Guests say
Guests consistently praise the Old Cooperage for its spotless condition, stunning location with beach proximity, and exceptional comfort. The well-equipped facilities, including a conservatory with breathtaking views, contribute to a relaxing stay. The welcome pack is frequently mentioned as a delightful touch, enhancing the overall experience.
Reviewers are overwhelmingly positive about the cleanliness, often describing the property as spotless and immaculate. A single mention of a previous guest leaving the house dirty, which was promptly addressed, slightly impacts the score.
The location is highly praised for its stunning views, proximity to the beach, and peaceful setting. It serves as a great base for exploring the area. A few concerns about parking and accessibility for larger vehicles are noted.
Comfort is frequently highlighted, with guests finding the beds very comfortable and the house spacious. There is a minor note regarding the firmness of mattresses, but overall, the sentiment is extremely positive.
Facilities are generally regarded as high-quality, with a well-equipped kitchen and good Wi-Fi. Some guests mention the need for a subscription to use certain tech features and minor maintenance issues like light bulbs and a drainage grating.
The welcome pack is often mentioned as a thoughtful gesture, contributing positively to guests' experiences. While such gifts are appreciated, it is noted that they may vary and are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A lovely detached cottage set in the stunning coastal village of Cruden Bay in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Families and friends will find this the ideal spot for a holiday including walking, cycling, golfing and going to the beach. Step up into this cottage and into the hallway which leads to the sitting room, a modern room with comfortable seating, a lovely brickwork open fire and a TV to sit and watch when you're not out exploring Aberdeenshire. The sitting room leads onto a tremendous conservatory area with incredible views of the bay, cosy sofas and an electric fire; a great spot to sit on the colder evenings and enjoy a relaxing glass of wine. The kitchen is of a high standard, it has all of the equipment and appliances you will need with some fabulous furnishings. There is also a comfortable family bathroom and attractive tiling. The ground floor is complete with a refreshing bedroom with white linen and more incredible views. The first floor of 1 Hill Street offers three similarly decorated bedrooms, these are under the eaves and have Velux windows, as well as 'dormer' cottage style windows. Also two of the bedrooms have fabulous views out across the bay from the windows. The interior of the property is complete with a first floor shower room. To the outside there is an extensive lawn area, perfect for the children to run and play on whilst you watch on from the conservatory. Cruden Bay is famous for its golf course and also Trump International Golf Course, which is only a 15 minute drive away. Old Cooperage is a wonderful cottage in an idyllic location.
A village set on the east coast of Scotland in Aberdeenshire. Cruden Bay is built around fields as well as historical buildings including Slains Castle on the outskirts. This village is a great base for a holiday as it provides a shop, Post Office, Chinese takeaway and a pub and a beach. Cruden Bay is home to a golf course, ranked 29th nationwide. Nearby, Peterhead offers shops and restaurants, as well things to do including a museum. A short drive in the opposite direction takes you to Ellon, also offering good amenities as well as beautiful parks and a golf course. Further afield is the city of Aberdeen, offering elite shopping and a maritime museum to enjoy.
Accommodation
5 bedrooms: 3 x double, 1x king ( doubles up as a child's playroom)., 1 x ground floor double.
Ground floor bathroom with bath and separate shower, basin and WC.
Big shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open plan Kitchen./ dinner.
Sitting room with multi-fuel log burner .
Conservatory with electric fire.
Gas central heating with electric fire and open fire.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot on request.
Ample off road parking.
Rear lawn.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 10 mins walk.
No Stag/Hen parties or similar.
Note: Property has wheelchair friendly front and back access points with big and open shower room that can accommodate wheelchairs
Reviews (49)
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Benjamin
The house was spacious, comfortable and extremely well equipped and the location was very impressive, with amazing views of the beach which was a stones throw away. We hope to come back soon.
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Keith
We loved it and will definitely be back, crudenbay is lovely, this property sets the bar in my opinion for holiday letting! Also i think there is a lot of non dog owners wonât rent a pet friendly property but I can assure you if you donât have a dog donât be put off this property itâs spotless and you wonât know a dog has been in there, couple of small points to make and they are small is we had a bit of a mix up with the recycling bins as we just copied the rubbish that was already in there which turned out to be wrong, think would be better to have labelled bins as all local councils have slightly different colours and some have there recycling goods mixed, just a small recommendation, also if you have a large vehicle ie 4x4 ect the street is tight due to a neighbourâs parking and the fact there wheelie bins are opposite his car making it tight, my daughter actually damaged the door of her car on the wheelie bin trying to avoid the neighbours car, but this is absolutely no fault of the owner but more inconsiderate from neighbours! Loads of room for cars at property when passed the tight section, like a said tiny negative point, book this property I promise you wonât be disappointed itâs a fantastic home, and canât wait to come back, best regards Keith
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Rachael
It is better far in person, such a fabulous walk through the door! Bigger and airier than expected, the bedrooms are light and bright, and have amazing views that are not highlighted in the write up or pictures. The floor plan is slightly different to expectations in a great way for large groups. This allowed for areas of peace, and areas to chat and be together. The bedroom layout also provides a good level of privacy. The kitchen is well stocked with a great array of equipment and utensils, any chef would struggle to moan. Maybe a radio and coffee machine would be nice in here as an addition. A welcome pack would also be appreciated here, milk, bread, cheese, local breakfast pack and some coffee pods would be lovely, and probably an expectation in this accommodation. The living room was a nicely decorated, restful space and the fresh flowers were a lovely addition. The Tv could maybe do with a Netflix subscription. The log burner is a cosy feature, easy to light and plenty of wood supplied, just perfect. Noted, a lot of ornaments were candle holders with no candles present, a few T lights to set the ambiance would be a nice touch. General cleaning was spot on! A few areas of deep cleaning required, however, easily missed unless mentioned. The upstairs shower is not draining properly, gunge is present in tap fittings, only visible when you lift the tap. (If I had a spare toothbrush I would have cleaned this myself). Also the hot/cold water is plumbed in reverse. Other than this house was beautifully clean and this definitely outweighs my comments. Outside, there was disappointment at the 4 basic plastic chairs and small table, not enough for all guests to sit together and socialise. The garden is not fully enclosed for dogs or small children and some of the wooden stairs are rotting and a bit rickety. Improvements I would love to see if revisiting are; a BBQ and entertainment area. Comfortable seating and dining furniture for all the household occupants to enjoy together. Also some sort of shade, the garden is an amazing sun trap, which is a plus for some. However restricts others, especially children and people who burn quickly like me! The sun alongside the excess heat in the conservatory meant it divided our group.. some ceiling blinds and some shade in the garden would remedy this. The gardens good points, beautiful view, grass well maintained and nice flower pots dotted around the building. Plenty of space with huge potential for improvements. The only other issue, which I do think should definitely be addressed is the quality of the mattress/beds. The price and standard of this accommodation brings the expectation of a comfortable sleep as a minimum. Four of the beds fell substantially short of the quality and comfort expected. Bearing in mind each room only had 1 person sleeping in the bed, so no excess load or snoring to disturb us! One of the beds slats are not secure, and required refitting, another beds frame is rickety