5 Distillery Cottages

110 Customer Reviews

• "Beautifully located within easy reach of the beach."

  Ideal for sightseeing along the coastline. Such a warm and comfortable cottage. Just perfect for our needs, and thank you so very much for a super welcome pack. I would highly recommend a stay here if you are looking for somewhere in this area.

  Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Mar 2025

• "We love this Cottage, it’s our second visit, as we enjoyed our stay so much last year , The cottage has everything you need, the bed is so comfortable as the rest of the Cottage , the kitchen is well equipped and has everything you need."

  The garden is ideal for Dogs and it’s only a short walk to the beach Great local pub and chip shop are a short distance away as well as the local shop. It perfect for a weeks break if not longer we will be back. It’s well worth our six hour journey, fantastic place Roger , Liz and Eddie

  Thank you Roger, Liz and Eddie for your lovely feedback. We love that you had a lovely holiday with us again this year. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elizabeth Ann5.0★Mar 2025

• "- the stay was fine."

  It was the accusations after. I paid a good amount of money to rent this property for the week and it was a busy stay. I took insurance out as when we stayed here before I knew glasses were broken when being placed in the sink. - we cleaned stripped the beds and towels and put them in the provided bag as asked. - accused of leaving a soaking wet towel that COULD of done damage to drawers, there was no damage. - the complaints from the cleaner after the stay were ridiculous. It was normal cleaning things that I may have missed but I was accused of things that weren’t true. The cleaner had to do her job yet complained about it. I was accused of breaking the blind but the roller had come off and I explained I did not want to make it worst and it was an easy fix. I was also accused of breaking the freezer which was untrue. I was accused of stealing glasses not asked about them accused. - I was accused of leaving rubbish across the garden, this did not happen. - accused of leaving a residue of powder on the coffee table - it was sand from shells and crystals my child had collected from the beach. - I asked my teenager to take the recycling out and he put it in the wrong bin, the cleaner made a complaint about this. - overall the stay was good but the attitude from the cleaner and owners was unacceptable. I was basically accused of trashing the place and ruining new bedding and I asked for photos and the tiny spot of a mark was sent to me from accidental spilt drink - again I had insurance for this.

  Reviewed by Jade4.1★Oct 2024

• "Perfect location for walking the dogs on a lovely quite sandy beach Welcome pack is very generous and considerably more than other cottages provide."

  The dogs love how well they are catered for and not an after thought . Thanks again for all you both do

  Reviewed by Jackie3.8★Oct 2024

• "The cottage was more than we expected The layout and facilities could not be ..."

  The cottage was more than we expected The layout and facilities could not be faulted The welcome pack was a nice touch We enjoyed our stay in the cottage and hope to return again soon

  Reviewed by Ken5.0★Sep 2024

• "Lovely cosy, welcoming cottage with range cooker and log burning fire."

  The owners left a fantastic welcome pack for me and the dogs which was very much appreciated. Very well equipped kitchen. Enclosed garden, very dog friendly and 5 minutes walk to Inverboyndie award winning beach. Lots of coastal walks and restaurants and pubs nearby and close to the lovely Cullen beach.

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Sep 2024

• "Very comfortable cottage and absolutely perfect for dogs."

  Everything was thought of and the dogs really appreciated the enormous water bowl in the kitchen and all their dog treats! Location was great too with a short walk to the beach and coast path to Banff and Whitehills.

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Aug 2024

• "Very nice Holliday cottage, super equipped especially the kitchen."

  Very close to a beautiful beach for walks and even swimming. We had a lovely stay and really enjoyed our week. The owners left us a starter packet (fresh bread, biscuits, sweets for the kid etc. ) what we found was absolutely outstanding. The beds were too soft for us, but it's hard to accommodate everyone's feelings. The bathroom and toilet are on the first floor, which can only be reached via a steep staircase. My mother, who was traveling with us, had a pretty hard time with it. It is therefore not suitable for people with limited mobility. In all, we can absolutely recommend this Holliday cottage and would definitely be happy to come back.

  Reviewed by Juergen5.0★Aug 2024

• "Excellent locality for both children and dogs, within a few minutes walk to the fantastic Banff beach and cycle/walking track to the nearby village."

  Well maintained and comfortable property for 4 people. The garden was fully enclosed so the dogs could be free in it. Wonderful facilities in the kitchen, everything you would need has been provided for. Large welcome pack.

  Reviewed by Irene5.0★Jul 2024

• "The best well equipped cottage we have ever stayed at."

