The Blue Hoose

125a Harbour Road, Gardenstown, AB45 3YS, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 10.0/10! <small>(score from <b>2</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
2 reviews
a shower with a glass door and a shower head at The Blue Hoose in Gardenstown
a living room with a couch and a table at The Blue Hoose in Gardenstown
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The Blue Hoose

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  • Entire home
  • 861 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

Featuring quiet street views, The Blue Hoose provides accommodation with a patio, around 49 km from Huntly Castle. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 23 km from Delgatie Castle. The holiday home with a terrace and sea views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gardenstown, like fishing and hiking. Fyvie Castle is 37 km from The Blue Hoose, while Haddo House is 45 km away. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 70 km from the accommodation.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

FREE private parking!

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Gardenstown

See what guests loved the most:

  • Wendy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The views, the terrace, the balcony, the sheer beauty of everything inside The Blue Hoose.”

Hosted by Matthew Clubb

10
10
Host review score
Host review score
Matthew Clubb
Located on the Scottish north coast, less than an hour from Aberdeen, this is the Blue Hoose that is not actually blue! But it is a building well known to the locals of Gardenstown and enjoys an enviable position overlooking the harbour and Gamrie Bay. The building dates back to the very establishment of the village of Gardenstown in the 18th century and is a Scottish Listed Building (Category B). It’s original function was that of a fisherman’s net store and warehouse, hence its location right on the harbour wall and the double-height of the lower level where nets would have been hauled in for maintenance. The upper storeys were possibly used for habitation at some time although sails and nets were also known to have been made there. After a long period of vacancy and partial conversion the Blue Hoose was purchased by Matthew Clubb in 2017. He completed the renovation of the building and made it the two bedroom house it now is. There are two bedrooms and a bathroom on the top floor, the kitchen is a double height space on the lower level. The kitchen leads onto a spacious veranda right next to the harbour which is ideal for summer evening meals and BBQs.
We've been hosting for a couple of years now and are really pleased that we get to share this magical part of the UK with others. Scotland has so much to be seen. If you have any queries about availability, check-in times or the facilities available please get in touch. Please note, check in is only on Saturdays or Sundays, but if you would like other days please let us know and we will try to accommodate you. Thank you.
Gardenstown is one of Scotland's best kept secrets with a vibrant community. Unlike some of the smaller villages along this part of the coast there is still a large community here serviced by the school, the church, a shop and a great pub. In the summer the harbour is alive with locals and tourists enjoying the waters edge and the charity café that opens for 12 weeks. All year round an active fishing community ensure that there's always life in the harbour. Please visit the Gardenstown community website pages for details of events.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Blue Hoose
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laptop safe
  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Blue Hoose takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 22:00

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

Check-out

Available 24 hours

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation 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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

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

Please inform The Blue Hoose 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.

Legal information

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

FAQs about The Blue Hoose

  • The Blue Hoose has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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

  • The Blue Hoose offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • Check-in at The Blue Hoose is from 16:00, and check-out is until 00:00.

  • The Blue Hoose can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

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

  • Yes, The Blue Hoose is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Blue Hoose is 250 yards from the centre of Gardenstown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Blue Hoose on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Blue Hoose on this page.