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Sandend Cottage - in the picturesque 'get away from it all' fishing hamlet

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Aberdeenshire, SCT
  • Sanine Beach
    5 min walk
  • Portsoy Ice Cream
    5 min drive
  • Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre
    6 min drive

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About the area

Banff

With a stay at this cottage in Banff, you'll be on the waterfront, a 5-minute walk from Sanine Beach and a 5-minute drive from Portsoy Ice Cream. .This cottage is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Portsoy Pottery.
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What's nearby

  • Sanine Beach - 5 min walk
  • Portsoy Pottery - 5 min drive
  • Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre - 6 min drive
  • Bow Fiddle Rock - 10 min drive
  • Duff House - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Keith Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rockpool Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Portsoy Ice Cream - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Linda Fish & Chips - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Admirals Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Boyndie Visitor Centre - ‬12 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.

Sandend Cottage - in the picturesque 'get away from it all' fishing hamlet

Sandend has a bit of a reputation locally as one of the best beaches around! A wide expanse of sand, backed by dunes and crossed by 2 burns (which provide great waterwork and dam opportunities!), home to Suds Surf School if you want to get active, and backed by Glenglassaugh Distillery - you can walk home along the beach after your tour and dram of the 'water of life'!

This part of the North East of Scotland lends itself to day trips, exploring the many beautiful fishing villages perched on hill tops or crouched precariously at the water's edge; following the Castle trail and discovering why this area has been so important across centuries of turbulent history; partaking in a dram along the Whisky Trail or perhaps getting close to the dolphins and other wildlife along the Moray Firth with a boat trip. Royal Deeside, the Cairngorm National Park and even Inverness and Loch Ness are all easily accessible. Discover the big skies and wide horizons, the fresh clear air and the quality of the light. In summer the days are near endless! In winter, nights are deep and long and starry, and on occasion spectacularly lit by the Northern Lights!

Sandend cottage has stunning views over the wide sandy beach from the kitchen, lounge and two front bedrooms - or over the water if the tide is in! The elevated garden terrace and summer house, again with stunning views, are ideal for outdoor entertaining and barbeques. The enclosed garden and back utility/’wet’ area, along with fantastic coastal walks, makes this an ideal cottage for families, dog owners, walkers and surfers.

The cottage has 3 bedrooms, with the king size double and twin bedroom at the front of the house, where you can be lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves on the beach just beyond. The single bedroom at the back is incredibly quiet, and has access to the terraced garden.

What better way to start the day than taking your morning cuppa out to the bench on the rockery and watch the beach slowly come to life.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage features books and surfing/body boarding nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Mrs Wendy Clements

Languages

Dutch, English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 893.4 sq ft (83 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Supplement of £10 per dog to cover extra clening

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: High chair and travel cot available on request.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number AS 486F

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Sandend Cottage Picturesque 'get Away it All' Fishing Hamlet
Sandend Picturesque 'get Away it All' Fishing Hamlet
Sandend Cottage Picturesque 'get Away it All' Fishing Hamlet
Sandend Cottage Picturesque 'get Away it All' Fishing Hamlet

Sandend Cottage - in the picturesque 'get away from it all' fishing hamlet Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gemma T., East Kilbride

Liked: Cleanliness
Great wee cottage by the sea
Has everything you could possibly need! Great views, beach on the door step and the house is incredible. Had a great stay over Christmas! Hosts were lovely and attentive! Couldnt have asked for a better holiday 😀
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and relaxing
What a wonderful cottage with everything you need. And you do hear the waves in the bedrooms the wee back bedroom was fine for 2 kids. Having the washing machine and tumble dryer was great. We done a lot of cooking too. We would love to return especially in the summer but it was great for new year. Watching people in the water and surfing lovely beach abd nice places to visit nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Gillian D., Alva Clackmannanshire Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet beachside cottage
Loved it!! Was amazing just looking out of the windows at the beach, the waves, the surfers, the paddle boarders, the sun rising, sun setting. The cottage itself is very well equipped inside. Beds are comfortable. Good shower as well as a bath. It's nice and warm and has the gas effect log burner which is nice to have on in the evening. T.V. reception and wifi is good. Outside the top terrace has a washing drying area, furniture to sit on in the sunny weather and a summer house. All in all so comfortable. We took provisions for the week and didn't really want to go anywhere else... we did however!! Great communication with the owners before arriving.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little bit of paradise in NE Scotland
We had a great time. The house is lovely and in a perfect position for access to the beach and coastal walks while the small ex-fishing village of Sandend is delightful. We had a great week of surfing, went out in the kayak from the harbour and had a porpoise around the boat, went on numerous walks along the beautiful Moray and Banff coastline, visited the old fishing villages of Crovie and Pennan and, on the last night, were treated to a display of Northern Lights from the Harbour wall. Bliss. Shame the village doesn't have a pub or café but I guess you can't have everything! Thanks Wendy for a fantastic base to enjoy all of this from and a warm home to retreat to at the end of the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage in picturesque quiet location
Excellent location across from a great surf beach, very well equipped And comfortable cottage. Small quiet village but no shop or pub so bring provisions.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely cottage!
We stayed in Sandend at this lovely spacious cottage in July. Everything was completely perfect from the rooms, to the facilities, to the cleanliness and to the view. We even got lucky with the weather! I would 100% and totally recommend this cottage and I would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Inke N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning week in Sandend
Being lulled to sleep by the waves outside and waking up to glorious sunshine was heaven. Cliff walks during the day under bright blue skies followed by fresh fish every night made for a restful week. Can't wait to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

Amazing
What a great cottage and a fantastic location. Really well equipped
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shona S.

COMFORT AND SOLACE
A WARM COMFORTING COTTAGE WHEN WE NEEDED IT - LEFT WITH A LIGHTER HEART
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Fantastic cottage with stunning views.
Sandend Cottage is a warm, very comfortable holiday retreat with everything you could possibly want. Ideal location for exploring the area and further afield. All topped off with the most stunning views and a fabulous beach right on your door step! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017