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The Boathouse has fantastic country views near spectacular coastal walks

Cottage in Stonehaven with kitchen

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Interior
TV, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Exterior
In the midst of Aberdeenshire's rolling hills, enjoy open country views from the upstairs lounge and unwind with a real ale at Creel Inn. Take a short walk to spot seals or explore Fowlsheugh RSPB reserve for puffins, guillemots, and razorbills.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • 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.

The Boathouse has fantastic country views near spectacular coastal walks

Relax in the upstairs lounge enjoying the open country views, the wildlife on the window ledge and spectacular sunsets. Sleep snugly in the comfortable beds and dream sweetly in the silence of a Aberdeenshire country night. Take a short walk to Catterline to see the seals and enjoy a meal and a pint of real ale at the Creel Inn. Visit Fowlsheugh RSPB reserve and spot the puffins amongst the thousands of guillemots and razorbills.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: We allow small pets. Please contact us to discuss.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Bunk Beds in one room, Books, Amazon & Netflix

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
Onsite 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 indicated 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

What's nearby

  • RSPB Fowlsheugh - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Dunnottar Castle - 4 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Stonehaven Outdoor Pool - 7 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Stonehaven Tolbooth - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Aunty Bettys - 8 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Stonehaven Station - 7 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal China Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Marine Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bay Fish & Chips - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Queen's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boathouse has fantastic country views near spectacular coastal walks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Boathouse has fantastic country views near spectacular coastal walks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Boathouse has fantastic country views near spectacular coastal walks?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Boathouse has fantastic country views near spectacular coastal walks located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.2 mi (2 km) from RSPB Fowlsheugh and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Dunnottar Castle. Todhead and Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Boathouse has fantastic country views near spectacular coastal walks Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Norbert B., Birmenstorf, Schweiz

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

Nice place to stay to discover the Scottish coastline

this is a very nice house wich provides you with everything you need. In case something is missing the owners are living just next to it and are very responsive, even though we never met them in person. The only downside is the master-bed, which is for two adults definitly too small (except you are on a honeymoon ;-)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike v.

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

Peaceful Countryside Stay Near Dunnottar

We had a really lovely stay at the boathouse—one senior and two adults—and it worked perfectly for us. The area is quiet and peaceful, which we really appreciated, and it’s so close to Dunnottar Castle. The house itself was super comfortable with great beds and all the amenities we needed. We felt right at home. Communication with the host was friendly, and helpful. A great place to relax and enjoy the countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Super Aufenthalt

Das Boathouse war sehr gemütlich und top gepflegt. Alles funktionierte einwandfrei. Die Gastleute waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, für jede Frage erreichbar. Ein Auto ist bei der Lage sicher von Vorteil. Die Gegend ist wunderschön, reiche Tierwelt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shauna H.

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

Beautiful

Absolutely beautiful place to stay! Very clean and well stocked with all the supplies needed for multiple people to stay comfortably. Great views for the main room. A very short drive to the main town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

olivier m.

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

Superbe logement et très bien placé

Le logement est bien agencé et joliment meublé. Il est de plus très bien placé par rapport à la région d'Aberdeen que nous avons visitée. Très bon accueil. Merci
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen c.

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

The Boathouse

A lovely clean comfortable property in the countryside.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne F., Raleigh, NC, USA

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

Clean & Comfortable

This property was perfectly located for us. Photos of the inside were very accurate and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

A few shortcomings

The house was very clean and in general well equiped. Beds were comfortablr but there wasn't a kingsize and the second double was in fact a bed settee (some kind of futon) - they were comfortable but not as described. The bunk beds had very little headroom for the bottom bed user. Sadly the views of open countryside were spoiled as the field next to the house was a building site. The property sleeps 6 but there were only 5 comfortable seats in the lounge - three seater settee and two arm chairs. The coast is a good 1.3 mile walk from the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

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

Home away from home.

We LOVED staying at the Boathouse. The property was perfect for our 10 day self isolation, containing everything we needed - from laundry facilities to potato masher and cheese grater. It is a gem in the countryside, but conveniently close to grocery store. Mercedes and Gordon are gracious hosts, friendly and helpful but never invasive. We look forward to our next opportunity to stay at the Boathouse!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021