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The Bothy

(Ref. 1001678)

Kirriemuir, Perthshire, Angus & Fife Show on map

4.9

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom

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39 Customer Reviews

  • "I absolutely loved the bothy everything about it was perfect everything was thought of and to hand ."

    We arrived in the dark our host was outside with a torch to show our way log burner lit so welcoming and very helpful when we saw our surroundings the next day it was just wow!!! Sue and Ian shared places of interest and about the area we were in It was perfect .

    Thank you for the superb feedback - we are so pleased that you enjoyed your time with us and appreciated all that the glen and The Bothy have to offer. We hope to see you again! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paul5.0Sep 2024

  • "The Bothy was everything we could have hoped for a warm welcome from sue the owner when we arrived, it was cosy,warm and very well equipped and the views were amazing we enjoyed the shortbread that was left for us and even treats for the dogs ."

    Sue and Iain told us about some places of interest that we might like to see which was very much appreciated .we will definitely be back.

    Thank you for the lovely feedback; we are glad you enjoyed your week. Your doggies were so quiet we hardly knew they were there! We look forward to meeting you all again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ann5.0Sep 2024

  • "The Bothy is a wonderful place to relax, unwind and get away from the hustle and bustle of life."

    We felt at home from the moment we arrived. Our hosts made us feel very welcome, and the property had everything that we needed. Set in the most beautiful location, we would definitely stay her again. An absolute gem.

    Thank you for the great feedback - we are so pleased you had a lovely time in our Bothy. See you again sometime! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jenny5.0Aug 2024

  • "Peaceful and quiet - therapy!"

    Thank you for the feedback - we hope to see you again sometime! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Julia4.7Jul 2024

  • "An absolute joy of a property."

    We have had quite a few Sykes vacations but The Bothy tops them all. The views from The Bothy are stunning. The different species of birds and wildlife is amazing. Beautiful places to visit in the area. Iain and Sue are wonderful hosts non intrusive but there if needed. We will definitely be returning in the future.

    We are glad that you enjoyed your week with us; it's a magical time of year for the birds! Thank you for the fantastic review and appreciating our lovely wee property! See you again! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Leslie5.0Jun 2024

  • "Perfect peace Such an enjoyable and yet peaceful introduction to the Angus Glens."

    Perfect friendly welcome, efficient comfortable accommodation and superb local network of footpaths have made a lasting impression on us. Fabulous scenery and birdsong.

    Thank you for the lovely review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your week with us and made the most of the fabulous walking we have in the glen. See you again sometime! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Cathi5.0May 2024

  • "Fabulous cottage in a very idyllic location."

    Lovely and clean. Sue & Iain were very welcoming and friendly. Lots of places to visit and some beautiful walks. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for somewhere to relax and let the world go by.

    We're glad you enjoyed your week with us - look forward to seeing you back again! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alison4.4Mar 2024

  • "We had a wonderful time, it was the perfect place to enjoy nature and the cottage was great for us and our two dogs!"

    Thank you very much.

    We’re glad you enjoyed your break with us, and that you enjoyed the beautiful countryside we have around us. Thank you for the lovely review and we hope to see you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Chloe4.7Mar 2024

  • "What a lovely little cottage in a beautiful part of Scotland."

    Su and Iain are wonderful hosts with lots of knowledge of super hikes! The personnel touches, human/dog biscuits, fruit and cake was very welcome. Hope to be back soon.

    Thank you for the lovely feedback and glad you enjoyed your week in some challenging weather at times! We look forward to seeing you again, and getting some walking done. Property Owner

    Reviewed by William4.4Mar 2024

  • "Lovely cottage for 2."

    Garden secure for dog. If you want bright lights at you'd be disappointed here. Just big sky's and long ranging views.

    Glad you enjoyed a relaxing stay with us! Thank you for the lovely feedback. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Christine5.0Feb 2024

  • "Fantastic stay in fantastic surroundings, lovely immaculate cottage with ..."

    Fantastic stay in fantastic surroundings, lovely immaculate cottage with everything we needed - Thanks to Sue and Iain for being wonderful hosts

    You are welcome! Very pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Stephen5.0Feb 2024

  • "Wonderful, cosy and perfect for two, spotless and perfectly placed if you like being out and about."

