Old Cooperage

The Old Cooperage is a gem, very close to one of the cleanest beaches you will find, it is very quiet being at the top of Hill Street, and has great views of the beach/sea.

The overall layout and presentation are very good and we would definitely book again. On the downside, lack of towels for a large group (take some with you even though it says they are provided), the bath plug hole mechanism was broken/not working, no welcome pack when we arrived, and we had to fix one of the upstairs beds with duck tape. Those small things aside, we had a great holiday, in a wonderful location in great accommodation and we will be back...

2nd time at this property , lovely house in outstanding location.

Appreciate the new changes. Everything we needed in house, loved the walks on the beach and the walk to Slain’s Castle , beautiful scenery

The first thing we noticed as we entered the house was its cleanliness - sparklingly clean and guest ready!

The accomodation worked so well for us, as 3 generations of a family, littlies to oldies. I imagine some folk would be looking for more bathrooms, but we managed fine, where 2 is more than some of us live with at home. And the bathrooms were big, with lovely, big, easy-to-work showers and a huge tub for the kids. It was warm and we were grateful for fuel left for the wood burner, which we enjoyed our 1st night. Thank you for the thoughtful kid equipment and games provided and all the books and puzzles too. The conservatory was wonderful with it's view to the beach and sea - spectacular! The kitchen had all the equipment required, and some. We did look for instructions for things, but worked it out bit by bit. The rubbish system was harder to fathom and I had to look it up on Aberdeen Council's website. But we were perplexed when it was collected and every bin emptied into the back of the same lorry. And no option to compost ... was that right? Also local info would have been welcomed although we found recommendations in the visitor book. We had the loveliest time together, greatly helped by having the Old Cooperage as our base. Thank you!

A really lovely spacious property with great views and easy access to the beach.

Great walks near by and not far from Aberdeen. We had a great stay and would really recommend.

The Old Cooperage is the perfect location for a relaxing break by the sea.

We visited with elderly parents and ideal they could be accommodated on ground level with easy access from the drive. The view from the conservatory is outstanding, our parents enjoyed relaxing there whilst we enjoyed daily jaunts to the beach. We used the two local hotels for food and bought supplies from the village shop, everyone was very welcoming. The drive up Hill Street is quite tight and due to parked cars and a row of bins at the bottom of the hill, some folks may find this a struggle. We would be delighted to return in future.

Fantastic property that was ideal for a large family holiday and could accommodate the needs of four generations.

Cruden bay is an absolute delight with lots to see and do in the surrounding area.

We had a really lovely holiday, hectic with two kids but a great house for the whole family to come together and enjoy a week together.

The beach is stunning and so convenient, and the size of the house worked really well for our party of 8. We all loved our week by the sea and would consider coming back again / recommend to friends looking for a similar break.

Wonderful spot for a family in a great location.

Well stocked kitchen, nice starter pack, and great views out to the beach.

Fantastic property only issues were seat on down stairs loo moves about.

The bath is difficult to empty (problem with plug ) and sink in upstairs bathroom was giving off a drain smell.All easily fixed problems and didn’t affect our enjoyment but if owner is unaware of these issues then he can’t sort them.Thank the owner for providing us with some fabulous memories

Had a great week here.

The house has stunning views and just ideal for us all. The kitchen is well stocked and beds are all comfortable. Only downside is the garden isn't enclosed but we knew that from last time. Hopefully won't be long until we're back

An AMAZING house, even nicer than the photos.

Had everything you could possibly need & more Would highly recommend

Another wonderful stay at our favourite holiday house.

We absolutely love this house and had a fantastic stay. The house is much bigger than it appears in the photos, all rooms bright and airy. It is also very well equipped in all departments, I really can't fault it or think of anything that would have made our stay better. The large conservatory and garden allow you to enjoy the stunning views, we were blessed with great weather, which made this all the better. The surrounding area is also stunning and accessible by walking or a short a drive. We enjoyed visits to Slains Castle, Newburgh Beach, Buller of Buchan and had excellent meals in the Kilmarnock Arms and St Olafs Hotel. We will definitely return again next year.

