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Traditional Fisherman's Cottage directly on the sea wall.

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A wooden door with a sign reading "Gannet Cottage" and a view of the sea through the window.
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A coastal building with a white facade and a sloped roof, overlooking a rocky shoreline with yellow seaweed and a view of the sea.
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A coastal town with buildings along the shore, a rocky beach, and a clear view of the sea.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Sleeps 4•2 bedrooms

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Gardenstown, SCT
  • Place, beach near Gardenstown Harbour
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Duff House
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Inverboyndie Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Traditional Fisherman's Cottage directly on the sea wall.

This superb holiday cottage in the conservation Seatown area of Gardenstown was originally a fisherman's cottage, built in the 19th century and is directly on the Moray Firth - a few metres from the sea and is ideal for a family of four, or a couple looking for an away from it all break. It is not ideally suited for two couples as it has only a single bathroom.
Lie in bed listening to the sound of the waves lapping at the sea wall directly below you. The property was modernised a few years ago and features; a lounge with three sea view windows; large eating kitchen; bathroom with bath and shower over and upstairs one double bedroom and a twin bedroom.
Features include a wood burning stove; strong signal Wi-Fi; wall mounted smart television, (normally with Netflix available;) bose bluetooth music unit; Nespresso coffee machine; full kitchen with dining table; quality cotton bedding and of course those stunning sea views. Look out for the school of dolphins in the Moray Firth, which if you are fortunate could be viewed from inside the cottage.
The kitchen has a dining table for four; washing machine; fridge/freezer; oven and hob etc. Heating is by electric wall heaters and partial underfloor heating.
Situated at the bottom of sandstone cliffs, Gardenstown was founded in 1744 and the harbour now caters for small fishing vessels and pleasure boats.
The small winding streets, picturesque harbour and old stone fisherman's cottages seem untouched by time and the spectacular views, headland and bays round the village make a haven for artists, photographers and bird watchers, while the sandy beaches and rocky coves and pools make it a location for all ages.
Bookings are weekly on a Saturday to Saturday basis with minimum four night stays within a Saturday to Saturday basis in off season - contact us for availability with your dates.
Electric is paid extra, monitored by the guests on a trust basis.
Pets possible on request..
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The cottage is suitable for children of all ages, but parents need to be aware there is a drop to the seashore in front of the property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6089985
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

About the area

Banff

Located in Banff, this cottage is on the waterfront. Duff House and Delgatie Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Duff House Royal Golf Club and Turriff Golf Club. Macduff Marine Aquarium and Grass Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing, sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Gardenstown, SCT

What's nearby

  • beach near Gardenstown Harbour - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Duff House - 17 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Banff Museum - 18 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Inverboyndie Beach - 21 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Peterhead Marina - 57 min drive - 61.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coastal Cuppie - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Garden Arms Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dolphin fish & chips - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Costa Express - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chips & Things - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Fisherman's Cottage directly on the sea wall. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Traditional Fisherman's Cottage directly on the sea wall.?

As of 5 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Traditional Fisherman's Cottage directly on the sea wall. on 19 Oct 2026 start from £821, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Traditional Fisherman's Cottage directly on the sea wall.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Fisherman's Cottage directly on the sea wall.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Fisherman's Cottage directly on the sea wall.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Fisherman's Cottage directly on the sea wall. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Macduff Marine Aquarium, New Aberdour Beach and Banff Museum. Duff House Royal Golf Club and Duff House are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning Views!

Cottage small and cosy. We had great weather and the beach was a 2 minute walk.If you want a totally relaxing beach holiday then this is for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2023
Hi Teresa, Many thanks for your review, and delighted you enjoyed your "relaxing beach holiday". "Haste ye back" Gannet Cottage
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome gannets!!

Being 5m from the beach of rock pools and sand, seeing gannets dive bombing the sea 24/7 was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Delighted you enjoyed your stay at Gannet Cottage and thank you for your feedback.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Moira M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harbour wall cottage

Beautifully appointed cottage overlooking the sea. Scary step out of bedroom onto steep stair. Very narrow road to property. However lovely spot to enjoy peace and quiet. Underfloor heating in bathroom a real treat. The welcome pack was extra special and unexpected. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2022
Hi Moira, The "scary" step out of the main bedroom reminds us that this is a genuine historic "Fisherman's Cottage" in a conservation area, as no planner would allow it nowadays in a new building. There is a fine line when modernising a property yet still aiming to retain some of its history and character, and the "quirky" step is one of the original features and a reminder of the cottage's history. "Lovely spot to enjoy peace and quiet" sums up the unique location. Thank you for your feedback and delighted you enjoyed your stay. Kind Regards Brian
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Trisha M.

