Mrs Lesley Johnstone
  'Burnside Villa'
  Peterwell Road
  Fyvie, Turriff
  Aberdeenshire  AB53 8RF

Portknockie - Aberdeenshire


Taigh Iasgair, 42 Church Street
Portknockie

Self-Catering Cottage
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Cullen Beach Looking West   Cullen Beach Looking East


Located in the small heritage fishing village of Portknockie, on the Moray Firth coast, this recently renovated and refurbished traditional fisherman's cottage comfortably accommodates 6 to 8 people.

The cottage has a lounge, dining room, kitchen, wc and twin bedroom on the ground floor which has level access from the pavement.

The upper floor has a double bedroom, a family bedroom, bathroom and shower room.

Portknockie is ideally situated for golfers with several 18 hole golf courses within close proximity.

There are numerous coastal walks, many suitable for cyclists, including the millenniumcycle route, which passes through the village using the old railway line. This part of the route goes over impressive viaducts at Cullen.

The world famous Malt Whiskey, Castle and Fishing Heritage Trails are all easily accessible.

Within easy reach are the marine aquarium at MacDuff, Duff House in Banff, the Buckie Drifter Museum, the Scottish Tartan museum in Keith where there are kilt making courses, Baxters of Speyside, the Ice House at Tugnet and Speybay which is a nature reserve and the starting point for the Speyside Way.

Other popular activities in the area include pony trekking, mountain biking, fishing, sea angling and bird watching.

There is a small harbour with a slipway at Portknockie as well as a children's paddling pool.

Dolphin spotting cruises are available at nearby Findochty and other harbours along the Moray Firth coast.

The clean sandy beaches of Cullen are a short walk from the cottage.

Aberdeen and Inverness are approximately 60 miles from Portknockie which is on a main bus route.

There are indoor swimming pools at Buckie, Keith and a leisure pool at Elgin which also has a skating rink and other activities available at it's leisure centre.

Tourist information leaflets are provided for guests together with maps of the local area and street maps of the towns nearby.


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Sleeps: 6 - 8

Accommodation:

UPPER FLOOR:

BEDROOMS:

Master bedroom with king-sized bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and two bedside units.

Family bedroom with two double beds, wardrobe, chest of drawers and two bedside units.

BATHROOM:

With bath, wc and wash basin.

SHOWER ROOM:

With shower, wash basin and shaver point.

UPPER LANDING:

With pine storage for additional bed linen and towels.

Small selection of board games, playing cards and books to suit most tastes.

GROUND FLOOR:

BEDROOM:

Twin bedroom with wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside units.

KITCHEN:

Well equipped kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, microwave oven, electric iron, electric kettle, etc.

LOUNGE:

Comfortably furnished lounge with colour television and video recorder.

DINING ROOM:

Large room with dining facilities for up to 8 people, fridge, freezer and pay phone.

TOILET:

With wc, wash basin and washing machine.

SERVICES:

Gas central heating.

Electricity included in tariff.

Duvets and bed linen and towels provided.

Cot, high chair and safety gates available if required.

Pets accepted by arrangement.

Close to public transport.

Shop 200 yards from property.


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ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Cullen Beach Looking East 42 Church Street Cullen Beach Looking West
Lounge Family Bedroom Dining Room