Really lovely enjoyable stay at the old cooperage in October half term - mum turned 70 so we all stayed together Cottage great and everything we needed Great access straight onto beach (kids and dog) We were so lucky with weather this week and even managed to see the northern lights, would love to send you a pic with them and the cottage on Would definitely recommend if you want to explore this side of Scotland

What can I say about this property, apart from fantastic, the owner has thought of absolutely everything you might need on your break and the property is spotless!

We loved it and will definitely be back, crudenbay is lovely, this property sets the bar in my opinion for holiday letting! Also i think there is a lot of non dog owners won’t rent a pet friendly property but I can assure you if you don’t have a dog don’t be put off this property it’s spotless and you won’t know a dog has been in there, couple of small points to make and they are small is we had a bit of a mix up with the recycling bins as we just copied the rubbish that was already in there which turned out to be wrong, think would be better to have labelled bins as all local councils have slightly different colours and some have there recycling goods mixed, just a small recommendation, also if you have a large vehicle ie 4x4 ect the street is tight due to a neighbour’s parking and the fact there wheelie bins are opposite his car making it tight, my daughter actually damaged the door of her car on the wheelie bin trying to avoid the neighbours car, but this is absolutely no fault of the owner but more inconsiderate from neighbours! Loads of room for cars at property when passed the tight section, like a said tiny negative point, book this property I promise you won’t be disappointed it’s a fantastic home, and can’t wait to come back, best regards Keith

The property was outstanding.

The house was spacious, comfortable and extremely well equipped and the location was very impressive, with amazing views of the beach which was a stones throw away. We hope to come back soon.

We met Patrick on arrival, he was very pleasant and informative, he instantly made us feel at home.

The property was absolutely amazing, very well equipped, meticulously cleaned and well kept. The furniture was very comfortable as were the beds. the conservatory was a major plus, very comfortable with amazing views. We loved Cruden beach plus multiple other beaches within easy reach by car. We had an amazing holiday and will be back in the near future.

The pictures do not do justice to this property.

It is better far in person, such a fabulous walk through the door! Bigger and airier than expected, the bedrooms are light and bright, and have amazing views that are not highlighted in the write up or pictures. The floor plan is slightly different to expectations in a great way for large groups. This allowed for areas of peace, and areas to chat and be together. The bedroom layout also provides a good level of privacy. The kitchen is well stocked with a great array of equipment and utensils, any chef would struggle to moan. Maybe a radio and coffee machine would be nice in here as an addition. A welcome pack would also be appreciated here, milk, bread, cheese, local breakfast pack and some coffee pods would be lovely, and probably an expectation in this accommodation. The living room was a nicely decorated, restful space and the fresh flowers were a lovely addition. The Tv could maybe do with a Netflix subscription. The log burner is a cosy feature, easy to light and plenty of wood supplied, just perfect. Noted, a lot of ornaments were candle holders with no candles present, a few T lights to set the ambiance would be a nice touch. General cleaning was spot on! A few areas of deep cleaning required, however, easily missed unless mentioned. The upstairs shower is not draining properly, gunge is present in tap fittings, only visible when you lift the tap. (If I had a spare toothbrush I would have cleaned this myself). Also the hot/cold water is plumbed in reverse. Other than this house was beautifully clean and this definitely outweighs my comments. Outside, there was disappointment at the 4 basic plastic chairs and small table, not enough for all guests to sit together and socialise. The garden is not fully enclosed for dogs or small children and some of the wooden stairs are rotting and a bit rickety. Improvements I would love to see if revisiting are; a BBQ and entertainment area. Comfortable seating and dining furniture for all the household occupants to enjoy together. Also some sort of shade, the garden is an amazing sun trap, which is a plus for some. However restricts others, especially children and people who burn quickly like me! The sun alongside the excess heat in the conservatory meant it divided our group.. some ceiling blinds and some shade in the garden would remedy this. The gardens good points, beautiful view, grass well maintained and nice flower pots dotted around the building. Plenty of space with huge potential for improvements. The only other issue, which I do think should definitely be addressed is the quality of the mattress/beds. The price and standard of this accommodation brings the expectation of a comfortable sleep as a minimum. Four of the beds fell substantially short of the quality and comfort expected. Bearing in mind each room only had 1 person sleeping in the bed, so no excess load or snoring to disturb us! One of the beds slats are not secure, and required refitting, another beds frame is rickety

