PORTKNOCKIE COTTAGE, pet friendly in Portknockie

Portknockie Cottage consists of a kitchen/diner with oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle and toaster, and a sitting room with TV. The bedrooms include a super-king-size and a small double, serviced by a bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC, plus a cloakroom. Outside, roadside parking is available on a first‑come, first‑served basis. One well‑behaved pet welcome, but sorry, no smoking. You’ll find a shop within 0.2 miles and a pub within 0.1 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Portknockie Cottage is a superb base for exploring Moray’s coastline. This property had a Good Housekeeping Bond of 250GBP

Amenities: Air source heat pump. Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster. TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Roadside parking available on a first‑come, first‑served basis. One well‑behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles

Region: 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.

Town: The popular coastal village of Portknockie occupies a stunning, cliff-top position overlooking a natural picturesque harbour on the striking Moray Firth Coast. Explore the craggy cliff-tops, beaches and secret coves or absorb the dramatic views of the Bow Fiddle Rock, or look out for the dolphins, seals and sea birds that live in the Moray Firth. National Cycle Route 1 also passes through Portknockie. Why not visit the delightful town of Cullen, situated beneath spectacular railway viaducts and renowned for its hearty Cullen Skink (smoked haddock and potato soup) or enjoy a spot of golf at the remarkable golf course? Take a pleasant drive to the lively market town of Elgin, home to an imposing cathedral, museums and the mesmerising Biblical Gardens. Travel east where you will find the historic town of Banff home to an excellent golf club and the fascinating nearby Inchdrewer Castle. With the whole of the Moray Coast to explore, with its Whisky and Castle Trail, abundance of historic houses and gardens, sparkling golden sands and hospitable inns, this is a superb base from which to enjoy the delightful north east coast of Scotland.