Title: Ellie-Jo Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ellie-Jo Cottage ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65730000/65727700/65727666/751a9aa0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65730000/65727700/65727666/da42c4ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65730000/65727700/65727666/d403f6cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65730000/65727700/65727666/0bbe0e3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65730000/65727700/65727666/9358b2d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Ellie-Jo Cottage is a charming seaside retreat situated in Gardenstown village, offering partial sea views from its quiet alley location. Unwind by the log fire in the well-appointed sitting room or enjoy breakfast in the fully fitted kitchen with seating area. Relax on the seated terrace with bay and cliff views, just a short walk to traditional harbour, beach and cliffs. 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41292 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Parking available - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ellie-Jo Cottage Ellie-Jo Cottage is a charming seaside cottage situated in the popular Moray Firth village of Gardenstown. The cottage is only yards from the seafront, tucked down a quiet alley with partial sea-views. Inside, the well-appointed sitting room has a log fire and comfortably seats four. The living room leads through to a fully fitted kitchen with breakfast area. Upstairs can be found the two comfy bedrooms - a double with sea views and a twin. The bathroom is equipped with an electric shower over bath, and is located under the stairs. Please note that due to its placement in the house, the shower has limited headroom. Outside to the rear and up seven steps is the seated terrace area with views over the bay and cliffs - an ideal place to relax and soak up the tranquil atmosphere around this charming cottage. It is only a short walk to the traditional harbour and the wide expanse of beach and cliffs. In the village, guests will find a charming collection of galleries, craft workshops, shops, a restaurant and a tea room. An area of Aberdeenshire, in the north east of Scotland, encompassing spectacular country landscapes and the picturesque coastal villages of Gardenstown and Crovie. Built into the old red sandstone cliffs the villages have a quaint atmosphere. From the lovely harbour and beaches you can look out over the Moray Firth and catch a glimpse of the dolphins that often swim in the bay or experience one of the stunning sunsets. Gardenstown & Crovie are located on the Moray First Coastline in the North East of Scotland. This coastline was voted one of the best in the world by National Geographic tourism experts. The village has good facilities such as a pub by the harbour, and sights such as a nice beach, an 11th century chapel nearby and a footpath along the cliffs to Crathie. The harbour itself is well maintained with recent pontoons and around 80 boats berthed there during the summer. It is a good centre for exploring the area, and a local bus service provides links to Macduff and Banff. There is roadside parking, plus two free car parks one minute's walk away. Please note that the property is accessed via seven steps with no hand rail and several steep stairs without a rail to rear seating area. This property has an EPC rating of D. For bookings and more information please contact Finest Retreats. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Deck/patio - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### 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 - Unit size: 1,292 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### 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 ### Rules Checkin 16:00-22:00 ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 1 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Dangerous animals not allowed. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Ellie Jo Cottage Ellie Jo Gardenstown Banff Ellie-jo Cottage - Gardenstown Banff Ellie-jo Cottage - Gardenstown Cottage Ellie-jo Cottage - Gardenstown Cottage Banff 341053 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C57.67064%2C-2.34133&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SpR4-otwdIuXjNZU_bvROZOAyDU=) Gardenstown, SCT #### What's nearby - Macduff Marine Aquarium - 11 min drive - 8.3 miles - Banff Museum - 13 min drive - 9.1 miles - Duff House - 14 min drive - 9.9 miles - Inverboyndie Beach - 18 min drive - 10.9 miles - Portsoy Pottery - 25 min drive - 18.9 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Annies Cakery - ‬12 min drive - ‪Garden Arms Hotel - ‬3 min walk - ‪Frying Scotsman - ‬13 min walk - ‪Harbour View Cafe - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Seafront - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ellie-Jo Cottage pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Ellie-Jo Cottage? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ellie-Jo Cottage? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Ellie-Jo Cottage located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Macduff Marine Aquarium, New Aberdour Beach and Banff Museum. Duff House and Inverboyndie Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ellie-Jo Cottage Reviews 8.4 ### Very good 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.0/10 Cleanliness This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jolanta 24 Nov 2024 #### I recommend Amazing place. Everything very clean, equipped with necessary tools. Fireplace with prepared wood. Instructions for use for everything, very legible for us, foreigners. Binder with offers of sightseeing places in the area. Very well working internet. Very comfortable beds, towels for everyone. ##### Jolanta This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah 30 Oct 2023 #### Tolle Unterkunft für ein paar Tage Ruhe am Meer. Gardenstown und Crovie sind sehr schön gelegen Tolle Unterkunft für ein paar Tage Ruhe am Meer. Gardenstown und Crovie sind sehr schön gelegen. Wunderschöne Sonnenuntergänge. Dir Unterkunft bietet alles was man braucht. Es gibt einen öffentlichen Parkplatz, der nicht weit weg ist. Die Strasse zur Unterkunft ist schmal, lässt sich aber gut mit einem Kombi befahren, habe auch Leute gesehen, die mit den VW Kastenwagen durch sind. ##### Sarah This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 8 Sept 2024 #### Really enjoyed our stay at Ellie- Jo cottage in Gardenstown. We got very lucky with the weather, only one morning of rain. The village is a lovely unspoilt place, nice little beach one end and a vibrant harbour the other. The cottage is set back by one row of other cottages from the sea front so only 10mso from the wall which is a nice place to sit with a coffee and look out across the beautiful bay. The cottage is good value for what it provides. It’s relatively basic but perfectly comfortable and functional as a base for a great holiday. Would definitely recommend going. