Set in an elevated position with magnificent countryside and sea views a short distance from a conservation village, yet close to sandy beaches, fishing villages and coastal walks.. All on the Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, French Doors Leading To Sitting-Out Area
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot available on request. Highchair. Welcome pack. Sitting-out area with garden furniture and barbecue. Hot tub (from October 2021). Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply from a borehole. There are 2 steps in the garden.. This detached barn conversion, adjacent to the ownerās home, is located just outside the lovely conservation village of Fordyce, 1½ miles from the Moray coast. A peaceful, quiet magical place, the village is a warren of narrow streets and beautiful houses still following a medieval plan, and all wrapped around a magnificent centrepiece, Fordyce Castle, simply sitting on a bend in the village street.
The holiday cottage is very spacious, comfortable and warm, and takes advantage of the panoramic views of both sea and countryside, with the arched French doors in the living room leading to a sunny sitting-out area at the front. Set within 1 acre of private grounds with dedicated guest outside area with garden furniture and BBQ available, fenced for dog security.
Fordyce also offers an attractive park opposite the old kirkyard as well as a Victorian garden. The sandy beach at Sandend is a quick drive or a 45-minute walk from the cottage, where you can safely swim and surfers enjoy the waves. Good coastal walks abound through the old fishing villages of Portsoy and Cullen or alternatively travel inland through castle and whisky country.
There are plenty of golf courses in the vicinity, and the variety of bird and wildlife both onshore and off will please the keen nature lover. A charming bistro just a 10-minute walk away in Fordyce serves delicious seasonal evening meals and weekend lunches (seasonal). Shop, pub and restaurant 2½ miles.
Free WiFi
There are drops in the garden.
EPC Rating = D
Scottish Letting Licence No: AS00060R
Suitable for up to 2 pets
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Property Registration Number AS00060R
Property # 8871005
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Banff
Located in Banff, this cottage is in a rural area and by the ocean. Portsoy Pottery and Banff Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Portsoy Ice Cream and Grass Labyrinth. Well Road Play Park and Linzee Gordon Park are also worth visiting.
Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Portsoy Pottery - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
Speyside Cooperage - 49 min drive - 54.2 km
Macallan Distillery - 50 min drive - 55.2 km
Glenfiddich Whisky Distillery - 51 min drive - 48.2 km
Getting around
Huntly Station - 25 min drive
Restaurants
āŖLinda's Fish & Chips - ā¬9 min drive
āŖRockpool Cafe and Restaurant - ā¬9 min drive
āŖPortknockie Fish And Chips - ā¬13 min drive
āŖLily's Kitchen Cafe - ā¬9 min drive
āŖRoyal Oak Hotel - ā¬10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 1 bedroom accommodation in Fordyce pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 1 bedroom accommodation in Fordyce?
As of 18 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1 bedroom accommodation in Fordyce on 3 Jan 2027 start from AU$218, 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 1 bedroom accommodation in Fordyce?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 1 bedroom accommodation in Fordyce?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 1 bedroom accommodation in Fordyce?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 1 bedroom accommodation in Fordyce located?
Situated by the ocean, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Sanine Beach. Portsoy Ice Cream and Portsoy Pottery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Had a great time. A lovely, well-equipped property, in a fantastic location.
Richard Holme
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brian Simpson
11 Feb 2026
We had a fabulous time, Andy & Emma were great, we will be back & recommending to our Family & Frien
We had a fabulous time, Andy & Emma were great, we will be back & recommending to our Family & Friends. x :-)
Brian Simpson
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Zac Aitken
1 Dec 2025
Cannot recommend the Brae steading enough.
Cannot recommend the Brae steading enough. Great accommodation, lovely warm welcome from Andy & Emma, and a great little welcome hamper. We've had such a chilled week.
Zac Aitken
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Peter
26 Oct 2020
Lovely cosy and well appointed cottage.
Lovely cosy and well appointed cottage. Good view towards the coast and a short walk from the beautiful village of Fordyce. Next to fields and a wood for dog walking ( wet in October so take wellies ). Good selection of books, music and movies. Local information and ordnance survey maps provided. Short drive to the lovely beach at Sandend And coastal walks. Good back roads for cycling straight from the door and dry storage for bikes in the barn next door. No shops in Fordyce but short drive to Portsoy or Cullen for facilities. Well located in a great area to explore.
Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
Peter
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Richard
19 Oct 2020
Great base to explore the area stunning views across the fields to the sea whatever the weather
Lov
Great base to explore the area stunning views across the fields to the sea whatever the weather
Lovely welcome pack for humans and dogs thoughtfully left by Diane and Tim. We will definitely be back. Local metropolis of Portsoy has a small COOP, butchers, bakers and Chip shop for all your holiday needs
Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
Richard
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jim
21 Sept 2020
The house is very comfortable and extremely well equipped.
