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Wake to Waves and Panoramic Sea Views

Apartment in Banff with patio

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Located in Sandend, this cottage offers a serene retreat near one of Scotland's best beaches. Take in the views from the elevated garden terrace and summer house or enjoy coastal walks along the beach, where you can watch dolphins and other wildlife.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Wake to Waves and Panoramic Sea Views

Sandend Cottage sits in the picturesque fishing village of Sandend, between Cullen and Portsoy on the Moray Firth. The location offers an ideal base for coastal walks, wildlife watching, and day trips to the Whisky Trail, Castle Trail and wider Banffshire coast. The cottage enjoys superb sea views from the kitchen, lounge and two front bedrooms, overlooking the wide sandy beach. Three bedrooms sleep up to five guests, with modern amenities including Wi-Fi, a well-equipped kitchen, lounge with gas stove, and a quiet single room opening to the terrace. A utility/wet room supports beach days, surf kits and dogs. Outside, an elevated enclosed garden with terrace and summer house offers outstanding views for outdoor dining and barbecues. Families, walkers, dog owners and surfers all appreciate the beachside setting and immediate access to the coast. On-street parking is typically available outside the cottage.

Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 486F

Property is also known as

Sandend Cottage Picturesque 'get Away it All' Fishing Hamlet
Sandend Picturesque 'get Away it All' Fishing Hamlet
Sandend Cottage Picturesque 'get Away it All' Fishing Hamlet
Sandend Cottage Picturesque 'get Away it All' Fishing Hamlet
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About the area

Banff is home to this apartment. Portsoy Pottery and Buckie and District Fishing Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Portsoy Ice Cream and Linzee Gordon Park. Ian Johnston Park and Well Road Play Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Banff travel guide
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Aberdeenshire, SCT

What's nearby

  • Whisky isn't whisky without barrels. The Speyside Cooperage has over 500,000 barrels waiting to be refit for use in the whisky industry. Their visitors centre offers tours to see how this process is done by hand.
    Speyside Cooperage
    48 min drive - 58.1 km
  • Much like their scotch, the new visitor center at the Macallan Estate is the perfect blend of new, old, and natural. I highly recommend the tour and tasting. #Culture photo contest
    Macallan Distillery
    49 min drive - 59.4 km
  • The distillery is open every day for tours and tastings. Don't forget to check out the restaurant and bar for their extensive whiskey menu!
    Glenfiddich Whisky Distillery
    52 min drive - 52.5 km
  • Sanine Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Aberlour Distillery
    52 min drive - 62.2 km

Getting around

  • Keith Station
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Linda's Fish & Chips
    6 min drive
  • Lily's Kitchen Cafe
    6 min drive
  • Admirals Inn
    12 min drive
  • Royal Oak Hotel
    6 min drive
  • Rockpool Cafe and Restaurant
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wake to Waves and Panoramic Sea Views pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Wake to Waves and Panoramic Sea Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wake to Waves and Panoramic Sea Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wake to Waves and Panoramic Sea Views located?

Situated in Banff, this apartment building is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Sanine Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre and Portsoy Ice Cream. Portsoy Pottery and Cullen Millennium Garden are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Wake to Waves and Panoramic Sea Views Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Easter break

Lovely cottage in a perfect spot. Nice size for a family. Great weather spent exploring Scotland.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma T., East Kilbride

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

Great wee cottage by the sea

Has everything you could possibly need! Great views, beach on the door step and the house is incredible. Had a great stay over Christmas! Hosts were lovely and attentive! Couldnt have asked for a better holiday 😀
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

Amazing

What a great cottage and a fantastic location. Really well equipped
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

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

Nice and relaxing

What a wonderful cottage with everything you need. And you do hear the waves in the bedrooms the wee back bedroom was fine for 2 kids. Having the washing machine and tumble dryer was great. We done a lot of cooking too. We would love to return especially in the summer but it was great for new year. Watching people in the water and surfing lovely beach abd nice places to visit nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Gillian D., Alva Clackmannanshire Scotland

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

Quiet beachside cottage

Loved it!! Was amazing just looking out of the windows at the beach, the waves, the surfers, the paddle boarders, the sun rising, sun setting. The cottage itself is very well equipped inside. Beds are comfortable. Good shower as well as a bath. It's nice and warm and has the gas effect log burner which is nice to have on in the evening. T.V. reception and wifi is good. Outside the top terrace has a washing drying area, furniture to sit on in the sunny weather and a summer house. All in all so comfortable. We took provisions for the week and didn't really want to go anywhere else... we did however!! Great communication with the owners before arriving.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

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

A little bit of paradise in NE Scotland

We had a great time. The house is lovely and in a perfect position for access to the beach and coastal walks while the small ex-fishing village of Sandend is delightful. We had a great week of surfing, went out in the kayak from the harbour and had a porpoise around the boat, went on numerous walks along the beautiful Moray and Banff coastline, visited the old fishing villages of Crovie and Pennan and, on the last night, were treated to a display of Northern Lights from the Harbour wall. Bliss. Shame the village doesn't have a pub or café but I guess you can't have everything! Thanks Wendy for a fantastic base to enjoy all of this from and a warm home to retreat to at the end of the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Great cottage in picturesque quiet location

Excellent location across from a great surf beach, very well equipped And comfortable cottage. Small quiet village but no shop or pub so bring provisions.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

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

A lovely cottage!

We stayed in Sandend at this lovely spacious cottage in July. Everything was completely perfect from the rooms, to the facilities, to the cleanliness and to the view. We even got lucky with the weather! I would 100% and totally recommend this cottage and I would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Inke N.

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

Stunning week in Sandend

Being lulled to sleep by the waves outside and waking up to glorious sunshine was heaven. Cliff walks during the day under bright blue skies followed by fresh fish every night made for a restful week. Can't wait to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shona S.

COMFORT AND SOLACE

A WARM COMFORTING COTTAGE WHEN WE NEEDED IT - LEFT WITH A LIGHTER HEART
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Excellent location and cottage

Our 5th time staying here and have a lovely stay yet again. The accommodation is excellent, clean and beautiful views.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Fantastic cottage with stunning views.

Sandend Cottage is a warm, very comfortable holiday retreat with everything you could possibly want. Ideal location for exploring the area and further afield. All topped off with the most stunning views and a fabulous beach right on your door step! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017