  Great Welcome Pack which included treats for our dog. Lovely fenced garden which meant we could relax when Tully went out. Our personal disappointment was that the cottage needs some tlc, especially the bathroom. Damp patch on the ceiling in the downstairs twin room which I felt was soulless and didn’t use.

  Hi Paul, thank you for your feedback. I do apologise for the damp in the twin bedroom. We are aware the property needs tlc and we intend to do this when quieter. I’m sorry for this and really hope it didn’t ruin your holiday. Thank you for booking with us. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul4.4★Jun 2024

• "5 Distillery Cotrage was a great cottage."

  Every thing you need, very comfy and spotless. The beach was 5 minutes walk away and it was lovely. Maybe 15 minutes to walk into Banff, loads of amenities. Lots to drive to and see. The welcome pack was brilliant, for ourselves and dog. Sean and Victoria were fantastic hosts. If we come to the east coast of Scotland again will definitely stay again. Highly recommend. Thank you to you both!!!!

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★May 2024

• "Enjoyed our stay, comfortable; bed and lots of equipment in the kitchen and also supplies of food and drink much appreciated."

  The landlord,(Sean) was happy to come round and teach us how to use the gas oven. Good WIFI, phone signal a bity iffy at times. Some suggestions/quibbles. Could do with a doormat at the back and front doors. Pan brushes would also help. As with some loft conversions. mine included, there can be a problem with people not seeing the bit of wall that hangs down in to the bedroom and forgetting to duck as I did, with painful consequences. I have done it myself in my own home and there is no easy answer. The inward opening doors left the bathroom and upstairs bedroom a bit cramped but you can't do much about that. There was slight shortage of hot water at time, just enough for a bath, but only just. The stairs were a bit narrow, steep and also winding at the bottom. I am quite fit and that didn't affect me but have been tricky for an eighty something. Otherwise pleasant stay.

  Reviewed by Richard3.4★Apr 2024

• "Our second visit to this lovely, very well equipped cottage."

  A fantastic welcome pack for both humans and dogs. The log burner was ready for us to light. Very comfortable and cosy with an amazing kitchen. Nice touch to have a phone call from owner on our first evening to check all was ok. Great location. Off road parking behind cottage. Easy walk to beach and lots more fantastic beaches and lovely villages to visit.

  Reviewed by Jill5.0★Mar 2024

• "Loved our stay at 5 Distillery Cottages, so comfortable and cozy."

  The owners have thought of everything. The best welcome pack ever, even for the dog! Lovely area, so much to do The cottage is 5 minutes walk from a lovely beach, has a great secure garden, it’s warm, has comfy beds and is really well equipped….what more could you want?

  Reviewed by Shirley5.0★Mar 2024

• "We had a lovely relaxing week at 5 Distillery Cottage ."

  The Cottage was cosy and comfortable with everything you needed in it. The welcome pack was extremely generous and Eddie our dog enjoyed his treats , the garden was secure and ideal for him , there are some lovely coastal walks right from your door step , Whitehill and Banff which are in walking distance or a few minutes drive away have everything you need from Shops , pubs or take always, however you you wish to stay in and cook you will not be disappointed with the well equipped kitchen We will definitely be returning despite the 8 hours travel , which we made part of the holiday as the scenery was spectacular Sean and Victoria texted us and made sure that we had everything we needed and we could contact them them if we had any issues I would highly recommend this Cottage Roger, Liz and Eddie

  Reviewed by Elizabeth Ann5.0★Mar 2024

• "The cottage was lovely and cosy."

  It's location good for walking to Banff and whitehills. The welcome pack was very generous including wood for the burner in the sitting room making it warm and comfortable at night after long walks.

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Mar 2024

• "Wonderful place to stay."

  The welcome pack was outstanding. The cottage was in a perfect location and had totally everything I could ever need. Thank you so much.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Feb 2024

• "A good stay in a cosy well equipped cottage."

  Properly dog friendly. Good info sheets written in a positive way. Only thing we missed was the aurora, but maybe that is outwith your control?

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Feb 2024

• "From the moment we walked into the property we immediately felt at home."

  It was warm and welcoming. The welcome pack was amazing and better than we have ever had. The beds were very comfortable being hypnos beds. The kitchen had more than you would ever need in terms of facilities. Secure garden for our 2 dogs who also chomped there way through their welcome pack. Plenty of kindling and logs supplied for the woodburner.

