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Reviews of Quaint Cottage In A Small Fishing Village

Quaint Cottage In A Small Fishing Village
johnshaven, SCT

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elizabeth F.

Not for anyone with mobility issues
Needs updating no banister on stairs beds not comfy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

N O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location. Well appointed house
Stayed here with my husband and two teens for a 2 night stay.. House was small but cosy and we were glad the heating was on when we arrived as weather was awful!. House is well equipped for a self-catering holiday; we did not cook much but there seemed to be plenty of utensils /pots and pans etc. Also very pleased to see more than 4 of each piece of cutlery /crockery (a pet-peeve is when places for four people only have 4 forks /plates etc -you need those extras!!!) Great location for beach walks /trips to Aberdeen /other towns. Easy to get to from A92. I would say the house could do with a bit of a freshen up - it's nicely furnished etc but starting to look a bit 'rough around the edges'. That said I would return even as it is. A lovely short break!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy Cottage
Really enjoyed our stay , the cottage had everything we needed and we had a great time exploring the coast and hills
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrycja S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay in the lovely location
Peaceful place where anybody can rest and recoup energy. Cottage is located close to the harbor where the great coastal walks begin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic wee fishing village
Lovely wee cottage with everything you need in a fantastic part of Scotland Amazing wee pub , staff very helpful The scenery is stunning
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Little Seaside Holiday Home
We frequent Johnshaven regularly and this is our first stay at this property. A beautiful cosy wee house by the seaside with everything you need for your stay and an enclosed garden safe for children and pets to roam around . I put 4* for the cleanliness not because the property wasn't up to standard, it was , but the few pots and cooking utensils hadn't been cleaned properly, I assume by previous guests, and put back in the cupboard dirty. It's in the property description that guests should do certain basic household chores which is a great idea to keep the service/ cleaning fee down . In summary, we highly recommend staying at this lovely house
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for a great stay, lovely wee town. Cottage has everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Great location for exploring the area.
Nice place 10 yards from the harbour bed was comfortable shower was ok with a bit of adjustment friendly village with good pub great walks and saw dolphins one morning during our stay, walked to Gourdon 2 miles had lunch at the pub there and had a trip to St Cyrus beautiful beach and wildlife area. Easy to visit Braemar and Balmoral just over an hour away. Great to just sit by the harbour relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jane G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A good base
The property was homely with some nice features. A good base for exploring the area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice short stay
Everything was fine 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Cold
Lovely house However smaller than we thought and less places to walk the dogs Very clean and easily found Just not for us
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Recommend
Just what we needed for a short break
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable
We had a such a lovly stay at your holiday let we will be definitely book to stay again thank you so much
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cosy property, nice to come home to but within easy driving distance of cities, towns, villages and the coast. Beautiful walks from the doorstep and plenty of exploring around Johnshaven itself, where everyone is very friendly and welcoming. Alan, who lives next door and cares for the property, is very helpful, friendly and discreet. We liked the large Smart TV in the living room and another in the bedroom and the WiFi worked perfectly. Plenty of hot water on tap. All in all a very pleasant stay!
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Catherine W., Ottawa, Canada

Wonderful
Johnshaven was a real treat. A lovely little village on the seafront. We absolutely loved it. Great walks, pub, shops and touring. The property was good value for the money. Perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint little cottage in a friendly little village
Absolutely loved our stay. We loved everything from the cottage to the village to the locals. The cottage was ideal for our small group including a dog. It had everything we needed, although we didn't make use of it all. The fire was set up ready to burn. Tea and coffee on the table. The garden was a sun trap. We met 3 neighbours, including Alan of course, who was very helpful. Everyone we passed said Hello. We didn't visit the pub, unfortunately, but only because we were out and about and sat in the garden at night to make the most of the lovely weather. The shop was little but we'll stocked with everything you need plus more. Basically, we would return in a second. My only regret is we couldn't stay longer. Thank you to the host, Nathalie, for a wonderful, refreshing and homely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Pauline H.

