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Reviews of Historic Cottage in the Heart of Old Aberdeen.

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

#4 of 238 vacation rentals in Aberdeen

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 55 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    10
    Just brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely lovely decor and super super clean.

    Really comfortable and homely. Great hosts. I really enjoyed a weekend away with a friend and could just relax. Fantastic cottage with everything you need to be comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2025

    9.0
    A beautiful property with lots of character and quirky decor, in a beautiful location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We decided to sleep in the upstairs bedroom as it is more spacious; however, the unusual stairs were a little daunting for someone with a dodgy knee! It is a historic property so quirks like this are to be expected, but if you have mobility issues you may want to use the downstairs bedroom. We stayed as a couple and the accommodation was the perfect size for us, but I think 4 adults might find it a little compact.

    Check in was easy and the hosts had left a bottle of prosecco and some Scottish tablet, which was a lovely touch. The decor is stylish and wonderfully quirky. The small courtyard was a bonus that we hadn't expected, and it was lovely to sit out and enjoy a glass of wine in the evening. The cottage is in a great location, and we very much enjoyed visiting Ki Lau, a local coffee shop, every day for brunch.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not applicable

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very sweet cottage, tastefully decorated. Perfect for myself, my daughter and dog who were up to spend time with my other two sons who are students at Aberdeen university.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cutest cottage for our family Christmas where modern meets history. All the details were truly lovely. The hosts were super helpful and responsive to our messages providing recommendations and helpful tips. Overall fantastic stay!!!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2024

    9.0
    Gorgeous wee place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just missing a wee coffee pod machine and back door lock a bit funny.

    Beautiful wee cottage in a really lovely location. Hired a car and the hosts sorted the street parking straight away. All you need for your stay is provided. It was perfectly clean and recently renovated but holds so much historic charm. The stairs are a bit hectic but fit in perfectly.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2024

    10
    Fabulous rental property in old Aberdeen. Highly recommended, high quality.
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing…

    Really excellent and high quality cottage. The location was ideal and the cottage was beautifully done. Comfortable beds and great kitchen. Good value!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2024

    8.0
    Cosy 2-bdrm house in quiet side street
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The stair leading to upstairs bedroom is steep.

    Everything was pleasant. Well equipped kitchen and bathroom.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2024

    10
    Excellent, and comfortable stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great!

    The property was exactly what we saw in the photos. It was well stocked with everything you need to live for several days! The beds were comfortable, and the decor was excellent. There is also an outdoor space that can be used to enjoy outside or hang laundry on the line. It was great! We stayed as a family of four! Perfect for 4 people! It was near to some grocery stores, coffee shops and bakeries.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedroom downstairs small

    N/A

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2024

    9.0
    Great location in old Aberdeen, gorgeous cottage.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    Everything set up beautifully, thank you for the welcome gift!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • 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

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