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★Feb 2024

• "Lovely cosy and very clean cottage."

  Very comfortable beds and sofas. Kitchen really excellent, everything you could possibly need. When booking a cottage we always look for a woodburner and an enclosed garden. Distillery cottage has the best enclosed garden we’ve been to. We will be booking again.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Jan 2024

• "Really lovely cottage good access to beautiful coastline I just didn't want to leave"

  Reviewed by J5.0★Jan 2024

• "Highly Recommended."

  Cosy cottage for 4 people with log burner. Lovely and warm in the winter. Comfortable beds. Beautiful kitchen/diner, well laid out with microwave, oven, toaster, coffee maker and most things you could ask for. Washing machine and tumble dryer. Very well equipped. Enclosed garden for the dog. Only 5 minutes walk to the beach where our dog loved to run. Lovely welcome pack on arrival. Plus Christmas tree and decorations were already up as we stayed over Christmas.

  5.0★Dec 2023

• "This was just perfection."

  Very comfortable and well equipped. The bedding Particularly was just great. Lovely welcome through emails checking re my needs and a great welcome pack for me and the spaniels. 2 minute walk to a huge wild beach. Loved everything about this place. Can't rate it highly enough

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Nov 2023

• "Lovely cozy cottage with a beautiful kitchen."

  Perfect yard for the dog. Over the top welcome package. Short simple walk to the beach.

  Reviewed by Ellen4.7★Nov 2023

• "Wonderful time in a delightful cottage."

  Dogs loved the short walk to the beach and running in the sand. Cottage had every thing we needed dogs loved the treats as did we. Beds comfortable, lots of books if you need one. Just had a wonderful time Thank you Sean and Victoria

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Oct 2023

• "Home from home for us and our two collies Thank you"

  Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Oct 2023

• "Lovely little cottage, and so close to a great beach."

  The garden was full of birds! So many wonderful walks nearby too. The cottage was well equipped and comfortable, with everything you need. The welcome pack was special and included homemade bread. Sean.Victoria were great communicators and gave us a call to make sure all was ok. They even left dog treats!

  Reviewed by Judith5.0★Sep 2023

• "Gardens to property very overgrown struggle to walk up the paths."

  Not as shown on the advert.The stairs inside were in need of handrails top and bottom and not safe for the elderly or infirm, I feel this should be mentioned in the advert. Overall clean and tidy with a nice welcome pack.

  Reviewed by Andrew2.8★Sep 2023

• "5 Distillery Cottages was a lovely place to stay."

  It was comfortable, well-equipped & in the perfect location for the things we wanted to do & only a short stroll from a beautiful dog-friendly beach. There was the best welcome pack we've ever experienced, which even included treats for the dog. Sean & his wife (whose name now escapes me, sorry) had really put a lot of thought into making this a lovely holiday let. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Gaynor5.0★Jun 2023

• "We have been in many holiday cottages over the years and this cottage was the ..."

  We have been in many holiday cottages over the years and this cottage was the best equipped yet It had everything required to have a great holiday

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Jun 2023

• "2nd visit to Distillery cottage, lovely hosts."

  Superb location. Lovely home from home accommodation, everything you could possibly need is provided and more. Hosts go above and beyond to make your stay as memorable and happy as possible.

  Reviewed by Denise5.0★May 2023

• "Has a lovely week."

  Cosy cottage with everything you need. A lovely welcome pack too! Thank you

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★May 2023

• "A delightful cottage, beautifully presented and appointed."

  It was warm, clean, comfortable and very well equipped. It was dog friendly with an enclosed back garden, ideal for the pooch. The owners were first class - a welcoming phone call, very generous welcome packs for both myself and the dog, and a follow up text to check that all was well. The cottage is ideally positioned for stunning beach walks and exploring Moray and Aberdeenshire. I would highly recommend this holiday cottage

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Apr 2023

• "Fantastic time had by us all,everything about the cottage was amazing."

  Such a beautiful part of the country,we couldn't have asked for anything more, it was absolute bliss,wouldn't hesitate to return to no5 distillery cottage,perfect in every way, thank you so much Sean and Victoria was an absolute pleasure to be there...

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Apr 2023

• "An excellent and comfortable property."

  It has everything one could possibly require and is well located close to the beach with many walks around.

  Reviewed by Maureen4.7★Mar 2023

• "Lovely cottage very comfortable with everything we needed, fantastic location, best welcome pack for us and the dog!"