    A lovely warm welcome from the owners, which was added to with the treats for both humans and dogs and fresh flowers in the cottage. The cottage is well equipped with everything you need for a very comfortable stay. The local knowledge and advice from the owners was much appreciated and we would definitely recommend a stay at the Bothy. We have already booked a return trip

    Thank you for the lovely review - much appreciated and we look forward to seeing you all again! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Derek5.0Oct 2023

  • "It is a beautiful comfortable property, clean and welcoming."

    Gifted with biscuits for both dogs & humans was very thoughtful & appreciated. The surrounding garden was well maintained and enjoyed by all. The log fire made the 2 cooler evenings warm and cosy. We met briefly with the owners who were both very nice too.

    Thank you for the lovely feedback folks. We hope to see you all again and that you enjoyed the rest of your Scottish tour. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jackie5.0Sep 2023

  • "The Bothy is situated in a really tranquil spot & is very well equipped."

    Off Grid really is so nice. Lovely base to explore the Glen with lots of hill walking on the doorstep. Plenty of wildlife to look out for. Within easy distance for exploring Dundee, Perth & St Andrews

    Thank you for the lovely feedback - glad you enjoyed your digital detox and week of walking here. We look forward to seeing you again! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ian5.0Aug 2023

  • "The Bothy is such a lovely place to stay."

    Sue and Iain are fantastic hosts and really made us feel at home. Clean and organised with everything you need. Lots of nice little touches. Amazing views and pure air. Both, dogs and owners, loved the garden. Ideal place to switch off completely.

    It was lovely to meet you all; so pleased you enjoyed your week with us and thank you for the lovely review. See you again! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Susie5.0Jul 2023

  • "The Bothy was an excellent find on Sykes."

    We felt settled and comfortable very quickly. The Bothy had pretty much everything we needed. We were very warmly greeted by the owners and it was great to meet them both. Glen Clova was stunning. The view of the hills from The Bothy was amazing. We were chilled and relaxed all the time we were there. We missed that there was no WiFi at The Bothy, but this actually enhanced our holiday and how we were feeling. We learnt some fabulous lessons about re-connecting with each other and we’ll take those lessons home with us. We would recommend The Bothy 100% and would absolutely love to stay there again, maybe for longer than a week.

    Thank you for the fab review; we are glad you enjoyed your week with us. It's lovely to hear that folk appreciate the digital detox - we look forward to seeing you all again! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Fiona5.0Jul 2023

  • "Magical place."

    For dog owners: The garden is secured by a 4/5 foot rabbit proof fence all around. It was enough to contain a curious and very energetic staffy. The rest. Peaceful, tranquil and beautiful. The bothy is small but perfectly formed, and the owners are friendly, knowledgeable of the local area and walks while being intrusive.

    We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us - thank you for the lovely feedback and see you all again! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gavin5.0Jun 2023

  • "Fantastic cottage in awesome location with fantastic view of Glen"

    Thank you for the lovely feedback! Look forward to welcoming you back! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Dave5.0May 2023

  • "We had the most amazing time with the help and local knowledge from the owners who were extremely helpful and nice"

    Thank you for the lovely feedback folks - glad you enjoyed your week with us. Look forward to seeing you all again! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ray5.0Jan 2023

  • "This property was perfect for what I was looking for."

    Small and compact for myself and dog. All facilities and with the log burner going on a cold Winter’s Evening, lovely. Also an ideal location for numerous high and low level walks around the Glen. A trek over Jock’s Road in the snow was memorable. Iain and Su have immeasurable knowledge and advice about the area, to make sure you enjoy every day.

    Thank you for your lovely feedback - we look forward to welcoming you back! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Stephen4.7Nov 2022

  • "Fantastic getaway."

    Dog friendly garden. Super friendly hosts. Amazing location. The river burst its banks while we were there leaving some minor roads impassable. Su, the owner, took the time to show us on a map a detailed route home to avoid the flooding. Please note that the flooding is quite rare so don’t be put off by it. Would definitely go again.

    Reviewed by Gerard5.0Nov 2022

  • "The night was lovely it’s off grid so no internet no mobile phone connection which suited us ."

    Night has everything you could need and the views are to die for su and Ian were great host su has wealth of knowledge for walks and surrounding area

    Thank you for the lovely feedback - I've got lots more walks up my sleeve! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anthony5.0Jun 2022

  • "We had a fantastic week staying at The Bothy."

    Su and Iain were lovely and nothing was too much for them. It was beyond doubt the most clean, cosyist, well equipped holiday cottage we have ever stayed in. Five stars for views, wildlife and walks. Loved staying there.

    Many thanks for your review - glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again sometime! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anna5.0Jun 2022

  • "We have recently stayed a week at the Bothy."

