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  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 nights min stay
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  • Child friendly
  • Pet friendly

From the manager

Driftwood Cottage is, unashamedly, a seaside cottage. It has a lovely feel to it, so much so that I will be reluctant to leave, once it is ready for guests! There are lighthouses and driftwood decorations, lobster pots and hemp rope banisters, but it is practical and well equipped and has fibre optic broadband.

The double bedroom, shower, lounge and kitchen are all on the ground floor

The rooms upstairs, a twin room and tv snug, have low ceilings and are most appropriate for children. The real attraction of this cottage is however, the garden. It is rare in a holiday cottage to have such an amazing outside space! Admittedly, the garden is steep, but there are terraces on the way up to the summer house offering a chance to stop and admire the view as well as to catch your breath. There is also a gate if you want to keep young children within a more manageable lower patio area by the back door.

Portsoy is a sleepy little town (except when the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival is on, when 16,000 or so visitors come to enjoy the music, food and boat building heritage of the local area!. With it's new harbour dating back to the 17th century, merchant's houses and fishermen's homes, you can really feel you are going back in time! Which is why Portsoy was used as the setting for the remake of 'Whisky Galore'. From the summer house at the top of the garden, you have a lovely view over the rooftops of the conservation area, down to the sea.

National Geographic describes this as "one of the world's top-rated coastlines" with its rugged cliffs and sandy bays and a string of seaside towns and fishing villages, just asking to be explored. There is abundant wildlife, including the ever popular seals, dolphins and puffins, but there is also a strong sense of community, you will hear the Doric widely spoken. Large scale fishing here has largely moved on, but the old harbours give testament to the Baltic trade and herring fleets. The oldest houses are built gable-end on to the weather and waves.

This being Scotland, there are several championship golf courses within a short drive, castles aplenty, (whether you prefer them ruined or lived in!) and of course the odd distillery or two!

It's an often overlooked area, just waiting to be discovered!

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King Bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Single Beds
  • 1 Shower room

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Deck
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Driftwood Cottage, Portsoy – Home 10195275

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    About the manager

    Wendy Clements
    Average reply time:
    2 hours 42 minutes

    Calendar updated:
    06 May 2024

    Years listed:
    16

    Languages spoken: English, French, Dutch
    This Cottage has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and sleeps 4. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 19 Feb 2019. Located in Aberdeenshire, it has 19 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate is £430.
    The Manager has a response rate of 100% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 06 May 2024.
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    sylviabneer

    Fabulous
    May 2022

    Lovely wee cottage in excellent position close to amenities in Portsoy. lots of little extras scattered throughout the cottage (like more towels) which were a lovely touch. Very pretty garden

    Reviewed 22 Jun 2022

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    DMCK63
    Glasgow, United Kingdom

    Great location, lovely garden
    Jun 2022

    The cottage is located near the harbour and within a few minutes walk from all the local amenities. The garden is on a steep slope and the top seating area is fantastic for excellent views of the sea … More 

    Reviewed 14 Jun 2022

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    Peter G

    Ideal Cottage
    Jun 2022

    A very well equipped cottage with all the facilities needed for your holiday. It's in a good position within a few yards of the pub and shops. Can recommend the fish wholesaler really cheap and f… More 

    Reviewed 12 Jun 2022

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    oonaghm868

    Perfect for a cosy break
    Mar 2022

    We stayed here for a week in March and I genuinely didn't want to go home. The cottage itself is comfortable and cosy, with all comforts of home. The photos do not do it justice, the bathroom is … More 

    Reviewed 18 Apr 2022

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    Philip M
    Southport, United Kingdom

    Beautiful Cottage and Location
    Jan 2022

    We stayed in Driftwood Cottage first week in 2022. The cottage had everything that we could have needed for the week and the welcome pack that we arrived to was most welcome and appreciated. It has a … More 

    Reviewed 25 Jan 2022

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    Review 1-5 of 19

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