  Reviewed by Alice5.0★Mar 2023

• "Very comfortable and cosy property."

  Fantastic welcome pack for both us and our 4 legged friend. Bed was so comfortable that once my head hit the pillow I was out for the count. Lovely hearing from owner Sean to see we were OK and if we needed any help at all. The stairs are a bit tricky as I do have arthritis in my knee but,the hand rail helped

  Reviewed by Janine4.7★Feb 2023

• "We had a fantastic stay at the cottage Our dogs just love the back garden and being able to walk down to the excellent beach every day ."

  Hope to be back over soon .

  Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Feb 2023

• "Sean and Victoria were so kind and left us welcome gifts which were really appreciated."

  Great location, nice and warm home with a comfy bed and sofas. The kitchen was well equipped. We certainly recommend it and will definitely go there again if we need a dog friendly place to stay on the area.

  Reviewed by Victoria5.0★Dec 2022

• "A beautifully well equipped cottage with a very thoughtful welcome pack!"

  Everything you need, and more, for a weeks break, with an enclosed garden fir your dogs. Well situated with only a short walk to a beautiful beach, well recommended!

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Nov 2022

• "Really enjoyed our stay at Distillery Cottage."

  Cottage was very clean and comfortable. The welcome pack was amazing. Host even called on Saturday night to make sure everything was okay for us. Would highly recommend and we will definitely book again.

  Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Nov 2022

• "An exceptional cottage in a peaceful location yet just a 5 minute walk to a spectacular sandy beach (a walk down late at night to view the Northern Lights is a must!"

  ). The cottage was very well equipped with absolutely everything we could possibly need for our stay, very tastefully decorated and furnished, cosy throughout, well maintained and a good size kitchen/dining area. The owners were amazingly friendly and helpful, on hand for any queries or concerns of which we had none at all. Everything was absolutely perfect and we will definitely book again when we next visit this stunning and very unspoilt part of Scotland. Thank you so much

  Reviewed by Clare5.0★Nov 2022

• "Fantastic cottage in a great location - if you have a dog its a dream."

  Very peaceful. Owners were great and called hs to check everything was ok. The gift of prosecco, sweets and chocolate biscuits upon welcome was a lovely surprise!

  Reviewed by James5.0★Oct 2022

• "This was our second stay in this property."

  It is an extremely comfortable house very conveniently located for the beach and coastal walks. Everything one could possibly need is provided and all in good working condition and easy to operate. There is a lovely farmhouse type kitchen. Both front and rear gardens are natural and filled with bird life!

  Reviewed by Maureen5.0★Oct 2022

• "Excellent week spent in distillary cottage."

  Very nice friendly couple.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Oct 2022

• "A warm, comfortable cottage in a great location."

  Lovely homely touches which made us feel as if a kind friend had let us use their home for a week. Welcome package was the best we'd ever come across and we enjoyed all the goodies.

  Reviewed by Sara5.0★Sep 2022

• "Lovely cottage, comfortable clean, everything you need."

  Owners help and consideration beyond compare to anything previously experienced. One very small point, mirror in downstairs bedroom would have been useful. Again a lovely place to stay.

  Thank you for your comment. I will get this sorted and put in a mirror. We are glad you had a lovely holiday and thank you for booking with us. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie4.7★Sep 2022

• "We had a great stay, the cottage is clean, cosy and well equipped."

  A great location for exploring the coastal villages in and around Banff. And a few minutes walk from the most beautiful beach.

  Reviewed by Mhairi5.0★Aug 2022

• "Lovely base from which to explore the Moray Firth coastline."

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jul 2022

• "Very comfortable cottage everything that I needed only downside was the stairs not ideal for elderly very good welcome pack and for dog loverly walks Beach only 5 minutes away which I enjoyed walking."

  With the dog very quiet and friendly neighbours

  Reviewed by Jacqueline4.1★Jun 2022

• "Excellent cottage, the best we've ever stayed in."

  Fantastic welcome pack for adults & dog, including a huge basket of logs for logburner - which we didn't use as weather was gorgeous. Excellent cleaning, my dog is usually the first to sniff out where other dogs have been but she didn't. Could really have done with a downstairs toilet, maybe change where the back door is & put one in the utility room? That's me trying to find fault, congratulations to the owners

  Reviewed by Janette4.7★Apr 2022

• "The cottage was extremely comfortable, spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated."