    It was without a doubt the cleanest and most well equipped cottage we have stayed in. The setting in the snowy mountains was truly magic. There is plenty to do and and beautiful walks in the glenclova valley. The rangers at glendoll are definitely worth a visit! Sue and Iain were both lovely and there if we needed them, offering more firewood etc when we needed it! We will definitely be returning to the Bothy, a cottage we quickly referred to as home :) Thank you for a perfect holiday!

    Thank you for the lovely review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us, and look forward to seeing you again in the future. There is still so much more for you to see and do! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jenny5.0Feb 2022

  • "All was well with the bothy and facilities."

    The owners Sue and Iain we none intrusive but were very helpful with information about the surrounding area. Would stay again in the future...

    Thank you for your lovely comments folks - look forward to seeing you all again! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Brian5.0Nov 2021

  • "The Bothy was very cosy and surprisingly very spacious and had everything that we could wish for for a get-away-from-it-all holiday - views, wildlife, great walks."

    We should have booked it for two weeks! Fortunately there will be more to discover next time we visit!

    Reviewed by Lindy5.0Sep 2021

  • "The Bothy was lovely very quiet and remote, ideal for a getaway."

    The hosts Sue and Iain were very helpful with advice on places to go. Will definitely go again.

    Reviewed by Jean3.8Aug 2021

  • "The hosts were very friendly and most helpful in helping us to get the most out of the location in terms of walks, climbs and places to visit."

    The pictures of the Bothy on the website made the accommodation appear much smaller than the actual room sizes. We had a very enjoyable and comfortable stay in Glen Clova.

    Reviewed by Martin4.1Jul 2021

  • "The cottage is so homely and comfortable, it had everything we needed to make it a relaxing stay."

    The area is amazing, there are so many walks we didn’t do!! Sue and Ian were so lovely and friendly, happy to share their knowledge of the area and the dogs thanked them for it, the walks they recommended were beautiful and dog friendly. We explored every day and there was still so much more we could do. We will most definitely be back and explore more, we were sad to leave. The garden is fully enclosed so the dogs loved running around in it and the birds on the table and feeders were amazing l, we did sit and watch them a lot and tick off which ones we had seen. I loved the little extra touches in the cottage and we sat many nights and played cards or board games and we didn’t miss not having signal on our phones once. I would definitely recommend this cottage to people who love exploring and tranquility. Thank you for having us.

    Reviewed by Sarah-jayne5.0Jul 2021

  • "Peaceful and beautiful !"

    The Bothy offers real cosy comfort and being off grid a chance to really enjoy the beautiful surroundings. We really enjoyed challenging ourselves with some walks while nature spotting all the time. Our dog was relaxed from the moment we arrived which proves what a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere Su and Ian have created at the Bothy. They have put care into the detail like the supply of food for the bird feeders which gave us hours of pleasure. My husband loved the log burner and enjoyed making us warm and cozy by lighting it on cooler evenings. Su and Ian were in no way intrusive but still shared their passion for the area with us making some excellent suggestions for our explorations. All in all we had a really wonderful visit and although we had excellent weather it was just the icing on a fab holiday. Returned home relaxed, comfortably exercised and making plans to return.

    Reviewed by Corinne5.0Jun 2021

  • "The Bothy is set in a beautiful glen."

    Plenty of things to do in the area from the Mountains in Glen Doll over to the sandy beaches of Lunan and St Cyrus on the coast. The bothy was a cosy place to have a relaxed holiday chilling out and locally walking. The owners were on hand if required and were friendly and helpful with their local knowledge of places to visit depending on what we were interested in. Great accommodation, gorgeous area, friendly owners. Perfect.

    Reviewed by Lynne5.0Jun 2021

  • "We have had holidays in all the big National parks in the uk and the Bothy is one of the best if not the best."

    No internet or phone signal makes it even better. Walks right on your door step with great views. The accommodation has everything you need for a relaxing chilled out holiday

    Reviewed by Shaun5.0May 2021

  • "Cosy cottage, spotlessly clean and well-presented, with everything we needed."

    Owners were welcoming and helpful. Lovely place to get away from it all and a very beautiful area to explore. Ideal for the dog too!

    Reviewed by David5.0Apr 2021

  • "A lovely cosy cottage, amazing views, so quiet, very well equipped kitchen, with everything you needed."

