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Gracemount is a holiday cottage in PORTKNOCKIE, Moray, Aberdeenshire & The Coastal Trail. Book Gracemount online today. This page contains information about Gracemount including photos, reviews and more.
Prices start at £331.00 per week.
Overview
This detached cottage is in the fishing village of Portknockie, and sleeps seven people over four bedrooms. Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor single, 1 x ground floor twin, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double. Bathroom with bath, basin and WC. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with doors to courtyard. Utility. Sitting room with electric fire.
Gracemount is a fully renovated stone cottage in the pretty coastal village of Portknockie. The cottage has a single and twin room on the ground floor, along with a shower room. Upstairs are two doubles, one with an en-suite showerroom, and a bathroom. Back downstairs, there is an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and a sitting area, and also a separate sitting room with electric fire. Outside, there is off road parking for two cars, and an enclosed rear patio with furniture. The harbour and beach are just a few minutes' walk from Gracemount, which is a wonderful base for enjoying the town of Cullen, exploring the Moray Firth coastline or a day out in Elgin. 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.
Gracemount 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
Gas central heating with electric fire in sitting room. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, radio/CD, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Bike storage available on request. Patio courtyard to rear with furniture and BBQ on request. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 3 mins walk, pub 2 mins walk. Harbour 3 mins walk. Sea 1 min walk. Note: No stag/hen parties. Due to the lay out of the poperty, should you have any mobility issues please check with the owner that the the property is suitable for your requirements, thank you.
Location, Location, Location!
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This cliff top village is in a stunning location and overlooks a natural harbour on the Moray Firth coast. From here rugged cliffs can be explored along with coves and beaches, and discover the local landmark of Bow Fiddle rock. The area is a magnet for birdwatchers, with colonies of seabirds making the cliffs their home and providing a magnificent spectacle for ornithology enthusiasts. Offshore, dolphins and seals are a regular sight in this area. Portknockie has a variety of shops, including a general food store, public house, butcher's shop and more besides. Beneath a dramatic setting of a railway viaduct is the town of Cullen, which is famous for it's fish soup, known as "Cullen Skink" a delicious smoked haddock and potato dish. The North east of Scotland is a hidden gem just waiting to be discovered.
Reviews
"Stay at Gracemount for three friends was wonderful. This cottage was immaculate, a great location and had everything anyone could want. The washer and dryer was a great feature. We had a car but you could easily walk to a small market and the harbor on the North Sea. The manager, Margaret, made sure we were well taken care of by emailing us regularly to see if all was well, etc. The cottage was very modern--we loved everything about it but beware to those not used to recycling. This was on a whole new level--you have to separate 'everything'--paper, plastic, glass, food, general household waste. All into separate containers! Would gladly stay at Gracemount again."
"My partner and myself stayed at Gracemount in April this year . We enjoyed our stay there so much that we have booked for 2016 . The house was spotlessly clean and so comfortable that we felt at home immediately . Portknockie is a nice little village but the best thing about it is the Moray Coastal Path which is a wonderful walk . I can recommend this area and this house without reservation , good WiFi as well ."
"Party - Two adults, two young teenagers, one dog We decided that we wanted to visit Scotland this year and as I have fond memories of the Moray Firth area we looked for accommodation in these parts. We considered a number of places but in the end we booked this cottage through Sykes. We thought that the price was very reasonable for the number of people who can stay and it seemed to have everything that we were looking for. The owners take care of this property and keep it to a high standard. They met us at the house on the Saturday to give us the keys and show us around. We settled in straightaway although from our children's point of view there was no broadband access or mobile signal. The kitchen is huge and comfortable for sitting in either for meals or relaxation although there is also a living room. The bedrooms (like everywhere else) had plenty of space and were really comfortable. These are not the tiny rooms you can find in modern housing and there are three doubles and one single over the two floors. The bathrooms (there are three of them) were large, well fitted and very clean. There is also a utility room and a storage cupboard. There is a nice walled garden outside with a patio window from the kitchen opening into it. Portknockie, like so many of the surrounding villages and towns has lovely houses and is very neat and tidy (try using streetview). The people are very friendly (especially those of the Church of Christ which is on the next street - I recommend their simple services) and much of the surrounding countryside is breathtaking. Although it is steep in parts you have to try the coastal walk to Cullen. There are a few shops in the village and more close by in Cullen and Buckie. Good Things The cottage is really worth booking The owners are friendly and take a justifiable pride in their property The cottage is like the Tardis - much bigger inside than it looks from the outside The people in the area are friendly The scenery is really nice There is plenty to do as long as you don't expect a city's facilities on your doorstep There are two small steps but with help the property should be accessible to a wheelchair and there are bedrooms and bathrooms downstairs (but check with owners). Not So Good Things No wi-fi or mobile signal Pets are no longer allowed (Spot being one of the last) That's it really Did we enjoy our holiday? Very much Would we recommend the property to a friend? Definitely Would we be happy to stay there again? No, but only because we can't leave the dog behind and so have to use pet friendly accommodation. One of the questions below is "Was the property as advertised?" Although I answered "yes" a more accurate description would be "No, it was much better.""
"The cottage was 1st class, everything you required for a self catering holiday emaculatly clean. Location was perfect and able to travel to other villages in the area as easy access to most places"
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Weather Forecast
Arriving at Gracemount soon? Make sure you're prepared, whatever the weather, by checking out the weather forecast for the week ahead at PORTKNOCKIE (observations for Portknockie).
| Temp. | Rainfall | Wind | Clouds | Pressure | Humidity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Moderate Rain | 1°C - 6°C | 9.48mm | 28mph NNW | 94% | 994mb | 69% | |
| Tomorrow | Rain And Snow | 1°C - 5°C | 5.57mm | 17mph NNW | 95% | 1,003mb | 70% | |
| Saturday | Moderate Rain | 1°C - 7°C | 15.93mm | 37mph NNW | 100% | 999mb | 86% | |
| Sunday | Moderate Rain | 6°C - 11°C | 1.25mm | 24mph NNW | 82% | 981mb | 81% | |
| Monday | Light Rain | 8°C - 9°C | 2.13mm | 29mph NNW | 99% | 973mb | 82% | |
| Tuesday | Light Rain | 6°C - 9°C | 3.46mm | 25mph NNW | 99% | 1,001mb | 79% | |
| Wednesday | Light Rain | 5°C - 8°C | 6.06mm | 32mph NNW | 100% | 1,014mb | 77% |