Fisherman’s Rest

Really lovely stay at the cottage.

Original listing was spot on and had everything we needed. Really comfortable and clean. Great amenities. Perfect location with local shop and beach on the doorstep. Would definitely look to stay again should we visit again. Many thanks.

From start to finish this was an absolutely wonderful holiday.

Fisherman’s rest is a relaxing, snug and gorgeous little bolt hole from the challenges of real life. The location is ideal for walks whether you have dogs or not. Sitting out in the rose garden (suntrap) watching the world go by was also a relaxing time. Great for exploring the area. Hopeman is a lovely little village that holds wonderful memories for us and we were here at Gala Week. Burghead is teeming with history. We enjoyed the holiday so much that we have booked to go back.

Thank you for a cosy stay.

It had everything I needed. Loved the garden and thank you for allowing Loki my dog to stay there.

Thank you for another great stay.

Very cosy house

I loved Fisherman's Rest.

An immaculate, warm, comfy cottage. A nice touch were the scented candles which were lit when I arrived and smelt wonderful. Yes the kitchen is very small but very well kitted out and perfectly adequate for 1 person to cook a meal but needs a folding step as I am not very tall and could only reach the bottom shelves of the cupboards. The living room would perhaps be a bit compact for 4 adults but does comfortably seat 4. The bedrooms are very spacious. The garden is fully enclosed which was ideal for my dog and just a 2 minute walk to the beach which we enjoyed every morning and usually had it all to ourselves (not sure how busy it would be in height of summer but there are lots of walks through the woods as well). I can thoroughly recommend this cottage and will be hopefully returning next year.

It's a great property for the price and we had a great stay.

Several problems unfortunately.

Phoned the owner prior to leaving, politely pointed out our concerns. We left the night before (Friday) as it's a much smoother journey. Even that journey was marred by the incessant texting of the owner attempting to defend the indefensible. We left at 2130 hrs; her last text was at 0030 hrs; Many insults along with downright lies frankly, attacking our 'integrity', 'honesty' etc; Because of her disgraceful attitude and of course, the standard of the cottage, I intend to make a claim against the owner/Sykes, I'll contact you seperately regarding this with video and photographs we took on entering the cottage, and on departure. This owner is simply incapable, it appears, of accepting genuine customer concerns/complaints, and chooses instead to insult and ridicule. Twice annually we rent cottages in various parts of the country, only once before, in the Lake District, was it a disappointment, but that owner listened and no further action was necessary. I also phoned the owner 2 hrs (ish) before leaving and invited her to come and check the property out, she said it wasn't necessary. Regards,

This very tiny cottage was the most homely cottage I have ever stayed in.

It wasn't like a holiday let all trimmed and immaculate, it felt like staying in a friends home. We really appreciated the holiday. When we had a problem with a leaky sink and reported it, someone came that day to fix it. The only gripe we had was the beds are too soft ! I love a really firm mattress and this one felt like cotton wool to me That's my problem, not the cottage. I agree with a previous comment that a pint of milk in the fridge would be lovely to be able to make a cuppa on arrival ( especially when you have driven so far) would be a nice touch. Otherwise no issues

Exactly what we wanted

A lovely 2nd stay cosy house but things hadn't been put right since my last visit.

no bulbs replaced in upstairs lamps last people had to take lamp from landing and use in upstairs bedroom. Also still no bulbs replaced in hallway. Sink still getting blocked in kitchen. Microwave just keeps peeping if left on and is high up so not easy to keep reaching to switch off. Garden has been tidied up and cleared but no table to sit outside now but chairs in outhouse.

Lovely comfy cottage but cleaner caretaker doesn't check things.

I found quite few bulbs had gone. Clock battery had run out. I found bulbs and battery and put in. But lamps for upstairs both needed new bulbs but couldn't see any.But in arriving the sink was full of dirty water in kitchen blocked this should been sorted beforehand cleaner must of know as plunger was near sunk. I managed to eventually unblock as I didn't want to be disturbed and left a note for cleaner afterwards. Needs checking as water is slow still to go down. But loved staying there

Quirky little cottage in need of cleaning and updating; cobwebs all over the walls, badly stained sofas and dirty cupboards.

Sad to see the garden not maintained which was the owners Fathers pride and joy once upon a time. Great location for beach walks with your dog, but in need of some TLC.

