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A Charming Period Family Cottage On The Edge Of The Cairngorms National Park

A Charming Period Family Cottage On The Edge Of The Cairngorms National Park

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Winters Cottage, Dykehead
East and south facing morning room and kitchen with log burner
South facing panoramic view of the garden from the sitting room to the hills
Large twin bedroom with south facing panoramic view
Well equipped, east facing kitchen/dining area

Overview of A Charming Period Family Cottage On The Edge Of The Cairngorms National Park

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Dykehead, SCT
  • Popular LocationBon Scott Statue8 min drive
  • Popular LocationJ.M. Barrie's Birthplace8 min drive
  • Popular LocationGlamis Castle17 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)95 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A Charming Period Family Cottage On The Edge Of The Cairngorms National Park

A comfortable, cosy and archetypal Scottish cottage steeped in history with a large, well maintained private garden, veranda and southerly panoramic view over the Earl of Airlie's estate to the hills beyond; the cottage has 2 bedrooms sleeping 4 people - 1 large twin room and 1 double room; 1 bathroom with separate shower, new kitchen/morning room with log burner and TV, sitting room with open fire and TV, and porch for storage. IT IS SITUATED IN THE HAMLET OF DYKEHEAD, A FEW METRES FROM BEAUTIFUL GLENS CLOVA AND PROSEN, ON THE EDGE OF THE CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK. EQUIDISTANT BETWEEN BALMORAL CASTLE AND THE SCOTTISH CAPITAL EDINBURGH, THE COTTAGE IS ABOUT ONE AND A HALF HOUR'S DRIVE - both well worth a visit! Whatever time of year, there is something to appeal to everyone - Enjoy Burn's night suppers in January, celebrate Valentine's day at The Gin Bothy in Glamis with afternoon tea and gin prosecco, take a snowdrop tour at Scone Palace or Cambo Estate, visit the V & A museum at Dundee, enjoy outdoor theatre at Glamis Castle, the annual Scottish game fair at Scone Palace, local highland games, Edinburgh Festival and Tattoo, outdoor cinema at Scone, wild swimming and picnics in the local rivers, the annual vintage farming rally, halloween and the annual antiques fair at Scone Palace, St Andrew's day celebrations, Christmas concerts, theatre in Perth or Dundee and local farmers' markets. This welcoming cottage, surrounded by breathtaking countryside, is the perfect spot for keen walkers, golfers, cyclists, fishers and those looking to unwind at the end of the day with a glass of wine and a good book beside a roaring log fire! Rural, yet within touching distance of the coast and some of Scotland's great towns and cities - Winters Cottage is a little gem.

PLEASE NOTE, the cottage is professionally cleaned for each turnaround and towels and linen are laundered by a professional laundry company. We use antibacterial cleaning products. Extra housekeeping is available on request.

We are members of VISIT SCOTLAND.

We welcome children over 5 years old. Unfortunately we don't have facilities for younger guests.

We should just mention that unfortunately the cottage is not suitable for anyone requiring wheelchair access. Also, there are 3 steps up to the bedrooms.

Winters Cottage is a non-smoking property.

Unfortunately we are unable to accept pets.

Our Energy Performance Certificate rating is E.

Property manager

Fiona Howard
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Exterior
Ideal location on the border between Perthshire and Angus.<br>
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, (147 reviews)
Ideal location on the border between Perthshire and Angus.<br>

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13-17
Children over 5 are very welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the cottage please.
Please do not leave burning candles unattended. Please use fireguards at night and if the fires are unattended during the day.
Please don't use the vacuum to hoover ashes from the fires. There is an ashes bucket/shovel. The Council require us to put ashes in a bin bag.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number Provisional licence number AN-01208-P

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Kirriemuir

Located in Kirriemuir, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Gateway to the Glens Museum and Meffan Institute and Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include J.M. Barrie's Birthplace and Catherthuns. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Dykehead, SCT

What's nearby

  • Bon Scott Statue - 8 min drive
  • J.M. Barrie's Birthplace - 8 min drive
  • Loch of Kinnordy Nature Reserve - 9 min drive
  • Glamis Castle - 17 min drive
  • Balmoral Castle - 68 min drive

Getting around

  • Monifieth Station - 37 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Golden Palace - 8 min drive
  • Visocchi's - 8 min drive
  • Three Bellies Brae - 8 min drive
  • Lagavulin Grill - 5 min drive
  • The Drovers Inn - 4 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Silvana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful cottage in the nature
The cottage is located in a little village 6 miles away from Kirriemuir. It is fully equipped with everything you possibly need. The host was very reliable,friendly and helpfull. We can recommend it to everyone who needs a time out,to recharge batteries and loves nature. Nationalparks and castles, Kirriemuir with it's history and Peter Pan. We loved it and hope to be able to come back in the future. Thank you family Winter
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lize M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic Countryside Cottage
Cosy, comfortable and well-equipped stay in beautiful surroundings. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here, especially in front of the log-burning fireplaces, and the host was extremely helpful in her suggestions and communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roland B., Bonn

