Courtyard Cottage

34 Customer Reviews

• "Courtyard cottage is a beautiful period cottage very tastefully modernised & comfortable, set in private grounds it is very peaceful being surrounded by woodland."

  . we would thoroughly recommend it as a base to explore the beauty & historic east side of Scotland, a true comfortable relaxing home from home. The cottage is a credit to Tim & Alison the owners. Mike Elly Shelly & Amy from Torbay.

  Many thanks for your very kind feedback and we hope you'll come and visit us again soon. Tim and Alison Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael4.7★Oct 2024

• "We loved this property."

  Peaceful in the evening and a great location to travel to numerous places which to be fair are not faraway. Would highly recommend this property as a great place to stay in as well as a base to explore from.

  Thank you very much for your kind feedback, so glad you enjoyed your stay. Tim and Alison Property Owner

  Reviewed by Noel5.0★Sep 2024

• "First Impressions of the cottage where quite positive, it is an old stone Building which remains cool even on a warm day."

  The heating to the property is controlled by a timer which in turn is controlled by the owner, hence at night on our stay in mid September it got fairly cold. There was also a fume smell emitting from the oil boiler in the en-suite double bedroom, especially if the door to the en-suite bathroom left closed. Hence due to there only being two of us we opted to sleep in another of the 3 bedrooms, the lack of heating control at night was a slight downside to our stay though. Privacy was another problem at the cottage as it is part of a multi unit letting set up, with a number of permanent residents also. This meant the need to the keep curtains drawn, or residents can see straight into the holiday let, access to property was via two Drives each very pot holed even for a 4x4 to use. There was also a distinct lack of where to go leaflets for things to see and do in the area, on leaving we left our leaflets there for new guests to use when they arrive. Seating in kitchen looked period but was very uncomfortable and all the chairs rickety, with very loose wooden Joints with some previous attempted screw repairs quite dangerous really. These need repairing properly to safe guard future occupants safety when using the focal point kitchen, as this is a premium property it really needs all the little details re- addressing especially the boiler when the rental season finally quietens down. The property could be brought right back up to scratch, over the course of a couple of days re-investment and time. Overall we enjoyed our time there but it could have been so much better.

  Reviewed by Ken4.1★Aug 2024

• "Absolutely stunning, house and setting."

  Highly recommend. Owners lovely and friendly enjoyed our chats about the history of the main house and surrounding buildings.

  Thank you for your kind feedback, it was a pleasure to meet you and your family and we hope you'll return. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sharron5.0★Jul 2024

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Courtyard Cottage in Letham."

  It was an ideal location to visit the eastern side of Scotland. We loved the rural but not remote location. It was very quiet and peaceful with easy access to the main roads. The cottage had everything you could think of to provide a very comfortable stay. Our host, Tim, was on hand for advice and help which was very reassuring. First class....thank you!

  Thank you for your kind feedback, it was a pleasure to meet you and I hope you may return in the future, Tim. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Jun 2024

• "Lovely property owner stayed next door very nice and friendly"

  Thank you for your feedback and we hope to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★May 2024

• "We had a lovely week at Ivies courtyard cottage."

  Everything was immaculate. Very friendly people and the weather was perfect. Could task for anything more.

  Thank you for your kind feedback, it was lovely to meet you and I hope you come back soon an bring the good weather back with you!! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ethel5.0★Sep 2023

• "After a long drive to the cottage it was great to find milk and goodies in the fridge so we could pop the kettle on and relax straight away."

  We soon felt at home in the light and airy kitchen and the vase of freshly cut flowers on the table was a joy.The cottage was clean, comfortable and spacious and some thought had gone into providing all the little touches that make a difference. We had good weather for the week and the location was ideal as a base for exploring the area. Castles,beaches, wildlife and great food,what more could you want?

  Thank you very much for your kind feedback, we're really glad that you enjoyed your stay and that the weather was also good for you! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Linzi5.0★Aug 2023

• "The property is marketed as outstanding and presumably I’m paying for that rating."

