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Welcome to Braehead Croft
Braehead Croft is a holiday cottage in Buckie, Moray, Aberdeenshire & The Coastal Trail. Book Braehead Croft online today. This page contains information about Braehead Croft including photos, reviews and more.
Prices start at £326.00 per week.
Overview
Portessie is a traditional fishing village that sits on the edge of the Moray Firth coast and if it's dramatic, unadulterated nature and landscape that you want Portessie is a great spot to rent a holiday home. All ground floor. Three double bedrooms (two with en-suite shower, basin and WC, one with LCD TV). Bathroom with bath, basin and WC. Spacious open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with living flame gas fire.
This property has been recently renovated and now has all mod cons. It's a detached stone croft building located in Portessie itself and has glorious views of the rugged landscapes from most of the windows of the house. The property is all on the ground floor and has 3 double bedrooms, 2 of which have en suite bathrooms with showers. There's another bathroom with a bath, a large open plan living/dining/sitting area and a country style kitchen with wooden units and all the appliances necessary to cook up some tasty meals preferably using some of the incredible local produce that this region is famous for. Note: This property does not accept worker bookings. From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain's best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.
Braehead Croft is provided by Sykes Cottages. On this page you can find info, photo galleries, reviews and weather. To check full details, view availability and book online, please use the button below.
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Facilities & Amenities
Central heating with gas fire in sitting room. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x LCD TV with Freeview, DVD, stereo/CD player, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 3 cars. Large lawned garden with patio area and garden furniture. One well-behaved pet by arrangement. Sorry, no smoking. Nearest supermarket, shops and pubs are >1mile away in Buckie. Bijou licensed restaurant on Portessie seafront 5 mins drive. Note: Although accommodation is all ground floor, this property is not suitable for wheelchair access. Note: The garden is not enclosed. Note: This property does not accept worker bookings.
Location, Location, Location!
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The attractive old villages of Gardenstown and Pennan are also nearby, as is Cullen, which has one Scotland's largest beaches. Within easy reach of this accommodation, Cullen is a popular destination with families because of its massive beach but also because there's plenty of nature spotting to enjoy. If there's a bird watcher in the family then they'll be pleased to know that the RSPB Reserve in Spey is also in the area. The Moray Firth is also a top place for spotting bottle-nosed dolphins and there are regular dolphin spotting boat excursions on offer throughout the day.
Reviews
"The house was well thought about. Every item, utensil you could think about was there. Warm house, great bathrooms. Clean, comfortable and central."
"Very comfortable cottage . It was equipped with everything you could need, all cleaning products supplied - I. e. Dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, soap powder, loo rolls. Lovely uninterrupted view of the sea, This is the 5th time I have stayed here - highly reccommended"
"Warm comfortable. Clean. Very well equipped. Helpful owner. Fantastic views Overlooks coast . Play park for children 100 yards away Probably better to have access to a vehicle ."
"this is the 4th time we have stayed at Braehead Croft and it really is excellent. Great facilities, superb location and views with a wonderful big garden for the kids to run about in. Can't recommend it highly enough!"
"Brilliant stay at braehead, the gardens are very large which was great for our border collie and there is a 180 degree sea view, we managed to spot dolphins several times.there are 2double end suit bedrooms and 1single bedroom and also a large bathroom our stay here has been excellent."
"The photos of this cottage do not do it justice. It is just perfect, everything you could possibly want in a rental cottage. From just about every room there are sea views. There is a lovely patio area which has extensive views over the Moray Firth, as has the rest of the garden. The cottage is in a village and the village hall is next door; because of this we did expect that it may be a bit busy or noisy, but it wasn't at all. It also ideally situated to get to all of the many attractions in the area easily. All in all we had a really good holiday, and hope to return one day."
"This cottage had everything you would need on holiday and more. We loved it and do not want to tell too many people as it will make it too popular and unavailable."
"This property was by far the best we have ever stayed in.Superbly furnished,spotlessly clean. We could not fault it in any way. Panoramic sea views from most windows.It was a credit to the owner.If all holiday properties were as good as this, we would have no worries."
"Fantastic location with superb view. Very homely, everything provided for a relaxed, comfortable holiday. Very helpful and thoughtful,owner, it was as though the cottage had been prepared for family rather than holiday makers and plenty of parking and ample ground for running around, and close to all ammenites. The first time we have stayed in a cottage where even cleaning materials were provided. Very close to Spey Bay where we watched dolphins, also Port Gordon fo seal spotting. I would highly recommend this cottage for comfort, location and ease of convenience. This cottage & location were fantastic in a rainy snowy March it was very cosy especially with the great fireplace and cosy atmosphere, I would imagine that in the summer it would be amazing. If you are looking an all year round getaway this is the place to be. This cottage has a wealth of warmth of its own, and I can see why guests return time after time."
