Bullpens

House was amazing, setting was very quite and relaxing.

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We had a great time staying at Bullpens.

The house is lovely and spacious with everything you could need and more with a delicious welcome pack and fresh flowers. Any query or problem and the hosts parents will help you. We love this area and there are nice cafes and restaurants (not on Mondays or Tuesdays though!). Would certainly stay here again.

This is our second visit to this property in Scotland.

A long drive from Devon, but well worth it. The weather was fantastic both in December and in April. The hosts parents are a lovely couple, who look after the property, friendly and helpful a real delight. A delicious welcome pack awaited us again. The property is clean and spacious and has all sorts of kitchen equipment to make the holiday easy much better than other cottages we have stayed at. We keep wanting to use the log burner but the property is so warm, it is not needed. The scenery in the area is outstanding, the craggy coastline calls you for long leisurely walks. Port Soy is a very pretty town and Sandend is just a 15 minute walk from the property. Thee are towns close by with lovely walks as well. We look forward to another visit in the future.

This is our second trip to Bullpens and we loved it again.

Great cottage and facilities and great countryside surrounding. Very helpful owner/host.

What an absolutely wonderful place!

Thoroughly enjoyed my whole week there and the owners where so helpful. That light and airy open plan kitchen / living room was dreamy. With the farm shop, Sandend beach and the nearest towns literally minutes away it was peaceful - yet had everything we could need. Already checking to see when we can come back.

This was our second year in a row spending New Year at the Bullpens.

Again, it was absolutely perfect. The house was immaculate, and as before it had everything we needed. The hosts were outstanding with our queries, and even invited the kids out sledging. We have booked for 2026 already.

A delightful property, we had a wonderful time and the hosts were incredibly nice.

Fantastic house, very well equipped.

A very well presented cottage in a great area of Scotland.

I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone who likes to explore Scotland and wants to stay in a very comfortable cottage.

Exceptional

Beautiful home, everything you could possible need.

Kitchen very well equipped. Log burner great bonus and sticks free don't often get that. Would highly recommend

We’ve had an amazing winter break at Bullpens.

Lovely to come back each day to a clean, comfortable house, with amazing facilities and a cosy log burner. Dave and Yvonne are such lovely hosts - making the stay more memorable. Excellent beaches and walks nearby - stunning coastline. Can’t wait to return.

Bullpens was immaculate and the owner has thought of everything you will need for a self catering stay.

The house is ideal for exploring the Moray Coast. Farm shop at end of road open on a Saturday, so well stocked. Highly recommend

We had an incredible stay at this stunning holiday property!

From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by how high-end and beautifully furnished everything was. The property was spotlessly clean, spacious, and extremely comfortable, with a log burner that added a perfect touch of coziness. The location was absolutely ideal, offering both tranquility and convenience to nearby attractions. What truly set this place apart, though, were the owners. They were incredibly attentive, friendly, and welcoming, making us feel at home right away. Their local knowledge was invaluable, and their recommendations for things to do and places to eat were spot-on. It truly felt like a personalised experience, and we couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a luxurious and relaxing getaway!

We spent an amazing New Year break at the Bullpens.

Dave, our host was very friendly, helpful, polite and willing to go above and beyond to help us with some queries. The house itself is immaculate, with all the amemities you could possibly need. Very spacious throughout. The log burner was a nice touch to our winter break. We headed into Portsoy for the Fireworks display on the 31st December which was fantastic. 10/10 for the Bullpens from all of us and we are looking to rebook again for 2025.

Fantastic holiday!

The house has been completed to a really high specification with lovely homely additions to keep us warm in our November stay like under floor heating and the log burner. The location is quiet and private with wildlife spots including badger and hare, along with the myriad of birds using the bird feeder. Certainly worth the long drive up for a brilliant week of playing the provided games and making use of the huge wine fridge.

Truly magnificent find and most luxurious accommodation has ever stayed in .