  Everything needed was provided including a very thoughtful welcome pack for us and our dog! The owners couldn't have been more helpful and kept in touch throughout the process. It might be good if the information leaflets about the local area and amenities could be refreshed. Some of these were quite old and no doubt much has changed since pre-pandemic days. But this is a very small point and in any case guests have the use of excellent wifi at the cottage so can do their own research. We loved our stay and would highly recommend No 5 Distillery Cottage.

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★Apr 2022

• "Very comfortable."

  Everything we needed. Excellent location

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Mar 2022

• "The cottage was lovely very comfortable everything u needed in the kitchen owner ..."

  The cottage was lovely very comfortable everything u needed in the kitchen owner left a nice welcome pack for us and the dogs very handy for beach would certainly recommend cottage Robert king

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Mar 2022

• "We found the cottage clean and tidy welcome package one of the best we have had even treats for the dog."

  Bed very comfy .Kitchen has every thing you need plus more and a cooker to die for. Sitting room comfy sofas and easy to light wood burner. Old railway line 100yds from the cottage perfect for the dogs morning walk so would highly recommend

  Reviewed by William5.0★Mar 2022

• "We had a fantastic stay ."

  On arrival we we're left some treats by the owners, nice touch. The cottage was clean, comfortable and well equiped. Whilst we we're there we had some snow, the cottage stayed warm for our return. The option for using the log burner was great. We could walk to the shore in two mins this was great for the dog. All in all a great cottage that we would use again. Thankyou.

  Reviewed by George5.0★Feb 2022

• "A lovely little gem of a cottage."

  With a beach & coastal path are just a short walk from the stay, ideal for our new year break with dogs. We were thrilled when walking into the well decorated house, the kitchen is excellent. It was a great location to explore the magnificent beaches and a visit to the Cairngorms. Highly recommended, the welcome parcel was also well received.

  Reviewed by Denise5.0★Dec 2021

• "Best pet friendly cottage we've stayed in so far."

  Location,150m from beach makes this a great place to get to Whitehills and Banff easily.The House is well equipped to self cater and the bed and sofas are really comfy.The staircase is steep at the top, but you get used to it.The owners welcome phone checkin is a great touch and they kept in touch through the storm . Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Stephanie5.0★Nov 2021

• "Gorgeous property real home to home feeling, cosy lounge comfy beds."

  Stone throw away from lovely coastal walks. Super for relaxation and stillness just what we needed. Thank you

  Reviewed by Gemma5.0★Oct 2021

• "A truly excellent property in a perfect location for beach and coastal walks."

  Reviewed by Maureen5.0★Sep 2021

• "Another great holiday at the Distillery cottage."

  Lovely beach close at hand and good walks too. Cottage was very clean and comfortable as always.

  Reviewed by Moira5.0★Sep 2021

• "The cottage was perfect, clean and fully equipped."

  The welcome gift left for us and our dog was a lovely touch and so thoughtful. We had a great stay, we very much enjoyed the quiet rual location and close proximity to the Banff beach. We will certainly be booking this wonderful cottage again!

  Reviewed by Erin5.0★Aug 2021

• "A nice neat cottage close to beach, very clean and comfortable."

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jun 2021

• "The welcome pack was fantastic to receive, the location of the cottage was so ..."

  The welcome pack was fantastic to receive, the location of the cottage was so well placed for walks with the dogs even if you did not want to drive, the owners were very welcoming and also attentive to our needs, I would definitely go back and would recommend it as a place to stay

  Reviewed by Clare5.0★Jun 2021

• "Had a fantastic stay at 5 distillery cottage."

  The location is excellent, with only a 5 minute walk to the amazing beach. The log burning fire was a great to have on in the evening and Maisie our cockapoo was in the secure garden most of the holiday. Will definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Kenny5.0★May 2021

• "We had a lovely stay at this cottage and would visit it again, the cottage was very clean and had just about everything you could look for."

  The location was superb for walking. The birdsong in the morning was really lovely. I would mention that customers should be wary of the stairs as they are not very safe at the top due to the curve and there only being a banister on the one side.

  Reviewed by Lorraine4.1★May 2021

• "Easy access to scenic, clean, white, sandy beach."

  Lovely coastal walks to Banff and Whitehills and a short drive to picturesque fishing villages Portsoy, Gardenstown and Pennan. We sampled tasty fish and chips and other takeaways. I would specially commend Sean and Victoria for the effort and thoughts to detail which made our stay at 5 DISTILLERY COTTAGES one which will be long remembered. Maisie our wee dog enjoyed her special treats. As did we the home made bread. Having stayed in many cottages this was exceptional!! Thank you both.