"The booking with Sykes was flawless and service was great. The cottage is great its fully equiped with every thing you could need and all rooms are well appointed and clean.The cottage is in great location over looking the sea and you can easaly forget its in ammid other houses.Its well sittuated in easy drive of a great variaty of things to see and do or you can just sit on the patio relax and watch the boats go by brilliant."
"Fantastic location with superb view. Very homely, every last thing provided for a relaxed, comfortable holiday. Very friendly and helpful owners, also very thoughtful, it was as though the cottage had been prepared for family rather than holiday makers. The first time we have stayed in a cottage where even cleaning materials were provided. Watching seals from the patio was an added bonus. Very close to Spey Bay where we watched dolphins, also Port Gordon where we spent some time so close to the seals. I would highly recommend this cottage for comfort, location and friendly owners. Had a fabulous meal with family in the Old Coach House Hotel in Buckie. The staff were fantastic and the food was 5 star. This cottage & location were fantastic in a windy October, I would imagine that in the summer it would be idylic. If you are looking for a cold, minimalist cottage this one is not for you. This cottage has a wealth of warmth and heart, no wonder guests return time after time."
"Braehead Croft is the ideal location for exploring the multitude of riches that the area provides. If its spotting Dolphins or Seals the nearby coast provides ample opportunity or exploring the multitude of small fishing villages - Portsoy and its icecream was a particular favourite. Local history is well catered for with numerous castles or for those who enjoy a dram Portessie is close to the Whisky Trail.If its the excitement of our airforce then Kinloss & Lossiemouth are close by. But if you just want to look out over the Moray Firth then Braecroft is in the perfect location and with every comfort provided."
"We couldn't fault the cottage on any front and the views from the house and garden were stunning. The town has everything you need without travelling further afield. The countryside around is beautiful and steeped in history and the beaches on the east coast are always worth a visit. Even the whisky trail is worth doing just for the scenery. The local people couldn't be more friendly. In fact there was everything you could wish for in one package."
"The owner was there to greet us to this lovely cottage. Everything was first class, the view was fabulous we even had performing dolphins one evening at sunset. We hope to return and most certainly would recommend Braehead croft, home away from home."
"Holiday was well managed. House comfortable & well equipped. Outstanding sea views, convenient location for shops and places of interest. A totally good holiday experience. No negatives"
"fantastic cottage in a superb location, every thing you could want for even binoculars left for whatching the dolphins. A very peaceful break away from the rat race."
"this accommodation is fantastic for a family. We have been a couple of times in summer and winter and the place is lovely. The area is ideal for visiting other areas and the people are so friendly. Its great that there are 3 bathrooms and plenty of room for privacy. would recommend to anyone."
"Directions were excellent and we found the cottage exactly as described. The owners were very helpful and provided everything you could possibly need and more. The croft is spacious, clean and comfortable, with plenty of room for 5 adults. The property is in a beautiful location, with fabulous sea views from the lounge and bedrooms, and a lovely patio area and garden to sit out in and enjoy. We spotted a pod of dolphins following a boat, and seals, all from the garden ! There are plenty of shops, supermarkets,pubs and take away facilities within walking distance or a short drive away. There are plenty of places to visit. Elgin, Lossiemouth,Inverness are favourites of ours, and the Baxters Experience is a must ! We loved the freedom the property gave us, and have become regular visitors, driving 1500 miles on our last trip! This cottage is a rare gem . I want to live there !"
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Weather Forecast
Arriving at Braehead Croft soon? Make sure you're prepared, whatever the weather, by checking out the weather forecast for the week ahead at Buckie (observations for Buckie).
| Temp. | Rainfall | Wind | Clouds | Pressure | Humidity | |||
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| Today | Light Rain | 5°C - 8°C | 0.72mm | 17mph NNW | 93% | 1,030mb | 74% | |
| Tomorrow | Light Rain | 6°C - 9°C | 6.31mm | 8mph NNW | 100% | 1,033mb | 95% | |
| Monday | Light Rain | 7°C - 9°C | 0.13mm | 21mph NNW | 95% | 1,027mb | 87% | |
| Tuesday | Light Rain | 6°C - 7°C | 0.33mm | 22mph NNW | 100% | 1,025mb | 68% | |
| Wednesday | Light Rain | 6°C - 7°C | 2.45mm | 17mph NNW | 100% | 1,019mb | 64% | |
| Thursday | Light Rain | 6°C - 7°C | 2.32mm | 15mph NNW | 98% | 1,016mb | 66% | |
| Friday | Broken Clouds | 6°C - 9°C | 0.00mm | 16mph NNW | 77% | 1,013mb | 62% |