The house is very comfortable and extremely well equipped. A terrific view with two lovely outside seating areas if the weather is good. Very clean and tidy. The bed was slightly on the small side for us as weāre used to king sized at home but nevertheless it was comfortable. The local area has so much to offer and we would love to go back and see more!
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Jim
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
LB
4 Sept 2020
Lovely spot with amazing views.
Lovely spot with amazing views.
Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
LB
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nigel
15 Aug 2020
Excellent cottage in a lovely part of coastline with plenty of activities available.
Excellent cottage in a lovely part of coastline with plenty of activities available.
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Nigel
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alex
21 July 2020
G
Great cottage very clean everything you need only downside is the easy chair and folding bed not comfortable
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Alex
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dave
30 Dec 2019
Lovely cottage in a great location with wonderful views.
Lovely cottage in a great location with wonderful views. It was especially lovely to have it decorated with Christmas decorations for the festive period. Lots of equipment in the cottage along with DVD's , books, board games and information and maps,of the local areas. Fantastic stay.
Dave
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dave
30 Dec 2019
Lovely cottage in a great location with wonderful views.
Lovely cottage in a great location with wonderful views. It was especially lovely to have it decorated with Christmas decorations for the festive period. Lots of equipment in the cottage along with DVD's , books, board games and information and maps,of the local areas. Fantastic stay.
Dave
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Beata
20 Nov 2019
B
Beautiful place,gorgeous view and great location
Beata
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marilyn
18 Nov 2019
Lovely cottage in a beautiful situation well placed to tour from.
Lovely cottage in a beautiful situation well placed to tour from. Hopefully we will visit again.
Marilyn
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
LYNNE
16 Oct 2019
Excellent place to spend a week of quiet and calm with long dog walks in beautiful scenery.
Excellent place to spend a week of quiet and calm with long dog walks in beautiful scenery.
LYNNE
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mary
8 Oct 2019
This was my third stay and I enjoyed it just as much as on previous visits.
This was my third stay and I enjoyed it just as much as on previous visits. The welcome pack gives advice on a wide range of walks and things to do in the area and it is lovely to stay somewhere the my dog is welcomed rather than simply tolerated.
Mary
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
George and Lyn
1 Oct 2019
A great time spent at the Steading and the adjacent beaches the dog thought she had died and gone to
A great time spent at the Steading and the adjacent beaches the dog thought she had died and gone to dog heavenš¾š¾. I just admit that I lived on a mainly fish diet for the week. I would recommend the following, The Old Kirk and bistro Fordyce, the Royal Oak Cullen, The Station Hotel Portsoy among others. We did see the roe deer in the field in the top corner behind the steading
George and Lyn
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Christine
28 Sept 2019
Lovely cosy cottage, fabulous views all round.
Lovely cosy cottage, fabulous views all round. Everything we needed. Welcome pack including treats for our dog. Owners checked everything ok but although they lived next door they were not intrusive. Short drive to lots of beaches, Cullen was our favourite with walk to Portknockie for delicious fish and chips. Pretty little village.
Christine
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anne
25 Aug 2019
Wonderful clean cottage with a complete inventory in an outstanding area of beauty.
Wonderful clean cottage with a complete inventory in an outstanding area of beauty.
Anne
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Fiona
24 Aug 2019
Lovely, beautiful well maintained cottage in stunning area.
Lovely, beautiful well maintained cottage in stunning area. Lots of places to visit and the locals are friendly. We both had a very relaxing holiday.
Fiona
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Colin
5 Aug 2019
Lovely, pieceful and quiet just the place to unwind.
Lovely, pieceful and quiet just the place to unwind. Weather was excellent.
Colin
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Peter
8 July 2019
Third year in a row we stayed at tThe Brae, and it only gets better - not by much as itās always b
Third year in a row we stayed at tThe Brae, and it only gets better - not by much as itās always been outstanding.
New coffee shop in Portknockie now allows dogs and is worth a visit. The Royal Oak in Cullen also allows dogs and served great food. We have holidayed in the Moray Firth for many years, and this is the best value accommodation we have stayed in. Spotless - like moving into a new house.
Peter
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stephen
29 June 2019
Lovely cottage with a great outlook.
Lovely cottage with a great outlook.
There is everything you need for a relaxing holiday and nothing is a bother to the owners.
This was our third visit and wont be the last.
Stephen
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
17 June 2019
Had a great break at the Steading, very relaxing, helpful owner, great peaceful location would defin
Had a great break at the Steading, very relaxing, helpful owner, great peaceful location would definitely recommend a holiday here 10 out of 10.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
4 June 2019
G
Great cottage great location and lovely hosts
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steve
20 May 2019
This was our second holiday at The Brae which is probably the best recommendation we can make.
This was our second holiday at The Brae which is probably the best recommendation we can make. It is very clean and comfortable and in a lovely location; it's very quiet although that may change a bit during harvest time given that the property is overlooking a wide expanse of fields growing cereals.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the spectacular weather ensured the double doors on the front the property were opened wide for uninterrupted views of the sea. The local hares are quite entertaining too!
Steve
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