Self-Catering at SLATER'S | Holiday Cottages in Inverness

Holiday home
SLATER'S is a superb detached fisherman's cottage situated in the village of Portknockie on the Moray Firth Coast. This cottage sleeps eight people in four bedrooms, consisting of one double, one ground floor double with en-suite shower, a twin and a single with pull-out stacker bed, along with a separate shower room. The cottage also has a kitchen with breakfast area and a sitting room with dining area and woodburner. Outside there's roadside parking and a patio with furniture. SLATER'S is a wonderful family base.

Accomodation Details
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x ground floor single with single pull-out stacker bed. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with breakfast area. Sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove.

Area
Portknockie is a popular coastal village in a cliff-top position, overlooking a natural harbour on the Moray Firth Coast. You can explore the craggy cliff-tops, beaches and secret coves or look out for the dolphins, seals and sea birds that live in the Moray Firth. The town of Cullen is nearby and is renowned for its Cullen Skink (smoked haddock and potato soup) or you may wish to enjoy a round of golf.

Region
From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Amenities
Gas central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, coffee machine, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 1 x TV with Freeview HD and 1 x HD TV for DVD/PS3 use only, DVD, CD/radio, PlayStation 3, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Roadside parking for 3 cars beside cottage, on first come first served basis. Lockable bike storage. Patio with furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome, to be kept in kitchen only. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 2 mins walk. Coast 1 min walk. Note: Sloping ceilings in first floor bedrooms.

Miss Davidson

September 2020

Slaters was like a home from home.. Cottage was very comfortable and well equipped to meet our needs. Local amenities all within walking distance ...excellent chip shop! Very relaxing holiday.

Miss Davidson, September 2020

Fantastic location house perfect well equipped and owner very thoughtful with lovely welcome pack after your journey would definitely recommend this to all family and friends as I know they wont b disappointed..

Mrs Bachurzewski, September 2020

February 2020

We have just had a wonderful week at Slater’s cottage.. The welcome pack, fresh flowers, space and comfort of the cottage were second to none. The area itself is beautiful and unspoilt and, despite it being February, we had wonderful sunny weather then cosy nights it by the wood burning stove. A memorable holiday - so much so we are hoping to book again for next year!

Mrs Bowden, February 2020

October 2019

Slaters cottage was perfect and had everything we needed and more.. Would definitely recommend!

Mrs Rogers, October 2019

The cottage was very nice indeed and had every we needed.. When we arrived there was a nice little welcome basket along with bread milk and butter in the fridge. If there was one thing I would like to bring to your attention is the fact that there is no phone reception you have to go up the road to get any reception. We felt like there could have been perhaps an out going phone (payable) for emergencies. This is typical to this area and not just this cottage we know as we have been coming here for 17 years! There were medical G.P and health centre telephone numbers which unfortunately we had to access this year due to husband taking very unwell. Myself son-in-law had to drive us 5 miles to Health Centre as this was quicker than trying for a reception. All of us enjoyed our stay and we hope to return next year.

Mr Morrison, October 2019

Very well equipped house, clean, had everything we needed.. Great fish and chip shop , two minutes away.

Leanne K

September 2019

We had a week in this fantastic house. The highlight for sure was dolphin spotting from the shore at bow fiddle rock. The house was spotless and had everything you could need and more. A great location for exploring the area. Great wee chippy and cafe just around the corner. Good base for coastal walks with stunning views and sunsets. Great beaches and play areas to let the kids run wild close by too. Would definitely recommend Slater's. We did suggest the water was too hot and possibly risky for kids but the owner as contacted me to say this has been remedied. All in all a perfect wee escape

Mrs Hume

June 2019

Lovely Cottage with almost everything you could need - Portknockie is a quiet town with friendly locals.. The cottage is very well equipped but since my husband is 80 I would have appreciated a non-slip shower mat in the shower since he found it slippy. Also the sofas are so soft you really struggle to get out of them - this included my daughter and her husband who have no physical problems. Apart from the above which seems really negative (but just pointers really for perfection) - the cottage is beautifully decorated, exceptionally clean with a very generous welcome pack including tassimo coffee machine and pods. We had a lovely week, thank you.

bobbE4149PA

December 2018

Just spent a winter weeks holiday at this superb accommodation. Spotless, cosy and a real home from home. Chip shop to die for 2mins walk,local store 2 mins walk also. Great clifftop and beach walks not forgetting the old rail line path. Really hard to sum up so i have decided on one word...Perfect !