Simply a lovely, spacious house perfectly sited in beautiful, unspoilt Cruden Bay.

This house is absolutely stunning.

It has amazing views overlooking the bay and is finished to a high standard. We loved our week here and definitely plan to be back in the future

Lovely, spacious clean property.

We really enjoyed our stay in this property, the only comment I would make is the dust bins were full and smelly with used nappies but I guess that is down to 2 weekly refuse collection and no reflection on the owners.

It is an exellent house and we felt very comfortable

This was by far the best property we've ever stayed at through Sykes Cottages!

I absolutely can not fault it, it was perfect. The house is situated in the most picturesque part of the whole bay with the most stunning views. The house itself, is very spacious, even more so than how it looks in the photos, beautifully decorated and very well equipped in all departments. They really have thought of everything. Every bed, sofa and chair were extremely comfortable. There is an excellent internet/wifi connection which in other properties this has been a problem. The huge conservatory and garden space were also a huge bonus. The property is perfectly situated to explore the surrounding area, most of it within walking . We enjoyed spending time on the beach, which is a stones throw away. Walked to Slains Castle, which you can see from the top of the garden. Visited the Ballers of Buchan, Newburgh Seal Beach. Also enjoyed a few meals and drinks at the Kilmarnock Arms which is at the end of the road. We were lucky to have beautiful weather, only one rainy day. We could easily have stayed another week and were so sad to leave, so much so that I have came straight home and booked my return visit. Can't wait to come back, would highly recommend this property to anyone.

We all gad a wonderful holiday and the cottage was first class.

Its a very spacious cottage with great views in a quite location. We will certainly be returning I am sure.

The house is really lovely, comfortable and cosy.

The Conservatory is a huge bonus because we had bad weather and we could watch the rain. The only problem for me was the feather duvets, anyone with allergies has problems with them, other than that a very enjoyable stay.

A splendid cottage and great location!

Cannot fault the views from the conservatory out over the bay! We even enjoyed watching the helicopters heading out offshore! There is a splendid walk up to the north of the village along the coast, and plenty of spots for our dog, Harris, to enjoy some serious sniffing fun! As others have mentioned though, be very, very careful about whether you consider allowing your dog to roam off-lead, given the precipitous nature of some of the cliffs. The only minor drawback was that we found a few ceiling spotlight bulbs to be out of action; not so much of a problem in the lounge, as there are other lights, but it did make for a slightly "dull" showering experience in the first floor bathroom. There was also a damaged drainage grating at the entrance to the driveway, which should either be removed or replaced, so that it does not spring up underneath a car and cause any damage.

Very spacious beautifully furnished and great location if you like open spaces, nature and peace and quiet.

We'll equipped cottage with lots of comfy sofas and chairs. The beds all have firm mattresses which we found difficult to sleep. Providing mattress toppers might help for those of us who prefer a softer mattress. Larger bath towels to would be nice.

Our stay at the old cooperage was fabulous.

The property is of a very high standard and the photos reflect the quality of the house. The kitchen had everything you need and more. The views from the conservatory over the bay are spectacular and the beach really is just a two minute walk from the property. I loved the property. Loved Cruden Bay and the surrounding area I will definitely be back. The only thing that would make the property more perfect is an enclosed garden for our fur babies. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Fabulous cottage In wonderful location.

Loved sitting in large conservatory watching the changing sea views across the bay. Fantastic facilities with downstairs bedroom and bathroom for nanny. Lovely food at Kilmarnock Arms hotel and village shop only short walk away. Beautiful area to explore. Love to return. Our only wish would be that the garden had gates and fencing at top to stop our dog escaping then it would be perfect.