  Maybe it was outstanding 11 years ago when they started but it is most decidedly not outstanding now! There are various issues: strong oil smells from boiler, no privacy at all, messy and unkempt outlook, inadequate utensils, dishwasher and oven well past their best, intermittent problems with flushing toilets and the Wi-Fi. The property needs a refurb urgently and in my opinion it is significantly overpriced.

  Following your message in our visitor book, "We enjoyed our stay, very nice clean cottage. Thanks for the goodies...." etc and having hopefully been as prompt as possible with addressing the issues that you actually brought to our attention, it is saddening to read your diatribe on this feedback platform. We aim to make everyone as welcome and comfortable as possible, but certain things such as rural Wi-Fi crossed with torrential rain are beyond our powers. Inadequate utensils presumably means you were short of something we haven't thought of or that hasn't been highlighted by previous guests, but which you could have asked for whilst complaining about the Wi-Fi? (Which incidentally was reported to BT immediately and which seems to be working perfectly since). We have continually maintained and upgraded this property over the 11 years since we first opened it for holiday makers and though the oven and dishwasher whilst brand new then may not be state of the art now, they are by most standards perfectly adequate. Had you brought the apparent issue of strong smells from the boiler to our attention, we would of course have investigated. We now have done so and found nothing untoward or out of the ordinary for an indoor oil fired boiler . Further and to be 100% sure we have booked a second engineer to give a confirmed opinion. With regards to privacy, the cottage is clearly advertised and photographed as being attached to other properties and as such other people are likely to be present in the outdoor areas. "Overpriced"? The price for 3 standard rooms at the local Premier Inn for the equivalent dates would have been £1633.50 to put things in to perspective. As with all feedback, we have assessed yours for how we can improve things, but " Net Curtains" , maybe not. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Wayne2.8★Jul 2023

• "Smashing place to relax and recharge, great location with lots of places to explore , had a lovely week to remember, Alison and Tim are great host."

  Thank you guys. Chi

  Thank you for your kind feedback, we are glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay. All the best, Tim and Alison Property Owner

  Reviewed by Chi4.7★Jun 2023

• "Beautiful place, quite and secluded."

  .. close to everything buy far enough away to get piece and quite if needed.. The owners were friendly and very nice.. we will be back, already recommended to friends who have booked.. See you again.

  Thankyou so much for your kind comments and recommendation, We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. All the best, Tim and Alison Slingsby Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★May 2023

• "The accomdation wlaksvery suitable for our party of 4 adults and 2 children."

  The house was well equiped and in good repair. The owners were friendly and helpful. The location could not have been better. The woodland surounding was quiet and peaceful

  Thank you for your kind feedback. We are so pleased you had a lovely holiday and enjoyed our cottage. We hope to see you back again in the future! Kind regards Alison and Tim. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Oct 2022

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the cottage."

  The place was secluded and yet close to various beaches and places we wanted to visit. The place was more equipped than we expected and the owners and neighbour were lovely. Would come back and recommend . Karen and Ruori and family

  Thank you for your kind comments and we are very glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Jul 2022

• "Stayed for a week with my family and had a wonderful time."

  Really comfortable and well equipped cottage - we all loved staying here and the owners were very friendly and helpful. Great location if you want to spend time both on the coastline (e.g. Arbroath only 20 min drive) and the local hills/mountains (e.g. Sidlaw hills 25 min drive, Angus Glens 45-50 min drive). Would recommend!

  Many thanks for your kind review, it was lovely to meet you and your family, we hope you may visit Courtyard Cottage again. All the best, Tim and Alison Slingsby Property Owner

  Reviewed by Briony5.0★May 2022

• "Very pleasant and helpful reception from the owner."

  Bottle of Prosecco, cakes and milk was very well received by all. Property was very clean and comfortable.We would highly recommend this cottage for an ideal quiet relaxing break or base for exploring the Angus and surrounding areas. Richard Stuart

  Many thanks for your kind review and so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back in the future, Kind regards, Tim and Alison Slingsby Property Owner

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Dec 2021

• "Comfortable accommodation."

  Adequate facilities. Nice warm welcome with cupcakes & flowers. Owner on hand if we had any issues.

  Reviewed by Carole5.0★Oct 2021

• "Beautifully presented cottage, very clean and comfortable with every facility we needed and more."