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★May 2021

• "Fantastic property with the most well equipped kitchen including kit for the dog."

  Also fabulous welcome pack which really set the tone for our holiday. Very relaxing week with lots of time on the beach and finding different walks ending with evenings in front of the fire. Highly recommend this accommodation owners are so attentive.

  Reviewed by Hilary5.0★Nov 2020

• "Beautiful cottage."

  Close to the sea. Wonderful welcome pack.

  Reviewed by Kim5.0★Sep 2020

• "Lovely, homely cottage in beautiful surroundings."

  We have visited 3 times already and certainly would go back

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Jul 2020

• "The cottage couldn't have been more perfect."

  It was so clean, comfortable and warm and the kitchen in particular was equipped to the highest standard with everything and more that you would need. The welcoming package was exceptional. Even the dog had been thought of! The location was ideal for a quiet getaway in a small hamlet with the beach just a couple of minutes walk away. It had, however, close access to all local facilities, amenities and sights. We had a wonderful, relaxing 7 day stay and wouldn't hesitate to return.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Mar 2020

• "A very comfortable cottage in a gorgeous, quiet location."

  Extremely dog-friendly, well equipped with everything you need and clean. One of the nicest places we’ve stayed, we felt at home straight away. We would highly recommend this cottage!

  Reviewed by Jean5.0★Feb 2020

• "We have been holidaying in cottages for over 15 years with our dogs and can honestly say this is the best cottage we have stayed in."

  Very very pet friendly. Will definitely be revisiting.

  Reviewed by Derek5.0★Feb 2020

• "Brilliant cottage ."

  Owners were very very generous with welcome basket of goodies . Fresh bread, wine, biscuits, fresh milk and couple of packets of treats for our dogs. Cottage was amazing very clean and very cosy . All in all a great long weekend.

  Reviewed by Jaime5.0★Jan 2020

• "We had a fantastic holiday in this super little cottage."

  It was comfy, clean and very cosy.The welcome pack was extremely generous, both for humans and dogs! The cottage is ideally situated for long coastal walks, via glorious beaches. We would highly recommend a visit. Thank you to Sean and Victoria for helping to make our holiday so enjoyable.

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Oct 2019

• "Cottage was really cosy, heating easy to operate."

  Owners left a much appreciated welcome pack - chocolates, wine, homemade bread, and other basics. This was our second visit to this cottage and we will return at some future date.

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Sep 2019

• "Looked lovely upon arrival until closer inspection."

  Everything in kitchen was sticky, windows needed cleaning, plants needed water, and dead leaves taken off. Pans needed replacing, frying pan rusty. Sheets needed ironing (unless not changed) Foisty smell in living room(unless it was because of dogs been allowed) The actual sea view is from the bathroom window upon opening, as its frosted, Also you have to push the wheely bin from the back, all the way round to the front, and leave across the road upon weekly emptying. Not great for elderly folk.

  Reviewed by Tricia2.8★Aug 2019

• "Distillery cottage was spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable."

  The kitchen was amazing with every appliance and equipment that could ever be needed . The bedrooms were large and airy and we can not find a negative to the whole package. We were delighted to find a fabulous array of welcome gifts , including beautiful flowers and there were bowls , toys and treats for the dogs . We were able to walk to the beach in five minutes ( and did so every day ) and could easily walk into Banff and Whitehills . Victoria and Sean are considerate , concerned hosts and we have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this beautiful cottage for a relaxing holiday .

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jul 2019

• "Lovely cottage in a superb location close to the beach and many attractions."

  Perfect for dogs.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jun 2019

• "The cottage is fantastic"

  Reviewed by Tom5.0★Mar 2019

• "A very well equipped cottage with generous welcome pack."

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Mar 2019

• "Fantastic cottage, very well equipped and comfortable."

  Superb location close to the stunning beach and within walking distance along the coast to both Whitehills and Banff (approx 20-30 mins walk). Perfect!

  Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Mar 2019

• "Lovely cottage in a perfect location!"

  5 Distillery Cottages is a comfy, cosy cottage with everything you could possibly need. Great for beach walks and so much to see and do in the area. Recommend the Seafield Arms in Whitehills for pub grub, and the Hooga Cafe in Cullen is fabulous, so welcoming and the Cullen Skink and homemade bread and cakes were amazing. Thank you Sean and Victoria, your cottage is lovely and the Welcome Pack was much appreciated (and for the dog too!).

