Trump International Golf Links, Scotland - 27 min drive - 25.0 km
University of Aberdeen - 27 min drive - 35.6 km
Union Square Shopping Centre - 31 min drive - 38.4 km
Getting around
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Kilmarnock Arms Hotel - 2 min walk
Harbour Spring Peterhead - 8 min drive
KFC - 10 min drive
About this property
By The Bay
Enjoy your visit to Peterhead with a stay at By The Bay. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Other features include a bar/lounge and a garden.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 per person
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Bay B&B Peterhead
Bay Peterhead
By The Bay Peterhead
By The Bay Bed & breakfast
By The Bay Bed & breakfast Peterhead
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at By The Bay?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at By The Bay?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at By The Bay?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at By The Bay and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. By The Bay also has a garden.
What's the area around By The Bay like?
By The Bay is a short 8-minute walk from Cruden Bay Golf Club and 10 minutes' walk from Bullers of Buchan.
By The Bay Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
September 25, 2024
Excellent B&B. Mine was a last minute booking and have no regrets. Lovely Choices for breakfast. Water in room fridge was a nice touch.
stuart
stuart, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 22, 2024
The owner is super nice and the breakfast was made fresh and delicious. The room, however, was tiny, and there isn’t much around the B&B as far as restaurants and walkable sights.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 7, 2024
Perfect Location
Perfect location for stay while playing. Ruben Bay and visiting Slains Castle.
Brian
Brian, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2024
Amazing! A Must Stay in Cruden Bay
Our stay with Celia at By the Bay was wonderful. It was easy to communicate with the lister and our accommodations were amazing. Our breakfast in the morning was well presented and perfect to get your day started.
Darin
Darin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
January 25, 2024
David
David, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 28, 2023
Convenient location in Cruden Bay. Unseasonably warm but had a great window with great ventilation that also was hidden from view. Nice.
William
William, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 11, 2023
No complaints here!!!
Comfy bed. Super clean room. Very friendly host. Great location close to the harbour and of course, Cruden Bay golf course.
Daryl
Daryl, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
July 16, 2022
Super convenient for Cruden Bay golf course, in a lovely setting with super clean modern rooms. WiFi,TV, en-suit and a little fridge which was a bonus for hot summer nights.
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2022
Amazing
Beautiful room , amazing location, lovely people ! Would recommend highly
Nathan
Nathan, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
February 5, 2022
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
October 15, 2021
Howard
Howard, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2021
By the Bay
Great place to stay stayed in a lot of accommodation an this is buy far one of the cleanest places I’ve stayed would highly recommend also kind helpful owners was a pleasure
Joe
Joe, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 1, 2020
Modern Property
Very modern property clean with private access, great shower and the room has own temperature control. Did not have breakfast so cant comment but dinning area was very well laid out and again modern. Would definitely come back.
Francis
Francis, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 21, 2020
Nice B&B
Nice and friendly host. All following COVID guidelines and very clean. Choice of brown toast would be nice but getting picky there!
Didn't get a VAT receipt (business trip) and struggling to get a response from the host.
Richard
Richard, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 2, 2020
Spot on
Decent place, ideal for working away. Will revisit next time I'm working in the area.
Les
Les, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
August 23, 2019
SECOND VISIT BUT WILL NEVER RETURN
I have stayed here before & left a raving review as had a great experience - but unfortunately not this time.
I am travelling on my own with work & my employer ALWAYS books a double room with an en suite. When I arrived Celia took me to a room with single beds?? I said no, I have an executive room with an en suite. She said the only room left was this one with single beds or one that wasnt en suite but the bathroom was along the hallway. I was not happy but thought its now going into evening - but really annoyed as I had put an extra 40 minutes commute both ways to stay here. I reluctantly agreed to this. Then Celia said she would leave my new room key on the table downstairs. I then went to this SHARED BATHROOM to freshen up then was going out for a walk. Went downstairs to get key and Celia said she had left them in my room??? What??? When?? Oh when I was in this shared bathroom she went into my room? That is an absolute breach of my privacy and I was so offended and annoyed. WHO DOES THAT???
Later on I was getting more annoyed as when I went to this shared bathroom I had to lock my bedroom door - creep along - and was even worse when I had to go for a shower as I had to take everything. I left early next morning without evening saying goodbye - contacted Hotel.com who were great and refunded me my money in full. Never will I recommend this place now. Will never return. There was no apology last night either - a female travelling on her own & I get a shared bathroom?
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2019
The best bed and breakfast I’ve stayed in modern clean and welcoming 😍
Verified traveler
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
March 1, 2019
Warm House with a Warm Welcome
Warm house and a warmer welcome. Lovely place to stay in a lonely area. Staying for work but would be happy to bring my family.
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 14, 2018
Picturesque
Lovely B and B
Carl
Carl, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 13, 2018
Lovely B&B very good hosts
Very friendly hosts lovely cooked breakfast one of the nicest I’ve had. Unfortunately for me I found my pillows very hard with no give, and no choice to change so hardly slept but I believe from talking with the hosts that this was a oversight and a choice of pillows should have been provided
Alison
Alison, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 10, 2018
Amazing luxurious accommodation!
I stay regularly in hotels/Guest houses due to my work. I have had so many nightmares with bad accommodation I come to expect it nowadays - however this incredible place has got to be the best place I’ve ever stayed in when travelling with work.
The place is spotless - welcoming - incredibly modern and everything has been done to a VERY high standard. Its so so comfortable and it was honestly the best nights sleep I have had in weeks. The bed - the pillows - luxury and so comfortable. Your feet just sink into the thick carpet as well. The shower is so powerful and amazing! Thick lovely towels and plenty of toiletries also. Another great touch is the china mugs and the small fridge with bottles of water. The owners are so welcoming and can’t do enough to make you feel welcome. Breakfast is cooked to order and served on china plates complete with silver tea pot - they have thought of absolutely everything!
This property is so luxurious - I will definitely return not just for business but for pleasure too as the area is lovely and relaxing.
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2018
Peterhead jaunt
Last minute decision. B&B finished to a really high standard in a quiet location in Cruden Bay. Room was lovely. Our host, Celia, was charming and served a delicious breakfast. Would recommend to all.
James
James, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
March 7, 2018
Robert
Robert, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
February 1, 2018
Brian
Brian, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 30, 2017
Great for a short business trip
Lovely hotel, very friendly service, everything looks very new and the B&B is done up to a nice standard.
Only thing I would suggest is smaller/softer pillows - I think they were maybe very new, but I found them extremely firm - even one pillow alone was slightly too high to sleep on comfortably.
Overall however this is a small issue and I wouldn't hesitate to book again.