Title: The Boathouse has fantastic country views near spectacular coastal walks 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 # The Boathouse has fantastic country views near spectacular coastal walks Cottage in Stonehaven with kitchen ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60820000/60811400/60811321/a97ffba1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60820000/60811400/60811321/837f0586.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60820000/60811400/60811321/4196aaca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60820000/60811400/60811321/7ad5862d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60820000/60811400/60811321/96d50e9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - 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. ### 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 transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - 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 - Smoke-free property ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48640000/48633700/48633663/5f038d5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Detached Coastal Fisherman's Cottage with Amazing Sea Views. 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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 This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 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 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 ## 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%7C56.91272%2C-2.21910&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0UJ-ie8iOT7wtnRJKLHGNfxpcSU=) Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire #### What's nearby - RSPB Fowlsheugh - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - Dunnottar Castle - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles - Union Square Shopping Centre - 29 min drive - 23.0 miles - Aberdeen Harbour - 29 min drive - 23.2 miles - University of Aberdeen - 34 min drive - 24.4 miles #### 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. ### How much is parking at The Boathouse has fantastic country views near spectacular coastal walks? > On-site parking is available at the 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? > Checkout 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 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Boathouse has fantastic country views near spectacular coastal walks Reviews 9.8 ### 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 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanne F., Raleigh, NC, USA 11 Sept 2021 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. ##### Jeanne F. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shauna H. 26 Aug 2023 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. ##### Shauna H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### karen c. 18 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Boathouse A lovely clean comfortable property in the countryside. ##### karen c. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike v. 21 Apr 2025 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. ##### Mike v. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Norbert B., Birmenstorf, Schweiz 30 Jul 2023 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 ;-) ##### Norbert B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine W. 25 Jul 2021 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! ##### Catherine W. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mandy K. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Ein wunderschönes Haus, mit wirklich tollen Blick in die Landschaft. Es ist alles in der Küche vorhanden, was man benötigt, wir haben nichts vermisst.Das Haus ist liebevoll eingerichtet. Der nächste größere Ort ist Stonehaven, wo man gut einkaufen kann. Ein Aldi ist Richtung Aberdeen in ca25 Minuten zu erreichen.Das Haus liegt super eingebettet in der Landschaft, egal was man machen möchte, ob die Natur und die spektakulären Brutgebiete an den Felsen besuchen, eine große Stadt wie Aberdeen besuchen oder ein pittoreskes kleines Küstenstädtchen wie Stonehaven, in Max 30 Autominuten ist man da. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4c2bef9f-c3c4-4610-b4ca-69ae804e298a-1754893517829.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6cd85bf5-9c60-4901-8f6d-dcbab2573dfb-1754893517326.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fccd3610-6474-431d-83ee-ba6e000cb874-1754893517810.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d4c64c8d-1e29-4f74-baae-f7f1628a66be-1754893517570.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Mandy K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia G. 4 Sept 2023 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. ##### Claudia G. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### olivier m. 18 Aug 2023 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 ##### olivier m. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sue S. 2 Sept 2021 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. ##### Sue S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian B. 16 Aug 2025 ##### Christian B. 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