  Reviewed by Bob and Claire5.0★Feb 2019

• "Everything areas cottage welcome pack for humans and hower friendly Button hower ..."

  Everything areas cottage welcome pack for humans and hower friendly Button hower little dog walks on the beach just up the road in Banff shopping facilities brilliant we luv it that much we booked it for next year and thank Sean for the phone call welcoming us again BRILLIANT

  Reviewed by Dennis5.0★Feb 2019

• "Fabulous cosy cottage, everything we needed!"

  The best welcome pack we have ever had! We would definitely return.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Nov 2018

• "Not the first visit to this beautiful, homely, comfortable cottage and hopefully not the last."

  We love the coastal walks with our dogs.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Nov 2018

• "The expectation on the cottage has been completely satisfied."

  For us who have dogs following the use of this cottage located in a beautiful area of the Scottish coast was the most exciting from the emotional point of view. The cottage is really exciting to experience it both internally and externally. I stop here with my comment because I do not know what else to add .... I, my wife and our dogs we hope one day to return to the Distillery for a new holiday by the sea in the north ....sorry for google translate....

  Reviewed by Mara5.0★Nov 2018

• "This is an excellent cottage, very comfortable, warm with everything we needed and more."

  Many thanks to the owners for the welcome pack and all the extras. Much appreciated. We had a great week and were sorry to leave. Two minutes to the beach with walks to Banff, Whitehills and beyond. Meals are availble at the pub, Galley restaurant and Rockfish chippy - all in Whitehills. We will return but not soon enough.

  Reviewed by Alastair5.0★Oct 2018

• "This is an exceptional cottage."

  The welcome offered by the owners should be used as an example to others. In addition a great deal of thought has been put into the practicalities of the contents. For dog owners, the location is ideal as is the actual cottage itself.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Oct 2018

• "This is a great cottage."

  We loved it. All the extras were much appreciated. We can't praise it enough

  Reviewed by Valerie5.0★Oct 2018

• "Hello! 5,Distillery Cottages was wonderful."

  It was super-well equipped-fantastic welcome pack(best ever) for dogs too-lovely friendly phone-call from Sean,the owner ,to find out if all was to our satisfaction.It has a lovely big kitchen( dogs kept there)-very cosy house-just cannot praise it enough.Needless to say we will be back soon !!

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Sep 2018

• "The owners went to some length to welcome us - a very generous welcome pack, fresh flowers throughout the house, shower ‘poofs’, very comfy bed with good quality cotton bedding."

  Tha heating was very effective and easy to use and plenty of hot water. The situation of the cottage was excellent - just a couple of minutes from a lovely beach along which was easy walking to Banff and Whitehills where The Galley provided superb meals.

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Sep 2018

• "A terrific cottage in a lovely location for exploring Aberdeenshire and Morayshire."

  Very comfortable and well equipped accommodation with the bonus of a garden (our Labrador loved the garden and the walks / runs on the beach and old railway line.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2018

• "One of the best ever."

  The most caring owners of the property even down to thinking of our pet! The most thoughtful people ever. Very clean cottage with everything you could possibly want. We even had a telephone call checking to see we were settled and had everything we wanted. I would definitely stay there again and highly recommend the cottage

  Reviewed by Irene5.0★Aug 2018

• "Location and fabulous cottage"

  Reviewed by Lynda5.0★Aug 2018

• "Big thank you to the owners , we left some items in the Cottage which they contacted us about and posted them home."

  Lovely Cottage and Lovely people !

  Reviewed by Craig5.0★Jul 2018

• "Couldn't have asked for a better location to relax with family."

  The surrounding beaches are very clean, and the kids enjoyed body boarding at Sandend Beach as well as fishing for crabs at the harbour. We especially enjoyed our day out to Spey Bay to see the dolphins. The cottage itself is in the perfect location, and is beautifully well looked after, the welcome pack on our arrival was a very nice touch. Will definitely recommend to our family and friends.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Jul 2018

• "Excellent location with plenty of good walks nearby."

  Cottage was lovely with a secure back garden.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jun 2018

• "The cottage was excellent the only concern we had was the lack of information about recycling our rubbish."

  We feel that every cottage should have clear instructions on what we can or cannot recycle.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2018

• "The cottage was was clean, tidy, comfortable and nicely decorated, with a neat secure back garden."

