Tour Scotland self catering holiday cottage recommendation in Edzell, Scotland.
Birch Cottage is a beautifully converted outbuilding, part of the original Edzell Railway Station. Finished to a high standard this property has a 4 star Visit Scotland rating and has everything you could need on holiday. The owners have created a welcoming and homely cottage for you to relax in. There is a private courtyard garden with a seating area to enjoy the sunrise or sunset! Birch Cottage is situated in the picturesque village of Edzell in Angus, Scotland. The cottage is just a short walk to a range of local amenities (coffee shops, local gallery/gift shops, hotels, local convenience store, award-winning butcher, hairdresser, chemist and post office). There is ample car parking space. There are a collection of books which should suit all tastes, from losing yourself in a novel for a week, to dipping into over a glass of wine! A range of family boardgames are also available. This is a beautiful rural location and the area is well known for golfing, walking, cycling, fishing and shooting. This property is ideally located, just 25 metres from the second tee at Edzell Golf Club. The Golf Club is in walking distance and if you don't feel like 18 holes, there is a 9 hole Golf Course and Driving range a 5 minute walk from the property. Alternatively, there are 2 particularly beautiful river//woodland walks just 10 minutes from the cottage - The Rocks of Solitude (Blue Door Walk) and the Shakin' Brig. The Blue Door walk is stunning - a network of paths and trails take you on a dramatic woodland walk looking down into the North Esk River as it plunges into some spectacular gorges and rapids - popular with kayakers. If you want to explore further afield there are the Brown & White Caterthuns, 2 massive iron age hill-forts or Pirners Brig, a perfect location for a picnic overlooking the West Water. Edzell Castle is a short 20 minute walk away from the property, please check opening times. This area is also ideal for mountain biking, with plenty of trails from beginners to advanced. Edzell is a perfect base to explore the North East of Scotland, with Aberdeen 50 minutes and Dundee 40 minutes away. Fife or even Perthshire, are all less than 60 mins drive away. The stunning beaches at St. Cyrus and Lunan Bay are approximately 20 minutes drive and make an ideal family day out.
The Bothy cottage sits on the owner's working sheep farm, seven miles from Edzell, and sleeps two people in one bedroom. It is a romantic base with surrounding scenery perfect for walking, fishing and golfing. There's also a bathroom, a kitchen with dining area and a cosy sitting room with a woodburner. The Bothy offers a delightful, romantic retreat for a wonderful getaway discovering Scotland's stunning scenery. Amenities: Electric central heating with woodburner. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, TV with FreeSat, DVD, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Lawn garden to side and rear with furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 7 miles. Note: Cottage front door opens onto farm access road. Note: There is no mobile reception or WiFi. Originally located within the walls of Edzell Castle, the present village of Edzell was an expansion of the village of Slateford in the early 19th century by the Earl of Panmure and renamed Edzell in 1818. 1861 brought a visit from Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. During WW2 land nearby was used as an RAF base during the Cold War as a US Navy submarine tracking station with the base being closed down in 1995. The original castle dates from 1100 but the ruined castle and the its highly decorated garden that you see today dates from the early 1500s when the Lindsay family became Earls of Crawford and it was extended in 1553. A distinctive feature greeting the tourist arriving from the south is the Dalhousie Arch spanning the main road. Built in 1887 to commemorate the 13th Earl of Dalhousie, the arch provides and striking entrance to the wide main street. The village has 2 hotels, two tearooms, a pharmacy, post office and a couple of shops. Popular with anglers and golfers Edzell also offers riverside walks along the Rocks of Solitude circuit as well as more challenging walking in nearby Glen Clova and Glen Esk.
Edgemuir, 97 High Street, Edzell is a delightful 2 bedroom, ground floor, self catering flat. It is part of a block of 4 flats built in 1860 and is a C listed building. The property is ideally situated directly opposite the Panmure Arms Hotel to the front and the Muir playpark to the left. The property is double glazed with central heating and has recently been refurbished to a high standard. All bed linen is Egyptian cotton and included in the price is all linen, towels, electricity and gas. There is a handy lockable shed for bikes, toys, golf clubs, wellies etc. and a few handy pegs for outdoor jackets. Although not specifically adapted for disabled access the property does have extra wide doors and a low level bath. There is a sitting area at the front that is great for watching the world go by. There is a shared garden at the back with a whirly drying rack, washing basket and pegs are in the shed.
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