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy family house and beautiful landscape near Glen Clova
Very well equipped historic house of family Winter with a very nice garden and a wonderful view. Good to discover Glen Clova, but also the coastal region between Aberdeen and Dundee. Also St. Andrews, Dunkeld and Pitlochry are not too far away. We strongly recommend the coastal path in St Cyrus! Fiona gave us four (!) pages with recommended restaurants, sights and walks. Very nice owner, quick and friendly communication. Thank you very much again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

john s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic, Beautiful cottage
Everything is thought of. Its the most perfect cottage to stay in. Everything you need as well as all the information on things to see and do are there. Its as if you have staff but not seem. 100 % Happy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful gem of a house with amazing view
We greatly enjoyed our stay. The house is just as described. A comfortable place to call home, rain or shine. The view is amazing! What a perfect spot to sit with a coffee or drink and take it all in. Fiona is a kind and helpful host, who did not hesitate in helping us, when we realized a phone had been left behind. We highly recommend this beautiful house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Fiona Howard

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The next generation has taken on the mantle of caring for Winters Cottage. Our grandparents moved from Scotland to Warwickshire in the 1930s. We three ‘Winter’ sisters live in South Warwickshire and manage the cottage as a holiday destination, project managing the maintenance and restoration with care. Black ranges, box beds in the kitchen and oil lamps have all gone. Babies are no longer born at the cottage – our children no longer walk across the field to the primary school by the river at Cortachy. But this bothy still holds a special place in our hearts. We have passed our love of the cottage to our children and the next generation – the 7th in line – are now enjoying the magic of this special place. History repeats itself. How wonderful to know that some things don’t change.

Why they chose this property

In the1850s James Winter moved to the cottage from his father’s farm in Glen Prosen where he raised 5 children with his wife Eliza. He opened a post office and drapers store to sell linen from his business in Laurencekirk in what is now the kitchen/morning room. We can just remember the mahogany shop counter, wooden floors and open fire in the 1950s. The shop closed in the late 50s but we still have mementos of times gone by, including hand made linen, Victorian furniture and books, a family bible and a clock given by Peter Pan author J M Barrie to his sister who married our ancester, William. The cottage was handed down the generations to our father Donald and on to our generation. We are proud caretakers for generations to come and we hope you love the cottage as much as we do!

What makes this property unique

Really easy to reach yet set in glorious highland scenery. At Perth you’ll soon be there. See the Grampian mountains coming into view. By Kirriemuir look out for Peter Pan; that’s where he comes from and he’s never grown up!

Can you see the red squirrels or deer feeding by the castle? Through the woods, over the river and up to Dykehead. You’re there and only 15 minutes since you left a different world. Sit under the verandah with a cup of tea and gaze at the wonderful view. It’s great to be back. Riverside walks, cycling, fishing, golf and the glens on your doorstep. Visit historic houses and castles such as Glamis, birthplace of Queen Elizabeth 11s mother and Scone Palace, crowning place of the King of Scots. Ski at Glenshee, visit the Braemar Highland Games or Balmoral Castle, Scottish home of the Royal Family. Walk the coastal path and see the quaint villages of Crail or Pittenweem, take a picnic and swim at Lunan Bay 35 minutes away. Visit historic St Andrews and Perth or Dundee, home of Scott’s ship ‘Discovery’ and the visitor centre dedicated to his fated voyage to the Antarctic. THE DUNDEE V & A MUSEUM OPENED IN SEPTEMBER 2018. FUNDAMENTAL TO THE V & A IS ITS ROLE IN PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT AND UNDERSTANDING OF BRITISH DESIGN AND IN PARTICULAR, SCOTLAND. RICH HERITAGE, CHARACTERIZED BY CREATIVITY, CRAFT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP EMERGE FROM THE SUPERLATIVE COLLECTIONS AND EXHIBITIONS.

THE CATERAN TRAIL - one of Scotland’s great trails, is a fully waymarked 64 mile route through Perthshire and the Angus glens. It follows old drove roads and ancient tracks. The Caterans were fearsome cattle thieves who raided the glens from the Middle Ages to the 17th century. (see a reference to the Battle of Saughs). Stage 4 of the 5 stages is nearest the cottage - Kirkton of Glenisla to Alyth. Take a diversion on your way back to the cottage to the Wee Bear cafe at Lintrathan or Peel Farm cafe near Lintrathan. Excellent home made cakes!

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