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Crovie Village
near Gardenstown
Banffshire
AB45 3JQ

Regional Information

Aberdeen is known as "The City of Flowers" and "The Granite City" to name just a few of its accolades. Many of the streets and avenues are lined with beautiful roses, and the architecture of the granite buildings makes this city a must see for every visitor to the area. Famous for its mountains, including the spectacular Grampians and Cairngorms, this area is rich in ancient Pictish monuments and beautifully preserved castles. A fascinating, historic area well worth a visit at any time of the year, with a wide variety of things to do and places to see, offering something for everyone.

National Trust for Scotland properties to visit in the area: Castle Fraser, Garden & Estate; Craigievar Castle; Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate; Drum Castle, Garden & Estate; Fyvie Castle; Haddo House; Leith Hall Garden & Estate* ; Mar Lodge Estate; Pitmedden Garden.
*House not open to public.

Crovie Cottage, Crovie

RatingVery Good
AreaAberdeen & Grampian
Sleeps4Bedrooms2

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This cosy, restored traditional fishing cottage dates from a time when the sea was the only mode of transport to and from Scotland's shores, and provided the livelihood for coastal communities. Perched on Crovie's unusual seashore rocky shelf the sitting room windows look out to the bay, enclosed north and south by magnificent cliffs.
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17th century wood panelling and an open fire complete Crovie Cottage's old sea dog charm. In the summertime, take to the private garden and make use of the cottage's barbeque.

Accommodation details

2 storey

Sleeps 4 - 1 double, 1 single, 1 box bed in sitting room

Sitting/dining room with sea view and open fire

Shower room

Kitchen

Private garden with patio and barbeque

WiFi

Fitted electric Dimplex heating

...Our guests said...
"...more and more reluctant to venture away from Crovie, preferring to sit in front of the cottage and watch the changing seascape and tides, the coming & going of fishing boats, and the glorious sunsets".

About the area
Crovie is a unique place, a conservation village created on a seashore ledge so narrow it has only enough room for the cottages built on it and a small footpath. The cliffs that stretch above it form the east side of Gamrie Bay; on the other side of the village is the sea.

Crovie comprises around 50 fishing cottages, most of which date back 150 years or more, and is one of the best preserved fishing villages in Europe. A pebble beach to the west end of the winding path leads to the next village, Gardenstown, one mile away. Look out for bottlenosed dolphins along the way.

Things to do

Sample Cullen Skink in the town it hails from. The traditional smoked haddock soup is a hearty winter warmer. Cullen village is just over 20 miles away.

Tee off in one of the area's 50 nearby golf courses, and re-charge your batteries afterwards in Gardenstown's 18th century inn.

See how the other half lived at Fyvie Castle, just over 25 miles away. Sculpted turrets and fine tapestries give the castle a fairytale feel and it is steeped in local legends and myths.

Getting there
From Banff head through Macduff on A98 towards Fraserburgh. 0.50 mile after Macduff take B9031 left turn Gardenstown. 8 miles later take Crovie turn to left.

This cottage is privately owned. Please note that bookings are restricted to full weeks only (Saturday to Saturday), short breaks are not available at this property. The entry time to the cottage is from 5pm onwards on day of arrival. Parking is available for residents and their guests at the north-west end of the village. Parking in high season can require skill and patience. If the lower car park alongside the village is full, there is additional parking on the road to the village - luggage can be off-loaded at the bottom and taken by wheelbarrow (stored in the back garden). < Less