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At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach

Cottage in Dundee with kitchen

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Terrace/patio
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Exterior detail
Dining
Fridge, oven, dishwasher

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Broughty Ferry, Scotland
  • Place, Broughty Ferry Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Broughty Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Broughty Ferry Seafront
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dundee (DND)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dundee

This cottage places you next to Barnhill Rock Garden and within a 5-minute walk of Broughty Ferry Beach. The cottage includes a kitchen and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Broughty Ferry Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Barnhill Rock Garden - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Broughty Castle - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Broughty Ferry Seafront - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grassy Beach - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Broughty Ferry Station - 7 min walk
  • Dundee (DND) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Arch Bar & Bistro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Forgan's Broughty Ferry - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Forthill Sports Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Fort Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach

Nestled just a stone's throw from the enchanting Broughty Ferry beach, 'At The River' is a charming Scottish cottage named after the iconic Groove Armada song. This artistic retreat features hidden pieces of artwork inspired by the song, adding a unique touch to the property's cosy ambiance.

Imagine this: after a delightful day exploring local shops, catching up with friends, and enjoying drinks in Broughty Ferry, you savor the famous ice cream from Visocchi's Cafe. You then find yourself strolling barefoot along the sandy shoreline, accompanied by the soothing sounds of the waves. As you approach a pristine white-walled seaside cottage, the warm glow of house lights gently illuminates the pebble stone garden path.


'At The River' is a newly refurbished gem in the heart of Broughty Ferry, Dundee. The refurbishment of this cottage was a labour of love, with meticulous attention to detail to create one of the most stylish and comfortable retreats in Scotland. Every corner of this home boasts something special, from its carefully curated decor to the concealed drawings of Broughty Ferry's landmarks, expertly hand-drawn by a local artist.

The space

Two Bedrooms: A spacious double bedroom and an additional bedroom featuring a single bed.

Fully Equipped Kitchen: Embrace your inner chef with a fully equipped kitchen, complete with a 4-gas-ring hob, oven, grill, washer dryer, dishwasher, and fridge freezer.

Outdoor Oasis: Enjoy the attractive paved outdoor spaces with comfortable seating and ambient lighting, perfect for al fresco dining and relaxation.

Luxurious Amenities: Fresh linen and towels are provided for a carefree stay, and the bathroom features underfloor heating, a wet room shower, and a deep, relaxing bath.

Parking is easy enough, with free street parking right outside the cottage. For added convenience, there are complimentary parking spaces just a minute's walk from the property, ensuring your vehicle is well looked after.

We look forward to welcoming you to 'At the River'!
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this cottage?

This cottage is located in Dundee, just steps from Broughty Ferry Beach and Barnhill Rock Garden, and within a short walk of Broughty Ferry Seafront. You'll also find V&A Dundee and Discovery Point within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this cottage will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

What is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Dundee (DND), which is 7 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach.

At The River - A Fairytale Cottage by the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cosy and comfortable property. Great kitchen and appliances. The courtyard garden is a suntrap! Very close to the beach and a short walk to shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was beautiful and in a perfect location. We loved our stay and will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty and pleasant cottage with excellent and well thought out facilities. Everything you might expect of a very good hotel and more. However the few criticisms we would make are:1. The bathroom - wet-room style actually results in everything getting soaked and is impractical.2. The doors swing open and are large and cumbersome (probably not something that can be fixed). The entry gate is far to wide and difficult to operate.3. The system whereby all instructions need to be downloaded via an App is not user friendly.4. The checkout time (given the significant daily fee) is unreasonably early.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent couple of days break

Stay was really good. Property was easy to find and locate. Leigh-Anne gave us detailed instructions of how to locate key for property and some nice welcome touches when we arrived.Place is beautifully decorated and kept and right next to the beach which was ideal for the dog.Would highly recommend a stay here for anyone looking for a nice quiet relaxing break away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing break

Facilities and interior of the cottage were first class,5 minutes walk to the many pubs and restaurants in the Ferry,nice outdoors seating area when the sun’s shining which was all week. Only downside was very small double bed. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Return to the Ferry

We used to live here and wanted to visit old friends. At our age having friends to visit can be a lot of work. The cottage is lovely, with everything you need. Can’t say more. Our only very small glitches were, no comfortable high chair for older people, or joint patients, (we are both) and no indication of the recycling system. Picky really! A great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

The location is excellent. The standards and cleanliness of the property is superb with interesting features like the wet room bathroom. We had three people staying and it lacks comfortable seating for this many people. Only one small sofa.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mairi G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage by the sea

Sweet little place comfy and well appointed
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor of the cottage was stunning. Beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. Location was also really good very near the beach, park, shops and cafes etc. Parking was easy right outside. I would definitely stay here again. We enjoyed lovely walks along the promenade. A few minor tweaks needed to make this a top class stay. Hairdryer and remote control not working correctly - both need replaced. Sofa was not very comfortable cushions were flat and worn. Light/ torch needed to help see key box in the dark. On signing into Netflix 2 rude words were on screen from previous users need to be removed. All of the above are easily fixed and once complete this will be a 5 star cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anja S.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025