This holiday cottage is fabulous and really needs a 5 star plus rating.

The owners really have done a fantastic job, when you walk through the door everything is immaculate. The location in Cruden Bay is perfect. Great views of the bay and a quick 5 minute walk to the beach. We have 2 dogs and that easy access was great. The beach is lovely and on early morning walks you have it all to yourself. The garden isn’t fully enclosed so please be aware of that if you have dogs. We don’t leave ours in the garden without supervision, so this wasn’t an issue for us. The cottage surpassed our expectations and we wished we had booked a longer stay. We had a great holiday and we will definitely be back.

We had the most wonderful stay at the Old Cooperage.

We loved the house it has so much space and the most amazing views, plus it was very well equipped and everything was immaculate. It was a perfect base for exploring the area and every day we went to the beach and walked on the cliffs. I couldn't recommend staying here enough, everything was perfect. We love Cruden Bay!

Beautiful property with stunning views of the sea .

Very spacious and well equipped . We had lovely weather and were able to enjoy sitting out. We and the dog enjoyed long walks on the beautiful and very clean sandy beach . Thouroughly enjoyrd by all ! We will be back

My family, 6 adults and 2 children, had a wonderful stay at the old cooperage.

Plenty of space and very comfortable. Beach and facilities within walking distance. Even when weather was poor there was plenty to do in the house. Overall fantastic.

The old cooperage cottage is a lovely cottage.

Very spacious, well equipped very clean. In a great location 5 minutes from the beach. Cruden bay as a couple of pubs and a little shop. 15 minutes drive away is newburgh, a great beach with seals on. Amazing to see. I would highly recommend the old cooperage cottage.

Old Cooperage is a fantastic property with everything you could wish for in a holiday home.

The huge conservatory with views of the beach is a lovely, warm place to relax. The well equipped kitchen/dining room is a very social place for all the family. With plenty of room in the lounge and bedrooms and a two minute walk to the beach this really is a first class property. There is plenty to see near by. We visited Peterhead Prison Museum, Slains Castle, Bullers of Buchan and the seals at Newburgh. Our guides, Brian, at Fraserburgh Lighthouse and Ali at Deep Scan Loch Ness cruise made the trips really interesting. Lossie Chip Shop is worth a visit for a quick takeaway meal.

Property was all we could have hoped for and more.

Perfect location for a nice relaxing break with excellent facilities thrown in. The conservatory was massive and a very relaxing space with great views of the bay. This holiday was exactly what we were looking for and we will definitely be back.

Superb property.

Plenty of space for the 4 generations of the family with the Conservatory being everybody's favourite room. The view from the property was astounding, with a very short walk to the nearest beach. The proximity of the golf links was also appreciated. The ruins of Slains Castle was a highlight, as were the seal beaches at Forvie Nature Reserve and the Whale and Dolphin Conservation's HQ at Speymouth (which is close enough for an outing), while Frazerburgh's Lighhouse Museum, and Peterhead's Prison Museum provided entertainment on damp days. Excellent property, excellent, one of the best and most relaxing of family holidays that we have had in years.

We had a lovely holiday.

The house is so spacious and well equipped. Extremely comfortable. We would love to book again in the future.

location was brilliant and the outdoor area for the dog is perfect.

Lots to do and see and you don't have to travel for miles. Aberdeen is only 30 mins away. The kitchen for cooking has everything your home would have. Loved the pulley

Really comfortable bedrooms, fabulous conservatory with glorious views.

Clean and comfortable living room. Well equipped kitchen and lovely bathrooms. We enjoyed sitting outside too as too hot indoors at times! Easy access to good walks from the house. Happy dog.

Lovely, well equipped and spotlessly clean cottage in an ideal setting.

Perfect for a family get-together with no distractions. Enjoyed the views, the walks and the wildlife. The Welcome Pack was a nice touch too! Thank-you!