Beautiful village
Property a little disorganised and looked tired. Bedding needs replacing, no covers on pillows and mattress- all of which were quite old. A little bit of attention to small thing like bedding and reorganising cupboards etc would help improve score. Also a note stating that garden is not attached to cottage but simply a path between would help for pet owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home.
Great little cottage with everything you could want & more. Perfect central location. Great village feel with lovely locals. Highly recommend the Anchor Hotel & McBay's lobster shop. A visit to Starfish studio is well worth it. We will definately be back! 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyson R., Singapore, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness
At the heart of the village
Pretty old cottage in the heart of a lovely fishing village. The cottage was comfortable and had everything we needed for a our stay. The garden was a real bonus. The village had a couple of small shops, pub/hotel /restaurant and a coffee shop. Beautiful coastal walks from the door. Located on a stunning coastline.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Easter break
Nice cottage in a perfect location. Johnshaven is so peaceful you relax the minute you step out of the car and smell the sea air. The anchor Hotel is amazing for dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gillian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
R&R
A delightful location. The cottage has most things you need. My lockdown cat came too and was very happy sleeping in the sunny windows, while I walked, ate seafood at the pub, and relaxed.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary c.

Liked: Cleanliness
cosy break away
A cosy cottage in picturesque fishing village.Well equipped with everything you might need .Full sized cooker and well equipped kitchen.lovely fire and comfortable bed .Anchor hotel a short walk away even does a takeaway service .Village shop well stocked with all items including logs .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay in Johnshaven
We had a 4 night break here in June and the house couldn’t have been in a better location. A minute from the hotel, shop and harbour. Great food at the hotel and along the harbour the lobster shop for great seafood.Never been to Johnshaven before but it’s the nicest village in the area. Would definitely return to Johnshaven and this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a lovely time! Cottage was really nice, put fire on last night, very quaint and lovely place.
Had a lovely time, cottage was lovely, everything we needed. Would come back lovely pretty town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really lovely house in a stunning location. Very helpful neighbours made us feel welcome and safe.
Would definitely recommend this cottage, we had such a lovely time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Richard P.

Pleasant week enjoyed.
Quiet location,well equipped,friendly helpful neighbour.Less clutter and better vacuum would experience.Shower head poor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cottage. Cosy and comfortable.
Perfect for a family of four. Plenty space inside and outside with a nice garden. Within easy reach of Stonehaven and Montrose as well as St Cyrus Beach.

10/10 Excellent

karen t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break
Cottage is lovely, just what is needed for a short break. Johnshaven is a lovely peaceful destination.

10/10 Excellent

Alison A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming little cottage in a totally idyllic setting only downside was having to leave
From start to finish customer service was first class, the host communicated well with messages and Alan who stays next door to the property who helps with maintenance couldn't of been more friendly or helpful during our stay.Nothing was too much trouble. Total wee gem of cottage absolutely loved our break 💗
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

stephen h.

Liked: Cleanliness
A pleasant stay
The cottage is in a great place and is as described
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

john d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Stay at Johnshaven
Lovely harbour village with property close to seafront and all local amenities. Property itself ideal for small family group. All in all excellent break
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Fiona R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Post-Christmas break
We spent three nights in this cosy and well-equipped cottage just after Christmas. It was the perfect base for re-discovering an area I hadn't visited for many years, particularly the fabulous beach at St Cyrus. The cottage is very clean and comfortable. The photographs don't really do it justice! We had a lovely time and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Muriel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
6 Harbour Place..
I’ve stayed here before,..last year..perfectly adequate,reasonably quiet..only niggle is the fact the fire was not set,nor is there ever a stock of kindling/logs to get it started.One has to go to the local shop and purchase them..it’s the last thing one wants to be doing on a wet afternoon,on arrival,(the electric storage heating is not the best !!!).I have never experienced this in any other holiday cottage I’ve been to...however apart from that,it suits my purpose as I take my dog with me and the secure garden is a bonus.

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage
We really enjoyed our stay in the cosy cottage. The neighbours are lovely and very helpful. There was no kindling or wood for the open fireplace, but the village shop sells them in bags. Johnshaven is very picturesque and the Pubs are fun. A great place for a relaxing holiday.

