School Holidays 2017 Cottages In Aberdeenshire

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Stephen - Verified booking

  We had a good week at Coastal Cottage.

  The beds were fine and we slept well. Kitchen was well equipped. Shower ok but it was a bit awkward to use the flexible hose. The house was spotless but we had wash up some of the cups and cutlery as they were a bit sticky. The fridge was quite temperamental and actually froze two cucumbers and the tomatoes! We think the door was a bit on the wonk. We have a larger type car/ people carrier and it was difficult to park in the drive if people were parked opposite- which they always were. We were blocked in the first day so subsequently we parked on the road. But a smaller car would be fine. Internet access was good. However the TV was very old school and was not smart so you couldn't link or screen cast to it and the channels on offer were very basic Personally we found the sofa a bit uncomfortable as it was quite low and lacked support. It would have been nice to have a couple of TV tables as we prefer a table and chairs as opposed to being perched on a high stool at the breakfast bar. Another small issue was the complete lack of privacy in the garden. Also the garden wasn't small dog friendly as there were gaps under the gate. However the neighbours were really nice and friendly and loved our little dog! There is a small shop in St combs selling a limited range of basics at a high price so you need to drive to fraserburgh to find a supermarket. Apart a very indifferent fish an chip shop there are no other eateries in the village. These are very minor issues and I have no problem recommending the cottage. One last note- the stairs are steep and twisty. Anyone with any mobility issues would struggle to get upstairs.

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• Brian - Verified booking

  The accommodation was in an ideal position to tour the interesting Castles, Country houses, and scenic Beaches in Aberdeenshire.

  It's located minutes away from an entrance to the beautiful Aden Country Park and Leo our little Frenchie loved his long walks in it every day we were there. The park has excellent play areas for kids and an enclosed dog agility area where we could let Leo off the lead and he enjoyed that a lot. The accommodation itself was even better than the description with a very large open plan area incorporating Kitchen, Dining and Living room. The kitchen has all the utilities (fridge, freezer, dishwasher cooker) that you need to cater for the whole family. The living area has a good sized HD television with Freeview Play and there are plenty of games around to keep kids happy. A dog bed was provided which our Leo preferred to his own bed and he loved the present of a little stuffed animal that was left for him. Both bedrooms were a good size with comfortable beds and there is a good sized Bathroom with a large shower. A small utility room by the entrance to the property has a sink and a good-quality washer dryer. Should we return to the area in the future we wouldn't hesitate to book The Hayloft for our stay

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• Jordan - Verified booking

  A really lovely two bed cottage, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

  A bit of attention to detail could be given to some of the rooms, touch up of the skirting boards and fix squeaky doors and hinges etc, however a very clean and well presented place. The skylight on the landing is in need of attention though as very drafty, didn't shut properly and when it snowed as hard as it did when we were there it started to come in the house through the gaps!! The master bedroom is huge but the mattress was too soft for us and a bit spring-y in the back. Might need a change. The out house is awesome as a great storage space particularly for us as we were there for two weeks. The kitchen was well equipped, however, we had to buy ourselves a bigger pan as the ones provided were just trying pans or saucepans. WiFi was surprisingly good in the kitchen particularly which meant we could work from there no problem. Best bit? The village it's in is right on the most BEAUTIFUL coast line and beach. Just stunning, lost loads of time just walking up and down nearly as far as the lighthouse near Peterhead! Thanks Fay and Zander!

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• Ian - Verified booking

  What a fantastic property.

  We loved every aspect of The Hayloft. We especially liked the dog friendly touches such as leaving us a dog toy, on the supplied dog bed. We brought our own bed with us but the dog ignored it for the one supplied by the owners of The Hayloft. The location is remote enough to be quiet & you feel very out of the way, but the Aden Country Park is literary accessed across the road. We spent most of the week in the park as the beaches at Cruden Bay & Peterhead were struggling with avian flu. The local shop was a few minutes drive away & could be walked to through the Country Park if preferred. I highly recommend The Hayloft & only wish we owners had not been away (Seattle USA) during our stay as I would like to have expressed my thanks personally. Awesome place & we would not hesitate to revisit or recommend to others. Thank you.

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• Sarah - Verified booking

  Could not fault this stunning cottage.

  Has all the comfort of home, very clean and well maintained, be aware of the steep steps upstairs though if have mobility issues.Could do with extra frying pan especially if 3 or 4 people staying. The garden is a perfect sun trap and fully enclosed so was perfect for Tia to wander around. The village itself is very quiet and not much in the way of amenities, but Fraserburgh is only 5 min drive where you can find everything you need (McIntosh butchers has a fantastic range). The beach is a 5 minute walk from the cottage very quiet and dog friendly. Really enjoyed a relaxing evening in this cosy cottage after visiting local area which is full of stunning views and quaint fishing villages.

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