I'm not sure why but we absolutely love this cottage and therefore returned for the 2nd time this year.

We have stayed in many cottages and some much bigger and decorated more to our own taste but it is so homely and in a great position so we absolutely love staying here.

Location was good.

Very clean and cute with loads of kitchen equipment and couldn’t believe the amount of stuff for such a small kitchen and living room. Pics made it look bigger but was fine. Light bulbs gone in living room lamp and ceiling light and bedroom lamp. Heating and hot water etc was great. Garden and outside area was a mess with grass not mown and weeds and broken furniture etc. Needs a bit of tlc but otherwise suited us as a couple with a dog who were out all day. Bit small if you had 5 people!

The cottage is very quirky, cosy and has a real happy feel.

It was spotlessly clean and ideal for our needs. The location was very quiet and ideal for both the mountains and the coast. The only negative points were the remote for the tv in the lounge wasn't working so we could not access the guide and had to change channels by pressing the box and going through a channel at a time but this wasn't a big issue. The bath panel was waiting to be replaced as this had been previously boken and we were concious of this when showering. We would definitely recommend and would stay here again.

The cottage was made to look a lot bigger in the photos.

I think this was quite deceiving. The whole cottage is very tired and I was horrified to find dog vomit behind the sofa. On the first morning the single bed colapsed and when I contacted the housekeeper all she had to say was that she cleaned the house and changed the beds. I tried calling the owner on the number on the website but did not get an answer and could not leave a message. The bath was also broken and the shower rail had to be put back together before it could be used. I appreciate that it is a holiday rental but the beds and sofas were so uncomfortable we began not wanting to go back to the house. The towels were tiny and only one was left per person. In the photos two were shown so that was disapointing too. It is a shame bcause we loved the area and would like to return but it wont be to the Fishermans rest.

FROM THE TUESDAY TILL THE FRIDAY WE HAD NO HOT WATER TO WASH UP OUR PLATES ECT OR SHOWER

Had a lovely stay at Fisherman's Rest and it was perfect for us.

The downstairs - although smaller than first thought was adequate for our needs. Had difficulty with wi-fi, using the oven and microwave but that is more us than a fault with the cottage. Where the cottage is situated was perfect and we would definitely stay again. Thank you for a fantastic stay.

Great base for exploring surrounding area.

Comfortable for the two of us (and dog), but do agree with other comments that the living space would be snug if 4/5 people came. However bedrooms were spacious. House had everything you'd need for a week or so but personally found a few minor issues... WiFi was very hit and miss (this could be weather related as VERY windy), not really an issue for a holiday but was unable to work. Taller people might struggle in the shower as limited height, I was ok (5'4") but my dad struggled. Cleaner was unaware of our booking, so cleaning wasn't completed when we arrived. She was so apologetic when she came later in the week and her details were in the guest book had we needed them (house was clean, I.e changed beds, rubbish removed. Just had items out drying and cleaning products about so didn't feel the need to contact). Overall, we had a good stay :)

It would be useful to have a floor plan so you can see what you’re getting, in this case the bedrooms were ample but the living space pretty small for 4.

The place was very clean except for the air quality, which was very poor due to the oil fired boiler. A constant smell of oil, burnt and fresh, accompanied every move in and out of the place, and the frequent reports and loud rumbles early in the morning were frustrating. It made the pretty front garden unusable.

Comfortable accommodation and so handy for long walks on beautiful beach.

Had everything I needed.

Not good value for money.

Arrived to a pile of rubbish in the garden and a used poo bag by the gate . Rubbish very kindly removed by a neighbour. No bin provided. Contact numbers provided on my paperwork were useless, no answering machine on landline and mobile number was a lady who was an ex cleaner who told me bins had been requested on numerous occasions to no avail. No welcome pack, the cleaning was what I would call "a lick and a promise" . A stained towel was left out for use and previous visitors food was left in the cupboard. Bedding was clean but well worn and "bobbly". The hoover was jammed full of muck which I couldn't fully remove. There was only one smoke detector in the property and no heat sensor, not sure if this meets current safety standards Did eventually speak to the owner and £50 was reimbursed but she seemed to think this mess was an acceptable situation for visitors to arrive too. The lady and her husband who removed the bags of rubbish and bottles were very kind and went out of there way for me, I can't praise them enough. The much needed holiday was not ruined but , spoilt for me. I was down to visit friends and attend a hospital appointments so, the added stress was far from welcome. All in all no real effort or thought gone into making this a welcoming place, will definitely not go back. I tried to contact Sykes on the Monday by email and kept being told my booking reference was incorrect. I too have cleaned a holiday let and the one I worked in had to be cleaned top to bottom and all basic essentials such as milk and tea, coffee, and sugar were left along with cake and biscuits. All bedding and towels had to be perfect or they were not used.

