Guests say
Fisherman's Rest is a quaint cottage praised for its proximity to the beach and local amenities. Guests appreciate the location and the cosy atmosphere, ideal for small groups or couples with pets. While some guests have had positive experiences, others have noted areas for improvement, particularly in cleanliness and maintenance.
Reviews indicate a need for a more thorough cleaning, with several guests mentioning issues such as dog hairs, a dirty vacuum, and unclean kitchen appliances. However, some guests found the cottage to be clean, leading to a below-average score.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its proximity to the beach and local attractions. Guests enjoy the peaceful setting and the friendly locals, contributing to a high score in this category.
Mixed feedback on comfort, with some guests finding the cottage cosy and others noting issues with heating and space. The living area is described as small for larger groups, but bedrooms are considered spacious.
Facilities and maintenance have been criticised for issues such as a lack of hot water, heating problems, and inadequate kitchen space. Some guests also reported problems with the shower and internet connectivity.
There is insufficient information regarding the provision of gifts or additional thoughtful touches for guests, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
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 (22)
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Annie
Very clean and cute with loads of kitchen equipment and couldnât believe the amount of stuff for such a small kitchen and living room. Pics made it look bigger but was fine. Light bulbs gone in living room lamp and ceiling light and bedroom lamp. Heating and hot water etc was great. Garden and outside area was a mess with grass not mown and weeds and broken furniture etc. Needs a bit of tlc but otherwise suited us as a couple with a dog who were out all day. Bit small if you had 5 people!
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Amanda
It was spotlessly clean and ideal for our needs. The location was very quiet and ideal for both the mountains and the coast. The only negative points were the remote for the tv in the lounge wasn't working so we could not access the guide and had to change channels by pressing the box and going through a channel at a time but this wasn't a big issue. The bath panel was waiting to be replaced as this had been previously boken and we were concious of this when showering. We would definitely recommend and would stay here again.
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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.