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Reviews of Historic Cottage in the Heart of Old Aberdeen.

27 Don Street, Aberdeen, AB24 1UH, United Kingdom

#7 of 170 vacation rentals in Aberdeen

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 37 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    9.0
    It perfectly suited our needs and we were able to walk to everything to access the University campus and walk into the c
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property was perfect - it could have rained less :)

    It was adorably styled and in the perfect location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    10
    I live this house. I could have stayed in the whole weekend! Absolutely beautiful. A total gem x
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quirky, tasteful, cosy, idyllic.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful cottage, lovely decor, excellent hosts, brilliant location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There are very steep steps up to the upper bedroom. Whilst this wasn't an issue for us, it could be an issue for other guests. There isn't parking directly outside however we managed to park about 100 yards away on the street.

    The hosts were very helpful and quick at responding to questions. We loved the decor and location of the cottage.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent location, very cosy 👌

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2023

    10
    Wonderful all round- I will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Liked it all a lot.

    Cosy and warm, very tastefully decorated. very central, quality fittings, clean and quiet. Nice little touches like Christmas decorations , milk and tasty snacks left for us.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2023

    10
    great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    it was 14 degrees in the cottage upon arrival. As I arrived late with the flight at 1 am it was difficult to sleep so I needed to get out of bed around 2 and figure out the heating. The cottage heated upon quickly after that but it would have been nice to arrive to heated accommodation.

    lovely property with fully working fireplace stocked with wood/kindling etc, comfy beds, excellent taste in decor, kitchen appliances, bath towels, soap all great

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2023

    10
    Excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The neighbours music in the middle of the night

    The cottage itsel inside and outf, the neighbourhood, the beds, the park and the little surprise we found the first day also there's a shop at about a ten minute walk and a beautiful park " just around the corner".

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 9, 2023

    10
    Lovely stay - would definitely look to rebook when visiting again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This property was excellent.

    We loved the decor of this property, the furnishings were very comfortable. Kitchen was well equipped and the location was excellent for our needs (visiting daughter at uni and close to a park for dog walking). There was always a space to park near the property.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 1, 2023

    10
    Great stay in Old Aberdeen
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was perfect for visiting our son at Aberdeen university. In the heart of Old Aberdeen. The house was beautifully furnished and equipped and had a lot of charm.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely nothing!

    Everything about this beautiful, quirky, pristine and well appointed cottage is a joy! We loved our few days staying there!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2023

    9.0
    Home away from home in Aberdeen
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing

    Lovely cottage in Old Aberdeen with a cozy lounge, modern kitchen and bathroom and two bedrooms. Great location for my trip and wonderful hosts.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2023

    8.0
    As it says, historic and charming in a great location for the university.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Stairs up to the bedroom are extremely steep. The bathroom is downstairs. The metal bed upstairs squeaked, we managed to improve it by tightening the screws with an Allen key that we happened to have. Mattress wasn't great. The bedroom under the stairs has a double bed but the space around it is quite tight. There was shouting in the street in the night.

    Brilliant location on Don Street and we managed to park easily with the permit. There were great places for breakfast just across the main road in the university. The cottage is as it says, historic and charming. This has been enhanced by really gorgeous interior design. Fun. Great shower. Thank you for the chocolate and wine, we enjoyed that. The kitchen is well lit by an enormous ceiling window, and it was nice to have the little decked outside space. The upstairs bedroom had enough room for two suitcases on the floor and cupboards in the eaves. Good washing machine.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2023

    10
    Top spot for a stay in Aberdeen
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great location, very comfortable, and so tastefully and thoughtfully designed. Great attention to the little things that make a big difference

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2023

    9.0
    Great location and lovely property
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Cobbled streets, as others have said this makes the property noisy when cars go past. Also was some noisy neighbours at odd times of the night for short periods. Stairs as everyone have said are a challenge when coming down, going up fine. Not sure if there was one but could have done with a veg peeler. Didn't appreciate quite how far it was to walk into the main city centre but that's our fault and buses were every 10 mins or so.

    The location was fantastic for us with a dog, Seaton park on the doorstep and the area was lovely. The accommodation was so clean and the decor lovely. Shower was great. Washing machine was really handy and capsules left for you to use. Such a lovely property being dog friendly was fantastic for us.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2023

    9.0
    Very comfortable stay in a wonderful location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Steep stairs (which we knew about in advance) would be a an issue for those with mobility issues. We used the downstairs bedroom. Maybe a couple more cooking pans?

    Beautifully presented and spotlessly clean. Fresh milk in fridge and treats left. Very quiet. Warm. Kitchen very light, airy and warm. Great bathroom.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2023

    9.0
    A unique and very comfortable place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing we didn’t like.

    We loved the location, the history of the area and proximity to lovely local parks. The property was beautifully decorated/ styled, very clean and had everything we needed. The parking permit was a great bonus.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2023

    10
    The cottage is amazingly decorated, close to the city centre, we didn’t spent the time outdoor we originally planned, in
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Interiors, clean place, cosy, clear and friendly instructions and advices in the book

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2023

    10
    Would stay there again if I can afford it in the future.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would have liked to check out later ;-)

    Loved the squirky design of the cottage.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2023

    9.0
    Cosy, comfortable, and great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing that we didn’t like

    Loved he historical connection with the cottage. Fireplace was much appreciated too. Parking was much easier than I expected.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2023

    10
    Wonderful place with welcoming, thoughtful hosts in a great location. Thoroughly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing could have made this better, it was perfect for our holiday!

    Everything was wonderful, the house is beautifully finished, decorated and dressed, spotlessly clean and we were delighted with our "Scottish" gifts on arrival - that was so thoughtful and welcoming.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2023

    9.0
    The nicest and most unusual cottage that I have stayed in.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Be aware that the cottage is on a cobbled street, so there is a fair bit of traffic noise. A small thing, but there is no spare plug socket in the downstairs bedroom. This means that there isn't a bedroom lamp, which is a shame.

    This is a beautiful, quirky, cosy cottage. Ideally placed to explore old Aberdeen, which is a beautiful place. As has been said before, the stairs are not for everyone, but we managed fine. Everything has been thought of; including providing a parking permit to park your car on the road. We had a lovely stay.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The property's owners have really put their heart and sole into making the cottage into a fabulous stay. There were so many details that made the property unique. A perfect stay and would recommend it completely. We will definitely book again when back in Aberdeen.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2023

    10
    Felt like a home away from home. Loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    N/a

    Breakfast was not included but that didn't stop our wonderful hosts from leaving some butteries, Scottish short bread and other treats to welcome us. The location was superb. Easy access to old Aberdeen with lovely park walks near by. Close to all public transport routes if you don't hire a car.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2023

    10
    Thank you for a delightful stay in this fabulous cottage. Cosy, stylish, quirky and spotless.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Lock on bathroom door a little insecure.

    We liked everything

    Stayed in February 2023

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