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Resort
Living room
Bedroom
Kitchen
Front
Reviews
7.2 out of 10 Good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Gardenstown, SCT
  • Popular LocationDuff House15 min drive
  • Popular LocationNew Aberdour Beach30 min drive
  • Popular LocationFyvie Castle35 min drive
  • AirportAberdeen (ABZ)78 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Finest Retreats | Ellie-Jo Cottage

Ellie-Jo Cottage is a charming seaside cottage situated in the popular Moray Firth village of Gardenstown.

The cottage is only yards from the seafront, tucked down a quiet alley with partial sea-views. Inside, the well-appointed sitting room has a decorative stove and comfortably seats four. The living room leads through to a fully fitted kitchen with breakfast area. Upstairs can be found the two comfy bedrooms - a double with sea views and a twin.

The bathroom is equipped with an electric shower over bath, and is located under the stairs. Please note that due to its placement in the house, the shower has limited headroom.

Outside to the rear and up seven steps is the seated terrace area with views over the bay and cliffs - an ideal place to relax and soak up the tranquil atmosphere around this charming cottage. It is only a short walk to the traditional harbour and the wide expanse of beach and cliffs. In the village, guests will find a charming collection of galleries, craft workshops, shops, a restaurant and a tea room.

An area of Aberdeenshire, in the north east of Scotland, encompassing spectacular country landscapes and the picturesque coastal villages of Gardenstown and Crovie. Built into the old red sandstone cliffs the villages have a quaint atmosphere. From the lovely harbour and beaches you can look out over the Moray Firth and catch a glimpse of the dolphins that often swim in the bay or experience one of the stunning sunsets. Gardenstown & Crovie are located on the Moray First Coastline in the North East of Scotland. This coastline was voted one of the best in the world by National Geographic tourism experts. The village has good facilities such as a pub by the harbour, and sights such as a nice beach, an 11th century chapel nearby and a footpath along the cliffs to Crathie. The harbour itself is well maintained with recent pontoons and around 80 boats berthed there during the summer. It is a good centre for exploring the area, and a local bus service provides links to Macduff and Banff.

There is roadside parking, plus two free car parks one minute's walk away. Please note that the property is accessed via seven steps with no hand rail and several steep stairs without a rail to rear seating area.

This property has an EPC rating of D. For bookings and more information please contact Finest Retreats.

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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checkin 16:00-22:00

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Banff

Located in Banff, this cottage is in a rural area. Duff House and Museum of Scottish Lighthouses are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cullen Harbour and Longside Golf Club. Macduff Marine Aquarium and Portsoy Ice Cream are also worth visiting.
Map
Gardenstown, SCT

What's nearby

  • Macduff Marine Aquarium - 11 min drive
  • Duff House - 15 min drive
  • Fraserburgh Heritage Centre - 23 min drive
  • New Aberdour Beach - 30 min drive
  • Fyvie Castle - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Annies Cakery - 12 min drive
  • The Seafront - 12 min drive
  • Eli's - 6 min walk
  • Cornerstone Teahouse - 11 min drive
  • Costa Express - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Finest Retreats | Ellie-Jo Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Finest Retreats | Ellie-Jo Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finest Retreats | Ellie-Jo Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Finest Retreats | Ellie-Jo Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Macduff Marine Aquarium, New Aberdour Beach and Banff Museum. Duff House and Inverboyndie Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

7.2

Good

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

4.0/10

Location

2.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Tolle Unterkunft für ein paar Tage Ruhe am Meer. Gardenstown und Crovie sind sehr schön gelegen
Tolle Unterkunft für ein paar Tage Ruhe am Meer. Gardenstown und Crovie sind sehr schön gelegen. Wunderschöne Sonnenuntergänge. Dir Unterkunft bietet alles was man braucht. Es gibt einen öffentlichen Parkplatz, der nicht weit weg ist. Die Strasse zur Unterkunft ist schmal, lässt sich aber gut mit einem Kombi befahren, habe auch Leute gesehen, die mit den VW Kastenwagen durch sind.
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10/10 Excellent

The cottage was immaculate!
I booked to stay at the cottage for a week and was very pleasantly surprised. The cottage was immaculate and there was a welcome pack upon arrival. The sea view was reasonable from all of the seats in the sitting room. Looking at previous reviews, it is clear that the cleanliness issues have been attended to. The area is beautiful and we were even lucky enough to see the northern lights from the front of the cottage. Will definitely be returning.

4/10 Poor

Gaubert M.

Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Sos
Arrivee tres complique Nous nous attendions a etre recu par une personne ! Et la ….personne et une boite a cles dont nous n’avions pas le code !!!!! ( a aucun moment nous n’avons ete informer de ca !!!) Logement sentant le renfermé , tres exigu , pas pratique pour les repas , sdb minuscule et pas pratique , je deconseille ou alors pour la moitie du tarif
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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4/10 Poor

Alan

A lovely cottage spoiled by poor housekeeping
Fabulous location Very poor housekeeping. Filthy oven
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8/10 Good

Alex

Ellie Ann
Great location and good facilities Bedding had a slightly damp smell. Perhaps not fully dried in dryer and put back on slightly damp. Expensive for 3 nights.

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