Wonderful, luxury house.

Extremely comfortable with everything you need, furnishings, bed linen etc all of a really good quality. Fabulous views from the large conservatory. Good sound system in the Living Room, good WiFi, TV channels etc, perfect for March evenings. Delicious and generous welcome pack. Can't rate this highly enough. Cruden Bay is a great base for a relaxing holiday, with lots of great walks and beautiful beaches in the surrounding area. We truly did not want to leave!

What an amazing cottage, facilitates and location.

You couldn’t want for anything else. The location is amazing and the owner was great checking in to see if we had a nice time. Garden is lovely just not 100% dog proof but didn’t spoil anything. Thanks for a great holiday .

Everything about this property was fantastic!

The conservatory was WOW and the views were great from nearly every window. 10 out of 10 for comfort and cleanliness. The welcome pack was a lovely touch. Would certainly return.

This is a wonderful spacious home.

The conservatory was the highlight for us and is where we spent most of our time, when not out and about. The beds were very comfortable, and the views from the bedrooms were great too. The house is ideally located for the beach and a number of walks. We hope to be back next year.

We had a fabulous time here, it was very comfortable, it’s a great beach, and that sunroom is the bomb!

The owner is also very accommodating.

This cottage has everything you could ever need and more!

Never been to such a gorgeous place! All high tech features (had a Sonos but needed a subscription to use it which was disappointing) and equipped with all the kitchen equipment you could ever need if you like to cook! Very efficient brand new multi fuel stove which was a massive highlight for us! Lots and lots of space for 3 people and a Lab. Would sleep 4 couples which would make it even cheaper. Highly recommended and worth every penny!

This is a beautiful place that has a lovely homely feel to it rather than it just being a holiday home.

The home was clean and had everything we needed. Location was a great base for exploring the area and only a 2 minute walk to a really nice beach area. I would highly recommend this as a place to stay and would definitely book again

Absolutely fantastic place.

House was clean and owners went the extra mile to prepare it for our arrival for Christmas break. They decorated the house in a theme and even put the Christmas tree!!! That was the best welcome we had out of over 15 cottages that we visited so far. Great. House is very comfortable, located in a very lovely village and 10 minutes form a beautiful beach. Perfect spot for walks and water sports. House looked like it was just freshly redecorated and looked mostly new buy very stylish. The conservatory was a gem and we spent most of our time in it. Massive, very well build, clean, and most importantly, very warm in the winter. Local pub/restaurant serving fantastic food so we also recommend to pay them a visit. All about this place was perfect and we hope to come back again soon. Big thanks to Patrick who was very responsive and helpful. Marek with family and friends.

The house is beautiful, and the location stunning.

There is lots to do around the area and the owners suggested some nice places to see and only a couple of minutes walk to the beach, perfect for a family holiday or a quiet retreat with friends.

We have previously stayed at this truly amazing property and this our latest visit was as previous ones just wonderful, the property really has to be seen to be believed as pictures don't do it justice.

From the stunning conservatory to the beautiful bathroom (downstairs one) to the views from the bedrooms and the lounge everything about this place is perfect and deserves 5 stars, The owner is a lovely man who is available to help with any questions you may have.

The Old Cooperage is an absolutely fabulous cottage.

The owner was so helpful as well. We couldn't have chosen better. Just a delightful experience all around.

Awesome place to stay.

Beautiful views and great surrounding areas.

We had a wonderful week at the "Old Cooperage" at Cruden Bay.

Even though the guests before us had left the house in a dirty condition, the owner managed to get it cleaned up in time before our arrival. Thank you for this! What could be better managed in the future: There is a lot of privately owned stuff in the house, which should be more clearly separated from the things the holiday guests are meant to use. (But this is only my personal feeling, of course.) Otherwise we enjoyed our stay very much, especially because the weather was wonderful sunny and warm. In fact, it was too hot to stay in the conservatory. Instead, we had wonderful walks with our dog on the nearby beach. Andrea + Bernd + Aiko (the dog) and Marie + Georg

The accommodation was excellent location excellent.

