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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, and framed pictures on the wall.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Gardenstown, Grampian
  • Place, beach near Gardenstown Harbour
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Pennan
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Pennan Bay
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Banff

Located in Banff, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Duff House and Delgatie Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Macduff Marine Aquarium and Portsoy Ice Cream. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain climbing.
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Map
Gardenstown, Grampian

What's nearby

  • beach near Gardenstown Harbour - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • beach near Pennan - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • beach near Pennan Bay - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Macduff Marine Aquarium - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Duff House - 15 min drive - 15.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Frying Scotsman - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Duff House Tea Room - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mini V-Grill, Alberts Cottage - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dipak Tandoori - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is GAMRIE LODGE, former Stables. Tranquil rural location close to the sea... pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at GAMRIE LODGE, former Stables. Tranquil rural location close to the sea...?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at GAMRIE LODGE, former Stables. Tranquil rural location close to the sea...?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GAMRIE LODGE, former Stables. Tranquil rural location close to the sea...?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is GAMRIE LODGE, former Stables. Tranquil rural location close to the sea... located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Macduff Marine Aquarium, Duff House Royal Golf Club and Duff House. New Aberdour Beach and Inverboyndie Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious cottage, pet friendly and lovely garden
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Lovely property in an cracking area that was matched with fantastic weather.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Rural Getaway

The Stables Cottage was everything I hoped it would be. I hope to return one day.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and peaceful

Beautiful cottage in the middle of the countryside close to the beach fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway with Comfort and Beauty

We had a wonderful two week stay at Gamrie Lodge. The holiday home offered us all the comfort we could wish for a pleasant and relaxing stay and the very delightfully landscaped garden, very discreetly tended by our host, offers additional relaxation. In terms of location, Gamrie Lodge is an ideal location for taking beautiful trips and walks along the coast. We look forward to seeing this beautiful place again soon.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nice place

Nice, helpful owner. Give my son plenty of dvd. We lived in owl - lots of spaces for me ,my wife and 2 kids. Nice surrounding places
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property in a beautiful location.

Would highly recommend The Stables. Stuart and Kevin were lovely hosts and really knowledgable about the local area. The garden was fantastic and just right for a spot of garden cricket! Accommodation was very clean and very well equipped with everything we needed to have a really comfortable stay. We were a party of two teenagers and two adults and we had plenty of space to relax, eat and sleep. The local area was so beautiful. Would recommend the walk between Gardenstown and Crovie and great crabbing in Gardenstown too. So many lovely places to visit within an hours drive as well as slightly further afield. It was great to have such a comfortable home to come back too in the evenings. We had the best holiday and really hope to visit again. Thank you Stuart and Kevin.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Comfortable cottage

Big modern cottage (beside from the coinmeter for electricity...). Rental price is very good! This cottage should be rented all year as the area (underestimated???) is wunderful. It offers you a beautiful coastline, little villages, hilly rural landscape, and as whole Scotland was suffering from showers, here it was dry with sunny spells! We did not have to use the car a lot, as almost all beautiful walks were in the neighbourhood. For walkers we advise buying the OS 29 Banff & Huntly at the tourist office Banff (open from March until the end of October). Gamrie Lodge offers no folders or visitorsbook so you have to find out for yourself.
Archival

8/10 Good

Memorable stay in this delightful retreat

We booked one of the cottages for half term this Autumn. Easy distance from Aberdeen airport but felt that we were really tucked away from hectic life. The cottage was immaculate and spacious. Whilst contemporary in its style, it still retains a cosy feel - the warmth from the fire in the living room when we set the logs was so welcoming after days walking in the countryside or by the sea. We love good food and cooking and found that the kitchen was well laid out, well equipped and easy to use. We shopped in Banff - a lovely, friendly town with straightforward shops to keep you stocked throughout your stay. The bedrooms were clean and well laid out - storage, even with all the winter clothing, was good. The main bedroom has a basin which was helpful given that there is only one bathroom - saved on any queuing to brush teeth! Overall I would very happily recommend this lovely place - great for friends over Hogmanay I am sure but I am sure that it is also great in the summer. The owners were around but not intrusive - helpful and obviously keen to make sure everything is there for you. Enjoy your stay!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alles perfekt

Sehr schön
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Ein sehr sehr schönes und gepflegtes Cottage

Zum Wohlfühlen!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super schöner ländlicher Charme

Wir hatten tolle 14 Tage mit unseren Kindern in diesem wunderschönen, liebevoll eingerichteten Cottage mit großem Garten, wo wir u.a. Boccia und Cricket (Spiele im Cottage vorhanden) spielen konnten. Super Lage, um die schottische Nordseeküste und auch die Highlands mit etlichen Castles zu erkunden. Schöne Badestrände in Gardenstown, Crovie und beim Troup Head. Wir haben uns sehr erholt. Gerne wieder!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location

Excellent property really good value everything we needed and host friendly and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property near Gardenstown

If anyone wants a peaceful stay with access to a lovely garden this is one to think about. We'll appointed and easy to use.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic find

When booking this property I read all of the reviews and it sounded fantastic. The reviews were right. This is an idyllic property hidden away from everything but in reality only a few miles away from Banff and the seaside. With easy access to the main roads we managed to travel to both Balmoral and Culloden without difficulty. The hosts were lovely and kind. The property was fabulous and certainly good value for money. We have no hesitation in recommending both the property and the hosts. As an aside if you’re looking for a nice beach Cullen Bay was really nice too and only about half an hour away from the property in the car.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Stables was the perfect location to explore the area

It was a lovely property, comfortable, all the amenities you could ask for and the greeting on arrival was superb. Thank you Allie & Bob
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base to explore Aberdeenshire

Loved the property and although it was in a rural location, it was ideal for exploring Aberdeenshire. The house was a lovely place to stay - very comfortable and had everything required for the holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect peace and location

Situated off one of the many "B" Roads so very peaceful as soon as we arrived. Tables and chairs dotted about cottage and one for 4 in garden. Cottage has all thats required . Coffee machine is for Tassimo pods not Nespresso pods. All the coastal villages,cliffs and paths are so close and the views from car approaching breathtaking. If you love nature the RSPB reserve at Troup Head is well worth a visit. Its unmanned so just leave a donation. Met Kevin and Stuart ( the Bee Boy owners ) and were there if required. All in all the perfect place to unwind where the rule is No Rules Thanks S & K
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

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Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Enjoyable Autumn Break

The accommodation was great all round. Owners were friendly and helpful. Would recommend if looking to stay in Aberdeenshire or surrounding area...
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

September break - Gamrie

Excellent cottage with great amenities. Great location to get away from it all. Ideal for exploring coastal villages.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property with access to large garden

Property was spotless and while in the middle of nowhere provided easy access by car to Banff and the various costal villages and fab beaches. Aden country park also worth a visit. Good wifi connection also a big plus as was garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schottland 2019

Hat uns sehr gefallen. Vermieter war sehr freundlich. Gute, ruhige Lage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Exceptional

Beautifully presented,everything supplied ,Great setting and very near beautiful little villages. We will return. Ian and Cath Australia
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