Hotels near Findlater Castle, Banff

Sandend has a bit of a reputation locally as one of the best beaches around! A wide expanse of sand, backed by dunes and crossed by 2 burns (which provide great waterwork and dam opportunities!), home to Suds Surf School if you want to get active, and backed by Glenglassaugh Distillery - you can walk home along the beach after your tour and dram of the 'water of life'!This part of the North East of Scotland lends itself to day trips, exploring the many beautiful fishing villages perched on hill tops or crouched precariously at the water's edge; following the Castle trail and discovering why this area has been so important across centuries of turbulent history; partaking in a dram along the Whisky Trail or perhaps getting close to the dolphins and other wildlife along the Moray Firth with a boat trip. Royal Deeside, the Cairngorm National Park and even Inverness and Loch Ness are all easily accessible. Discover the big skies and wide horizons, the fresh clear air and the quality of the light. In summer the days are near endless! In winter, nights are deep and long and starry, and on occasion spectacularly lit by the Northern Lights!Sandend cottage has stunning views over the wide sandy beach from the kitchen, lounge and two front bedrooms - or over the water if the tide is in! The elevated garden terrace and summer house, again with stunning views, are ideal for outdoor entertaining and barbeques. The enclosed garden and back utility/’wet’ area, along with fantastic coastal walks, makes this an ideal cottage for families, dog owners, walkers and surfers.The cottage has 3 bedrooms, with the king size double and twin bedroom at the front of the house, where you can be lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves on the beach just beyond. The single bedroom at the back is incredibly quiet, and has access to the terraced garden.What better way to start the day than taking your morning cuppa out to the bench on the rockery and watch the beach slowly come to life.About pets:Pets allowed.Supplement of £10 per dog to cover extra clening.About checkOut:Check out before 9:30 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.High chair and travel cot available on request..About checkIn:Check in after 4:30 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.

Harbour View Cottage is situated in the traditional fishing village of Sandend.Sandend has one of the best surfing blue flag beaches in Scotland.The harbour offers fishing and "harbour jumping" as well as crabbing. Our cottage is one of the most spacious within the conservation village, with off street car parking available.Our rooms are bright and airy, with neutral decor throughout - but with all the home comforts you could wish for.We will do our utmost to ensure the best stay possibleAbout pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 22 lbs per pet (limit one pet total).About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.

Having welcomed our first guests at the end of March 2019, Driftwood Cottage is already a firm favourite with many return visitors. Driftwood must be one of the prettiest cottages in Portsoy. It is often photographed, with it’s seaside theme and location all working in it’s favour! I hope the photos will give you a feel of the place.The cottage has a king size double bedroom, shower room, lounge and kitchen, all on the ground floor. Upstairs the twin room and children’s play area both have low ceilings (and are up some fairly steep stairs!) so the cottage is best suited either for couples of those with young families. Of course, like all our cottages, we have good WiFi and your four legged friends are very welcome. For me, apart from the location, the garden is one of the biggest attractions! There are 3 terraces as you climb the hill behind the cottage, with the view improving from each one! There is a barbeque area, plenty of seating, even a fish pond, and at the top, a ‘sitooterie’ (a summer house!), where you can sit out, enjoy your G&T (or cup of tea!) and look out over the higgledy piggledy roof tops of the historic conservation area and beyond that, out to sea.Portsoy is a welcoming small town, with a lot going on for it’s size. It has a fantastic sense of community, with the caravan park, the 4 star Salmon Bothy museum, the Sail Loft Bunkhouse and the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival all being run by the community for the community. It is centred around it’s historic seventeenth century harbour with it's New Harbour dating from 1825. The area is little changed in years and was used as the film setting for the recent remake of Whisky Galore and the final season of Peaky Blinders. The fishing industry has largely moved on, but you can often see the town’s two St Ayles skiffs rowing out from the harbour!There are some fantastic walks round Portsoy, whether you walk westwards, past the old swimming pool carved out amongst the rocks, along the rugged coastline towards Sandend (pronounced ‘Sanine’) or further along to Findlater Castle, Sunnyside Beach and Cullen, or eastwards along the Coastguard’s path. There is the Shore Inn between the cottage and the harbours… and of course the award winning Portsoy Ice Cream shop.The Banffshire coast is one of the world’s outstanding coastlines, says the National Geographic. Natural beauty combines with plentiful wildlife – there are dolphins, seals, puffins and other seabirds in abundance, if you are lucky enough to see them. Fishing villages all along the coast perch on clifftops, or crouch precariously at the water’s edge, with the oldest houses built gable-end on to the weather and the waves.In the summer, the light up here is special, days are near endless. Winter skies are dark and starry and – with a bit of luck – you might even see the Northern Lights!We hope you will visit Driftwood and discover this often overlooked corner of the North East of Scotland for yourselves!About pets:Pets allowed.Please contact me, as there is a supplement of £10.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:30 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.

