Scotland Aberdeen Banff rental accommodation Seaspray Cottage

Seaspray Cottage
Gardenstown
Banffshire

Sleeps 2

Visitors who, in the past, have enjoyed staying at Seahorse Cottage in the picturesque village of Gardenstown on the Moray coast, 52 miles from Aberdeen and 10 from Banff, may be interested to hear that Seahorse has had a little foal!

But enough of the whimsy. They will also remember that the house was quite rambling, and the owner has now cleverly divided it into two adjacent properties, having transformed the section nearest the harbour into a charming, completely self-contained cottage for two people. It is still extremely spacious, with a very well-equipped kitchen-diner, a large and comfortable living room and an even more spacious double bedroom upstairs with an additional sofa bed which would effectively turn it into a family room. Outside there is a patio (furniture), and the house is only a few yards from the harbour.

Gardenstown is a delightful village, built on a series of terraces on the cliff, and these are linked by pedestrian walkways. One road does lead down to the harbour, however, and there is car access to Seaspray Cottage. The village has an Inn, a bakers, and a small general store, while Banff and Macduff are on hand for more serious shopping. The village also has an excellent sandy beach.

This is a great area for walking - along the Coastal Way or, inland, along the Speyside Way. The walk under the cliffs to the unique little village of Crovie is also well worth undertaking. River and sea fishing, golfing on several excellent links courses, seal, porpoise and even whale spotting are other enjoyable activities on offer here. For wet days (though this is reputedly the sunniest part of the British Isles) there is the National Gallery at Duff House in Banff, and such stately homes as Haddo House, Leith Hall and Fyvie Castle to visit.

Heating by electricity, bed linen and towels are all included. Up to two pets by arrangement. No smoking in the cottage.