Driftwood Cottage is, unashamedly, a seaside cottage. It has a lovely feel to it, and I look forward to staying there on the odd occasions that it is not booked by guests! There are lighthouses and driftwood decorations, lobster pots and hemp rope banisters, but it is practical and well equipped and has fibre optic broadband. Downstairs there is a king size double bedroom with a large wardrobe and 2 chests of drawers. There is a spacious shower room (with the washing machine and tumble dryer), then a cosy lounge with 2 leather reclining sofas and the tv. The fully equipped kitchen has a table and chairs for 4 and a door out to the back courtyard, \"potting shed\" and outside loo. The rooms upstairs, a twin room and tv snug, have low ceilings and are most appropriate for children. The garden is stunning, but steep, with terraces on the way up offering a chance to stop and admire the view as well as to catch your breath. At the top is a decking area and a summer house complete with kettle, fridge and blankets - for an evening cuppa or G&T with a view! There is a gate if you want to keep young children or dogs to a more manageable lower patio! Portsoy is a sleepy little town. With it\'s new harbour dating back to the 18th century, merchant\'s houses and fishermen\'s homes, you can really feel you are going back in time! Which is why Portsoy was used as the setting for the recent remake of \'Whisky Galore\'. However there is a Co-op for all your basic needs, an award winning Ice Cream Shop for all the luxuries, 2 bakers, crafts and kilts a pub and a hotel. From the summer house at the top of the garden, you have a lovely view over the rooftops of the conservation area, down to the sea. National Geographic describes this as \"one of the world\'s top-rated coastlines\" with its rugged cliffs and sandy bays and a string of seaside towns and fishing villages such as Pennan, Crovie and Gardenstown, just asking to be explored. There is abundant wildlife, including the ever popular seals, dolphins and puffins and Gannet colony at Troup Head. There is also a strong sense of community, you will hear the Doric widely spoken. Large scale fishing here has largely moved on, but the old harbours give testament to the Baltic trade and herring fleets. The oldest houses are built gable-end on to the weather and waves. This being Scotland, there are several championship golf courses within a short drive, castles aplenty, (whether you prefer them ruined or lived in!) and of course the odd distillery or two! It\'s an often overlooked area, just waiting to be discovered!