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 22 Sept 2023 #### The cottage was immaculate! I booked to stay at the cottage for a week and was very pleasantly surprised. The cottage was immaculate and there was a welcome pack upon arrival. The sea view was reasonable from all of the seats in the sitting room. Looking at previous reviews, it is clear that the cleanliness issues have been attended to. The area is beautiful and we were even lucky enough to see the northern lights from the front of the cottage. Will definitely be returning. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Marion 30 Jul 2024 #### Relaxing Tranquility More dishes, cups, and better cutlery. Only one dish towel ? Terrible tin opener! Too many superfluous cushions. ##### Marion This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 1 Jan 2025 #### We spent a week over the new year period at this wonderful cottage set in the great location that is The cottage has everything you need, it’s lovely and warm (it needed to be because the weather was a tad cold and wild !!) The cottage is clean and modern with a lovely log burning stove Paul the owner was brilliant- easy to get hold of and provided all the info we needed The cottage is a stones throw from the sea and a very short walk into Gardenstown, that has a lovely local pub (The Garden Arms) where we were made to feel extremely welcome by the owners - so much so we became regulars lol There is a lovely little cafe (Eli’s) just off the harbour - well worth a visit Great place to use as a base to explore the Aberdeenshire area (part of the north coast 500) Would highly recommend and we will be back in the future ### 4/10 Poor #### Gaubert M. 15 Jul 2023 Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Sos Arrivee tres complique Nous nous attendions a etre recu par une personne ! Et la ….personne et une boite a cles dont nous n’avions pas le code !!!!! ( a aucun moment nous n’avons ete informer de ca !!!) Logement sentant le renfermé , tres exigu , pas pratique pour les repas , sdb minuscule et pas pratique , je deconseille ou alors pour la moitie du tarif ##### Gaubert M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### Alan 24 Jun 2022 #### A lovely cottage spoiled by poor housekeeping Fabulous location Very poor housekeeping. Filthy oven ##### Alan This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Alex 12 Aug 2021 #### Ellie Ann Great location and good facilities Bedding had a slightly damp smell. Perhaps not fully dried in dryer and put back on slightly damp. Expensive for 3 nights. ##### Alex ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Golden Jubilee Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clydebank-Hotels-Golden-Jubilee-Hotel.h664349.Hotel-Information) > > [Moffat Manor Country Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moffat-Hotels-Moffat-Manor-Country-Park.h17709438.Hotel-Information) > > [Ardoe House Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aberdeen-Hotels-Ardoe-House-Hotel-Spa.h23180.Hotel-Information) > > [Glasgow Westerwood Spa & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Glasgow-Westerwood-Spa-Golf-Resort.h893990.Hotel-Information) > > [The Kenmore Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aberfeldy-Hotels-The-Kenmore-Club.h9234110.Hotel-Information) > > [Lochside House Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cumnock-Hotels-Lochside-House-Hotel-Spa.h900570.Hotel-Information) > > [The Whispering Pine Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Spean-Bridge-Hotels-The-Whispering-Pine-Lodge.h11119972.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Glasgow East Kilbride by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Glasgow-East-Kilbride.h520428.Hotel-Information) > > [Queen of the Loch, Balloch by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alexandria-Hotels-Queen-Of-The-Loch-By-Marstons-Inns.h33716771.Hotel-Information) > > [Auchrannie Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Isle-Of-Arran-Hotels-Auchrannie-Resort.h4140916.Hotel-Information) > > [Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Dalmahoy-Hotel-Country-Club.h21999.Hotel-Information) > > [Parklands Hotel & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Parklands-Hotel-Country-Club.h14766742.Hotel-Information) > > [Duck Bay Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alexandria-Hotels-Duck-Bay-Hotel.h30097341.Hotel-Information) > > [The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stranraer-Hotels-Portpatrick-Hotel.h13430754.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Boutique Huntingtower Perth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Perth-Hotels-Leonardo-Boutique-Huntingtower-Perth.h859382.Hotel-Information) > > [Macdonald Crutherland House and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Macdonald-Crutherland-House-And-Spa.h569463.Hotel-Information) > > [Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Glasgow-Hotels-Gleddoch-Hotel-Spa-Golf.h1502522.Hotel-Information) > > [The Tarbet Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arrochar-Hotels-The-Tarbet-Hotel.h13407451.Hotel-Information) > > [Portavadie](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tighnabruaich-Hotels-Portavadie.h11974275.Hotel-Information) > > [Onich Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-William-Hotels-Onich-Hotel.h48439952.Hotel-Information) > > [Seamill Hydro Hotel & Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/West-Kilbride-Hotels-Seamill-Hydro-Hotel-Resort.h1818213.Hotel-Information) > > [Station Hotel Portsoy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff-Hotels-Station-Hotel-Portsoy.h36969407.Hotel-Information) > > [The Busby Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-The-Busby-Hotel.h10004759.Hotel-Information) > > [Coylumbridge Resort Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aviemore-Hotels-Coylumbridge-Resort-Hotel.h520458.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunfermline-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Queensferry-Crossing.h1152983.Hotel-Information) > > [Cromlix](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunblane-Hotels-Cromlix.h1580309.Hotel-Information) > > [Glenisle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Isle-Of-Arran-Hotels-Glenisle-Hotel.h2810774.Hotel-Information) > > [Loch Melfort Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oban-Hotels-Loch-Melfort-Hotel.h520255.Hotel-Information) > > [Bowfield Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Johnstone-Hotels-Bowfield-Hotel-Country-Club.h1796965.Hotel-Information)