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Finest Retreats | Ellie-Jo Cottage

Escape to this quaint coastal village for serene atmosphere & picturesque landscapes of Moray Firth’s coastline where dolphins swim.

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Beach
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
View from property
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Finest Retreats | Ellie-Jo Cottage

Ellie-Jo Cottage is a charming seaside cottage situated in the popular Moray Firth village of Gardenstown.

The cottage is only yards from the seafront, tucked down a quiet alley with partial sea-views. Inside, the well-appointed sitting room has a log fire and comfortably seats four. The living room leads through to a fully fitted kitchen with breakfast area. Upstairs can be found the two comfy bedrooms - a double with sea views and a twin.

The bathroom is equipped with an electric shower over bath, and is located under the stairs. Please note that due to its placement in the house, the shower has limited headroom.

Outside to the rear and up seven steps is the seated terrace area with views over the bay and cliffs - an ideal place to relax and soak up the tranquil atmosphere around this charming cottage. It is only a short walk to the traditional harbour and the wide expanse of beach and cliffs. In the village, guests will find a charming collection of galleries, craft workshops, shops, a restaurant and a tea room.

An area of Aberdeenshire, in the north east of Scotland, encompassing spectacular country landscapes and the picturesque coastal villages of Gardenstown and Crovie. Built into the old red sandstone cliffs the villages have a quaint atmosphere. From the lovely harbour and beaches you can look out over the Moray Firth and catch a glimpse of the dolphins that often swim in the bay or experience one of the stunning sunsets. Gardenstown & Crovie are located on the Moray First Coastline in the North East of Scotland. This coastline was voted one of the best in the world by National Geographic tourism experts. The village has good facilities such as a pub by the harbour, and sights such as a nice beach, an 11th century chapel nearby and a footpath along the cliffs to Crathie. The harbour itself is well maintained with recent pontoons and around 80 boats berthed there during the summer. It is a good centre for exploring the area, and a local bus service provides links to Macduff and Banff.

There is roadside parking, plus two free car parks one minute's walk away. Please note that the property is accessed via seven steps with no hand rail and several steep stairs without a rail to rear seating area.

This property has an EPC rating of D. For bookings and more information please contact Finest Retreats.

Property manager

Finest Retreats

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

Property is also known as

Ellie Jo Cottage
Ellie Jo Gardenstown Banff
Ellie-jo Cottage - Gardenstown Banff
Ellie-jo Cottage - Gardenstown Cottage
Ellie-jo Cottage - Gardenstown Cottage Banff
341053

About the area

Map
Gardenstown, SCT

What's nearby

  • Macduff Marine Aquarium - 11 min drive
  • Banff Museum - 13 min drive
  • Duff House - 15 min drive
  • New Aberdour Beach - 25 min drive
  • Inverboyndie Beach - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Annies Cakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Seafront - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Plough Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Chip - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Old Moray - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Finest Retreats | Ellie-Jo Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Finest Retreats | Ellie-Jo Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finest Retreats | Ellie-Jo Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Finest Retreats | Ellie-Jo Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Macduff Marine Aquarium, New Aberdour Beach and Banff Museum. Duff House and Inverboyndie Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Finest Retreats | Ellie-Jo Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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

6.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

The cottage was immaculate!
I booked to stay at the cottage for a week and was very pleasantly surprised. The cottage was immaculate and there was a welcome pack upon arrival. The sea view was reasonable from all of the seats in the sitting room. Looking at previous reviews, it is clear that the cleanliness issues have been attended to. The area is beautiful and we were even lucky enough to see the northern lights from the front of the cottage. Will definitely be returning.
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8/10 Good

Marion

Relaxing
Tranquility More dishes, cups, and better cutlery. Only one dish towel ? Terrible tin opener! Too many superfluous cushions.
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10/10 Excellent

Really enjoyed our stay at Ellie- Jo cottage in Gardenstown.
We got very lucky with the weather, only one morning of rain. The village is a lovely unspoilt place, nice little beach one end and a vibrant harbour the other. The cottage is set back by one row of other cottages from the sea front so only 10mso from the wall which is a nice place to sit with a coffee and look out across the beautiful bay. The cottage is good value for what it provides. It’s relatively basic but perfectly comfortable and functional as a base for a great holiday. Would definitely recommend going.
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Tolle Unterkunft für ein paar Tage Ruhe am Meer. Gardenstown und Crovie sind sehr schön gelegen
Tolle Unterkunft für ein paar Tage Ruhe am Meer. Gardenstown und Crovie sind sehr schön gelegen. Wunderschöne Sonnenuntergänge. Dir Unterkunft bietet alles was man braucht. Es gibt einen öffentlichen Parkplatz, der nicht weit weg ist. Die Strasse zur Unterkunft ist schmal, lässt sich aber gut mit einem Kombi befahren, habe auch Leute gesehen, die mit den VW Kastenwagen durch sind.

4/10 Poor

Gaubert M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Sos
Arrivee tres complique Nous nous attendions a etre recu par une personne ! Et la ….personne et une boite a cles dont nous n’avions pas le code !!!!! ( a aucun moment nous n’avons ete informer de ca !!!) Logement sentant le renfermé , tres exigu , pas pratique pour les repas , sdb minuscule et pas pratique , je deconseille ou alors pour la moitie du tarif
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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4/10 Poor

Alan

A lovely cottage spoiled by poor housekeeping
Fabulous location Very poor housekeeping. Filthy oven
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8/10 Good

Alex

Ellie Ann
Great location and good facilities Bedding had a slightly damp smell. Perhaps not fully dried in dryer and put back on slightly damp. Expensive for 3 nights.