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Cedar Holiday Cottage, an amazing place for a holiday in Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by chairs. A vase with flowers is on the table, and there is a sofa in the background.
A wooden gate leading to a house with a tiled patio and colorful flowers.
A cozy room with a wood-burning stove, a table with glasses of wine, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Laurencekirk, Scotland
  • Place, Mearns Academy Library
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunnottar Castle
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Union Square Shopping Centre
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cedar Holiday Cottage, an amazing place for a holiday in Aberdeenshire, Scotland

A delightful self-catering cottage set in the attractive small town of Laurencekirk, central to the seaside towns of Stonehaven and Montrose, the stunningly beautiful Royal Deeside and the cities of Dundee and Aberdeen.
Nestling on the edge of Memorial Park, this newly built holiday cottage offers comfortable accommodation and attractive modern amenities for up to 4 people. Well suited to a family but also good for couples, solo adventurers and business travellers. Beautiful countryside setting, wood-burning stove, gas central heating, private garden, WIFI, perfectly located for the coast, exploring Deeside, the Angus Glens and further afield. The property has an amazing open plan area with it's own private suntrap patio to unwind in. The perfect place to relax after a busy day exploring.

EPC Rating: B


Licence No. AS00033F

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number Licence No. AS00033F
Property # 8272186
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

Laurencekirk

Located in Laurencekirk, this cottage is in a rural area. Fasque House and Edzell Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fettercairn Distillery and Johnshaven Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Wairds Park and Boath Park. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Laurencekirk, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Mearns Academy Library - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dunnottar Castle - 20 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Glamis Castle - 45 min drive - 55.6 km
  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 46 min drive - 58.1 km
  • TECA - 47 min drive - 62.8 km

Getting around

  • Laurencekirk Station - 7 min walk
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castleton Cafe and Farm Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Green Bean Coffee Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hidden Treasure Tea Room - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Balmakewan House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor Hotel - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cedar Holiday Cottage, an amazing place for a holiday in Aberdeenshire, Scotland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cedar Holiday Cottage, an amazing place for a holiday in Aberdeenshire, Scotland?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cedar Holiday Cottage, an amazing place for a holiday in Aberdeenshire, Scotland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cedar Holiday Cottage, an amazing place for a holiday in Aberdeenshire, Scotland?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cedar Holiday Cottage, an amazing place for a holiday in Aberdeenshire, Scotland located?

This family-friendly Laurencekirk cottage is located in a rural location, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Mearns Academy Library, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Fettercairn Distillery and Craigo Community Hall. Wairds Park and Sands of St Cyrus are also within 9 miles (15 km). Laurencekirk Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great cottage in a wonderful location. Very comfortable and had everything we could possibly need.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cedar cottage was clean and well equipped. One of the best cottages we have ever stayed in. Easy off road parking. Nice garden to sit in when the weather's nice. Highly recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could not be happier with this property, the town, the hosts, and everything you can imagine. Great location , excellent convenience stores , and a beautiful Park easily accessible . This is our new go to in Scotland!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean and spacious cottage. Perfect having en suite and main bathroom with a bath. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb Cottage, communication brilliant, Everything you need to have a great holiday. Off-street Parking, CO-OP supermarket closed by. Great layout for cottage. Highly Recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your review we appreciate it. It's great to hear you enjoyed your stay so much.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

Excellent property
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wellappointedand in good order, everything we needed,hosts attentive without being intrusive.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house

Great property, very comfortable, owners super helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov, 2021
Great to hear you enjoyed your stay! We're glad that you enjoyed your holiday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonderful!

Great location. The house was ,stunning and even though it was in the middle of town, it was so quiet. Very close to several must see locations. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov, 2024
Thank you for such a lovely review, we're glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful holiday house

We can fully recommend Cedar Holiday House. We had a wonderful time in that cosy and very well equipped Holiday House in Laurencekirk. The owners are extremely friendly and take care about everthing. Simply, a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you for such a wonderful review, it means a lot to us. It was lovely to meet you and we are happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay in Laurencekirk