    Lots of wild life the area is very rural, so if you need to get away from it all, it's the ideal place. There is no internet coverage which suited us, although if you climbed up a small hill behind the bothy you could get a signal . Su the owner of the cottage was lovely, nothing was to much bother, we will definatly will be going back as we have many more hills to climb!

    Reviewed by Valerie5.0Sep 2020

  • "A lovely place to stay."

    Owners couldn’t be more helpful. Arrived to cake, fruit, tea, coffee, sugar and biscuits for dogs. Cottage well equipped with all you need for a pleasant stay. Lots of information provided for walks and things to do in the event of bad weather. Plenty of games and books. Lovely safe garden for our dog to run around and also gave us access to field ( as no sheep were on there as yet). If you want an ideal, quiet holiday away from it all we highly recommend

    Reviewed by Julie5.0Feb 2020

  • "The Bothy was lovely, a great home from home stay."

    Everything we could possibly need for a peaceful and relaxing holiday.

    Reviewed by Victoria5.0Dec 2019

  • "We enjoyed our stay at the Bothy very much Sue and Ian go that extra to make you welcome plenty for anybody relaxing exploring or hillwalking we liked fine."

    Reviewed by William5.0Sep 2019

  • "We had a fabulous, relaxing and very enjoyable holiday at the Bothy."

    The cottage was beautiful with lovely little touches. Thank you very much!

    Reviewed by Gemma5.0Jul 2019

  • "Met by Sue, one of the owners who could not have been more friendly, and welcoming."

    Cottage exceeded our expectations and we will be back

    Reviewed by Tom5.0Jun 2019

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Summary

  • All ground-floor
  • One double bedroom
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Electric heaters, Electric oven, hob, microwave and fridge-freezer, TV with DVD player, selection of books and games
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Fuel, power, and starter pack for fire inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for one car
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Pub within 6 miles and shop within 8 miles
  • Note: Short Breaks will not be accepted if they overlap our Saturday change over apart from during January and February
  • Note: 7 night bookings must also start on Saturday apart from during January and February
  • Note: This property does not allow electric vehicle charging or electric bike charging
  • Note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of £250

The property

Kirriemuir 8 miles.

Nestled on the edge of the enchanting Cairngorms National Park and the tranquil Angus Glens surrounding, is The Bothy cottage.

This cottage is approached via a maze of winding country roads surrounded by breath-taking landscapes to offer a bolthole for people looking to escape city life and explore the wonders of the broad valley of Strathmore.

Boasting everything you will need for a week long break including an amply equipped kitchen where you will be able to rustle up all of the meals before sinking into the sofa within the sitting room, complete with a good selection of books and games to keep you occupied during a rainy day.

After an adventure-filled day, look forward to drifting off within the elegant bedroom which comes with a double bed and access to a shower room, complete with a walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Enjoy your summer mornings within the enclosed garden area where you can soak up the rural views with your energising coffee.

With the Cairngorms National Park waiting to be explored, outdoor enthusiasts will be delighted with the masses of things to do here, including wildlife watching, water sports and high and low level walking and cycling routes.

This base is perfect for getting away from it all however if you can tear yourself away from this retreat, venture into the centre of the handsome market town of Kirriemuir.

Here, you will find a fine selection of amenities and attractions including JM Barrie's birthplace, which is now a museum looked after by the National Trust.

Other attractions in Angus include an Aviation Museum, Glamis Castle and the historic Arbroath Abbey.

Make The Bothy your Scottish escape, perfect for those looking for a spot of tranquillity.

EPC Rating: Band F

Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: AN-01092-F

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

KIRRIEMUIR

Dundee 18 miles, Aberdeen 55.2 miles

Kirriemuir is a lovely red sandstone town in the valley of Strathmore, regarded as the gateway to the Angus Glens, which offer some of Scotland's most unspoiled landscape. The town is home to the birthplace of novelist JM Barrie, creator of the much-loved children's character Peter Pan and the house is now a museum looked after by the National Trust for Scotland. A statue of Peter Pan can be found in the town. Kirriemuir is also the birth place of ACDC Bon Scott, who also has a statue in the town and an annual music festival. While the Angus Glens offer great hill walking and climbing. With a fine variety of shops, hotels and pubs in the town and surrounding area, there is something here to suit all tastes.

Note: Short Breaks will not be accepted if they over lap our Saturday change over apart from January & February.
Note: 7 night bookings must also start on Saturday apart from during January and February
Note: This property does not allow electric vehicle charging or electric bike charging.
Note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of £250

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Christmas