Wonderful location but overpriced property with problems

Adequate accommodation but windows that were so heavy that two fairly strong women could not open....the owner came out to open them and he had to prop them open with logs! Lock on front door failed so he sent out a joiner to repair. Oven set off fire alarm constantly when we tried to cook a jacket potato! Gave up cooking as it was too stressful! Felt as though we encountered a lot of maintenance tasks to the house which was not what we had planned
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for the feedback on our cottage and I am glad you enjoyed the location. We have been leasing Gannet Cottage for holiday lets for around 13 years now, continually updating it each year. The window frames are locally made wooden “sash and case” and it is a fine line keeping the character of the traditional fisherman’s cottage, which is in a conservation area, against totally modernising it with say aluminium windows – assuming planning allowed it. In our only phone conversation you were very enthusiastic about the cottage and the views, and were asking about the names of the various wading birds you had seen from the cottage windows. You mentioned your inability to open the windows, and I said that they do need a firm pull. I offered to come up the next morning, (approx. two hour round drive) and open them for you, but did point out that we had never had this request in all the years we had rented out the cottage. You said you would be out all of the next day, but insisted you wanted me to come and open all of the windows. Early the next morning I visited the cottage and opened the windows and also arranged for a joiner call out as the front door lock (new in 2018) had developed a fault. You emailed me when you returned to the cottage at 18.07 that same evening, thanking me for arranging the lock fix and saying it was lovely to have the windows open. At 20.52 that evening I received an email from you asking for the downstairs windows to be closed……. By law (and for safety) we are required to have smoke alarms fitted and I apologise if on this occasion they turned out to be too “sensitive”. Overall, I am obviously very disappointed you had “maintenance tasks” during your stay and trust this did not prevent you having a lovely week’s holiday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dawn m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We normally stay with friends when we visit the area but this time we brought family and our dog so booked the Gannet cottage, it was excellent for what we needed , it was clean and tidy and a great base for visiting the coastline , and the fog got to run on the beach right in front of the cottage every morning and evening , Brian the host was very responsive with replies and very informative with everything we needed to know regarding the cottage, there is also a booklet with extra information on how to use appliances in the cottage which was helpful,Loved our stay , thank you , we saw red squirrels at Spynie loch, gannets at Troup head, seals along the shoreline at portgordon, puffins at Bullers of Buchan (but take care if visiting as sheer cliff sides , keep dogs on leads and children away from the edge if you visit)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Didier M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir hatten einen wirklich schönen Aufenthalt in Gannet Cottage. Es ist sehr gemütlich eingerichtet, hat alles was man braucht und die Lage ist einzigartig. Wir haben es genossen, morgens ein Feuer im Ofen zu machen und auf das Meer zu schauen oder bei gutem Wetter draussen zu sitzen. Brian ist sehr freundlich und wir können Gannet Cottage nur empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Einfach nur ein Traum!

Super
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

The property was as described, 3 metres from the sea with views across the bay from the three lounge windows. A lovely location, a sandy beach to one side and the harbour to the other with a short walk round the bay to Crovie. We only ventured out of Gardenstown once, to Macduff, as we were more than happy to stay in the village walking on the sand, round the bay or just sitting at the arbour. We did go up to the ruins of St Johns church, an energetic climb up the valley, but wonderful views from the top. There is a "Wee Shoppie" on Main Street which is well stocked with everything we needed, the Garden Arms Hotel provided meals on three of our nights there and the fresh haddock was excellent. Our daily walk on returning home was just not the same !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leigh G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recommend

The house is right on the sea wall so brilliantly located. The views of the sea are uninterrupted. The house is well equipped and the owner left helpful instructions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

Excellent location, beautiful area, friendly people and beautiful wildlife.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting

What a fantastic week we have had a Gannet cottage. Looking out of the windows looking at all the different wildlife from different types of birdlife to seals bobbing up to say hello. The property was well equipped with everything we needed and very comfortable after a day of exploring the local area. Definitely we will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miriam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday

We had a great stay in Gardenstown. The cottage was clean and in order and we made ourselves at home. It has fabulous views across the Moray Firth. We found it was easy to spend time in the cottage and beach and we did not necessarily need to go too far to have a nice and relaxing time. This is important for us as one of daughters is disabled and we can't go too far from where we are staying easily. However the location is very beautiful and it was lovely looking out to sea every night. I would advise bringing sleep masks though! The bedrooms are light.... ;)
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helene T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful ocean views and walks

I loved the stay at Garden town . Such a lovely little cottage clean well decorated . The views and the walks were spectacular . The stairs to the bedrooms were steep but manageable. The twin beds were ok but could use an extra pad to be more comfortable. We loved the neighbourhood had fun talking to various people native to the town . Was well worth the trip. Thank you Brian
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for your comments and delighted you enjoyed your stay at Gannet Cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helmut D.

High recommendation!

A perfect place to relax & to watch the sea!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Hi Helmut, Your comment summaries the cottage and location exactly. " A perfect place to relax & to watch the sea" Many thanks for the feedback. Gannet Cottage
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Birgit K.

Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit.

Unser Urlaub konnten wir in der schönen Wohnung genießen. Das einzige was man eventuell ändern könnte wäre, dass es einen Zweitschlüssel gibt.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Peter D.

Super Lage, toller Ort, das Haus etwas klein.

Das Cottage liegt traumhaft, direkt am Wasser in einem kleinen alten Fischerort. Wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Cottage ist klein und die Einrichtung ein wenig zusammen gewürfelt. Dafür hat man aber einen wunderschönen Blick aufs Meer mit tollen Sonnenuntergängen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Kathryn B.

Cosy, comfortable and a fabulous location.

The cottage has obviously been extensively modernised from what must have been a pretty basic fisherman's cottage. It is very small, but ideal for a couple, and has everything needed for a comfortable stay. It is spotlessly clean and well maintained, and the location is fantastic, with wonderful views: especially at sunset. Gardenstown itself is lovely, but with few amenities. However the wonderfully kind, friendly and generous local people more than make up for that. We will definitely consider returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Brian

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Why they chose this property

My Mum was born and brought up in Gardenstown and so when choosing a location to invest in a holiday property, this was high on the list. Revisiting the village in the early 2000's reminded us how scenic and unique it was.
An ideal "traditional fisherman's cottage" directly on the seafront came on the market and we purchased the property in 2005.

What makes this property unique

While some other properties claim of being "near the sea" we are directly on the sea shore in a conservation area with a sandy bay of natural beauty.

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