Stonehaven Holiday Cottages

Book a cottage holiday in Stonehaven and look forward to staying in a traditional Aberdeenshire coastal town.  

What Stonehaven offers for Cottage Breaks

There is a long stretch of sandy beach at Stonehaven and the waters near Stonehaven harbour are popular with paddleboarders.  Fish and chips is a speciality in this part of Scotland, and there is also a choice of shops, pubs and eateries in the town.  There is also a heated open-air swimming pool in Stonehaven complete with sheltered sun terraces and clean sea water.

As well as being a great coastal location, Stonehaven is also close to some fascinating historical attractions for days out.

• The iconic ruins of Dunnottar Castle which sit perched atop a rocky outcrop, are just 2 miles from Stonehaven.
   
• More historic castles within around an hour’s drive include the National Trust for Scotland’s Crathes Castle and Balmoral Castle (the queen’s holiday home).
   
• Another interesting coastal location to visit nearby is Dunnicaer sea stack, a fascinating sea stack which was at one time home to a hill fort.
   
• For those who love to explore the great outdoors, there are lovely woodland walks at Dunnottar Woods, just outside of Stonehaven.
   
• For shopping, eating out and a variety of tourist attractions, the granite city of Aberdeen is just 16 miles from Stonehaven.  Families with young children may want to visit Storybrook Glen near Aberdeen with its variety of play facilities for kids.

Whether you opt to rent an apartment or a holiday cottage in Stonehaven or a self-catering lodge or a rural retreat in the nearby countryside, we’re confident you’ll have a great time on holiday in this part of North East Scotland.

Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Stonehaven, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Aberdeenshire.