  The kitchen had tea, coffee, milk and bread to get us started, along with some nice extras for us and treats for our dog, which was a very nice touch, and more than met our expectations. This combined with the location, a 5 minute walk to a stunning beach and coastal walks, made for a great holiday. All in all I thoroughly recommend the cottage and will visit again.

  Reviewed by John5.0★May 2018

• "We found the cottage to be very clean and comfortable."

  We appreciated the welcome pack for ourselves and our dog. The location was excellent and we all enjoyed our walks along the beautiful beach. Great restaurants and shops in Banff and Whitehills. The only point l would make is l think it should be made clearer in the description that the only bathroom is upstairs and that the stairs are quite difficult to negotiate, especially for an elderly person or young child.

  Reviewed by Moira5.0★Apr 2018

• "Superb cottage, very comfortable and extremely clean."

  We had a fantastic holiday and will definitely try to rebook the cottage we stayed in.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Mar 2018

• "This cottage is well located in the Central area for the beautiful Moray coastline, Salmon fishing and whisky trail ."

  Banff is a short walk along a nice coastal path suitable for Kids and dogs alike. There is direct public access to the beach on an adjacent path with scenic walks in East and West. The cottage is spacious and very comfortable with all necessary items available to make a great holiday possible The dog safe rear garden is large ,with nice garden furniture to relax and enjoy the healthy sea air. The owners were very helpful and their welcome pack was exceptional . Great location fantastic property and great owners 110% +++

  Reviewed by Frank5.0★Mar 2018

• "An absolute gem of a cottage."

  In 30 years of staying in self catering cottages this has to be one of the most comfortable, well equipped and lovely cottages my wife and I have had the pleasure to stay in. Certainly the best of any of the ‘dog friendly’ cottages with dog treats, dog food bowls, new dog toys and dog towels supplied. We were aptly looked after by the kind owners with wine, chocolates, bread, milk, biscuits etc. A minor issue with an appliance was quickly rectified by the friendly owners. The cottages situation is only a couple of minutes walk from the fantastic beach which was immaculate with no litter or detritus. Brilliant walks for the dogs. Loads to see and do nearby. Would absolutely recommend this cottage; just fantastic!

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Feb 2018

• "Fantastic holiday let."

  Pet friendly,owners left treats and games for our dog and also a generous welcome pack for us. The house is brilliant location very quiet and just around the corner from the beach and lovely easy walks.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Feb 2018

• "We both thought that the cottage was fantastic."

  It was tastefully decorated, warm and comfortable and situated in a very peaceful location just about five minutes walk from the shoreline. There are fantastic coastal walks which I undertook every day. The welcome pack which was provided by the owners and included wine and chocolates was very thoughtful. The WiFi was also very good and I know this is important for a lot of people. I would definitely go back.

  Reviewed by Rachael5.0★Jan 2018

• "Loved this cottage."

  Beautiful decor and spotless. Generous welcome goodies for me and Donald the dog. Would like to think I'll be back some day.

  Reviewed by Mandy5.0★Aug 2017

• "Fantastic cottage in a beautiful part of scotland."

  Only 2 mins walk to the beach and situated perfectly for exploring the Moray coast. The cottage itself had everything we needed and more and the welcome pack was greatly appreciated. We will definitely be back but get the feeling we may need to book early as this cottage will be very popular. Thank you.

  Reviewed by William5.0★Jul 2017

• "This cottage was beautiful."

  It had been carefully renovated and had everything we needed for a relaxing break. The beds were super comfy.Everything felt new and fresh despite the cottage being old. The location was great. Only five minutes walk from an extensive beach which was a joy to walk each morning with the dog. The owners were very welcoming and had left a lovely welcome pack and goodies for the dog too. The Moray coast is a fantastic area to explore.I recommend this cottage highly.

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Jul 2017

• "Great little beach cottage."

  We were a party of 2 adults and two pre-teens and the property was perfect. The rooms are large enough and it had all the equipment we required for the week and was only a few minutes walk to the beach. Only negative comment is the shower in the bath is quite small so it was bathes for the children. It may not be suitable if the children are very young as the twin bedroom is downstairs with the other bedroom is upstairs but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this cottage for slightly older children if a beach holiday is what you want, although, there are lots of other local attractions to keep everyone happy. Great welcome pack which was much appreciated. And we were surprised by the frequency of the buses for such a small village.

  Reviewed by Derek5.0★Jul 2017

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