Offering barbecue facilities and quiet street view, Burnside Cottages is set in Fettercairn, 28 km from Lunan Bay and 48 km from Glamis Castle. Featuring a minimarket, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The apartment with a patio and garden views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. For guests with children, the apartment offers outdoor play equipment. Guests at Burnside Cottages can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. House of Dun is 20 km from the accommodation, while Crathes Castle is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 56 km from Burnside Cottages.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
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  • Mary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a lovely apartment. Owners are very accommodating and couldn't be more helpful. Would recommend to anyone wanting a visit to this area
  • Kay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were attending a wedding in the village so the location of the property was perfect for us. Neil, our host was very helpful he obviously cares a lot about the comfort of his guests.
  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location and plenty on the doorstep - coffee shop, village shop etc! Also the little touches left in the apartment for us!
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Neil

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score

Neil
Burnside Cottages are in the center of the historic and scenic town of Fettercairn. This 1st floor 2 bedroom apartment is accessed up one story of an external stair case. Central heating is supplied by an electric boiler that is controlled by the wall mounted thermostat. Has linked heat and smoke alarms and free is WIFI for guests to use. Once inside you are met with a fresh and carpeted hall way which has doorways to : Entrance Hall With coat hooks Shower room Large shower unit , wash hand basin, toilet, washing machine and drying rail. First aid. Kitchen Fully equipped including Oven with hob, Fridge freezer, Microwave, kettle , toaster, food mixer ,Various pans, plates, cups and glasses, Table and chairs Living Room Fresh and airy with lovely view from Window. Carpet flooring ,Corner suite , coffee table and nest, Flat screen smart TV. Ornamental fire place (Not for use) Twin Bedroom Bright and lovely view from window 2x Single beds with bedside cabinet, chest of drawers and chair 1 x cupboard containing cleaning equipment such as vacuum,broom, mop and bucket. Double Bedroom Ample size bedroom with view to shared drying green and Apartments D deck and summer house area of garden.
Fettercairn boosts one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and of course the much-photographed Royal Arch. Only a few miles from the Cairn of Mount, Laurencekirk and Edzell. Locally activities include hiking, the” blue door walk” to some more longer and challenging hikes. Cycling in the peaceful country roads or for the more energetic try the Cairn o Mount. Fishing, in the Nearby fresh waters of the North Esk or grouse or pheasant shooting (for fishing and shooting , costs and permits can be sourced from local estates such of Fasque, Fettercairn and Gannochy). Within a short car ride are number of fantastic golf clubs and courses such as Edzell, Brechin, Montrose, Auchenblae and Letham Grange
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Burnside Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Fast free WiFi 70 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Oven
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Bowling
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Board games/puzzles
    Shops
    • Minimarket on site
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Burnside Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 21:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Burnside Cottages in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    License number: AS 00029F, E

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Burnside Cottages

    • Check-in at Burnside Cottages is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Yes, Burnside Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Burnside Cottages offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Bowling
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing

    • Burnside Cottages can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Burnside Cottages has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Burnside Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Burnside Cottages is 150 yards from the centre of Fettercairn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.