David and Yvonne are the best hosts and were so helpful and happy to help . We will most definitely return in the future.

Had an amazing stay at Bullpens, it was perfectly located to explore the local area including Portsoy, Sandend & Cullen.

We particularly enjoyed visiting the Old Kirk Bistro which is around a mile walk from Bullpens. We also loved visiting The Glenfiddich distillery & Bin of Cullen. Such a relaxing week with friends and it was great to return to a comfortable home from home on an evening and sit in-front of the fire! Our host was super friendly & the information we received prior to arrival was really helpful. Thank you for a perfect week!

A fantastic property with everything you could possibly need.

Fresh flowers and a lovely welcome pack which was appreciated. Dave and Yvonne were very welcoming hosts. Lots to see and do in the gorgeous villages around the area. Our grandchildren loved the extensive grounds. We all enjoyed it so much we are planning a return visit.

A lovely holiday property, real home from home.

Plenty to do in the surrounding area. Beds were really comfortable. A lovely break.

lovely house and surroundings.

the hosts were very friendly and welcoming. we have rebooked for next year already.

5* Bullpens This was a return visit and everything was absolutely as good as on our last stay, if not even better.

The standard of furnishings and cleanliness is excellent and the hosts are so welcoming and friendly. Thank you Dave and Yvonne.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bullpens.

It is a superb property with extensive grounds including a 'Fairy Wood' for children. The cottage itself is very modern and lavishly equipped, with every comfort catered for. The host was very friendly and there was a generous welcome pack. We will definitely return!

Probably the best property we have stayed in.

A small thing but we would have preferred bath sheets as opposed to bath towels as they are larger. We did experience the low water pressure which affected the electric shower downstairs. If this could be remedied it would be marvellous. Thank you for a lovely week.

Sometimes you do not want to write these reviews because it will increase the bookings and we might not get back, but that is selfish.

The Bullpens for us is just perfect. Even with the Grandchildren this year. But when they left it returned to perfect peace and quiet, great walks up in the hills or around the shore, the beach at Sandend nice and quiet. The house was as it was in July 22, well maintained,the washing machine hood and cooking hob foxed us, top of the range technology where we are used to old school. Just as well we had the kids.A really lovely weekend.

The Bullpens is an excellent property, the type of property you would love to own.

Beautiful flowers and generous welcome pack were waiting for us on our arrival, a special touch. The property is located close enough to the sea front to walk both east and west of Sandend. Sandend itself is a picture perfect fishing village with an excellent beach. The beaches along this coastline were all looked after by the communities and very well kept, and so are the public conveniences. We came back to Bullpens after superb walks each day and warmed up with a roaring log fire. Our only slight discomfort was the sofa. Found it quite low and during the evening we sort of slid off it and have to reposition the cushions. We will definitely recommend this property.

A lovely property, high quality fittings.

Very comfortable. Situated close to various places. Dave and Yvonne very welcoming and happy to help, should we have required assistance. Will probably revisit Bullpens. A thoroughly enjoyable visit.

Fantastic holiday home, beautiful grounds and facilities, we especially enjoyed the badminton & football pitch.

Lovely location for exploring the local area and beautiful beaches within walking distance.

Amazing location and property location of the TV was a little awkward.

Really beautiful and well equipped kitchen and lovely flow to the cottage with an exceptionally high standard finish.

We had the best holiday ever,Bullpens is a wonderful property in an idyllic setting, close to beautiful beaches.

Dave and Yvonne were great, I couldn't recommend this property enough.

A very well designed property, with high quality fittings throughout.

It was obvious that a great deal of thought had been given to the ambiance & comfort for the guests. Dave & Yvonne were especially welcoming & helpful.

We had a perfect stay at Bullpens for our family celebration.

The house had everything we could have hoped for and more. It was fresh and clean with a touch of luxury. The children loved the garden with rope swings and fairy trail. It was close to the beach and other attractions. We would definitely return.