Mrs Yeoman

November 2018

Fabulous cottage, so peaceful and relaxing.. Real home from home. Costal walks from the door.

sueinamerica

October 2018

Slaters is the perfect place to stay to explore this part of the world. Portknockie is a hidden gem, with great places to eat in the village as well as nearby in Cullen and Buckie. Don't miss fish and chips and Cullen Skink. The kids enjoyed fishing in the harbor and rock pooling on the way to the Links. We all had a great time exploring the coast, seeing dolphins and seals along the way. The cottage has kept its traditional feel and it has everything a family could need in its very well-equipped kitchen. The welcome pack was much appreciated after a long trip from the U.S. We would definitely stay again.

Jon W

Having stayed in money cottages along the Moray coast, this was the best. It had a cosy feeling with the wood burner and good central heating, and yet had plenty of space for the 5 of us who stayed, and other visitors we entertained during our stay. A perfect place to re-charge after a busy summer and autumn so maybe back again.

We found the house excellent.. It was very well equipped. The bedding and towels were sparkling clean. I would highly recommend this house. Our two year old loved the toy box. Definitely something in the house for everyone. The welcome basket was a really nice touch.

linziandrews

A lovely cottage in a lovely seaside town. We went in August, and I think things had quietened down a bit in Port Knockie, but that didn’t affect our stay. The cottage is lovely, and has everything you need. I stayed in the double bedroom downstairs, and the bed was amazing!! So comfortable. The welcome pack is a great touch, and it went down very well with the rest of my family. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and wouldn’t hesitate to book with skaters again in the future.

rozm389

“Slaters” has been the perfect cottage for us; its warm cosiness and bright, modern interior with co-ordinating soft furnishings assuring us of a comfortable stay. Thank you for the thoughtful touches - the welcome basket of goodies, the useful fridge staples and the most comfortable of beds and linens. We are fairly frequent visitors to the area and, although we have stayed in many cottages over the years, we would put “Slaters” up at the top of the list. We enjoyed chatting to the friendly, smiling locals out walking with their dogs and we were treated to bright sunshine on most days in spite of the low temperatures. We will definitely recommend “Slaters” as the perfect place to stay for a perfect holiday.

Joan M

September 2018

We have just spent a week in Slater's cottage. 7 adults and 1 baby. It was a wonderful uplifting spacious cottage, beautifully decorated with very thoughtful sayings hung on the walls. Everyone loved the beds which are so comfy and the welcome pack was delicious and the fresh flowers were a beautiful touch, like coming home. It is an ideal place to stay with a few minutes walk to the beach/harbour, fish and chip shop almost at our doorstep. We had a great week and sunshine every day which was super for my sister's daughter's wedding, kilts and all. We had lots to explore on Cullen Beach and enjoy visiting the Ice cream shop and visiting the nearby towns. It was an amazing holiday and would definitely return to Slaters. Thank you

zoeliane

August 2018

We have just spent a week in this cottage. 6 adults, 1 child and a baby. It was amazing. Accommodating for everyone. It is beautifully decorated, beds are so comfy and the welcome pack was delicious. Only a few minutes walk to the beach/harbour, fish and chip shop and welcoming pub. We had a full week of exploring, rock climbing, swimming and visiting the nearby towns. Was an amazing holiday and would definitely return to Slaters. Thank you

We had a wonderful time in Portknockie and found Mark and Ruth so helpful and considerate.. They went to great lengths to make sure they put everything in place for our grandson, travel cot, bath, high chair, stair gates (upstairs and downstairs), and a fire guard as well, so amazing and thoughtful. There was a beautiful vase of fresh flowers and a welcome basket waiting for us when we arrived. The cottage had such wonderful words of wisdom all about, which helped us to ponder and think more about relaxing and having fun and just taking time to chill out and enjoy every moment. We are so grateful for their kindness and sharing their cottage which was only a few streets away from my sister and her family, as we were there for my niece's wedding. Thank you so much for everything Mark and Ruth. So wonderful to meet you both and enjoy your cottage in a wonderful part of the world. Take good care and we hope to return again Very best wishes Joan and Donal Murphyt

Mr Gelies

July 2018

The accommodation was very comfortable, you could see, that the owner wants to make his guests at home from the first minute.. Very well equipped, very clean, interior design with style. Meets high standards, apart from the very nice village of Portknockie and its great fish and chips shop.

Claudia1956

June 2018

Das Haus und die liebevolle Einrichtung hat unsere Erwartungen übertroffen, auch das wir für den ersten Abend und Morgen alles in der Küche vorfanden vom Toast,Schinken, Käse,Milch Kaffee,Obst und vieles mehr hat uns begeistert. Die Lage ist einfach super. Danke für alles

Nancy M

May 2018

This really is the best holiday cottage we have stayed in! It was cosy, comfortable and in an ideal situation. Lovely walks in the evening down to the harbour...and to great fish and chip shop! Cottage was very well equipped....had absolutely everything! The beds were lovely and comfortable and the showers in both bathrooms were excellent. Great WiFi connection too! Have to give a special mention to the welcome pack - very enjoyable and much appreciated. We had a wonderful week in portknockie and will certainly come back to this cottage! Thank you!!

