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3 bedroom cottage, with far reaching views of the garden and open countryside.

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3 bedroom cottage, with far reaching views of the garden and open countryside. provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

3 bedroom cottage, with far reaching views of the garden and open countryside.

  • 3 bedroom semi-detached cottage with a beautiful well maintained enclosed shared walled garden.

    This truly is a hidden corner of Scotland where the pace of life is slow, air refreshing and food delicious, with a good nights sleep assured, these historic self-catering cottages make for the perfect holiday recipe.

    Garden Cottage is suitable for disabled access with one step in at the front and back entrance, all rooms are on one level, however the shower is over the bath.
    During the colder months guests can enjoy the added benefit of a wonderful woodburning stove.

    Each self-catering cottage has central heating and double glazing with wood burning stoves. The well-tended grounds and gardens are superb with wonderful views over the valley and ample private parking surrounded by mature trees. The setting is rural yet 1 mile inland from the quaint traditional Scottish fishing village of Whitehills and 3 miles from Banff, a town with some of Scotland's finest examples of 16th and 17th century architecture, which includes Duff House built in 1743 by Robert Adams and now an outstation of The National Galleries of Scotland.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Subject to prior approval and 2 dog limit.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number AS-00740-P

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Located in Banff, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Banff Castle and Duff House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Inverboyndie Beach and Sanine Beach. Grass Labyrinth and Portsoy Ice Cream are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Banff travel guide
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Whitehills

What's nearby

  • Duff House
    7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Duff House Royal Golf Club
    7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Grampian Kart Club
    7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Inverboyndie Beach
    9 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Portsoy Pottery
    10 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Keith Station
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Market Arms
    6 min drive
  • Aspire
    7 min drive
  • Happy Palace
    6 min drive
  • SEAFIELD ARMS
    3 min drive
  • Dipak Tandoori
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 bedroom cottage, with far reaching views of the garden and open countryside. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3 bedroom cottage, with far reaching views of the garden and open countryside.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 bedroom cottage, with far reaching views of the garden and open countryside.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3 bedroom cottage, with far reaching views of the garden and open countryside. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Grampian Kart Club and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Inverboyndie Beach. Banff Castle and Grass Labyrinth are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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10/10 Excellent

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

What a place absolutely fantastic place

If you have a dog the secure garden is wonderful, the whole place is idyllic and peaceful, ramsey and tracey have done a wonderful job and would recommend to anyone,
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful cottage and host. Great space with an amazing garden. Lots of helpful advice from host on local area. Super quiet with very peaceful surroundings. Easy access to main roads and beaches so a brilliant base for exploring Aberdeenshire.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic

For this area of Scotland I totally recommend this property. The grounds are stunning and extremely well kept and large enough for games of cricket! The property is just like the photos and has a very homely feel. Everything we needed was available and the hosts are very local, available and great people. We loved it and found it a wonderful place to stay. It feels like a hidden gem
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Cottage

I received a warm welcome from the host and he could not do enough to make me welcome at the cottage. The cottage, as per the listing, is secluded and was ideal for my short break. If it is quiet and downtime you require then I recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Our homely stay

What a lovely couple who own the cottages, Ramsey,Tracy . Nothing was too much trouble , the cottage was spotless the gardens for the kids to play on amazing , took our mountain bikes and had the time of our lives, thankyou Ramsey for taking us around different close villages so we new where to go and get our bearings . Defo be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The facilities were spotless, great location, safe walled garden for pets/children. Lots of very useful descriptive information on the local areas to visit which was split into East and West by the host. The whole house was warm and comfortable with a log burner and readily available hot water 24/7 for baths/showers. We have stayed at 4 good properties recently and this was the best in provisions provided by the host with some nice personal touches down to the fresh flowers on the dining table. We highly recommend this place and will return. Ramsay and Tracy were excellent hosts who have perfected the art of giving you a home from home feeling in their lovely Cottages.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Time

