About the Homestay

Coastal Historical
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My husband and I are both retired. We have both travelled in the past and enjoy talking and hosting people to our most beautiful part of the country.
We have a large Victorian house which we are continuing to improve and the income from hosting guests helps us to combine the passion for doing up the house with meeting new guests and getting to know other people, their origins and lifestyles and anything they want to talk about.

We have a comfortable single room to let with views over the Moray Firth. You have an attic room and a large lounge where you can relax and read or watch tv if the weather turns inclement. Tea or coffee is available any time, as is the wifi. We are more than happy to make sure you are comfortable and cared for.

Please note the television is in the guest lounge and not in the bedroom.

Feel free to ask for any specific requirement you might have because we will be pleased to assist you in any way we can.

Additional Info

There is a bus service through PortGordon going both east and west, which will connect you all the main services.
You should remember that htere are no eateries in the village, but there are several places to east within a short driving distance. + an excellent Indian delivery service. Parking is no problem here and the area is very quiet and safe.

My Pets

2 Cats

House Facilities
  • Garden
  • Bikes for use
  • Laundry
  • Parking
  • TV
  • Internet Access

Bedrooms available for booking

Minimum stay is for 2 nights

Maximum stay is for 21 nights

Check-in date must be before 29 Sep 2024

Available for given dates

Long stay? If you have a reoccuring schedule where days in the week do not require accommodation, you can unselect those days below. This will inform the host and reduce the price of your stay.

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Loft Room
From £30 per night
Single Room
Sleeps 1

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Single Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

This is a lovely, quiet, single room at the top of the house. It has a porthole window, overlooking the harbour side of the Moray Firth.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • TV
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
  • Fridge
  • Hair-dryer
  • Radio
 1 guest
Nightly Price
£35
Weekly Price
£215
An attic room with a sloping ceiling.
From £31 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

This is an attic room, with limited headroom over the bed, but with the most amazing views over the Moray Firth. You would use a shared bathroom, but it has recently been renovated should be A1.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
  • Fridge
  • Hair-dryer
  • Radio
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
£36
£55
Weekly Price
£220
£320
Harbour View
From £41 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom ensuite (within room)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

This is a good size double room, with north facing aspect over the Moray Firth. Both the room and the ensuit bathroom have perfect views over the sea.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • TV
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
  • Hair-dryer
  • Radio
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
£45
£65
Weekly Price
£290
£355
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About the Area

PortGordon is a small village, 3 miles from Buckie and 8 miles from Elgin.
The house, and our guest rooms, over-look the Moray Firth, a body of water adjacent to the North Sea, We overlook the sea and the small village harbour, and situated about half way between Aberdeen and Inverness. Portgordon is a small, sleepy village, but there is a regular bus service travelling east to west (and west to east!) and all amenities are just a short drive away.

Local Area Facilities
  • Golf
  • Beach
  • Library
  • Museum
  • Shopping Centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bus Stop
  • Train station
  • Hospital

Meals

Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.

Included in the stay
  • Complimentary Light Breakfast
  • Use of Kitchen

House Rules

We expect you to treat our home as you would wish us to treat yours. The only rule it to come here and relax - or work, if you need to - but to do your own thing is papamount.

Smoking Rules

Your host is a non-smoker.

Smoking is not allowed.

10 Reviews

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    United Kingdom
    Age 35 - 44

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    March 2020

    The host cancelled the booking 4 days before the arrival date.

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    Germany
    Age 45 - 54

    5 hearts
    May 2018

    A stay with cherry and Richard a successful vacation!
    What we should say largely. The both were very nice and present, always helpful and cosmopolitan.
    The breakfast a poem that everything has excelled.
    Our room was very affectionate like the remainder of the house and was arranged virtually. It was simply very nice. We can hardly expect to see again them.

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Sherry in ,

    Thank you for your kind words, Paul and Katrin. We will remember you both fondly and hope you enjoyed the rest of your holiday. Regards from Richard and Sherry.

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    Denmark
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    August 2017

    Just about the best place to stay away from home! Almost like visiting the family you never knew you had.
    Rooms are nice - even if you get the attic with the shared renovated bathroom (shared with just one person who we only saw once). An extra bonus is the sea view from the room, beautiful sunsets and the chance to see seals if you take a stroll along the coastline. Breakfast is plentiful and enough to last you through to somewhere in the afternoon.
    The highest recommendations from the two Danes.

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    Germany
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    June 2017

    Sherry and Richard are the best hosts ever! They are amazing! They were so nice and helped us in everything. Their home is beautiful, comfortable and we get rich breakfast every morning. We also had very good conversations as well. We stayed there for 2 nights and im sure we will go back to there.
    Thanks for the wonderfull experience.

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    Italy
    Age 65 - 74

    5 hearts
    June 2017

    Siamo stati molto bene. Sherry e Richard sono stati gentili, disponibili, accoglienti. Bella la camera e anche la loro casa. Ottima colazione. Lungo la costa abbiamo visto un colonia di foche.

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    United States
    Age 65 - 74

    4 hearts
    August 2016

    Check in was very easy, and they gave us a key to get in if needed. Wonderful attic room overlooking the ocean, with teapot in room, and refridgerator just outside. Shared bath was a bit of a problem, particularly as it had old fixtures which make washing (and showering) not very convenient-- However, they said they intended to redo over the winter! Cant wait to see it next time we come!

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    Austria

    5 hearts
    August 2016

    Very nice host, I had everything I needed and more. Excellent location with view of the harbour from my room and a seal colony on the beach nearby.

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    Scotland
    Age 65 - 74

    5 hearts
    July 2016

    Great location for peace and quiet. Really good hosts, made the whole stay enjoyable. Would recommend to all travelers to the the north east of Scotland.

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    Wales
    Age 65 - 74

    5 hearts
    July 2016

    What a welcome, and what a place! Sherry & Richard shared their beautiful home with us for 2 days, but also their friendship. We had a great time, and would certainly want to stay again. Although it was their home, they did not impose on us, but because they are such a fascinating couple, we wanted to spend time with them!

    The attention to detail was impressive - the rooms were tastefully decorated and really comfortable. The "loo with a view" was amazing, watching the sun setting and still light at 11.30pm! The sea wall was just about 100 yards away, and the scenery stunning.

    Everything was top quality (even the toilet roll that my wife appreciated and had one thrown to her as a gift!). The breakfast was delicious, with a large bowl of freshly prepared fruit of many varieties, warm croissants and other patisserie, a choice of cereals, fresh fruit juice, and my favourite: proper coffee!

    If you want comfort, a small peaceful seaside village, great company and food, a good rate, then Oran House would be a perfect choice!

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    France
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    July 2015

    Sherry's house in Portgordon is everything we can wish for and even more.
    The couple is absolutely adorable, offered us a drink when we arrived and asked us about the trip, indicated the place to see and so on. They gave us many very useful advice, booked the restaurant for us, printed us maps, etc...
    The house is very big and charming, so is the room, with a splendid view of the sea.
    The village is quiet and it was a pleasure to sleep with the sound of the sea waves.
    For the breakfast... we had everything anyone can think of, salted, sweet, the largest choice we have had during our trip.
    We absolutely recommand the place, for the quality of the stay as much as for the hosts. We really felt at home (in fact it was even better than at home !)

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