Located in Banff, this cottage is in a rural area and by the ocean. Portsoy Pottery and Buckie and District Fishing Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Portsoy Ice Cream and Grass Labyrinth. Well Road Play Park and Linzee Gordon Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Speyside Cooperage - 49 min drive - 54.2 km
Macallan Distillery - 50 min drive - 55.2 km
Glenfiddich Whisky Distillery - 50 min drive - 48.2 km
Lossiemouth East Beach - 54 min drive - 59.2 km
Getting around
Huntly Station - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Rockpool Cafe and Restaurant - 9 min drive
Linda's Fish & Chips - 9 min drive
The Seafield Arms - 9 min drive
Portknockie Fish And Chips - 13 min drive
Aspire - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 1 bedroom accommodation in Fordyce pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 1 bedroom accommodation in Fordyce?
As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1 bedroom accommodation in Fordyce on 27 Nov 2026 start from £347, 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 1 bedroom accommodation in Fordyce?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 1 bedroom accommodation in Fordyce?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 1 bedroom accommodation in Fordyce?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 1 bedroom accommodation in Fordyce located?
Situated by the ocean, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Sanine Beach. Portsoy Ice Cream and Portsoy Pottery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Had a great time. A lovely, well-equipped property, in a fantastic location.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brian Simpson
11 Feb 2026
We had a fabulous time, Andy & Emma were great, we will be back & recommending to our Family & Frien
We had a fabulous time, Andy & Emma were great, we will be back & recommending to our Family & Friends. x :-)
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Zac Aitken
1 Dec 2025
Cannot recommend the Brae steading enough.
Cannot recommend the Brae steading enough. Great accommodation, lovely warm welcome from Andy & Emma, and a great little welcome hamper. We've had such a chilled week.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Peter
26 Oct 2020
Lovely cosy and well appointed cottage.
Lovely cosy and well appointed cottage. Good view towards the coast and a short walk from the beautiful village of Fordyce. Next to fields and a wood for dog walking ( wet in October so take wellies ). Good selection of books, music and movies. Local information and ordnance survey maps provided. Short drive to the lovely beach at Sandend And coastal walks. Good back roads for cycling straight from the door and dry storage for bikes in the barn next door. No shops in Fordyce but short drive to Portsoy or Cullen for facilities. Well located in a great area to explore.
Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Richard
19 Oct 2020
Great base to explore the area stunning views across the fields to the sea whatever the weather
Lov
Great base to explore the area stunning views across the fields to the sea whatever the weather
Lovely welcome pack for humans and dogs thoughtfully left by Diane and Tim. We will definitely be back. Local metropolis of Portsoy has a small COOP, butchers, bakers and Chip shop for all your holiday needs
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From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jim
21 Sept 2020
The house is very comfortable and extremely well equipped.
The house is very comfortable and extremely well equipped. A terrific view with two lovely outside seating areas if the weather is good. Very clean and tidy. The bed was slightly on the small side for us as we’re used to king sized at home but nevertheless it was comfortable. The local area has so much to offer and we would love to go back and see more!
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From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
LB
4 Sept 2020
Lovely spot with amazing views.
Lovely spot with amazing views.
Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nigel
15 Aug 2020
Excellent cottage in a lovely part of coastline with plenty of activities available.
Excellent cottage in a lovely part of coastline with plenty of activities available.
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From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alex
21 Jul 2020
G
Great cottage very clean everything you need only downside is the easy chair and folding bed not comfortable
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From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dave
30 Dec 2019
Lovely cottage in a great location with wonderful views.
Lovely cottage in a great location with wonderful views. It was especially lovely to have it decorated with Christmas decorations for the festive period. Lots of equipment in the cottage along with DVD's , books, board games and information and maps,of the local areas. Fantastic stay.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dave
30 Dec 2019
Lovely cottage in a great location with wonderful views.
Lovely cottage in a great location with wonderful views. It was especially lovely to have it decorated with Christmas decorations for the festive period. Lots of equipment in the cottage along with DVD's , books, board games and information and maps,of the local areas. Fantastic stay.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Beata
20 Nov 2019
B
Beautiful place,gorgeous view and great location
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marilyn
18 Nov 2019
Lovely cottage in a beautiful situation well placed to tour from.
Lovely cottage in a beautiful situation well placed to tour from. Hopefully we will visit again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
LYNNE
16 Oct 2019
Excellent place to spend a week of quiet and calm with long dog walks in beautiful scenery.
Excellent place to spend a week of quiet and calm with long dog walks in beautiful scenery.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mary
8 Oct 2019
This was my third stay and I enjoyed it just as much as on previous visits.
This was my third stay and I enjoyed it just as much as on previous visits. The welcome pack gives advice on a wide range of walks and things to do in the area and it is lovely to stay somewhere the my dog is welcomed rather than simply tolerated.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
George and Lyn
1 Oct 2019
A great time spent at the Steading and the adjacent beaches the dog thought she had died and gone to
A great time spent at the Steading and the adjacent beaches the dog thought she had died and gone to dog heaven🐾🐾. I just admit that I lived on a mainly fish diet for the week. I would recommend the following, The Old Kirk and bistro Fordyce, the Royal Oak Cullen, The Station Hotel Portsoy among others. We did see the roe deer in the field in the top corner behind the steading
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Christine
28 Sept 2019
Lovely cosy cottage, fabulous views all round.
Lovely cosy cottage, fabulous views all round. Everything we needed. Welcome pack including treats for our dog. Owners checked everything ok but although they lived next door they were not intrusive. Short drive to lots of beaches, Cullen was our favourite with walk to Portknockie for delicious fish and chips. Pretty little village.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anne
25 Aug 2019
Wonderful clean cottage with a complete inventory in an outstanding area of beauty.
Wonderful clean cottage with a complete inventory in an outstanding area of beauty.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Fiona
24 Aug 2019
Lovely, beautiful well maintained cottage in stunning area.
Lovely, beautiful well maintained cottage in stunning area. Lots of places to visit and the locals are friendly. We both had a very relaxing holiday.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Colin
5 Aug 2019
Lovely, pieceful and quiet just the place to unwind.
Lovely, pieceful and quiet just the place to unwind. Weather was excellent.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Peter
8 Jul 2019
Third year in a row we stayed at tThe Brae, and it only gets better - not by much as it’s always b
Third year in a row we stayed at tThe Brae, and it only gets better - not by much as it’s always been outstanding.
New coffee shop in Portknockie now allows dogs and is worth a visit. The Royal Oak in Cullen also allows dogs and served great food. We have holidayed in the Moray Firth for many years, and this is the best value accommodation we have stayed in. Spotless - like moving into a new house.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stephen
29 Jun 2019
Lovely cottage with a great outlook.
Lovely cottage with a great outlook.
There is everything you need for a relaxing holiday and nothing is a bother to the owners.
This was our third visit and wont be the last.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
17 Jun 2019
Had a great break at the Steading, very relaxing, helpful owner, great peaceful location would defin
Had a great break at the Steading, very relaxing, helpful owner, great peaceful location would definitely recommend a holiday here 10 out of 10.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
4 Jun 2019
G
Great cottage great location and lovely hosts
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steve
20 May 2019
This was our second holiday at The Brae which is probably the best recommendation we can make.
This was our second holiday at The Brae which is probably the best recommendation we can make. It is very clean and comfortable and in a lovely location; it's very quiet although that may change a bit during harvest time given that the property is overlooking a wide expanse of fields growing cereals.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the spectacular weather ensured the double doors on the front the property were opened wide for uninterrupted views of the sea. The local hares are quite entertaining too!