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Driftwood Cottage, near Portsoy's historic harbour-stunning garden

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Portsoy, SCT
  • Portsoy Pottery
    2 min walk
  • Portsoy Ice Cream
    4 min walk
  • Sanine Beach
    5 min drive

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About the area

Banff

This cottage places you steps from Portsoy Pottery and within a short 5-minute stroll of Portsoy Ice Cream. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A patio, a fenced private garden and a coffee/tea maker are also available.

What's nearby

  • Portsoy Pottery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Portsoy Ice Cream - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Duff House - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Bow Fiddle Rock - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Inverboyndie Beach - 32 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Keith Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rockpool Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Portsoy Ice Cream - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rockfish Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Linda Fish & Chips - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boyndie Visitor Centre - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Driftwood Cottage, near Portsoy's historic harbour-stunning garden

Having welcomed our first guests at the end of March 2019, Driftwood Cottage is already a firm favourite with many return visitors. Driftwood must be one of the prettiest cottages in Portsoy. It is often photographed, with it’s seaside theme and location all working in it’s favour! I hope the photos will give you a feel of the place.

The cottage has a king size double bedroom, shower room, lounge and kitchen, all on the ground floor. Upstairs the twin room and children’s play area both have low ceilings (and are up some fairly steep stairs!) so the cottage is best suited either for couples of those with young families. Of course, like all our cottages, we have good WiFi and your four legged friends are very welcome.

For me, apart from the location, the garden is one of the biggest attractions! There are not one, not two, but 3 terraces, as you climb the hill behind the cottage, with the view improving from each one! There is a barbeque area, plenty of seating, even a fish pond, and at the top, a ‘sitooterie’ (a summer house!), where you can sit out, enjoy your G&T (or cup of tea!) and look out over the higgledy piggledy roof tops of the historic conservation area and beyond that, out to sea.

Portsoy is a welcoming small town, with a lot going on for it’s size. It has a fantastic sense of community, with the caravan park, the 4 star Salmon Bothy museum, the Sail Loft Bunkhouse and the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival all being run by the community for the community. It is centred around it’s historic seventeenth century harbour with it's New Harbour dating from 1825. The area is little changed in years and was used as the film setting for the recent remake of Whisky Galore and the final season of Peaky Blinders. The fishing industry has largely moved on, but you can often see the town’s two St Ayles skiffs rowing out from the harbour!

There are some fantastic walks round Portsoy, whether you walk westwards, past the old swimming pool carved out amongst the rocks, along the rugged coastline towards Sandend (pronounced ‘Sanine’) or further along to Findlater Castle, Sunnyside Beach and Cullen, or eastwards along the Coastguard’s path. There is the Shore Inn between the cottage and the harbours… and of course the award winning Portsoy Ice Cream shop.

The Banffshire coast is one of the world’s outstanding coastlines, says the National Geographic. Natural beauty combines with plentiful wildlife – there are dolphins, seals, puffins and other seabirds in abundance, if you are lucky enough to see them. Fishing villages all along the coast perch on clifftops, or crouch precariously at the water’s edge, with the oldest houses built gable-end on to the weather and the waves.

In the summer, the light up here is special, days are near endless. Winter skies are dark and starry and – with a bit of luck – you might even see the Northern Lights!

We hope you will visit Driftwood, our latest cottage, and discover this often overlooked corner of the North East of Scotland for yourselves!

Property manager

Mrs Wendy Clements

Languages

Dutch, English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Please contact me, as there is a supplement of £10

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Driftwood Cottage, near Portsoy's historic harbour-stunning garden?

The closest beach to Driftwood Cottage, near Portsoy's historic harbour-stunning garden is Inverboyndie Beach (8.2 km).

Does Driftwood Cottage, near Portsoy's historic harbour-stunning garden have a pool?

Driftwood Cottage, near Portsoy's historic harbour-stunning garden has a pool.

Is Driftwood Cottage, near Portsoy's historic harbour-stunning garden family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ, children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that Driftwood Cottage, near Portsoy's historic harbour-stunning garden is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Driftwood Cottage, near Portsoy's historic harbour-stunning garden?

No, Driftwood Cottage, near Portsoy's historic harbour-stunning garden does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Driftwood Cottage, near Portsoy's historic harbour-stunning garden?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Driftwood Cottage, near Portsoy's historic harbour-stunning garden?

Furry friends are welcome at Driftwood Cottage, near Portsoy's historic harbour-stunning garden, with food and water bowls on offer.

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10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

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Amazing stay
Lovely cottage right at the harbour with a beautiful garden. We had a great stay and would love you come back
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023