10/10 Excellent
Richard C.
Apr 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter break
Richard C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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Sandend Cottage - in the picturesque 'get away from it all' fishing hamlet
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Aberdeenshire, SCT
- Portsoy Pottery6 min drive
- Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre8 min drive
- Bow Fiddle Rock14 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Back single bedroom
1 Single Bed and 1 Crib
King size double bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Twin bedded room
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Downstairs Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
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.
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.
Property manager
Mrs Wendy Clements
Languages
Dutch, English, French
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
High chair and travel cot available on request.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Supplement of £10 per dog to cover extra clening
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number AS 486F
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Banff
Located in Banff, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Portsoy Pottery and Buckie and District Fishing Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Portsoy Ice Cream and Linzee Gordon Park. Ian Johnston Park and Well Road Play Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as surfing/body boarding and other activities like golfing.
Aberdeenshire, SCT
What's nearby
- Portsoy Ice Cream - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
- Portsoy Pottery - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
- Cullen Harbour - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
- Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
- Bow Fiddle Rock - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
Getting around
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
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Gemma T., East Kilbride
Dec 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great wee cottage by the sea
Gemma T.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alex R.
Jan 3, 2019
Amazing
Alex R.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
Alison M.
Jan 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and relaxing
Alison M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Gillian D., Alva Clackmannanshire Scotland
Nov 12, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet beachside cottage
Gillian D.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Peter N.
Nov 2, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little bit of paradise in NE Scotland
Peter N.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Mark D.
Oct 4, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage in picturesque quiet location
Mark D.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Margaret H.
Jul 30, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely cottage!
Margaret H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Inke N.
Jun 29, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning week in Sandend
Inke N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Shona S.
Feb 25, 2018
COMFORT AND SOLACE
Shona S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Stephen M.
Dec 11, 2017
Excellent location and cottage
Stephen M.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Linda R.
Nov 14, 2017
Fantastic cottage with stunning views.
Linda R.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
About the host
Hosted by Mrs Wendy Clements
Having grown up in Leicester, about as far away from the sea as it is possible to get, it was an absolute joy to move up to Scotland with my husband Colin, in 2002 and we haven't looked back. We started with a guest house, but when that started to get complicated after the arrival of twins, we moved into the self catering side of tourism. Colin is now a kitchen and bathroom fitter/joiner which is very handy for maintenance and I have an unpaid second job as child taxi service, keeping any spare time for walking the dogs on the beach and coastal rowing!
Why they chose this property
Location, location, location!
Languages:
English, French, Dutch
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