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Stunning historic Angus cottage next door to Guthrie castle and ancient church

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, foosball, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning historic Angus cottage next door to Guthrie castle and ancient church

This gorgeous detached cottage is situated in the peaceful hamlet of Guthrie, in the heart of the beautiful Angus countryside. A brilliant choice for memorable holidays with family and friends nestling in between Guthrie Castle and the ancient medieval church, it is in an ideal location for many activities available in the area.
Lovingly renovated, this listed building was once the old post office and smithy, and now combines a high level of comfort with modern amenities, without sacrificing its charming character. The open plan living space is supplemented by a second living room room with kingsize sofa bed, offering additional sleeping in real comfort. New for 2021 is a wonderful games room with retro pinball machine, pool table and table football (pinball and table football are coin operated - nominal charge). Outside, there is a lovely sitting area at the front, and a spacious, fully enclosed garden at the rear with patio and barbecue, ideal for outdoor dining.
An area of stunning contrasts, in the quiet rural surroundings of the Angus countryside, it makes a perfect location for walking, golf, cycling, fishing and even tracing your ancestry. There are numerous activities on the doorstep, the Angus Glens offer easy and more challenging walking, and there are great golf courses at Carnoustie, Edzell and Brechin. Superb beaches can be found at Montrose and Lunan Bay, just a short drive away, and the Pictish Stones are nearby for which the area is renowned. Glamis Castle is well worth a visit and offers a selection of events throughout the year, whilst Arbroath is of course home to the Arbroath Smokie, so you can sample the real thing during your visit. Travel a little further afield to St Andrews, Dundee or Perth, and enjoy their numerous facilities. Beach 8 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

Property manager

Jim Foster

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: dogs - £50 charge per pet applies before arrival

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number STL548528787

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Forfar

What's nearby

  • Arbroath Abbey - 11 min drive
  • Lunan Bay - 19 min drive
  • Carnoustie Golf Links - 20 min drive
  • Glamis Castle - 22 min drive
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 51 min drive

Getting around

  • Arbroath Station - 17 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brechin Castle Centre Coffee Shop - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Murton Farm - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bonnybreich Coffee Bothy - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Corn Kist Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Amicus Apple - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning historic Angus cottage next door to Guthrie castle and ancient church pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Stunning historic Angus cottage next door to Guthrie castle and ancient church?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning historic Angus cottage next door to Guthrie castle and ancient church?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning historic Angus cottage next door to Guthrie castle and ancient church located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Aberlemno Stones, Frostys Fun House, and Boyle Park. Caledonian Railway and Elliot Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Stunning historic Angus cottage next door to Guthrie castle and ancient church Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage
Very spacious and grounds and view were so nice! Loved walking around the quaint little village!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil P., Edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in a quiet location
We spent 5 days here over Easter and had a great time. The cottage had everything the children and adults needed with plenty of space. The location of the property was perfect with great cycling routes around Guthrie. We would certainly recommend the Smithy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirrie W., Musselburgh UK

Liked: Cleanliness
A great getaway with friends.
We loved our stay in Guthrie. A super, clean, large property with two living zones plus a large games room. We visited as two families getting together (four kids ranging from ages 9-15). There was space for everyone to relax and have fun. We’d definitely return. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly J.

Fun group holiday
Booking was easy, found the property without any problem so supermarket delivery came on time. Plenty space and living area layout met our needs. The games room was fun £1 per game of pool, unfortunately pinball was out of order. Nice house to spend time with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet peaceful location
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Exactly as described, well equipped with fantastic games room
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Xmas get together
Met with family to celebrate Xmas. Everything we could have needed provided, lots of space and great garden space for our 2 dogs. Didn’t venture far from the cottage as there to spend time together. Quiet and peaceful surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
Lovely house in a quiet location. 15 min from Carnoustie golf course and 15 min from Lunan Bay beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Grant S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guthrie; August 2021
A very nice property; well equipped and of a good quality, comfortable. Made for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Alistair M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
Nice property in good location. Good outdoor space.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Smithy House - super stay!
Lovely big cottage which has a traditional feel, includes the history but has a modern twist in areas. Very clean and exceptionally well stocked kitchen. Quiet location with short driving distance to local towns. Lovely gardens with bbq, outdoor seating at front and back and lots of extra seats in garden shed. Ample parking at rear of property (we fit 3 cars in) and also space for another car at the front if needed. Lots of games and dvds provided for entertainment. Just a shame we were too early for the games room extension however it looks really good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stuart T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
Beautiful cottage in a very picturesque small village. Cottage was clean on arrival and had everything we needed. Excellent communication with Jim prior to and during our stay, who sorted out the travel cot for us. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Deb A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property, great location
Lovely property overall, looking a little tired in places but nothing so bad it would spoil your stay. Booking confirmation and listing costing need attention ie the listing stated pet fee was included but had to make an additional direct payment, also checkout was stated as 11am but was advised we needed to vacate by 9am although the owner did agree to us being there till 10am on the basis we would strip the beds. So lovely home, well equipped, triple check the detail.

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely rural setting & high quality property
We had a great short stay, there is everything you could need and our hosts were very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bianca E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
Absolutely gorgeous home that we will come back to again and again. Wonderful break.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent rural cottage
Really nice property in a lovely location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynda C., British Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
This was ideal for our family reunion Children were happy, so parents and grandparents were happy Loved the country location and all the updated finishes in the house

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

Great house in lovely area.
As above - great house with everything you could possibly want and to a very high standard.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

Great family holiday
Had a great holiday here over New Year. The house was beautifully decorated with a Christmas tree and lights, the table was set with crackers etc for us arriving. The whole house was immaculately clean from top to bottom - they have a fab cleaner! The beds are very comfy, the house is well heated and is cosy. The kitchen is well equipped with all you need. No complaints at all. As others have said note that you have to go through the second lounge to use the toilets which can be a problem for whoever is sleeping on the sofa bed. The sofa bed is a very comfortable king sized one which our teenagers all fought over. We were two families sharing and there was plenty room, lots of hot water for showers which was a bonus after some pretty rainy walks. Thanks for a lovely holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schönes Anwesen mit sehr guter Ausstattung
Großzügig geschnittenes Anwesen mit sehr guter Ausstattung. Alles sauber und in sehr gepflegtem Zustand. Netter Vermieter, der sich bei anfänglichen Bedienungsschwierigkeiten des Außengasgrills sofort gekümmert hat. Eigentlich toller Spieleraum mit Billard, Tischkicker und Flipper, leider aber kostenpflichtig für jedes Spiel, das war schade und hätte bei der Miete miteinschlossen sein dürfen. Wir haben den Zugang zu einem Staubsauger vermisst, um zumindest mal im Küchen-Essraum und auch mal in den Bädern kurz durchsaugen zu können (nur als Verbesserungsvorschlag). Insgesamt jedoch sehr empfehlenswert!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022