My wife and I arrived at the cottage to find no heating and no hot water, there was no oil in the tank.

We had to spend the night in a Travelodge. When we arrived the next day we had to go into Elgin to buys new electric kettle as the one in the cottage was rusted, we also bought a new toaster. The house is needing a good deep clean and redecoration. The second night the internet broke down which eventually got repaired. There were lot of wires and cables lying around, not good for any visiting children. My wife and I would like recompensed for our lost day. We would not recommend this cottage to anyone. All other Sykes cottages we have been in were excellent.

Cottage was OK and size was as described.

When the cottage was booked no one asked exactly how many people were going but as it has room for 5 people i would have expected all the beds made ready not just one double, how did you know the couple would be partners not just friends. This was sorted but had to wait up until 11 o’clock on our first night. The shower is not fit for purpose as more water goes on the floor than in the shower. Also the kitchen is like a walk in fridge it is so cold.

Lovely little cottage everything you need and the roses in the garden an absolute joy smelt amazing

A lovely base to tour from but the cottage certainly needs a good clean up, The mirrors, tv and microwave looked like they had been washed with a dirty cloth, the spills down the fronts of the bins, oven and fridge.

The cushions on couch all squeeched the hoover stood in living room half full and dirty I hoovered up on arriving to remove dog hairs and the hoover smelt. On taking showers the floor got wet shower curtain inadequate. Had the cottage left a good impression on us we would definitely have booked again

The description of this cottage must have been written by an estate agent, very ott !

The kitchen is horrendous, so tiny I may as well have been in a Touring Caravan. Nowhere to put your groceries, I had to keep them in the bedroom. The dining table is also tiny, no idea how a family would cope. The bedroom had a stale smell, but copious carpet freshener had been used to cover it up which made me sneeze for the first few days. The parking is poor, I had to park two streets away to get a space, Burghead is busy. The best thing about it was just five minutes walk to the beach. Cannot believe the price charged for this property in Summer !

Really nice wee (very)cottage.

Great for 2 singles and dog but would have been cramped in living space for more . Great location, 2 mins from beach . Fab ,I’ll be back

Lovely cottage / unfortunately we had a issue with the heating which was addressed by a plumber , but unfortunately wasn't resolved .

the last 2 nights and days were uncomfortably hot , making sleep very difficult .

The cottage size and layout suited us.

Burghead is a great wee place, lots of interesting things to do there and nearby. Dolphins pop up just off the headland regularly! The only drawback from point of view of driving an electric car is that there isn't an EV charger in Burghead. But there are several in Elgin...

Lovely small compact cottage.

Perfect for couple with a dog. Great location in ghe heart of the village. White sandy beach, pine forrest, dolphins seals and sea birds. History and culture with great local cities. V friendly people.

A small cosy original fisherman's s cottage, very well equipped with friendly and helpful owners, You can see the sea from the front gate and the locals are great.

The area is beautiful and I will be back next year.

A really cosy and clean little cottage.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Lovely cottage.

Warm and homely. V dog friendly. Perfect location for walkers with dogs. Locals were accommodating and welcoming.

It's a 2 minute walk from the beech and harbour,.

Very peaceful location. Enclosed garden is ideal for dog. Locals were very friendly and helpful. Will be back

Lovely cottage / warm & cosy / everything you could want x

Lovely cosy and comfortable cottage right near the sea.

Great place for a short break

Lovely cosy cottage,the area is beautiful,well worth a visit

Fishermans Rest is a very warm and cosy holiday cottage in Burghead with all you need for a short stay or 2 weeks.

The village has a couple of shops and pubs (very good food). And it's right on the Moray coast for plenty of walks between the villages .

Small and comfortable very well located to travel to nearby towns and beaches.