We had a wonderful stay at slaters over hogmany - definitely a highlight was hearing the bagpipes being played outside on the street behind us and joining in with their celebrations.. A warm welcome from the village - we shall definitely return one day.

gs287

April 2018

Fantastic cottage a few moments walk away from the beach/harbour. The cottage is beautifully decorated, well equipped, dog friendly, child friendly and very spacious. It has everything you need to enjoy your stay. The owners left a wonderful welcome pack tailored to our booking and it was very much appreciated and a thoughtful thing to do. Loved our visit and hopefully manage back for another stay soon! Ps - we used the Tesco delivery service which came in very handy too!

barbarank33

January 2018

Slaters was a perfect cottage for our 3 generations family holiday & with it being toddler friendly we as Grandparents could totally 'chill'!! Everything about this cottage, its layout, its contents , situation & communication from Mark, the owner were better than 1st class. Welcome pack was ever so tasty ...included Butteries& Haribo!!? Great size kitchen & fridge. Bedrooms big, Beds V comfortable , stair gate& cot were provided also. Even provided wetsuits , buckets& spades!! A lot of thought & Care has been taken in making Slaters into a 'home from home'. It is a 2 minute walk to the harbour, beautiful cliff walks in both directions. A scenic walk along the coast to Cullen. Lots of other villages to visit. , beautiful beaches, delicious ice cream & Tescos & Lidl in Buckie for all your needs . We only discovered Portknockie Fish& Chips on our last night!! WOW!! Dont swither about booking ....just do it ...& go & ENJOY!!

Mrs Calladine

August 2017

Slater's is first class family holiday accommodation, a real home from home.. It is clean, comfortable and equipped to a high standard It is a fabulous base to explore a stunning part of the country or just to relax. Mark met us at the property and was very friendly and helpful. He even, very kindly, unpacked our Tesco's order which had arrived an hour early. My husband and son took advantage of the free session with the Cullen sea school run by Mark's son and had a great hour kayaking and paddle boarding. We had a wonderful holiday at Slater's and would wholeheartedly recommend this place to everyone.

Mrs Loretan

July 2017

So lovely, warm and well-furnished cottage.. Every detail fits together in a room. We felt at home right away!

Dr Leonard

June 2017

Slaters was very comfortable and well equipped (there were even beach toys and a small selection of wetsuits for the kids! ). Portknockie is beautiful, the kids loved the safe open air paddling pool at the harbour. We saw dolphins in Portknockie itself, seals just along the coast in Portgordon, and ospreys in Spey Bay. We would definitely visit again.

Ms Paxton

May 2017

Much nicer than in the pictures.. We fell in love with it! Very clean, excellent standard of furniture and soft furnishings. Kitchen extremely well equipped. Highly recommend

Mrs Newman

Absolutely beautiful Cottage in a stunning location.. Everything you needed was provided including an extremely generous welcome pack (thank you Mark). Cannot fault anything about the Cottage - it was perfect. Enjoyed fish & chips from the award winning fish & chip shop - beautiful. A ten minute gentle stroll takes you to the harbour & bow fiddle rock - soooo picturesque. We saw dolphins there and an amazing sunset. A fabulous base to explore the beautiful villages & coastline.

Kirstyhearts

March 2017

We had a fantastic week away at Slater's cottage. We enjoyed exploring the area and the weather was very good to us. The cottage was the best we've ever stayed in. It had absolutely everything we needed. The extra benefits of a log burner, coffee machine and extra toys for the boys to amuse themselves with was incredible, including a Playstation and games. The cottage was cosy, beds were very comfy and there was loads of hot water for showers. The boys loved counting the lovehearts in the house. It's the wee things that matter most. The chippy is genuinely the best we've ever had. It was hard work tearing ourselves away from the cosy and comfy cottage of a morning but Moray and Aberdeenshire are worth exploring. Amazing beaches and lovely villages to explore. Plenty of ice-cream shops too. We'd love to visit again soon. We thoroughly enjoyed our break. Many thanks to the owner, Mark who couldn't have been more accommodating.

Ms Reid

We had a fantastic week away at Slater's cottage.. We enjoyed exploring the area and the weather was very good to us. The cottage was the best we've ever stayed in. It had absolutely everything we needed. The extra benefits of a log burner, coffee machine and extra toys for the boys to amuse themselves with was incredible, including a Playstation and games. The cottage was cosy, beds were very comfy and there was loads of hot water for showers. The boys loved counting the lovehearts in the house. It's the wee things that matter most. The chippy is genuinely the best we've ever had. It was hard work tearing ourselves away from the cosy and comfy cottage of a morning but Moray and Aberdeenshire are worth exploring. Amazing beaches and lovely villages to explore. Plenty of ice-cream shops too. We'd love to visit again soon. We thoroughly enjoyed our break. Many thanks to the owner, Mark who couldn't have been more accommodating.

