About this property
This former fishermans cottage is located in the coastal village of Burghead on the shores of the Moray Firth, a stones throw from the beach and eight miles from Elgin. This semi-detached cottage is suitable for a family or small group of friends who will enjoy the wonderful coastline with its many towns and villages just waiting to be explored.
The interior of the cottage includes a cosy sitting room with a small dining area, as well as a compact but well-equipped kitchen. There are two comfortable bedrooms both with TVs, a ground floor double, and a first floor family room with a double and single bed. The ground floor family bathroom completes your well-equipped seaside cottage.
Outside, there is a lawned garden and a lovely little seating area which is a real sun trap, an ideal spot for having a barbecue. Burghead has an excellent beach and harbour with a good selection of local amenities including shops, pubs and restaurants, all within walking distance. The area is a haven for wildlife lovers with an abundance of bird life and Burghead Bay being the ideal place to spend an afternoon seal, dolphin and whale spotting. Although this area has miles of sandy beaches and loads of wildlife you may wish to venture inland and pick up the famous Malt Whisky Trail with over 50 distilleries within easy reach. The popular coastal villages of Lossiemouth and Findhorn can be easily reached, and are well worth a visit, with both offering excellent facilities and activities. Elgin, just over eight miles away, is Scotlands smallest city and is situated on the banks of the River Lossie in an Area of Outstanding Beauty and is home to many visitor attractions including its famous 13th century cathedral. Fisherman's Rest is a lovely base for exploring this wonderful area. EPC Rating: Band F
Burghead is a peaceful coastal village on the shores of the Moray Firth in the north east Scotland, eight miles from Elgin. The village has a lot to offer with a good selection of shops, pubs and eating places as well as having an excellent beach, far-reaching views, an abundance of flora, fauna and bird life. Burghead Bay is rich in wildlife with whales, dolphins, porpoises and seals regularly visiting.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms with TV: 1 x ground floor kingsize bed , 1 x family room with 1 double and 1 single.
Ground floor bathroom with P-shaped bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with electric fire and dining area (seats 4).
External utility.
Oil fired central heating with electric fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, and tumble dryer (in external utility), 3 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot.
Roadside parking.
Front lawned garden with patio, BBQ and furniture.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Please Note - No Pets allowed on the furniture or beds.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 8 mins walk.
Beach 1 min walk.
Reviews (20)
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Laura
I think this was quite deceiving. The whole cottage is very tired and I was horrified to find dog vomit behind the sofa. On the first morning the single bed colapsed and when I contacted the housekeeper all she had to say was that she cleaned the house and changed the beds. I tried calling the owner on the number on the website but did not get an answer and could not leave a message. The bath was also broken and the shower rail had to be put back together before it could be used. I appreciate that it is a holiday rental but the beds and sofas were so uncomfortable we began not wanting to go back to the house. The towels were tiny and only one was left per person. In the photos two were shown so that was disapointing too. It is a shame bcause we loved the area and would like to return but it wont be to the Fishermans rest.
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Deborah
The downstairs - although smaller than first thought was adequate for our needs. Had difficulty with wi-fi, using the oven and microwave but that is more us than a fault with the cottage. Where the cottage is situated was perfect and we would definitely stay again. Thank you for a fantastic stay.
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Pagan
Comfortable for the two of us (and dog), but do agree with other comments that the living space would be snug if 4/5 people came. However bedrooms were spacious. House had everything you'd need for a week or so but personally found a few minor issues... WiFi was very hit and miss (this could be weather related as VERY windy), not really an issue for a holiday but was unable to work. Taller people might struggle in the shower as limited height, I was ok (5'4") but my dad struggled. Cleaner was unaware of our booking, so cleaning wasn't completed when we arrived. She was so apologetic when she came later in the week and her details were in the guest book had we needed them (house was clean, I.e changed beds, rubbish removed. Just had items out drying and cleaning products about so didn't feel the need to contact). Overall, we had a good stay :)