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2 self-catering cottages booked as one with secure garden area.

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A cozy living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a vase of flowers.
A grassy field with a large tree and a stone wall in the background.
A cozy living room with a red chair, a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a television.
A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by wooden chairs with floral upholstery.
A room with a door leading to a garden.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
This cottage accommodates 10 guests with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is near a golf course. The stay is pet-friendly, ideal for adventure travelers interested in birdwatching, surfing, and hiking. Nearby attractions include Duff House and Inverboyndie Beach.

Highlights

  • Onsite parking available

    Convenient and secure on-site parking, a rare amenity in the area.
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Whitehills, SCT
  • Place, Duff House
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Duff House Royal Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Inverboyndie Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Beadles Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Beadles Double

1 Double Bed

Garden Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Garden Double

1 Double Bed

Garden Twin Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Beadle Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Garden Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

2 self-catering cottages booked as one with secure garden area.

Each self-catering cottage has central heating and double glazing with wood burning stoves. The well-tended grounds and gardens are superb with wonderful views over the valley and ample private parking surrounded by mature trees. The setting is rural yet 1 mile inland from the quaint traditional Scottish fishing village of Whitehills and 3 miles from Banff, a town with some of Scotland's finest examples of 16th and 17th century architecture, which includes Duff House built in 1743 by Robert Adams and now an outstation of The National Galleries of Scotland.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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

Subject to prior approval and 2 dog limit.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number AS-00740-P & AS-01004F
Property # 10566833
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 first aid kit

About the area

Banff

Located in Banff, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Banff Castle and Duff House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Duff House Royal Golf Club and Cullen Harbour. Grass Labyrinth and Portsoy Ice Cream are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Map
Whitehills, SCT

What's nearby

  • Duff House - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Duff House Royal Golf Club - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Grampian Kart Club - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Inverboyndie Beach - 9 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Portsoy Ice Cream - 10 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Keith Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aspire - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Happy Palace - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪SEAFIELD ARMS - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dipak Tandoori - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 self-catering cottages booked as one with secure garden area. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 2 self-catering cottages booked as one with secure garden area.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 self-catering cottages booked as one with secure garden area.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 self-catering cottages booked as one with secure garden area.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 self-catering cottages booked as one with secure garden area. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Grampian Kart Club and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Inverboyndie Beach. Banff Castle and Grass Labyrinth are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, cosy cottages with a massive walled garden. Great location for exploring the coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2026
Hi M and thankyou for your review kind words. We very much look forward to welcoming you and your family back again in the near future. R&T
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage and very friendly hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2025
Hi Joerg Thanks for your kind comments and we both hope you had a great time in Edinburgh before travelling home. We hope to welcome you back again in the near future. Best Tracy and Ramsay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family and dogs. Great for both

Great house and situation. Handy charge point near by for our electric car. Garden was great for enjoying the sunshine and running around
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2022
Hi Katie, thanks for your feedback it was indeed a pleasure to welcome you and your family to St Brandon Cottages and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Best R
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderfull cottage!

We had an absolutely fantastic time at this cottage and couldn't recommend it more. The hosts were incredibly warm and welcoming. Their hospitality made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. They were always available to offer recommendations and assistance, making our stay even more enjoyable. One of the highlights was the convenience of being able to reach the sea, a charming pub, and a supermarket all within a pleasant 30-minute walk. An additional highlight was the stunning garden encircling the property, such that the kids and the dog had a lot of fun. A big thank you to the hosts for providing such a memorable experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2023
Hi Yvonne, Rick and family, thankyou for your kind words and likewise it was indeed a pleasure to welcome you to St Brandon Cottages and we very much look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best Ramsay & Tracy
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

St Branden Cottages

Unfortunately some of the mattresses were uncomfortable. I did find the owner coming into the garden twice during our 10 day stay mowing the lawns a little intrusive. However he was really speedy. They went out of their way to provide board games when we asked and also suggested some places to eat when we enquired. There were no brochures with local things to see and do and local shops or places to visit which would have been useful. Perhaps these were removed due to COVID. I would definitely go back again as the location was super.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2022
Hi Sandra Thanks for your feedback on your stay with us. Regarding your comments on the lumpy bed we will review this and address any changes required to the bedding or mattresses as required. However as I noted during your stay we do have multiple repeat customers who comment on the quality of the beds and the quality of sleep they have when staying with us. On the mowing of the lawn we would normally target this for our change over days, however, due to your length of your stay combined with the few days of rain we encountered it was necessary to mow the lawn when I had the window of opportunity. Apologies if this infringed on your stay. Also as I noted during your stay we had removed the local brochures and information as a precautionary measure as instructed by the local tourist authorities during the pandemic and had maintained this level of precaution for this season. Thanks again and we do look forward to welcoming you back to St Brandon Cottages. Ramsay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pictures don't do it justice

Such a beautiful property, we had rented both cottages together for the week. Only a short walk to the seaside town of Whitehills. The service from Tracey and Ramsey was phenomenal, recommended to all friends and family
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2021
Hi Shannon, Thank you very much for your kind review, we very much look forward to welcoming you back to St Brandon's. Best Ramsay & Tracy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2020 Foridgatles Family Holiday

Outstanding 2 adjacent cottages that gave us the space required for our family holiday. Absolutely can’t fault anything, wonderful welcome pack in both cottages, huge garden for Rory our working cocker spaniel to run around. Garden toys provided for our granddaughter to play with. Ramsay and Tracey were exceptionally helpful, thank you for making our stay special. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2020
Thank you for your kind words and feedback , it was a pleasure to welcome you and your family to St Brandon's and we very much look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Best R&T

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