Home

 View all Scottish holiday cottages in Deeside

Little Dolphins Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire

Little Dolphins is a charming and comfortable cottage apartment in Gardenstown, a picturesque fishing village on the magnificent Moray Firth in Aberdeenshire. Little Dolphins is two minutes from the sea, boasts a fenced and sheltered garden (perfect for lazy afternoons in the sun, as well as for children or pets!) with a view of the cliffs.

The Moray Firth provides some of the most spectacular and arresting landscapes in Scotland. Not as familiar as the west of Scotland, the Aberdeenshire coast is no less majestic and considerably less plagued by midges. For those who remember it, this is the area made famous by the film 'Local Hero'. Gardenstown itself provides a range of services and facilities for visitors but has not lost its character in doing so. There is a butcher, a baker, an excellent pub, a fine restaurant and a post office. Also a craft shop and art shop/centre offering art courses and workshops. The village is surrounded by hills and cliffs and there are exhilarating views of big seas and big skies as well as a sandy beach to walk on. The Bronze Age fort and ruined church above the beach add a sense of mystery and history.

This lovely holiday cottage in Gardenstown is an excellent base for a Scottish holiday and offers a wide range of exciting possibilities. Bird watchers will find plenty to interest them on the beach in Gardenstown itself but even more in the colonies of gannets, puffins and razorbills at nearby Troup Head. Dolphins, whales and seals can be seen all along the coast. The Spey Valley and the whisky trail are easily accessible. There are many golf courses and places to fish (notably the River Deveron). The whole north east of Scotland can be explored from this appealing location.

Accommodation:
This delightful self-catering accommodation is the lower half of large cottage (19th century) in the centre of Gardenstown. Enclosed and sheltered garden (unusual in Gardenstown!). Recently modernised and upgraded. Entrance via small hall, with good size living room to left and second (box) bedroom ahead, double bedroom to right. Kitchen and bathroom through living room.


Directions:
By Road: Take the A947 from Aberdeen via Turiff, to Macduff. Then B9031 coastroad, then left onto B 9123 signed Gardenstown.
Turn left once in village into Main Street.
Little Dolphins is at the end of Main Street, Gardenstown.


What's included:
All linen, towels and electricity are included in the rental. Coal and logs can be obtained at the local coalyard.

Cost and availability
The cottage is rented out year round.
Rental periods are generally Saturday-Saturday, arrival 4pm and departure at 10am but flexible.
Short breaks are welcome. Pets: there will be an additional charge per week per dog.

To book this delightful Gardenstown self-catering cottage by the sea, click the enquiry button below and request for availability.

Make an enquiry View prices Check availability