A lovely spacious property furnished to a high standard. We felt very comfortable & loved the extra touches of fresh flowers & a high quality welcome pack. We’d definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2025
Thank you for a lovely review, we think it's nice to receive a warm welcome when you arrive at a holiday cottage. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful and cosy cottagge with everythink you need for a perfect holiday. Many wonderful destinations in the surrounding: Glen esk, Dee valley and on the other side the sea with beautiful beaches.Thank you Alison and Neil, especially for the lovely welcome basket.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding property for a fantastic stay

One of the best self-catering properties that we have ever stayed in! Immaculately clean, fully equipped but no clutter. Very well and tastefully furnished made for an exceptionally comfortable stay. Thank you! Location also was great with many very worthwhile places to visit just a short drive away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2025
Thank you for the lovely review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely holiday cottage in a beautiful environment

Enjoyed our stay very much! A well maintained cottage which has everything you could possibly ask for. Charming and helpful hosts! Plus: Laurencekirk is pretty central to a lot of sights in the environment, so lots to do and to see.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2021
Thank you for such a lovely review and for your kind words in our visitor's book, we do appreciate it. We are delighted you enjoyed your holiday and your stay in our cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Good location, lovely sunrise views. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and found the property to be very well equipped. The furnishings, bathrooms, amenities,everything was top quality. Great off road parking. A really comfortable and pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you for such a lovely review, it was great to hear you enjoyed your stay. I think we take for granted our gorgeous sunrises and sunsets for granted here, but we're really lucky!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Fantastic.

With out doubt one of the best holiday homes we have stayed at. Everything was just perfect and it was a home from home to us during our stay. Neil and Alison we both thank you so much and long my your stunning property provide warmth and happiness to future guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2022
Thank you for such an amazing review, we are thrilled! Great to hear that you had such a lovely time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic property and very good value for money

The property was very light and spacious. We liked the surrounding area and it was a lovely santuary to return to after being out all day. We can definitely recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
Thank you for such a lovely review, we're glad you enjoyed yourself so much. Also thank you for your kind words in our guest book.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Immaculate and very modern property in a lovely area
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2024
Thank you for your fab review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
From the very beginning you feel warmly welcomed! A delicious basket of treats awaited us in the kitchen! The entire house was spotless, sunny and very cozy! Everything you need for a longer stay was there! It was the perfect starting point for our daily excursions and hikes.We can only warmly recommend the hosts and the house and would book again ourselves!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2025
Thankyou for such a fantastic review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay so much and had a lovely holiday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great find

Excellent stay at this property. It is ideally located close to local amenities. It is spacious, clean and well maintained. When we are visiting friends in the area again we will certainly book again. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr, 2024
Thank you for the lovely review and to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We would love to host you again! Many thanks.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good feelings

The house was great. Wide large rooms, bright and clean. The owners are friendly and helpful. The private parking is a helpful add on.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic find

Absolutely loved Cedar Cottage. A home from home with everything you need. The log fire was so cosy. It is immaculate, perfect for our valentines break. We will definitely be back. Laurencekirk is a lovely place, with lots of great walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb, 2025
Thank you for the lovely review, it's great to hear you enjoyed your Valentine's break. Thank you for your kind words in the guest book too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cedar cottage

This is a beautiful cottage, a right home from home with everything you need. The direct access to the park via the back gate was great for the children. It is centrally located to visit Aberdeen, Dundee and surrounding areas. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2021
Thank you for the lovely review, it is much appreciated. So glad you enjoyed your stay. The back gate is really handy for the park and it has some great play equipment!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant Cottage in Laurencekirk

Very large and pretty apartment with everything you need. It's next to the park and the owners are very friendly and helpful. We loved the nature in the area as well, for example the beautiful St. Cyrus beach and Dunnottar Castle. We definitely recommend this lovely cottage. As a family it was perfect for us with a lot of space for everyone!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful House!

We spent two weeks at the property and can only say that the house was terrific! Just as in the photos only better….absolutely immaculate, lots of windows which allowed sunlight everywhere, beautiful outdoor space and a great location for exploring the area. We so enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this property. Neil and Alison are charming hosts and thank you for the lovely welcome basket.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2022
We are glad you enjoyed your stay so much and the welcome basket. Thank you for your wonderful review, it means a lot. Hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in the UK.

About the host

Your host

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We are Neil and Alison Ingram and live in Laurencekirk, and we wouldn't want to live anywhere else. We live close to the holiday cottage, so are on hand if you require any help or just some advice about the local area.
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