  Would highly recommend

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Aug 2021

• "Beautiful cottage in a very quiet location."

  Reviewed by Dorothy5.0★Jun 2021

• "We had a very enjoyable and comfortable stay at Courtyard Cottage."

  ..with a warm welcome given by its owners. It’s situated in beautiful and peaceful surroundings, well equipped, catering for adults and children alike. Better than home from home. Apart from some confusion on Sykes behalf, regarding whether the ‘good house-keeping’ bond was applicable to this property, our experience of booking was hassle free. In addition, we question why Sykes offer a ‘breakage’ policy, when a good house-keeping bond exists for that property.

  Reviewed by Colin4.7★May 2021

• "Having used Sykes before my expectations were high and I was not dissapointed."

  Cottage was clean and in good condition with hand sanitiser machine which I wasn't expecting. The property was in a quiet and peaceful rural setting and well situated for touring the towns and attractions in the area.

  Reviewed by Janice5.0★Oct 2020

• "Absolutely gawgus cottage."

  Great owners. Friendly and helpful. Made us feel at home. Brilliant location to visit different areas of Scotland. Visited Aviemore in the Cairngorms and surrounding areas then down as far a Leven and surrounding areas Courtyard Cottage is centrally situated so ideal for sightseeing. Highly reccommend to anyone

  Reviewed by Diana5.0★Sep 2020

• "The setting was beautiful and peaceful."

  The people were lovely. A box of chocolate cupcakes waiting our arrival was perfect

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Aug 2020

• "The cottage was as expected with the facilities and rooms."

  On the nice days the scenery outside was breathtaking with the view of the large trees and the crows flying. On the rainy days we were shielded from the harms of the storm and kept ourselves entertained with the provided xbox and TV. On the day of arrival we were welcomed with complimentary cupcakes which was a heartwarming gesture.

  Reviewed by Imran5.0★Aug 2020

• "The cottage was accurately depicted on the website, really useful having the three bathrooms."

  The owners couldn't have been more welcoming. Great value for a lovely week's holiday and the booking process and subsequent communication was simple and efficient.

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Aug 2020

• "We were made to feel very comfortable, safe and welcome."

  The cottage is lovely and perfect for our 3 young children who were able to share a bedroom.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Jul 2020

• "No everything was spot on one of the reasons we book quite a lot with sykes"

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Feb 2020

• "Excellent , remote,quiet cottage."

  Modern interior with very spacious accommodation. The interior was clean and welcoming, however driveway up to house was a challenge on the car springs. We will in no doubt return here in the near future.

  Reviewed by Alex5.0★Feb 2020

• "Beautiful, quiet location."

  Near to beach and shops and main city Dundee just a few miles away. Lots of golf courses in the area. Cottage beautiful, especially kitchen and three bathrooms very handy.

  Reviewed by Samantha4.4★Aug 2019

• "Owners were very friendly cottage was lovely in beautiful surroundings lovely time spent there even with all the rain"

  Reviewed by Stuart4.7★May 2019

• "We had a really warm welcome from the owners who live in the adjacent house."

  Not only did we get fresh milk and bread, tea and coffee, but as it was Easter we got hot cross buns and an Easter egg for our daughter. They invited our daughter to join in their Easter egg hunt on the Sunday. The grounds are beautiful and there is plenty to do in the surrounding area. We will be recommending the cottage to our friends.

  Reviewed by Andy5.0★Apr 2019

• "Courtyard Cottage was excellent."

  Very well equipped and very peaceful and quiet. The owners are on site and were very friendly and helpful.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jul 2017

• "No, everything was perfect we had a wonderful stay and will go again."

  Beautiful and quiet and ideal for touring around as well as visiting our elderly relations in Arbroath.

  Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Sep 2016

• "It was a beautiful Holiday in Scotland."

  The People there are so friendly and the nature is so wonderful. And everywhere is history. We hope to go back very soon!

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Sep 2016

• "A lovely setting with lots of extras both inside and outside the cottage."

  It was the lovely quiet property we were looking for and the owners were very friendly and helpful.

  Reviewed by Patricia4.6★Sep 2016

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