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At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach

Nestled just a stone's throw from the enchanting Broughty Ferry beach, 'At The River' is a charming Scottish cottage named after the iconic Groove Armada song. This artistic retreat features hidden pieces of artwork inspired by the song, adding a unique touch to the property's cosy ambiance.

Imagine this: after a delightful day exploring local shops, catching up with friends, and enjoying drinks in Broughty Ferry, you savor the famous ice cream from Visocchi's Cafe. You then find yourself strolling barefoot along the sandy shoreline, accompanied by the soothing sounds of the waves. As you approach a pristine white-walled seaside cottage, the warm glow of house lights gently illuminates the pebble stone garden path.


'At The River' is a newly refurbished gem in the heart of Broughty Ferry, Dundee. The refurbishment of this cottage was a labour of love, with meticulous attention to detail to create one of the most stylish and comfortable retreats in Scotland. Every corner of this home boasts something special, from its carefully curated decor to the concealed drawings of Broughty Ferry's landmarks, expertly hand-drawn by a local artist.

The space

Two Bedrooms: A spacious double bedroom and an additional bedroom featuring a single bed.

Fully Equipped Kitchen: Embrace your inner chef with a fully equipped kitchen, complete with a 4-gas-ring hob, oven, grill, washer dryer, dishwasher, and fridge freezer.

Outdoor Oasis: Enjoy the attractive paved outdoor spaces with comfortable seating and ambient lighting, perfect for al fresco dining and relaxation.

Luxurious Amenities: Fresh linen and towels are provided for a carefree stay, and the bathroom features underfloor heating, a wet room shower, and a deep, relaxing bath.

Parking is easy enough, with free street parking right outside the cottage. For added convenience, there are complimentary parking spaces just a minute's walk from the property, ensuring your vehicle is well looked after.

We look forward to welcoming you to 'At the River'!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

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 are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Dundee is home to this cottage. Monikie Country Park and Clatto Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Barnhill Rock Garden and The Fun Factory. Battlefield Live Dundee and Dundee Science Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Dundee travel guide
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Broughty Ferry, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Broughty Castle
    Broughty Castle
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Broughty Ferry Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Barnhill Rock Garden
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Broughty Ferry Seafront
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Claypotts Castle
    5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Broughty Ferry Station
    7 min walk
  • Dundee (DND)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Royal Arch Bar & Bistro
    6 min walk
  • The Fort Hotel
    8 min walk
  • Bruach Bar & Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • The Fisherman's Tavern
    8 min walk
  • Forthill Sports Club
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach located?

Situated in Dundee, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Barnhill Rock Garden, Broughty Ferry Beach and Broughty Castle. Broughty Ferry Seafront and Grassy Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). Broughty Ferry Station is 7 minutes by foot and Balmossie Station is 29 minutes.

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At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor of the cottage was stunning. Beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. Location was also really good very near the beach, park, shops and cafes etc. Parking was easy right outside. I would definitely stay here again. We enjoyed lovely walks along the promenade. A few minor tweaks needed to make this a top class stay. Hairdryer and remote control not working correctly - both need replaced. Sofa was not very comfortable cushions were flat and worn. Light/ torch needed to help see key box in the dark. On signing into Netflix 2 rude words were on screen from previous users need to be removed. All of the above are easily fixed and once complete this will be a 5 star cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was beautiful and in a perfect location. We loved our stay and will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mairi G.

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

Cottage by the sea

Sweet little place comfy and well appointed
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cosy and comfortable property. Great kitchen and appliances. The courtyard garden is a suntrap! Very close to the beach and a short walk to shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Excellent couple of days break

Stay was really good. Property was easy to find and locate. Leigh-Anne gave us detailed instructions of how to locate key for property and some nice welcome touches when we arrived.Place is beautifully decorated and kept and right next to the beach which was ideal for the dog.Would highly recommend a stay here for anyone looking for a nice quiet relaxing break away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Norman B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing break

Facilities and interior of the cottage were first class,5 minutes walk to the many pubs and restaurants in the Ferry,nice outdoors seating area when the sun’s shining which was all week. Only downside was very small double bed. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Malcolm W.

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

Excellent location

The location is excellent. The standards and cleanliness of the property is superb with interesting features like the wet room bathroom. We had three people staying and it lacks comfortable seating for this many people. Only one small sofa.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Return to the Ferry

We used to live here and wanted to visit old friends. At our age having friends to visit can be a lot of work. The cottage is lovely, with everything you need. Can’t say more. Our only very small glitches were, no comfortable high chair for older people, or joint patients, (we are both) and no indication of the recycling system. Picky really! A great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty and pleasant cottage with excellent and well thought out facilities. Everything you might expect of a very good hotel and more. However the few criticisms we would make are:1. The bathroom - wet-room style actually results in everything getting soaked and is impractical.2. The doors swing open and are large and cumbersome (probably not something that can be fixed). The entry gate is far to wide and difficult to operate.3. The system whereby all instructions need to be downloaded via an App is not user friendly.4. The checkout time (given the significant daily fee) is unreasonably early.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anja S.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025