Beach Retreat is a cosy, detached cottage in a beautiful spot right by a lovely sandy beach in the little seaside fishing village of St Combs, on the picturesque Aberdeenshire coast.
Quick Info
Sleeps: 4 | Bedrooms: 2 |
Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (3) |
No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
This attractive cottage has been refurbished by the owner to create the perfect base for a family seaside break. It is incredibly spacious inside and has the advantage of having two separate sitting rooms (with TVs), so there is plenty of room for everyone to spread out if desired. The main large sitting room has lots of comfortable, L-shaped seating around the multi-fuel stove and even has a piano. The other sitting room has a wonderful sea view and a handy dining area alongside, with French doors that lead out to the garden.
The smart, modern kitchen is very spacious and well-equipped, with plenty of room for cooking and an additional little dining area and handy separate utility room.
The cottage is all on one level with two bedrooms, a spacious double room and a neat twin room. A family bathroom with bath and separate shower completes the indoor accommodation.
Outside is a little enclosed garden with seating from which you can admire the ever-changing sea views, or cross over the road and you are right on the sandy beach. You can easily spend the whole day exploring down on the sands, whilst having the convenience of being able to pop back easily if need be.
This stretch of coastline is one of the sunniest parts of Scotland boasting long stretches of quiet sandy beaches and lots to see and do nearby. St Combs has a small grocery shop and ice cream/chip shop within a few minutes’ walk and there is also a hotel bar/restaurant on the outskirts of the village.
There is a lovely walking route that leads along the beach from the village to Rattray Head and if you go very early in morning, you may well come across seals sleeping peacefully on the beach. Inverallochy (3 miles) has an 18-hole golf course right on the coast that offers day passes for visitors and you can actually see the 12th tee from the cottage.
Fraserburgh (5.5 miles) is the nearest place to stock up on supermarket supplies. The beach there is very popular with surfers, particularly when there is a big swell bearing down from the North Sea. Board hire is available if you fancy having a go yourself or you can watch in comfort from the car park. Fraserburgh also has a leisure centre and a golf course and is home to the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses that has interactive exhibits and audio-visual displays on the towers’ history.
Further west from Fraserburgh along the coast are the picturesque fishing villages of Pennan (16.5 miles), Crovie (20 miles) and Gardenstown (21 miles). The Marine Aquarium at Macduff (30 miles) is a great place to head to for a day trip, particularly for children. It has a variety of interesting sealife including lobsters, jellyfish and even octopuses and a particular highlight is when the divers go into the tanks to feed the fish by hand.
Heading south from Beach Retreat, wildlife enthusiasts will also enjoy a visit to the RSPB wetland site at the Loch of Strathbeg (5 miles) which has some lovely walks and a wide range of birdlife to look out for.
Peterhead’s (14 miles) past is closely linked to the once great Scottish fishery industry, and even today, an early morning visit to its fish market is quite an experience. Sea angling expeditions are available from nearby Boddam harbour and wildlife boat trips also head out from there, from which you can spot seals, dolphins, minke whales and a whole host of seabirds, including kittiwakes, razorbills and puffins.
The port city of Aberdeen (40 miles) is only an hour’s drive away where you will find all the shops, pubs, restaurants, galleries and museums you could wish for.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Single Storey
Sitting room with multi-fuel stove, TV/DVD
Second sitting/dining room with TV
Kitchen with microwave, gas hob and electric oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher, etc
Utility room with washing machine
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Bathroom with bath and separate shower, WC and wash basin
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels
- Free
- Travel Cot (excluding linen)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £20.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £20 of electricity is INCLUDED with any additional payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Heating is by gas central heating (first £20 INCLUDED with any additional payable at the end of your stay) and multi-fuel stove. WiFi is INCLUDED. A maximum of 3 dogs are welcome (2 large, 3 medium or 3 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 19/04/2024 to 22/04/2024
From 12/04/2024 to 15/04/2024
From 05/04/2024 to 08/04/2024
From 05/01/2024 to 08/01/2024
From 29/03/2024 to 01/04/2024
Changeover Day: Sat
Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 4 |
28 Oct 2023 - 17 Dec 2023 | £450.00 |
18 Dec 2023 - 27 Dec 2023 | £695.00 |
28 Dec 2023 - 05 Jan 2024 | £695.00 |
06 Jan 2024 - 02 Feb 2024 | £495.00 |
03 Feb 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 | £550.00 |
30 Mar 2024 - 19 Apr 2024 | £650.00 |
20 Apr 2024 - 03 May 2024 | £550.00 |
04 May 2024 - 24 May 2024 | £650.00 |
25 May 2024 - 31 May 2024 | £750.00 |
01 Jun 2024 - 21 Jun 2024 | £650.00 |
22 Jun 2024 - 19 Jul 2024 | £750.00 |
20 Jul 2024 - 23 Aug 2024 | £795.00 |
24 Aug 2024 - 13 Sep 2024 | £650.00 |
14 Sep 2024 - 04 Oct 2024 | £550.00 |
05 Oct 2024 - 25 Oct 2024 | £650.00 |
26 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | £495.00 |
20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £750.00 |
28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £795.00 |
06 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | POA |
06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA |
06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
Reviews
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Had all the amenities and location

Wow!! What a great find Beach Retreat was. In a beautiful spot with great views overlooking the beach. The cottage had e...
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The cottage was lovely, very clean and well equipped. Lovely views of the sea from the window. The Beach is 30seconds aw...
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Had a fantastic holiday, quiet and relaxing location was a real retreat!

One of the most relaxing properties we have stayed at. House is filled with everything you need for a relaxing holiday. ...
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'We were seeking respite and wow did we find it. Cottage is superb and location is too.'
Turner party
'Have loved staying at the house. It had everything we needed and some lovely welcoming touches. The dogs have loved the beach and we have both loved the beautiful views.'
Duncan party
'Fab house. Could not have asked for more. The best of the best. Dog loved the beach and so did we!'
Murray party
'Superb location. Cottage well furnished and equiped. Dogs loved it..'
Scott party
Guest Comments
'We were seeking respite and wow did we find it. Cottage is superb and location is too.'
Turner party
'Have loved staying at the house. It had everything we needed and some lovely welcoming touches. The dogs have loved the beach and we have both loved the beautiful views.'
Duncan party
'Fab house. Could not have asked for more. The best of the best. Dog loved the beach and so did we!'
Murray party
'Superb location. Cottage well furnished and equiped. Dogs loved it..'
Scott party