With a stay at Homesly The Station Hotel in Banff, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Portsoy Ice Cream and 6 minutes by foot from Portsoy Pottery. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Sanine Beach and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite. Stay in one of 14 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

2 bedroom semi-detached cottage with a beautiful well maintained enclosed shared walled garden.This truly is a hidden corner of Scotland where the pace of life is slow, air refreshing and food delicious, with a good nights sleep assured, these historic self-catering cottages make for the perfect holiday recipe.Beadles Cottage is suitable for disabled access with one step in at the front and back entrance, all rooms are on one level, however the shower is over the bath. During the colder months guests can enjoy the added benefit of a wonderful woodburning stove.Each self-catering cottage has central heating and double glazing with wood burning stoves. The well-tended grounds and gardens are superb with wonderful views over the valley and ample private parking surrounded by mature trees. The setting is rural yet 1 mile inland from the quaint traditional Scottish fishing village of Whitehills and 3 miles from Banff, a town with some of Scotland's finest examples of 16th and 17th century architecture, which includes Duff House built in 1743 by Robert Adams and now an outstation of The National Galleries of Scotland.About pets:Pets allowed.Subject to prior approval and 2 dog limit..About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.

3 bedroom semi-detached cottage with a beautiful well maintained enclosed shared walled garden.This truly is a hidden corner of Scotland where the pace of life is slow, air refreshing and food delicious, with a good nights sleep assured, these historic self-catering cottages make for the perfect holiday recipe.Garden Cottage is suitable for disabled access with one step in at the front and back entrance, all rooms are on one level, however the shower is over the bath. During the colder months guests can enjoy the added benefit of a wonderful woodburning stove.Each self-catering cottage has central heating and double glazing with wood burning stoves. The well-tended grounds and gardens are superb with wonderful views over the valley and ample private parking surrounded by mature trees. The setting is rural yet 1 mile inland from the quaint traditional Scottish fishing village of Whitehills and 3 miles from Banff, a town with some of Scotland's finest examples of 16th and 17th century architecture, which includes Duff House built in 1743 by Robert Adams and now an outstation of The National Galleries of Scotland.About pets:Pets allowed.Subject to prior approval and 2 dog limit..About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.

Each self-catering cottage has central heating and double glazing with wood burning stoves. The well-tended grounds and gardens are superb with wonderful views over the valley and ample private parking surrounded by mature trees. The setting is rural yet 1 mile inland from the quaint traditional Scottish fishing village of Whitehills and 3 miles from Banff, a town with some of Scotland's finest examples of 16th and 17th century architecture, which includes Duff House built in 1743 by Robert Adams and now an outstation of The National Galleries of Scotland.About pets:Pets allowed.Subject to prior approval and 2 dog limit..About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.

Cornhill: House. Private: garden. Garden furniture. Sandy beach 10 km, shingle beach 10 km. "White House Retreat", 7-room house 216 m2. Object suitable for 8 adults + 2 children. Living room with open-hearth fireplace and TV. 1 room with 1 double bed. 1 room with 1 bed. 1 room with 1 x 2 bunk beds. 1 room with 1 french bed. 1 room with 1 bed, 1 french bed and 1 double bed. Dining room. Kitchen (oven, toaster, kettle, microwave, freezer). 2 baths/WC, shower/WC. Terrace. Facilities: washing machine, iron. Internet (WiFi, free). Parking (5 cars). Please note: non-smokers only. Smoke alarm.

When you stay at this cottage in Banff, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Duff House and Banff Museum. This golf cottage is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Inverboyndie Beach and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Macduff Marine Aquarium. This smoke-free cottage features a playground. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself comfortable in this individually decorated cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a dishwasher. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include an electric kettle and a washing machine.