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Myrtle Cottage set in an elevated location with spectacular sea views.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Beach/ocean view
View from property
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Johnshaven, Scotland
  • Johnshaven Harbour
    2 min walk
  • Hidden Treasure Tea Room
    3 min walk
  • Laurencekirk Station
    11 min drive
  • Aberdeen (ABZ)
    46 min drive

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About the area

Montrose

Located in Montrose, this cottage is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Johnshaven Harbour and The Lifeboat House. .This family-friendly cottage is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Wairds Park and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Mill of Benholm.

What's nearby

  • Johnshaven Harbour - 2 min walk
  • The Lifeboat House - 3 min walk
  • Sands of St Cyrus - 10 min drive
  • Dunnottar Castle - 17 min drive
  • Montrose Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Laurencekirk Station - 11 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Queen's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hidden Treasure Tea Room - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Charleton Fruit Farm - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Harbour Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alma - ‬10 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.

Myrtle Cottage set in an elevated location with spectacular sea views.

Set on Seaview Terrace in the picturesque fishing village of Johnshaven,
Myrtle Cottage is a fully furnished, well-equipped holiday cottage set in an elevated location with spectacular panoramic views over the Harbour
Village and the North Sea.
Accommodating up to four people, this comfortable property provides well for self catering family groups.
Johnshaven is an ideal family holiday destination throughout the year. Located around 7 miles north of Montrose on the A92, the village is in the heart of the South Aberdeenshire coastal region and within easy access of a range of activities; from nature and heritage trails to castles, Distilleries and stately home visits with golf Sea and River fishing being popular within the region.

Within Johnshaven itself, visitors can find true relaxation in a welcoming and friendly community. Take a stroll down to the harbour where you can enjoy a coffee at Hidden Treasures tea room and watch the small fishing boats land their catch and sample fresh lobster from Scotland's largest shellfish merchant. Make use of the recreational facilities at Wairds Park
a short stroll along the road

The community managed park provides for all ages; safe play areas, tennis, bowls and putting as well as a calendar of seasonal activities for all to enjoy.

Take time out to walk along the ancient coastal paths through un-spoilt scenery loaded with wildlife, find a spot to rest and look out for dolphins, porpoise and whales in the sparkling waters.

Sound good? You'll not want to leave!
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Mr Stephen Paton

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Hiking 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 796 sq ft (74 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: DOGS MUST NOT BE ALLOWED ON BEDS

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
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 deadbolt lock
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-00421-P

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Myrtle Cottage set in an elevated location with spectacular sea views. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally M., Kemnay, Aberdeenshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Making memories
We’ve had a lovely relaxing weekend at Myrtle Cottage, Views are spectacular & cottage has everything you need. Perfect secure back garden for our dog & a lovely seating area out front where you can relax & watch the waves crashing in absolutely beautiful !!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage with great views
We really enjoyed our stay here. Cottage is well equipped and clean and the heating easily controlled. Great views out to sea and good location for access to walks, cafe, lobster shop, hotel and craft shop. Garden was good for our dog and having dedicated parking spot was a bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Leona A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely views and a peaceful setting
This is a nice cottage with a beautiful view. The owner left detailed instructions about parking and access to the cottage. The big issue we had, coming from Canada is being able to use the stove snd oven. We did everything we could, even looked at the manuals left, but we could but get the stove to work at all and with the oven, the only setting that would provide heat was the broiler which is not how we wanted to cook. As a result food that we purchased to cook in the cottage was not able to be used. There was a lack of basic items for us such as salt, dishwasher soap, laundry soap and even a dishcloth! We had to wash all dishes by hand because there was no soap for the dishwasher. There were wet towels left in the washer that were left in the washer and glasses and cups in the cupboard were not cleaned properly. Cutlery drawer was not clean but bedding was clean. We loved the village and it’s location so we would come back to Johnshaven!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retreat
this property was ideal for us and every aspect lived up to the description. Perfect location for that much needed get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage the sea views were stunning so relaxing could have sat all day looking out
The cottage was well equipped clean through out home from home look forward to returning to the cottage and Johnshaven!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rafal B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage!
Would definitely recommend this cottage! Communication with the owners was excellent. Well equipped cottage with great sea views and own private parking. We enjoyed our stay in Myrtle Cottage. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol J., New Quay

Liked: Cleanliness
Autumn Getaway
What a gem of a cottage. Cosy, clean and so well equipped. Uninterrupted views. Fantastic enclosed garden which was perfect for our terrier. The fire was the icing on the cake and made for a most enjoyable experience. Own private parking too! Communication with the owners was excellent. Could not fault this holiday in any way. Super coastal walks and lovely friendly locals. Fabulous local gift shop and well stocked village stores. Highly recommend staying here. Thank you Steve and Gwen for allowing us to rent your cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hugh K., Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness
A wee gem of a cottage
Would definitely recommend this cottage, extremely well equipped and very peaceful within a quite location stunning views over the harbour, we would have no hesitation in booking this cottage again 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Vincent H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped cottage in lovely fishing village
This cottage affords excellent sea views over this lovely fishing village. We found it well equipped though noted the lack of helpful information for quests or a comments book, so often provided in holiday cottages.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage with great sea views
Bright, spacious, nicely decorated and great views of the sea. Enclosed rear garden was great for the dog and for sitting outside. The rear garden backs on to the local primary school playground so there can be noise at times but did not find it intrusive. The curtains in the front bedroom are quite thin and don't block out the brightness of the street lights so either need to be blackout out curtains or a blind added. . Unable to use the DVD player as there was no scart/hdmi connecter to the TV. The outdoor lighting at the rear of the cottage is poor which made it difficult to see at night time so would recommend bringing a torch. The windows in the living room and the front bedroom do not open at all and during the warm days, these rooms got a bit stuffy/airless. The small air vents at the tops of the windows didn't operate very well. (Maybe in the future, the Owners could look to change the windows or improve the working of the air vents). Would also recommend some soft furnishings be added to the living room; some cushions for the sofas, maybe a couple of throws to make it more cosy. Would also recommend an information pack be made available for guests. Just to help with knowing the cottage rules, places of interest to visit, places to eat etc. The cottage is in an elevated position in Johnshaven and gives great views but for guests less able with walking, then going up and down some of the steeper streets/roads may be difficult.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

zanis r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good holiday
All good only someone parking blocking side gate and window
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in quiet village
Lovely cottage in quiet village, easy to access various parts of Aberdeenshire and surrounding areas. Kitchen has everything you need for self catering. Very clean cottage. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine G., Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness
Hogmanay in Jonna
We had a brill time cottage perfect views tremendous and nearby hotel delicious

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful setting
Clean and comfortable with great views. Will certainly go back.

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Week in Johnshaven
A very comfortable and well maintained cottage with great sea views. Seaview Terrace is very narrow so the added bonus of a private parking space was most welcome. Would definitely book again if holidaying in that area again.

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Haven away from it all
Great property with all you could need to enjoy your stay. The view alone is worth it! Well worth it only wish we could have gone for longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019