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At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a round dining table, and a woven pendant light.
Room
A white house with a wooden door, a small patio with a table and chairs, and a potted plant.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Broughty Ferry Seafront
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Broughty Ferry, Scotland
  • Place, Broughty Ferry Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Broughty Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Broughty Ferry Seafront
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dundee (DND)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach

Nestled just a stone's throw from the enchanting Broughty Ferry beach, 'At The River' is a charming Scottish cottage named after the iconic Groove Armada song. This artistic retreat features hidden pieces of artwork inspired by the song, adding a unique touch to the property's cosy ambiance.

Imagine this: after a delightful day exploring local shops, catching up with friends, and enjoying drinks in Broughty Ferry, you savor the famous ice cream from Visocchi's Cafe. You then find yourself strolling barefoot along the sandy shoreline, accompanied by the soothing sounds of the waves. As you approach a pristine white-walled seaside cottage, the warm glow of house lights gently illuminates the pebble stone garden path.


'At The River' is a newly refurbished gem in the heart of Broughty Ferry, Dundee. The refurbishment of this cottage was a labour of love, with meticulous attention to detail to create one of the most stylish and comfortable retreats in Scotland. Every corner of this home boasts something special, from its carefully curated decor to the concealed drawings of Broughty Ferry's landmarks, expertly hand-drawn by a local artist.

The space

Two Bedrooms: A spacious double bedroom and an additional bedroom featuring a single bed.

Fully Equipped Kitchen: Embrace your inner chef with a fully equipped kitchen, complete with a 4-gas-ring hob, oven, grill, washer dryer, dishwasher, and fridge freezer.

Outdoor Oasis: Enjoy the attractive paved outdoor spaces with comfortable seating and ambient lighting, perfect for al fresco dining and relaxation.

Luxurious Amenities: Fresh linen and towels are provided for a carefree stay, and the bathroom features underfloor heating, a wet room shower, and a deep, relaxing bath.

Parking is easy enough, with free street parking right outside the cottage. For added convenience, there are complimentary parking spaces just a minute's walk from the property, ensuring your vehicle is well looked after.

We look forward to welcoming you to 'At the River'!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11717722
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Dundee

Dundee is home to this cottage. Gagie Marsh and Monikie Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Barnhill Rock Garden and Ballumbie Park. The Fun Factory and Battlefield Live Dundee are also worth visiting.
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Broughty Ferry, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Broughty Ferry Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Barnhill Rock Garden - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Broughty Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Broughty Ferry Seafront - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grassy Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Broughty Ferry Station - 7 min walk
  • Dundee (DND) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Bell Tree
  • ‪The Royal Arch Bar & Bistro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Forgan's Broughty Ferry - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fort Hotel - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach?

As of 12 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach on 22 Oct 2026 start from AU$687, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach located?

Situated in Dundee, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Barnhill Rock Garden, Broughty Ferry Beach and Broughty Castle. Broughty Ferry Seafront and Monifieth Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km). Broughty Ferry Station is 7 minutes by foot and Balmossie Station is 29 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage, well situated, fully equipped and lacked nothing . Welcome basket very much appreciated.Cabot speak highly enough about cottage or Jennifer the host. Will definitely visit sgain
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2026
This is a lovely review and I am so grateful. Thank you so much and yes we would love to host you again in future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was beautiful and in a perfect location. We loved our stay and will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for this lovely review ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mairi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage by the sea

Sweet little place comfy and well appointed
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for this. Welcome back anytime ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cosy and comfortable property. Great kitchen and appliances. The courtyard garden is a suntrap! Very close to the beach and a short walk to shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent couple of days break

Stay was really good. Property was easy to find and locate. Leigh-Anne gave us detailed instructions of how to locate key for property and some nice welcome touches when we arrived.Place is beautifully decorated and kept and right next to the beach which was ideal for the dog.Would highly recommend a stay here for anyone looking for a nice quiet relaxing break away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Malcolm W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

The location is excellent. The standards and cleanliness of the property is superb with interesting features like the wet room bathroom. We had three people staying and it lacks comfortable seating for this many people. Only one small sofa.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review Malcolm ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norman B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing break

Facilities and interior of the cottage were first class,5 minutes walk to the many pubs and restaurants in the Ferry,nice outdoors seating area when the sun’s shining which was all week. Only downside was very small double bed. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2026
Hi Norman, thank you so much for leaving us this positive review. We really appreciate it ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return to the Ferry

We used to live here and wanted to visit old friends. At our age having friends to visit can be a lot of work. The cottage is lovely, with everything you need. Can’t say more. Our only very small glitches were, no comfortable high chair for older people, or joint patients, (we are both) and no indication of the recycling system. Picky really! A great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us ☺️
Verified review

8/10 Good

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty and pleasant cottage with excellent and well thought out facilities. Everything you might expect of a very good hotel and more. However the few criticisms we would make are:1. The bathroom - wet-room style actually results in everything getting soaked and is impractical.2. The doors swing open and are large and cumbersome (probably not something that can be fixed). The entry gate is far to wide and difficult to operate.3. The system whereby all instructions need to be downloaded via an App is not user friendly.4. The checkout time (given the significant daily fee) is unreasonably early.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2025
Thank you for your lovely comments about the cottage and its facilities — we’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay. For future guests, the wet-room style bathroom was designed for accessibility, the guest guide is quick and easy to use via a simple link (with a PDF option too), the internal doors are standard size, and the entry gate is a lightweight, temporary feature that was added at the request of a previous guest who wanted a secure space for their dog. We truly appreciate your feedback and would be delighted to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor of the cottage was stunning. Beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. Location was also really good very near the beach, park, shops and cafes etc. Parking was easy right outside. I would definitely stay here again. We enjoyed lovely walks along the promenade. A few minor tweaks needed to make this a top class stay. Hairdryer and remote control not working correctly - both need replaced. Sofa was not very comfortable cushions were flat and worn. Light/ torch needed to help see key box in the dark. On signing into Netflix 2 rude words were on screen from previous users need to be removed. All of the above are easily fixed and once complete this will be a 5 star cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rossana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very pretty and clean. It was a stones throw from the beach and a few minutes walk to the lovely seaside town. Lovely furnishings and decor. Two nice outside seating areas which were fab as we did get some sunshine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2026
Thank you so much. It was lovely to host you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful cottage tucked behind other property just a few minutes walk from the sandy beach. Small courtyard style sitting areas. Great location for the town, which seems to be thriving with independent shops, cafes and pubs. Property was clean, decor tidy and nicely decorated and furnished. Comfortable beds. Everything we needed and a lovely basket of goodies left for us by the owners. Communication with owner Jennifer was very good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was clean, relaxing, and in the perfect location! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kenny m.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for this great review ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2026
Fantastic review thank you so much
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anja S.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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