Title: Driftwood Cottage, near Portsoy's historic harbour-stunning garden 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 # Driftwood Cottage, near Portsoy's historic harbour-stunning garden Cottage in Banff with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40740000/40737000/40736987/8b62c02d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40740000/40737000/40736987/c283efd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40740000/40737000/40736987/42a05ed5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40740000/40737000/40736987/d57b36dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40740000/40737000/40736987/8f540b39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched in historic Portsoy, Driftwood Cottage is a haven of seaside charm. Step inside to find a king-size bedroom and cozy lounge, or explore the garden's three terraces with BBQ area and 'sitooterie' offering breathtaking views of the conservation area. Your four-legged friends are welcome too. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Driftwood Cottage, near Portsoy's historic harbour-stunning garden 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! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Food and water bowls ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Golfing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby ### 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Video games](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110900000/110895500/110895500/w1284h1355x0y10-922cd6f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SEASIDE SELF CATERING HOLIDAY TOWNHOUSE WITH EXCELLENT SEA VIEWS Banff - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=110895500&PinnedHotelID=110895500&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96750000/96747700/96747697/f1fcdadf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy coastal cottage in Portsoy, Scotland with beautiful sea views Portsoy - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=96747697&PinnedHotelID=96747697&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48870000/48860600/48860591/3b79b2c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Renovated Mill near Portsoy and the beach Banff - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=48860591&PinnedHotelID=48860591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41560000/41554900/41554890/33454ec6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Fisherman's Cottage with Stunning Uninterrupted Views of the Moray Firth Findochty - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 258 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=41554890&PinnedHotelID=41554890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114240000/114238000/114237979/f65d115b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Beaches, beachfront 2 bed home with seaviews in Banff Aberdeenshire Banff - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=114237979&PinnedHotelID=114237979&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31970000/31968500/31968436/6e2440bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sandend Cottage - in the picturesque 'get away from it all' fishing hamlet Aberdeenshire - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=31968436&PinnedHotelID=31968436&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46320000/46320000/46319961/c06f1fd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bedroom cottage, with far reaching views of the garden and open countryside. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 and a deadlock 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 A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area Located in Banff, this cottage is near the beach. Portsoy Pottery and Banff Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Portsoy Ice Cream and Macduff Marine Aquarium. Linzee Gordon Park and Ian Johnston Park are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Banff travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff.dx4332) [View more Cottages in Banff](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff-Cottages.d4332-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C57.68362%2C-2.68950&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=95jPNITIXJQwyRyrrL4kWPXQD6s=) Portsoy, SCT ### What's nearby - Portsoy Ice Cream - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Portsoy Pottery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles - Duff House - 12 min drive - 9.2 miles - Banff Museum - 15 min drive - 11.0 miles ### Getting around - Keith Station - 29 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Linda's Fish & Chips - ‬8 min drive - ‪Rockpool Cafe and Restaurant - ‬8 min drive - ‪Rockfish Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪Lily's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive - ‪SEAFIELD ARMS - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Driftwood Cottage, near Portsoy's historic harbour-stunning garden have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Driftwood Cottage, near Portsoy's historic harbour-stunning garden pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Driftwood Cottage, near Portsoy's historic harbour-stunning garden? > Check-in begins at 4:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Driftwood Cottage, near Portsoy's historic harbour-stunning garden? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Driftwood Cottage, near Portsoy's historic harbour-stunning garden located? > Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Portsoy Pottery and Portsoy Ice Cream. Sanine Beach is 2 mi (3.2 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Driftwood Cottage, near Portsoy's historic harbour-stunning garden Reviews 10 ### 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elaine B. 27 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay Lovely cottage right at the harbour with a beautiful garden. We had a great stay and would love you come back ##### Elaine B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marianne v. 4 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### M Top! Prachtige tuin, blij met de boodschappen voor het ontbijt ##### Marianne v. 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