10/10 Excellent

MARION G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing short break at peaceful fishing village
Beautiful well equipped cottage with a lovely garden , ideal for the dogs. The cottage was well located for walks in the area, The Anchor Pub which served great meals and the local shop. Bed comfy and it had a great shower. Would definitely go back again. Alan, next door, who looks after the cottage , was very amiable , informative and chatty. Thank you Nathalie for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Colin F.

Pleasant short stay
Our experience was let down by the fact that we could not get in! Three hours and many phone calls later, we established that where the key was, but this was after the owner hung up the phone on us. Bed was comfortable. Sitting room seating was sadly not. No lamps, so only option was ceiling lighting. Johnshaven is lovely, but the property is not facing the harbour. The pub in the village is excellent, which is dog friendly. We enjoyed our stay but wouldn’t return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage. Great owner. Great location.
As easy as ABC :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dads birthday
Stayed in this little cottage. Was there for 2 nights for my dads birthday. Loved it! House is lovley and spotless and very homley. Recomend the chip shop in gourdon...fish is amazing!! Defo recomend the ship inn...crackin wee pub and friendly punters!!!

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Away from it all relaxing and quite.
Quaint tastefully furnished totally relaxing fisherman's cottage absolutely would go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

mark a.

Wonderful!!!!
Best short break I've ever had. Brilliant property and a superb location. Can't recommend it enough. Planning on going back soon.

10/10 Excellent

george s.

Perfect little cottage
Very happy with my stay everything I needed was there and I will be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P.

We really enjoyed our time in this lovely little cottage.
The cottage was small but perfectly formed. It was very well stocked and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katja E.

absolutely fabolous
Cosy and comfy cottage with beautiful surroundings.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

Cosy wee cottage
A lovely cottage in the centre of the village, local store and hotel just a few metres away. Just a few steps brings you to the harbour and indeed you can see the sea from the bedroom windows. It was well equipped with just about everything you would need. The only things we would fault were the sofa and double bed, both were very hard and not very comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Lovely
Had a lovely time in this beautiful cottage. Very well equipped and really cosy. Comfortable beds and an amazing location. Added bonus the sun was shining. Would recommend. Thank you 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Jane D.

Lovely cottage, great location
Lovely cottage in a beautiful location. Very clean well equipped quaint place to stay. A real open fire was lovely. Only 2 small negatives - the sofa was dreadful and very uncomfortable, very similar to a park bench and the double bed was very low, felt like I was sleeping on just the mattress. That said I would stay here again. Very good value.

10/10 Excellent

Simon K.

Great weekend away in a lovely part of scotland
We had a great weekend staying in johnshaven. It's a perfect location to get out and see some beautiful parts of scotland.. Cyrus beach, dunnottar castle, stonehaven etc... the cottage was perfect, very well equipped and cosy with the fire on at night. Food at the harbour inn was fantastic and johnshaven is a lovely little fishing village. Everyone we met was very friendly. All in all a great weekend away. Big thanks to Alan for giving us access to the house and being so friendly upon our arrival. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Helen J.

A tidy seaside cottage with all the amenities you need to be very comfortable
We had a fabulous stay here for 2 nights while we explored the local area. The cottage had all we needed and was very tidy and comfortable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

A perfect and cosy peaceful retreat
The property was very well presented, the neighbours (and the local community) were very helpful and welcoming. The food in 'The Anchor' was amazing. The coastal walks were fabulous, and the pub & chippie in Gourdon (on the coastal walk on to Inverbervie) were great, and the amazing Dunnottar Castle was well worth a look...very game of thrones! My wife was intending to book a mini break to the borders, so this was a very fortunate and 'happy accident' A wonderful part of the country and a wonderful place to stay and enjoy it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine A., Scotland

Cottage is lovely in a lovely village
We both had s great time while we stayed here the anchor in is great for food and the wee shop the staff are lovely the st Cyrus beach is a must for a visit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017