Gowan Bank

1 Brae Road Gourdon, Gourdon, DD10 0LX, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>92</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
92 reviews

Put simply this is one of the best holiday lets we've stayed in. It's very spacious and comfortable with excellent facilities. There's an excellent local pub and a fish and chip shop within a couple of minutes walk. If you fancy a stay in a picturesque fishing village on the North East coast of Scotland then Gowan Bank will not disappoint. Emma has definitely gone the extra yard to ensure anyone staying at this property is fully satisfied.

Alexander United Kingdom
a living room with two couches and red pillows at Gowan Bank in Gourdon
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Gowan Bank

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  • Entire apartment
  • 1076 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • 24-hour front desk
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Overlooking Gourdon coast, Gowan Bank offers accommodations in Gourdon, 13 miles from Montrose and Stonehaven and 27 miles from Aberdeen. Guests benefit from spaciousness and sea views. Free WiFi is provided. There is a fully-equipped kitchen, living room area with TV and bathroom with bath and shower. Guests can enjoy the views of the sea. Guests can enjoy the sun deck area at the rear of the apartment. Amenities such as cafe, pub and shop can be reached within a 5-minute walk. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 31 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
and
1 futon bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Gourdon
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  • Alexander
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Put simply this is one of the best holiday lets we've stayed in. It's very spacious and comfortable with excellent facilities. There's an excellent local pub and a fish and chip shop within a couple of minutes walk. If you fancy a stay in a...”
  • Jill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This lovely homely apartment is set by the sea in picturesque Gourdon. It has everything you’d need for a pleasant stay and feels like a home from home. The owner was very welcoming and the accommodation is to a high standard and is very clean. We...”
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent accommodation, pristine condition. Would highly recommend. Short walk to the pub and great fishing off the pier.”

Hosted by Emma

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Emma
With wonderful views overlooking Gourdon Harbour to one side and the open ocean to the other, Gowan Bank offers well-appointed comfortable accommodation with a twin room (two singles) and a double room (with either a king size bed or two singles - the bed splits into two if needed), travel cot, newly refurbished kitchen and relaxing lounge with a large sofabed (king size, when opened). In the kitchen there is everything you need to cook a meal, if you are not taking advantage of the two restaurants opposite the flat. The dining table overlooks the sea. Comfortable sofas are arranged around a real fire, and coal is provided. Gowan Bank has a small 'sun trap' deck behind the property, a large book exchange and speedy wifi along with a television and DVD player, a coffee machine and a dining table with an amazing view out to sea. The owner has supplied maps and local information and knows the local area well. Gourdon is situated between Aberdeen and Dundee on the North East Coast of Scotland. Around the local area are walks, fishing, mountain biking, bird watching, skiing, castles, wonderful beaches, great places to eat, villages to explore, swimming pools within 10 miles in each direction and museums, historical fishing villages and larger towns. Gowan Bank has been welcoming guests for 7.5 years and has had consistently good reviews. It's a real 'home from home' and a longer stay not only gives you a discounted rate, but allows you enough time to really appreciate this wonderful area. Last year - 2023 - guests saw dolphins and whales from the windows. The village is peaceful and safe and whatever the season, Gowan Bank is warm and comfortable.
I have lived in the area for 16 years so I know the area well and I'm on hand to answer any questions you may have. I'm a teacher and a writer and am very keen for Gowan Bank to be used as a writers' or artists' retreat as well as a holiday venue as it is an inspiring place to be, with peace and amazing views... I am an active and outgoing person so happy to answer any questions about local activities, or just about where to relax and eat. I'll always strive to meet guests when they arrive or soon after they arrive. I keep chickens, I read a lot, I write stories and I daydream a lot when I'm not writing or gardening. I live only a few miles away so I'm on hand if need be. I have travelled widely myself so I know exactly what you need to be comfortable and I've worked hard so that Gowan Bank is the most relaxing place to stay. Guests come back again and again once they've enjoyed a stay at the apartment. I'm happy to give local recommendations so you make the most of your stay. Each year I work hard to improve the accommodation and I always ask guests what would improve their stay and, if I can, add it! I promise you will find Gowan Bank spotlessly clean and if anything is not to your satisfaction I'll work on it immediately.
Aberdeen and Dundee (both an hour by bus, 45 mins by car) offer cinemas, good shopping, larger museums such as Discovery Quay which contains Captain Scott's RSS Discovery, and all the amenities of the city, with good transport links in both directions. Both cities have airports and car hire availabilty. Gourdon itself is a small fishing village with a working harbour and has a shop, fish and chip restaurant, the lovely Harbour Bar (directly opposite), local fish shops on the harbour itself, coastal walks in either direction, playparks and a tennis court, that locals are in the process of renovating. One mile away in Inverbervie there are further cafes, restaurants and shops, a reliable local taxi firm, Bervie Cabs, and a small supermarket. Gowan Bank would make an ideal Writers' or Artists' retreat or a great place to use as a base to explore the surrounding area. Just a few of the local attractions.... Stonehaven, 10 miles to the north has the only heated outdoor swimming pool in Scotland and the amazing Fireballs Ceremony at New Year, plus the Tollbooth Museum and Dunottar Castle, one of the most breath taking castles in Scotland. Arbroath and Montrose are well worth a visit too, as well as the numerous small villages with their quirky shops and cafes. Buses run regularly from close to the flat if you don't want to drive and there are good and well-priced taxi firms nearby. A longer drive takes you to Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms National Park, both easy to visit as day trips. Culturally there is lots to learn, famous local author Lewis Grassic Gibbon wrote about the area, JM Barrie is from nearby Kirriemuir. Gowan Bank is a great stop-off between the North and South of Scotland, and provides a great base for exploring the area. The new alternative to the NC500, the NE500 is being publicised this year and Gowan Bank is a short detour off the main route. Whether you want to watch the waves, stroll around the harbour or explore, Gowan Bank is perfect for you!
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Gowan Bank
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
Services & Extras
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Semi-detached
Transportation
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 12:30 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

2 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Gowan Bank of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Gowan Bank

  • Gowan Bank offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beach

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Gowan Bank on this page.

  • Check-in at Gowan Bank is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Gowan Bank has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Gowan Bank can accommodate this group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Gowan Bank is 650 feet from the center of Gourdon. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Gowan Bank is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Gowan Bank may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.