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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Seaside
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
23 Customer Reviews
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"For the second time we have had a great holiday based in Dolphin Cottage."
A warm ,comfortable and well equipped "home" near the sea and in a very beautiful part of Scotland.
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"It would be nice if there were a few glasses (of whiskey) and a few more plates in the kitchen."
Hello, Thank you for your feedback. We thought there were glasses in the cottage, maybe we should supply smaller 'dram' glasses. Perhaps also add a couple more plates would not be a bad idea. Best regards Fiona and Brian Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage,well maintained and everything you needed, couldn't have been in a better position."
Falling asleep and waking up to the sound of the sea was magical
Hello. Thank you very much for the great feedback. We are really glad you enjoyed your stay at Dolphin Cottage in Scotstown. The sound of the sea is always a favourite of ours. Best Regards Fiona and Brian Property Owner
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"The information regarding bin collection was out of date."
I had to get in touch with the council on line for correct information.. The pathway at the back of the property was brilliant to allow the dog off lead all the up to the beach.
Hello. Yes the old track is handy for walking your dog. I have done it many times myself. sorry about the bin information. The council have changed it lately and I believe it was a little out of date in the folder. We hope it didn't affect the enjoyment of your holiday. Best Regards Fiona and Brian Property Owner
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"I really enjoyed dolphin Cottage."
Having a cuppa on that bench each morning was beautiful. The views were amazing and watching the boats out the skylight of a night. Inside was lovely, homely feel and beds were so comfy. Kitchen had everything you could possibly need in it. Shower was great. Our Cassie (dog) appeared to feel very comfortable there. Lovely little walks near by. I would love to visit again :)
Hello, Thank you for the lovely feedback. Really glad Cassie enjoyed the time at the cottage as well. It would be great to have you return to Dolphin Cottage. Best regards Fiona and Brian Property Owner
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"Loved our stay!"
The host and owner were easy to contact when we had questions and were responsive. The cottage was beautiful, clean and has the best views! It was well equipped with anything we needed to eat in when we wanted. We enjoyed walking around the village and along the sea. There is no end of adventures and sight seeing close by as well! Would highly recommend!
Hello. Really glad you enjoyed your stay at Dolphin Cottage. It is a lovely area for a base for adventures. Thank you for the lovely feedback.. Best regards Fiona and Brian Property Owner
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"This is a lovely little cottage in a quiet spot (I visited in mid-May)."
Comfortable bed, decent sofa and chairs, powerful shower and a kitchen that had everything I needed. The garden isn’t pretty but being able to sit on the bench at the front with a coffee, overlooking the sea was perfect. I would happily recommend and return.
Hello, Thank you for the nice feedback. Sitting on the bench is also a favourite pastime for us. Sorry about the garden and we have employed a gardener to come round on a regular basis, and also looking at changing the layout a little. Best Regards Fiona and Brian Property Owner
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"A comfortable cottage with everything we required for a relaxing stay."
Glad you thought the cottage was comfortable. We hope you enjoyed your time in Banff. Best regards Fiona and Brian Property Owner
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"Overall very nice little cottage,a small annoyance was the building work going on next door and using the back of our cottage as access."
Outside space a disappointment no big deal though,lovely location weather dreadful so left a day early. Would certainly recommend hopefully with better weather
Glad you enjoyed cottage. Sorry to hear about the noise. Best regards Fiona and Brian Property Owner
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"This cottage is beautiful."
It is very comfortable and is furnished to the same standard you would your own home. The water pressure in the shower is excellent, and the kitchen is well equipped if you want to cook. It is lovely and tidy, and has everything you could want. However the stand-out for this cottage is the view, I could sit and watch the sea, the boats and the stars for hours from the front window, or take a cuppa to the bench across the road and sit there and watch the world. It is a very special place, and much as I would like to keep it a secret, it’s too good not to share!
Great to hear you enjoyed our cottage. It is a lovely location which we are fortunate to have. We also offer sit on the bench and watch the birds and sometimes Dolphins:) Thank you Fiona and Brian Property Owner
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"The cottage was excellent and had everything we needed."
The beds were large and comfy, and it was warm enough even in the very cold weather. Also the location was excellent, right on the sea front and just a 5 minute walk to the beach.
Thank you for your lovely feedback on our cottage. Glad you had a nice visit and hope to have you back in the future:) Thank you Fiona and Brian Property Owner
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"A most wonderful stay here."
Loved the walks with our dog. The cottage is just beautiful. Very well kept cozy and comfortable. The bed comfiest we have slept in apart from our own. Missing the sound of the waves already.
Great to have you and thank you for the lovely feedback. Would be great to have you back sometime in the future. Thank you Fiona and Brian Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage in superb location."
Great walks straight from the front door, particularly liked the park and beach walks. Would recommend visit to MacDuff Aquarium and Peterhead Prison, also loved Pennan and Cullen. The cottage is a credit to its owners, everything provided for a very enjoyable week.
Thank you for the lovely feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to have you back. Fiona and Brian Property Owner
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"From the minute we got there we felt relaxed."
