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Quaint Cottage In A Small Fishing Village

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and fireplace

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In the quaint fishing village of Johnshaven, this charming cottage offers a peaceful retreat. Enjoy stunning views at sunset and sunrise just feet from the harbour, or relax in your own garden with adjacent car-park. Perfect for a restful stay with bed linen provided and pets allowed.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Quaint Cottage In A Small Fishing Village

Quaint cottage situated in a small fishing village in the north east coast of Scotland.
It is a well equipped 2 bedroom house with accomodation for 4 people (up to 5).
just a few feet from the harbour, stunning views at sunset and sunrise.

The cottage benefits from a garden, car-park adjacent.
The bed linen is provided. Pets allowed.
It is a perfect place to rest, walk, stay, take time.

Johnshaven is located between Dundee and Aberdeen, you can come by car or by bus.
For exploring the suroundings, It is advised to rent a car in the nearest towns (Stonehaven or Montrose).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

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
  • Unit size: 646 square feet

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Policies

Check-out

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Hello, here are some instuctions regarding your stay : (I hope you'll understand) : after your stay, please make sure the rubbish is taken out of the house (there is a bin outside in the garden) also please remove the remaining food from the fridge. on thursday morning the bin has to be taken in main street (the street behind). If you can clean at the end of the stay that would be perfect otherwise I'll have to charge you 25 pounds for the cleaning. (there is a vacuum cleaner in the room downstairs on the shelf next to the tv set and a broom in the cupboard next to the door. The cleaning stuff is under the sink in the kitchen. There is not much to do. I hope you'll have a nice stay . Nathalie

Pets

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

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
johnshaven, SCT

What's nearby

  • Johnshaven Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Lifeboat House - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wairds Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dunnottar Castle - 23 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 46 min drive - 56.5 km

Getting around

  • Laurencekirk Station - 10 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hidden Treasure Tea Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Queen's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Harbour Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Charlton Fruit Farm - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Cottage In A Small Fishing Village pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Quaint Cottage In A Small Fishing Village?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Quaint Cottage In A Small Fishing Village located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Johnshaven Harbour and The Lifeboat House. Wairds Park and Mill of Benholm are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Quaint Cottage In A Small Fishing Village 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. 61 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greta B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrycja S.

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

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

Jon C.

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

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

Elaine D.

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

Johnshaven

Lovely little cottage, lovely place to stay,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leesa G.

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

Great flat in a stunning seaside town

Well appointed, great location, clean, and comfortable. Property manager made us feel welcome and made sure we had all the information we needed for check in well in advance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

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

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

Bryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy p.

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

Wonderful place to get away

Exactly as described , the cottage is very cosy . The local residents are really friendly and the pub serves beautiful food. The little coffee shop is definitely a must serving home made food , especially the scones . Walking the dogs on the beach which is only a short drive is amazing .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jane G.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice short stay

Everything was fine 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Small Seaside Village

Nice quaint cottage and in a good location.Perfect to explore the surrounding areas and lovely beaches.Handy for the only local pub which serves good food.Loved the Lobster shop for our fresh fish.Food store also close for any necessary food and drink.Nice cottage giving us every comfort we needed but poor WiFi.The only criticism I would give was that the garden could have been tidier.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Weekend getaway

From the first moment we were pleasantly surprised. The peace and quiet was a wonderful thing. The village and its harbour are a sight to be seen. Comfortable and cosy is best to describe this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Tessa M.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Janice

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Check-in, location

Not for anyone with mobility issues

Needs updating no banister on stairs beds not comfy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandie W.

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

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

6/10 Okay

Nikki M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Johnshaven a place of tranquility

Not overly impressed. Much room for improvement. Repairs needed, a good clean, more comfortable sofa etc. This is the first time EVER that i have not bothered to actually clean a property before i left. Will contact the owner direct witha few issues. However, Johnshaven is beautiful. The cottage is NOT for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

JOHNSHAVEN Quaint Cottage In A Small Fishing Village

A lovely quaint terraced house . Kitchen is well equipped Slight sea views from upstairs bedroom windows. The main bedroom was very comfortable. Dog friendly,(however the garden is on other side of a narrow communal path, opposite front door ,although not an issue for us ). No driveway for car parking so we parked further along a narrow road, Main Street . Easy to book Good Communication with the owner . Excellent Wi-Fi . Loved strolling around the village and along the sea front roads and the old railway track to the community garden. Stoney beach, but lovely sandy beaches a short drive away and other places of interest a short drive away. If we were planning a short stay in Johnshaven again, we would consider booking this accommodation, depending on the cost / availability.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

N O.

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

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

8/10 Good

stefanie t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Niedliches kleines Haus mit allem was man braucht in einem hübschen Fischerort. Gutes Restaurant in Laufweite.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharina E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal zum Runterkommen im Urlaub

Ein wirklich hübsches Häuschen in einem urigen kleinen Fischerdorf. Gute Ausgangslage für Ausflüge. Gute Verpflegungsmöglichkeiten. Herrlicher Blick aufs Meer - auch aus dem Schlafzimmer heraus. Guter Kontakt mit der Vermieterin und hilfsbereite Nachbarn, bei Bedarf. Eine gute Empfehlung.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023