday
Reviews (51)
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Stephen
Excellent welcome pack. Lots of extras around the house. Really comfortable, clean and spacious. Sea views from upstairs windows amazing. Definitely will return. Blackout blinds or dark curtains in upstairs double bedroom would have made it a perfect stay.
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Beverley
Had to leave a few days earlier than expected and in a hurry while we could get out due to the snow and roads being really bad. Would highly recommend slaters.
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Sarah
We booked this cottage having read the excellent reviews but we were left feeling disappointed. I hate leaving a less than positive review but we have stayed in lots of holiday cottages and may have been spoilt by previous experiences. The whole cottage seemed tired and in need of a refresh. Our main issue was the complete lack of cupboard space for food. There is a strict rule about dogs being kept in the kitchen at all times which would be very difficult with a large dog who can reach the worktops.