Guests say
Guests consistently praise the cottage for its comfort, cleanliness, and prime location by the sea. The property is well-equipped, offering a cosy and warm atmosphere with stunning views. The local area is appreciated for its tranquillity, friendly locals, and convenient amenities. Some minor maintenance issues and suggestions for improvements are noted, but overall, the cottage provides a delightful and relaxing stay.
The cottage receives high marks for cleanliness, with numerous guests describing it as spotless and well-kept. The attention to detail in maintaining a clean environment contributes positively to the overall experience.
The location is highly praised for its quietness, proximity to the sea, and local amenities. Guests enjoy the peaceful setting and the ease of access to nearby attractions, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and exploration.
Comfort is a strong point for this property, with guests finding the beds lovely and the cottage cosy. Some guests mention the mattresses being too warm or not firm enough, but overall, the comfort level is highly regarded.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and thoughtful touches. However, some guests suggest the addition of grab rails in the bathroom, mirrors in bedrooms, and a DVD player, indicating room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
While the reviews reflect a positive experience, there is no specific mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches beyond the standard amenities provided. Therefore, it is not possible to accurately score thoughtfulness in this context.
About this property
Once a fisherman's cottage, you can now use 28 Low Shore as your harbourside retreat on the coast of Scotland, with the delights of Whitehills village right on your doorstep. The property enjoys a well-presented interior with flashes of modernity and colour, making it the perfect escape for families seeking an action-packed break from it all. Enter this welcoming stone cottage and on your right sits the alluring sitting room, brought to life by vibrant seating and artwork, offering a TV and electric fire for your evening entertainment. The budding chef of the group can use the slick, modern fixtures and fittings in the kitchen to cook up a storm for the family, to be enjoyed in the well-presented dining room down the corridor. The ground floor is complete with a brightly tiled family bathroom, giving you the option of a bath or shower over to freshen up each morning. Discover three immaculate bedrooms on the first floor, offering a range of setups to welcome groups of all kinds. Sumptuous furniture and warming colour schemes help to create the perfect spot to catch your rest after each fun-filled day. Experience the refreshing sea breeze and stunning views right from your front door, then take a stroll into the village to reveal an assortment of charming local pubs and shops. A wider range of amenities can be found just a few miles along the coast in Banff, or perhaps head to Portsoy in the other direction. The Speyside Whisky Trail is within simple reach, being one of Scotland's most popular attractions, it is certainly worth a day out! Experience Scotland in all its glory from this heart-warming, well-located holiday cottage. EPC Rating: Band G
Whitehills is just one of many charming fishing villages along the North East coast of Scotland. The village boasts a pub serving food and a at the marina, as well as a grocer’s and a fish shop. The marina is a busy spot for boats, yachts and pleasure crafts. Just three miles from Banff and five miles from Portsoy, this location has much to offer visitors who enjoy following the coast that borders the Moray Firth.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Ground-floor bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with electric fire
Gas central heating, electric fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Harbourside parking.
Front enclosed courtyard.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.2 miles.
This property only accepts a minimum of 4 night bookings from October through till end of March and 5 nights from April through till end of September.
Nearby points of interest
- Sunnyside Beach
- Cullen Beach
- Cullen Viaduct
- Buckie and District Fishing Heritage Centre
Reviews (34)
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Fiona
It has everything and more. Sleep like a baby when I stay here. Had 1 setback about remote for the fire. Emailed Elizabeth and she rang back within 5 minutes explaing about it. Long story short it has manual controls. Lots of lovely walks near by. Take the walk from whitehills to Banff.....the beach is amazing. 20 out of 10 for this cottage and the area
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Helen
. We had been to Whitehills the year before and love the area and this cottage has blow us away compared to the cottage we stayed in on our previous stay. We couldnât fault anything.
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Maureen
Because my wife has mobility problems she found the stairs to the upstairs bedrooms a problem.Because the toilet was on the ground floor It was a particular drawback especially during the night. Apart from that we had a lovely relaxing holiday.