Michele B

October 2016

The cottage is extremely well equipped and tastefully decorated. It is warm and welcoming - with an extremely generous welcome pack - situated in a central location in the village, handy for the pub, chip shop, and shop/PO. I stayed for a week with my sons and our elderly springer spaniel. We would definitely come back to Slaters as it is one of the best self catering cottages we have stayed in, in this area.

jagnew393

We stayed at Slaters Cottage for the last week in September and was maid to feel really welcome.We were met by Mark the owner who showed us around and had even organised a welcome pack for us which we thought was a nice touch.The cottage was superb with everything you need.Very cosy and warm every detail had been covered.We would certainly recommend this property to anyone who likes their home comforts.

princess-snail

September 2016

Slater's is a beautiful and immaculately presented cottage that I am delighted to recommend to anyone. The cottage itself is beautifully decorated. The bedrooms are all great sizes and the beds are extremely comfy! The owner, goes above and beyond to make the experience great, from the generous welcome pack on arrival to providing information on local attractions.

Sabitathephysio

A lovely house and location for me and my 2 grown up daughters. Beautifully presented and spacious - the house was perfect for the 3 of us and would easily cope with more people. The wood burning stove was a delight and the kitchen was easy to use (great coffee machine!). Mark was fantastic - lovely, unexpected welcome pack of breakfast items and goodies on arrival and he even re-confirmed our boat trip as there was patchy mobile signal in the village. A charming, friendly owner. The location is outstanding .... beautiful beach walks, and the boat trip on Gemini Explorer from nearby Buckie is highly recommended. The pod of dolphins we saw was beautiful :)

Lightfoot70

The house is beautifully finished , spacious and situated a minutes walk from the coast. The children loved the choice of bedrooms and the layout of the cottage. We had everything we required for the week, including the owner's help when required. Very friendly and approachable. The coastline is stunning and Portknockie is a good base for access to other beautiful places, Cullen,situated a mile up the coast (it's better to walk along the coast from Portknockie than drive),and Lossiemouth,which had one of the nicest beaches I have visited. It is quiet in Portknockie,but there is plenty to see and do. Everyone is very friendly, welcoming and helpful. The local chip shop is as good as it gets. This was our first trip to Scotland,but won't be our last. Overall,Slaters cottage and the entire holiday exceeded our expectations. We shall definitely be returning and the kids loved it.

Ms Reid, March 2017

Slater's is a beautiful and immaculately presented cottage that I am delighted to recommend to anyone.. The cottage itself is beautifully decorated. The bedrooms are all great sizes and the beds are extremely comfy! The owner, goes above and beyond to make the experience great, from the generous welcome pack on arrival to providing information on local attractions.

Miss Round, September 2016

The house has been furnished with an eye to detail and provides everything a holidaymaker could wish.. It is very comfortable, plenty of space, and has a welcoming feel. The bay and beach are beautiful and the coastal paths to both Buckie and Cullen are worth walking. Portknockie is an excellent base from which to tour the area. It is within easy reach of Elgin, the nearest big town, as well as the picturesque villages along the Moray coastline. The local fish and chip shop deserves its award winning status. There are two pubs in the village, both within a minute’s walk of the cottage, but only one does food. Previous occupants of the cottage have praised the Victoria Hotel but we found it both unfriendly and rude. The Seafield Inn next door is basic but friendly. On the road to Cullen, the Cullen Bay Hotel provided good food and an excellent place from which to view the dolphins frolicking in the bay (the hotel provides binoculars!). Cullen also has an Indian and a Chinese takeaway, useful at the end of a full sightseeing day. We would highly recommend the cottage.

Yarnzy

July 2016

Having recently spent a lovely week staying in this charming cottage which is full of character, I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a cosy, relaxed atmosphere. Ample space and good sized rooms. The owners have ensured that it is welcoming and have gone the extra mile when it comes to attention to detail.

JimMurdochPeebles

The cottage is well equipped in all respects. The layout is great for larger / extended families. Portknockie has everything a family needs for a great seaside holiday - beautiful beach, interesting cliff path and rocks, and an excellent fish and chip shop! Also lots of very interesting things to do - marine aquarium in Macduff is fantastic. The cottage is in a very quiet location and has a private patio with outside drying facilities. We had a great holiday.

michaelrosh

Booked for a group of guys working on a nearby site. This property was ideal for our guys, good location and great price. Communication and help when required from the owner couldn't have been better. If we are working in the area again Slater's Cottage will definitely be the first place we try for accommodation!

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SLATER'S in Inverness, Highland