Beautiful, stylish property, very clean, so relaxing and in a great location with so much to do.

Highly recommended.

We made a last minute booking and were very impressed by how quickly Yvonne and Dave had the house ready for us.

The house itself is beautifully designed and furnished. Everything was exceptionally clean and comfortable. Our hosts really made it extra special with their kindness and genuine wish to ensure guests enjoy their holiday, recomending good local restaurants and even offering to drive us there. Never met such amazing hosts in any holiday home. Thank you Yvonne and Dave.

Loved the open plan and huge windows in this home.

We had some snow but were lucky to have sun nearly every day which shone through the large windows. Underfloor heating was lovely but we loved the log burner. Lovely outlook with wildlife. Highlight was seeing a badger at night. Dave and Yvonne were lovely and very helpful. We loved Bullpens.

We had an amazing time at Bullpens, everything that we needed as a family was made available to us by a very well equipped house, the kitchen was brilliant and allowed to cook and bake amazing meals and desserts.

The kids had board games, a large TV and spacious garden area and so they were never bored and at the end of out trip they were very sad to leave. Overall, Bullpens gave us an amazing experience and Dave did an amazing job accommodating our needs. We will definitely be booking again.

Beautiful location and very comfortable property.

Just the place to unwind and relax.

Excellent holiday home with everything you could wish for.

It’s a beautiful house in a beautiful situation. Very clean and well presented. You could cook a celebration meal in the kitchen with no trouble; the kitchen is amazing! In fact the whole house is amazing. Grounds are very well kept and great for families. Highly recommend having a holiday here.

The property is located in a beautiful area of Scotland with lots to do both locally and a little further afield.

As a place to stay it is perfect. We were welcomed by David who was friendly, helpful and a pleasure to meet. The house is beautifully designed and the finishes are top quality. As we were 3 generations staying together the downstairs bedroom was very welcome for my mother but any of the bedrooms would have been ideal. Each individually decorated and very comfortable. The bathrooms were clean and modern; and the kitchen had everything you needed to cook every day or just to enjoy the recommended local fish and chips or local farm bought produce. We are already planning to come back and would love to bring more family with us next time. Thank you for having us!

A beautiful property with plenty of space for everyone and a fantastic wood burning stove.

The outdoor area for children was amazing, our boys were very excited. A private garden, a shared garden with swing ball, a badminton net and another garden with football goals! We were working and heading to school while our house completed, but would have made even better use of these areas had we been on holiday. A lovely offering of wine, cheese and grapes on arrival, which was a nice touch. Ran by hosts who helped when we needed it from introductions, to information on the farm shop opening hours at the end of the drive, to bringing a hot water bottle when our child had earache. A great place!

We had a fantastic week at Bullpens.

The house comfortably accommodated our group of 4 adults and 2 children. The house was well equipped and immaculate inside and out. The house and the grounds look so much better in real life than they do on the pictures. David and Yvonne were fabulous hosts and went above and beyond to ensure we had a good break. We will definitely return and would most definitely recommend Bullpens. The only downside was that we had to leave this beautiful home set in an idyllic location at the end of what was a fabulous week!

Property is of a very high standard.

Beautiful location with plenty facilities. Close to a beautiful beach. A very welcome received from the owners.

Fantastic home.

Really clean and has loads of space to relax and unwind. It is finished to a high standard. Loved the location and how accommodating the owners were. It made us feel very welcome

A wonderful, high-tech property with so many nice touches.

We had a really relaxing two weeks here and very much enjoyed staying at Bullpens. Despite being semi-detached it was very quiet, and we appreciated the high quality of furnishings throughout the house.

This property is to be highly recommend not only for the amenities but as well as for the host’s and their exceptional friendliness and helpfulness.

The cottage was stunning and to finished to a very high standard.

There was plenty of room for us and we loved exploring the grounds and surrounding area. It had everything we needed and more. The owner went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable. Our family loved staying at the bullpens and will definitely go back.