Such an equipped comfortable cottage. The dog loved it too. We loved the walk from Banff to Whitehills along the walking route and beach. The views were spectacular. We especially enjoyed sitting on the bench out the front. Loved the binoculars reminded me of being a kid. Went in a fishing trip from Macduff, had a brilliant time . And the Railway inn pub, made us feel so welcome. Already booked to go back next year.
Thank you for the lovely feedback. Yes, that is a nice walk along the coast to Whitehills. The result of the fishing trip was well received as well:) Would be great to have you back in the future. Fiona and Brian Property Owner
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"Superb sea themed cottage in an ideal location in Banff."
Heritage trail at the back of the cottage which will take you all the way to Whitehills, next village along the coast. Immaculately clean, comfortable and all round excellent quality equipment along with all cleaning materials provided. Good information folder for cottage along with local guides and maps for area. Easy car parking on street just outside the front door. Excellent Wi-Fi connection and mobile signal. Great for dog owners too. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Dolphin Cottage.
Good evening, Thank you very much for the lovely feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay at Dolphin Cottage. Fiona and Brian Property Owner
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"We have just returned from a weeks stay in Dolphin cottage and what can I say."
The cottage is in a beautiful position open the front door and your on the beach where we saw some beautiful sun sets. The cottage itself was imacculate with so many little extras particularly the home made short bread which was delicious. Every little detail has been thought out to make it a real home from home it's a credit to the owners and we look forward to a return visit in the future.
Thank you for the review - we appreciate your positive feedback :-) Glad you enjoyed your stay and managed to watch some lovely sunsets. We look forward to your return. Fiona and Brian Property Owner
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"Enjoyed my stay."
Cottage cosy after being out all day. Loved watching the waves and sunsetting. I have marked this down as the sofa and one of the chairs are awful to sit on and need replacing. Something has happened to one half of the sofa and it is completely done and uneven to sit on. I almost caused myself an injury sitting on middle of sofa and ended up on very hard section. Hard to describe but all you feel is hard, almost broken sections when trying to get comfy. Also rug at fire is a hazard and we removed it for our stay as one end completely curled up and an accident waiting to happen. May I also point out that why assume if booking for 3 people that the double bed and single will be sufficient. I booked this as there were 3 beds and luckily i had some bedding with me otherwise I would have had to buy some. Like I said enjoyed my stay but have marked down comfort and facilities for the points mentioned.
Thank you for your feedback. Yes, we also think the cottage is comfortable and cosy, and the views can be great either in calm or stormy conditions in their own different ways. We were aware that one of the sofa seat cushions had a drooped a little and were monitoring the situation while we looked for a replacement. This is now planned for the coming week. We did not think it would cause an injury, or we would have acted immediately. The sofa is a two-seater recliner and is not designed to be sat in the middle of the two recliner seats as this is where the mechanism is located, this may be the part you sat on. Thank you for bringing the rug to our attention: apologies for the inconvenience, we will deal with the curled corner asap. We apologise for the miscommunication re sleeping arrangements, but there is always spare bedding in the cottage in the cupboard under the stairs. We will look at moving this upstairs to the bedroom cupboard in the future. Maybe this could have been discussed during our communications leading up to your arrival, or a call on your arrival could easily have dealt with it at the time and rectified the misunderstanding immediately. Glad you enjoyed your stay at Dolphin Cottage, and once again we are disappointed that a few things may have spoiled your experience. UPDATE: Sofa replaced and new chairs also installed in to the cottage. May 2023 Best regards Fiona and Brian Property Owner
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"Charming cottage, very well renovated with quality fittings, comfortable and warm."
Beautiful location right next to the sea and central for exploring the lovely Moray Firth coast. It exceeded expectations. The steps in the back garden are a little challenging for the older visitor, a handrail would be welcome.
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"Dolphin Cottage is in a super position for coastal walks and Banff."
Very comfortable accommodation and easy to have the dog there. The standard of accommodation, facilities and all the utensils was excellent. Also the welcome gifts were an additional lovely touch. Would definitely recommend this cottage to friends and family.
Thank you for you kind feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay at Dolphin Cottage. Best regards Fiona and Brian Property Owner
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"What a little gem!"
The attention to detail is faultless. Property has everything you could possibly need, the view is fabulous, lovely wood burner for cosy evenings. Would definitely book again if visiting that part of Scotland.
Thank you for the great feedback. It means a lot to us to know you enjoyed our cottage. We would be glad to see you back in the future. Best regards Fiona and Brian Property Owner
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"Dolphin Cottage is lovely, well placed, immaculately clean."
Everything you need is there for you to enjoy your stay. We didnt find we were missing anything we needed. The owners had left things we didnt expect to find, especially with the toiletries. They left us milk and tea and coffee facilities for our arrival, also a starter pack for the log fire. We arrived to a power cut and they were able to advise us on when the power might be restored. They left a folder of hints and tips and all the manuals needed for the appliances. They deserve to be popular with guests. Lovely cottage and fab hosts. It took us 9 hours to get to Banff but we would happily book again. The cottage is dog friendly and they provide throws for the furniture. We will recommend them to anyone we know who might want to travel to that area. One tip if you are hoping to see the northern lights, ask the locals for advice on your first night. We found out that the lights had appeared on at least 3 nights of our stay but despite looking out of the windows we didnt see them, maybe we should have looked out of the back door not the front as we saw more stars in the sky at the back. All in all a lovely week in Banff and the surrounding area with a lovely cottage to go home to each evening
Good evening, Thank you for the lovely feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Would glad to have you back again. Hopefully you might manage to see the Northern Lights. We have seen them from the bench across the road:) Thank you again for choosing Dolphin Cottage. Best regards Fiona and Brian Property Owner
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"Wonderful cottage with everything we needed and more."