Unfortunately the weather wasn’t the best but it didn’t matter as there was a selection of games etc. There is s good beach nearby. All in all it was a very good experience

Lovely dwelling which catered well for a 3 year old thru to a 83 year old.

Would most definitely recommend and may well return in the future. The Sonos units and full BT TV (inc sport) were unexpected and very welcome. A BBQ would be a useful addition but we used a disposable one for some lovely steaks from a local butcher. The fish man's visit to the village on a Wednesday at 10:00 was also a treat but take care not to over-indulge.... that is easy to do!!

Lovely roomy house with stunning conservatory and views.

We all enjoyed our relaxing holiday overlooking the magnificent beach. Would definitely recommend!

A really lovely house in a fabulous location.

The beach is so close and safe - our dog is really missing his walks along it! It was great to be able to walk to the Kilmarnock Arms for a meal - can recommend the food and the friendly staff. Minor grumble was that we had to defrost the freezer before being able to use it. That said we had a fabulous week and would recommend the house to others.

Had a fantastic week at the Old Cooperage Cruden Bay , Lovely cottage Relaxing and looking over the bay

Old Cooperage was a wonderful place to stay, it was warm, comfortable and had great views out to the beach.

The wine when we arrived was a really nice touch. There is plenty to see and do in the local area and a meal at the Kilmarnock Arms is a must. The only small disappoint we had was when arrived the dishwasher was full and needed emptying and there was a load of washing in the machine, not major issues but not what you expect when you arrive.

Very very comfortable and cosy Cottage indeed.

With a marvellous view over the Coast. A relaxing and quiet week... To be recommended!!!

The cottage was everything I expected it to be.

Clean, comfortable and welcoming. Lovely place to come back to after a days exploring. Communication was good from Sykes cottages and the owners. Would definitely recommend.

Very comfortable and luxurious cottage.

Perfect for us and the dogs

Due to a family breavement this was a last minute booking for our family and what a wonderful last minute booking it turned out to be for us, the cottage was in a word "Fantastic" in every way possible from the amazing view over Cruden Bay to the wonderful conservatory which in the sunshine that we had was a glorious sun trap from morning until evening.

We as a family would have no hesitation in recommending this property to anyone who is thinking about taking holidays in the area.

The Old Cooperage looked fantastic from the photographs but the cottage exceeded all our expectations when we arrived.

The house was beautifully furnished, was so comfortable and the conservatory... wow! The location was ideal for us. It was close to the beach and there are a number of areas offering different types of places to walk. We thought that we would use the cottage as a base to explore the surrounding area, but in truth we spent more time in Cruden Bay than we had planned. With three generations of our family sharing the same cottage we also appreciated the space that it offered allowing for the opportunity for the family to spend time together and alternatively find space to do their own thing. This cottage made our holiday one to remember.

The huge conservatory was perfect on sunny days for a view of the beach or for watching the stars at night.

Very comfortable spacious house and able to enjoy it with our dog. It is nicely furnished and has ample off road parking. Extra benefits include use of a washing machine and drier and house was wonderfully warm even on the coldest February days. The sandy beach at Cruden Bay is wonderful for walking the dog but does get quite busy at weekend's. The local shop and pub were handy and locals were friendly. We didn't want to leave.

The Old Cooperage cottage is excellent.

Family of four and dog in October 17. House very well proportioned, warm, clean, well furnished. Could not fault it and the view and location are amazing. Brilliant walks, beach, harbour and castle, good local pub/restaurant. Beautiful open fire and amazing conservatory. Plenty of room for all of us and more! Further afield lots to do in Aberdeen, Peterhead prison museum highly recommended. Lighthouse museum in Fraserburgh, then Pennan, Crovie, Gardenstown and Portsoy. You will have stunning beachs to yourselves. Magical walks at nature reserve at Newburgh with large seal colony. So much to see and do and then return to a superb cottage. Highly recommended.