Beautiful semi detached cottage. Very comfortable and spotlessly clean. The enclosed walled garden was a safe oasis for my daughter and dog who were both in their element with the freedom they had. We enjoyed lovely sunny weather which allowed us to utilise it for most of our stay.Ramsay was very responsive and quick to respond to any queries. We were really appreciative of the early self check in offered. The Sunday tea room was closed when we were there but we went to the visitor centre instead and had a lovely meal. I would highly recommend this beautiful property and most definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely cottage in beautiful big gardens. We had such a relaxing stay, Ramsay was so helpful with local knowledge and things to do. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

A Haven

The garden and surrounding area was a much needed tonic - and kept the youngsters off their screens a lot!! The property is simple but very nicely presented and had everything we needed. We felt welcome by the hosts and will definitely book to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely cottage and our hosts Ramsey and Tracey were amazing - even introduced us to their friend and got us a bottle of wine on learning it was our wedding anniversary. The welcome pack was a wonderful surprise. I can't recommend highly enough - I wish I could give more than 5 stars.
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a lovely welcome from Ramsay at Garden Cottage. The cottage is beautifully appointed with a larged walled garden looking over to the Aberdeenshire hills. Inside, the cottage is comfortable and well equipped. The living area is spacious and has full length windows and a window seat looking onto the garden. There are plenty of places of interest to visit close by and a bit further afield. We would love to come back to stay here and explore more.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Ein unvergesslich schöner Urlaub in einem außergewöhnlichen, liebevoll gestalteten Häuschen

Auf einen sehr herzlichen und warmen Empfang folgten 3 wundervolle Wochen, die wir nie vergessen werden. Das Haus, der traumhafte Garten und die Gastgeber haben alle Erwartungen übertroffen. Wir sind sehr dankbar für diese Erfahrung und freuen uns schon jetzt darauf, eines Tages wiederzukommen.
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Relax home from home

Beautiful location, property well equipped. Relax and peaceful. Ramsey was a perfect host. Thank you xx
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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So peaceful!

We absolutely loved our stay in garden cottage, so many extra details thought of within the cottage facilities, fantastic tips from the owners on the local area, beautiful views all around with the most beautiful countryside and sea views within just a short walk. Great tea rooms next door and our children felt incredibly free and safe playing in the garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Best of Boyndie

Lovely cottage. Clean, & cozy. Owners very welcoming & helpful Fantastic garden especially for children & dogs. Great walks virtually on the doorstep. Lovely tearoom next door and visitor centre close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Just an absolutely gorgeous location, the cottage was so clean, the garden was beautiful. Thanks for a great stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house in such a beautiful area

Everything about this house and the stay we had was perfect. From the moment we were kindly welcomed by Tracey and Ramsey, to the cleanliness of the house, the comfort of all of the beds to the beautiful big garden that our children loved running around from dawn till dusk. The area the house is located in is perfect with many stunning and accessible beaches a short drive away. Thank you for our stay we all enjoyed it very much and hope one day to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect getaway!

A beautiful cottage located in a rural setting but only a short drive to Banff and within easy walking distance down a country lane to Whitehills. The best thing about this property is the large well maintained walled garden. Our dog had the time of his life! We had a couple small issues with the WiFi and TV but they were sorted very promptly by the owners who live right next door. Ramsay and Tracy were wonderful attentive hosts.
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10/10 Excellent

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

Boyndie quiet getaway

Lovely rural location with good walks from the cottage and shore within 30 mins walk. Hosts very kind and helpful. Downey's fish shop very friendly and helpful getting us lobster specially.
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely perfect trip

Simply cannot fault the cottage or hosts. We were made to feel so incredibly welcome by Tracey and Ramsey from arrival who were extraordinarily kind and generous. The cottage and grounds are impeccably maintained and there are an abundance of great walks just on the doorstep. We will for sure be back as soon as we can and would highly recommend a visit to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020