The bed was so comfortable. The sound of the sea sent me to sleep every night. We will definitely be back to this delightful cottage.
Thank you for the lovely comments. It is nice hearing the sea nearby. Look forward to hearing from you again. Haste ye back Property Owner
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"We had an amazing time in Dolphin Cottage."
The view from the front door was beautiful and we spent a lot of time sitting in the bench across the road watching the view. We even had a dolphin display which just made our holiday. It is a great base for seeing the area, places to visit are Portsoy, Pennan, Lossiemouth and Elgin. The owners were very nice and attentive and the cottage was beautiful and had everything you need. We will definitely be back
Thanks for choosing Dolphin Cottage! Glad you enjoyed your break and delighted the Dolphins put in an appearance. Haste ye back! Property Owner
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single with truckle bed
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
- Kitchen
- Living/dining room with woodburning stove
- Central heating with woodburning stove
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer
- Smart TV, WiFi
- Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available on request
- On road parking
- Enclosed rear multi-level garden with patio, lawn, and furniture
- One well-behaved dog welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 0.7 miles, pub 0.4 miles, coast 0.2 miles
- Note: There are steps to the interior and exterior of the property
The property
Situated in the seaside town of Banff, renowned for its architecture in Aberdeenshire, lies this two-bedroom shorefront cottage, Dolphin Cottage.
Just a stone's throw away from the coast, a wide range of amenities, and historical landmarks, the cottage is ideal for a family or group break to the Scottish countryside.
You might even be in luck and be able to watch the local dolphins swim past from the windows of the cottage.
On arrival at Dolphin Cottage with its traditional stone-fronted exterior, make use of the on-road parking spaces, before venturing into the homely living/dining room, with breath-taking views of the sea; warm up after a coastal walk or a beach day in front of the woodburning stove, catch up with your latest series, or prepare for a home-cooked meal around the dining table.
All your meals can be prepared in the kitchen, well-equipped with all the expected amenities to relax into your stay, plus a washer/dryer for your holiday clothes, along with child-friendly accessories.
To the rear of Dolphin Cottage, you'll have access to an enclosed, multi-level garden, offering a private space to unwind, soak up the sunshine, and feel surrounded by nature.
Head upstairs to the family bathroom, displaying enough space to freshen up, or simply enjoy a long hot soak.
The first floor is completed by two well-positioned bedrooms, boasting sea glimpses and plenty of storage, including a double, and a single with a truckle bed.
Well-located to the harbour and the town centre, you'll have a wealth of dine-out options to consider in Banff, including Bridgeview Restaurant, Baird's Bistro and The Market Arms, whilst you'll have plenty of shops and emporiums to visit; you can experience the best of both worlds when opting for a self-catering break.
For an adventure-filled stay, follow Montcoffer Woods Path, take in the stunning landscape of Bow Fiddle Rock, or trail across Moray Firth, towards the East Coast.
Duff House, Kinnaird Head Castle Lighthouse and Museum, and Castle of Pittulie are all idyllic attractions for the historians of the group, displaying the local heritage from the 1500s.
Perfect for the entire family, head to Portsoy Harbor, the location of filming of Whiskey Galore 2 and the final Peaky Blinders season, visit Macduff Marine Aquarium and its array of sea creatures, or tour the Museum of Banff and its preserved memories of the town.
With an attraction for all types of breaks, use Dolphin Cottage as your Aberdeenshire base.
EPC Rating: Band C
EPC Rating: Band C
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.
About the location
BANFF
Fraserburgh 25 miles; Elgin 35 miles; Aberdeen 40 miles.
Banff is a former county town and a Royal Burgh, having received its charter from Robert the Bruce in 1324. The town has been designated an Outstanding Conservation Area and is famous for its outstanding architecture. Banff contains a variety of architecture in a number of contrasting styles, including Georgian architecture that can be found in the upper part of the town. Banff Harbour is now a recreational harbour and marina, and the town boasts spectacular sea views, sandy beaches, shops and seafood restaurants. Duff House, built between 1735 and 1740 is situated in the Deveron Valley, and is thought to be one of Britain's finest Georgian houses. Close by is Duff House Royal golf course and two miles away the neighbouring town of Macduff offers the Royal Tarlair golf course and award-winning Marine Aquarium. Nearby, the old smugglers village of Pennan was used as the location for the movie Local Hero, and its famous phonebox is a listed historical monument. The area also boasts sandy beaches, forest walks, cycle routes, whisky trails, pony trekking and dolphin watching, along with the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses in Fraserburgh and the Portsoy Boat Festival and Turriff Show.
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This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas