Dookers' Hoose

Its really great staying in a place that is a vibrant, cozy and obviously a much loved and lived-in family space rather than these staged soulless buildings with impractical white carpets in the hallway and just enough crockery to eat one course.

Do stay here is you value homeliness, comfort and plenty of reading & games for rainy days Do stay here is you want to be lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves Do stay here is you want to do something different every day (castles, hills, beaches, coastal walks, wildlife, prehistoric sites and the most easterly café on mainland Scotland) or just take a 'dook' every day 50 feet from your door (tide permitting) Do stay here if you just want to drink your tea outside in the sunny garden Do stay here if you enjoy fresh caught seafood and the best ice cream ever. We loved the house, Cullen and the Moray coast. A great holiday find.

The stairs are tricky

We had the most lovely stay at Dookers’ Hoose (despite Storm Floris)!

Literally a 1 minute walk from beautiful Cullen beach, with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The kids were very sad to say bye to the “holiday house” and already want to go back again!

The only thing I would say is there wasn't a mop, as most of the flooring was tiles( great as easier for us asthmatics) unfortunately there were sticky spills on floors but no mop.

I would have liked to have been able to mop the floors during our stay and before leaving. Did hover throughout. As my mum as dementia, I was delighted that the cottage had so many sea side things as it was a great visual aid, to help my mum remember where she with so her being down stairs, us upstairs, when she got up she was able to look around and know where she was

Lovely old cottage, ideally placed by the sea.

Stunning property.

Will look to book again in the new year as unavailable until then. Such a great location, a stone throw from the beach. Just what we needed to relax and unwind.

A house on the sea-front – what could be better?

The original fisherman’s cottages on the Moray coast towns were built with small windows and difficult spaces. This one has been brilliantly converted to add light and space, while retaining the feeling of a historic building. It was well-equipped with a good shower.

A good cottage, excellent location.

Carpet a little worn and WiFi signal is ok but not excellent as advertised. Facilities ok although curtains very thin and some of the window blinds etc not in good working order. It was generally clean though. The location is key here and for a beach holiday- great.

We loved your little cottage and its brocante styling.

Perfect location and well thought through layout as well as a well equipped kitchen made a really enjoyable holiday. Only downside were the seized windows, which made the house uncomfortable in warm /humid weather unless back door left open and even then one bedroom was very stuffy. Hopefully they’ll be fixed for next guests.

The property itself was great.

Quite small for a taller person but perfect for us and parking was good for a work vehicle.

We had a wonderful stay at Dookers Hoose.

One wee problem with the water heater which was dealt with very quickly. Great communication from the vendor.

We had a great stay at Dookers Hoose thank you!

Great quirky cottage, location is perfect, just across from the beach, love the area at the back for wet clothes/ wetsuits etc, and the shower room attached, very well thought out! We were in the sea most days , so this area was well used! The cottage had everything we needed are more. Lovely relaxed place to stay, with plenty to do and see round about. Thanks again

Great location.

Recent upgrades make the cottage brighter and more comfortable for the visitors. Beautiful fishing village on the Moray Coast. The family came for visits, so it was ideal for us.

The cottage is lovely and has been sympathetically restored.

It has many beautiful pictures adorning the walls which gives it a homely feel. It is very comfortable and relaxing, prefect for an escape from everyday living. We found that the top step of the stairs which is very close to the bathroom door, can be missed easily when leaving the bathroom so needs light on at night.

Great location in a lovely village and the beaches and walks nearby were lovely

Dookers Hoose is a characterful and charming seaside retreat and was the perfect location for our family holiday.

The house feels very welcoming and has a creative ambiance with artwork by the owner and family decorating the walls, a mix of vintage and modern furniture, books, games and window ledges decorated with seashore finds. This feels more of a home than just a holiday let, situated in Cullen Sea Town with its soft colourful walls, pantiles and tiny gardens at every turn. We loved being able to hear the sea from the house. We enjoyed cooking in the stylish and well-appointed kitchen and were very pleased to find so much space for storing supplies as well as an efficient washing machine. The layout of the ground floor makes it a very sociable space and on cooler evenings, we enjoyed the electric ‘wood burning’ stove which created a cosy atmosphere. We brought some solar powered fairy lights with us for added twinkle. The internet was consistently reliable and we did not for one moment miss having a TV. The little table in the front room was a perfect spot for drawing, painting and writing. We brought bikes, body boards and wetsuits and were delighted to have access to the garage for storage as well as clothes lines which made drying wet kit easy. In front of the garage and opposite the front of the house across a narrow, quiet side road is the small outdoor garden space with a picnic table. This was a lovely sunny spot to sit with morning coffee and a book watching the world go by. Just across the shore road lies the sea wall with steps down to a lovely stretch of sandy beach which is perfect for safe swimming and provides access to long walks along the shore. The steps on the sea side of the wall are a great place to sit with a drink and enjoy the huge skies and stunning sunsets. On your return from a swim, you can enter the little back yard through a gate and access the conveniently placed bathroom with shower. There are lovely coastal walks (or runs) from the house and we saw dolphins on several occasions from paths scented with bracken and wild thyme. The surrounding countryside is beautiful by bike and car, and there are many interesting places to visit. Supplies can be found in Cullen itself where there is a reasonably stocked Co-op and we noticed a deli opening soon. There is an amazing fresh fish shop in nearby Buckie and you may catch your own sea trout from the pier if the seals don’t get there first! If you prefer not to cook your own, the fish and chips in Cullen are consistently good. Any queries during our stay were answered quickly and the visitor’s book is brimming with information on local eateries and places of interest logged by the owners and visitors over the years. A lovely stay and we were sad to leave.

The cottage was wonderful everything you need ,very clean great location very good communication will definitely be booking again