Title: At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach Cottage in Dundee with kitchen ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111410000/111407100/111407095/11ea7e8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111410000/111407100/111407095/3f4ac917.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111410000/111407100/111407095/55c5aa72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111410000/111407100/111407095/cee28958.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111410000/111407100/111407095/05cd551f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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'! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111420000/111416200/111416157/8f982624.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Estuary Apartment - 2 minutes form the beach! 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special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=56.46467,-2.871275&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gctwIlxoP%3F%5B%3F%5B%3F%5B%40%5B%3F%5B%40%5D%40%5B%40%5B%40%5BB%5B%40%5B%40%5BB%5BBYB%5BB%5BBYD%5BBYD%5BDYBYDYD%5BFWDYFYDYFWFWFYFWFWHWFUHWFUHWHUHUHSHUHSJUHSJSJSJQHSJQJQLQJOJQJOLOJOLOLMLMJMLMLMLKLKLKNKLILILINILGNILGNENGLENELENENCNCLCNCNANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBNBLBNBNDNDLDNDNFLDNFLHNFLHLHLHNJLHLJLJLLLJLLLLLLLLJNLNJNLNJPJNJPJPJPJRJPJRHRJRHTHRHTJTHRHVFTHTFVHVFTFVHVFXFVDXFVDXFXDXDXDXDXDXBZDXBZBXBZBZBXBZBZ%40Z%40Z%40ZBZ%3FZ%40%5C%40Z%3FZ%40Z%3FZ%3FZ%3F%5C%3FZAZ%3FZAZA%5C%3FZCZAZAZAZCZCXCZCZCZCXCZEXCZEXEXEXEXEXGXEXGVEXGVGXIVGVGTIVGVITGTIVIRKTITIRITKRIRKRKPKRKPKPKPKNKPMNKNMNKLMNMLMLMLMJMLMJMJMHOJMHMHMHOFMHOFMDOFODMDODODOBMBOBOBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAOCMCOCOCOEMEOEMEOGOEMGOIMGOIMIMIMIOKMKMKMKMMMMKMMMMMMOKOMOKOKQKOMQKQKQISKQKSKSISKUISIUISIUIWIUGUIWGUIWGWGWGYGWGWEYGYEYGYEYEYCYEYE%5BCYE%5BCYC%5BC%5BCYC%5BA%5BA%5BC%5BA%5BA%5BA%5BA%5D%3F%5BA%5B%3F%5B%3F%5B%3F%5D&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BNnHYy69NwfF3dgh20hwdDoe7RA=) 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 Royal Arch Bar & Bistro - ‬6 min walk - ‪Forgan's Broughty Ferry - ‬6 min walk - ‪Forthill Sports Club - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Fort Hotel - ‬8 min walk - ‪Caffè Nero - ‬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). ### 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 Grassy Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km). Broughty Ferry Station is 7 minutes by foot and Balmossie Station is 29 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 4.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah C. Aug 13, 2025 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. ##### Sarah C. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda F. Aug 16, 2025 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. ##### Linda F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mairi G. May 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cottage by the sea Sweet little place comfy and well appointed ##### Mairi G. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert F. Jul 11, 2025 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. ##### Robert F. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Norman B. Jun 22, 2025 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. ##### Norman B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Malcolm W. Jun 1, 2025 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. ##### Malcolm W. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne M. Jun 14, 2025 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. ##### Anne M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### John M. Aug 13, 2025 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. ##### John M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Paul Jan 12, 2025 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. ##### Paul Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Punta Cana](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d601906-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Carberry-Tower-Mansion-House-And-Estate.h1411895.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near LEGOLAND® New York](https://www.expedia.ca/LEGOLAND-New-York-Hotels.0-l553248635997928006-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Chemainus](https://www.expedia.ca/Chemainus-Hotels.d57263.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Caribe Deluxe Princess - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Caribe-Deluxe-Princess-All-Inclusive.h1522117.Hotel-Information) > > [The Wilds at Salmonier River](https://www.expedia.ca/Mount-Carmel-Mitchells-Brook-St-Catherines-Hotels-The-Wilds-At-Salmonier-River.h11647265.Hotel-Information) > > [Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Lowlands-Hotels-Sonesta-Maho-Beach-All-Inclusive-Resort-Casino-Spa.h565666.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Saint-Hippolyte](https://www.expedia.ca/Saint-Hippolyte-Hotels.d6129757.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Dalmahoy-Hotel-Country-Club.h21999.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary S-Macleod Trail S by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Hotel-Suites-Calgary-S-Macleod-Trail-S.h519787.Hotel-Information) > > [Sandman Signature Sherwood Park Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edmonton-Hotels-Sandman-Signature-Sherwood-Park-Hotel.h35214412.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels.d178314.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Sligachan Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Isle-Of-Skye-Hotels-Sligachan-Hotel.h14705327.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Puerto Aventuras](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Aventuras-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d601363-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Adults Only Resorts & Hotels in Bahamas](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Bahamas-Adults-Only-Resorts.0-0-d13-tAdultsOnlyResorts.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [The Whispering Pine Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Spean-Bridge-Hotels-The-Whispering-Pine-Lodge.h11119972.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Bodrum](https://www.expedia.ca/Bodrum-Hotels.d745.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Ocean El Faro Resort - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Ocean-El-Faro-Resort-All-Inclusive.h27395552.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Lisbon District (LIS) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/lis/yvr/lisbon-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Berlin (BER)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/ber/toronto-to-berlin) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Jacksonville (JAX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/jax/toronto-to-jacksonville) > > [Flights from Winnipeg (YWG) to Montego Bay (MBJ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ywg/mbj/winnipeg-to-montego-bay) > > [Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Miami (MIA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yow/mia/ottawa-to-miami) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Copenhagen (CPH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/cph/toronto-to-copenhagen) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Kingston (KIN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/kin/toronto-to-kingston) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/yvr/calgary-to-vancouver) ### Packages > [Las Vegas Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas.d178276.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [all inclusive vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations) ### General > [Visit Killarney](https://www.expedia.ca/Killarney.dx1823)