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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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dykehead, SCT
  • J.M. Barrie's Birthplace
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Loch of Kinnordy Nature Reserve
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Glamis Castle
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Dundee (DND)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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

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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 AN-01208-F

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kirriemuir

Located in Kirriemuir, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Kirriemuir Golf Club and Forfar Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Frostys Fun House and Boyle Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dykehead, SCT

What's nearby

  • Bon Scott Statue - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • J.M. Barrie's Birthplace - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Loch of Kinnordy Nature Reserve - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Glamis Castle - 17 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 68 min drive - 84.8 km

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
  • ‪Thrums Takeaway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lagavulin Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Charming Period Family Cottage On The Edge Of The Cairngorms National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Charming Period Family Cottage On The Edge Of The Cairngorms National Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Charming Period Family Cottage On The Edge Of The Cairngorms National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Charming Period Family Cottage On The Edge Of The Cairngorms National Park located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Kirriemuir Golf Club, Loch of Kinnordy Nature Reserve and Bon Scott Statue. Gateway to the Glens Museum and Camera Obscura are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas break
We had a lovely Christmas at Winter Cottage. It is spacious and cosy with its two real fires. The christmas decorations were a festive touch.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter break
We spent a lovely few days at the end of December. The owner was really thoughtful and gave some excellent previsit advice. The setting was beautiful and we loved sitting by the fire after some lovely walks, feeling cosy and snug.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cairngorms visit
Lovely cottage that we found was a great base for exploring the Cairngorm's glens. All the essentials were included and nicely kept. We were very lucky with the weather so overall had a fantastic holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Little A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home
An absolutely gorgeous old home with lovely history, massive garden and all you could need. Quiet little village easy access to grocers etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Landestypisches Cottage mit Flair
Wir hatten wirklich eine schöne Zeit in Winters Cottage und haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Es fehlt hier an nichts, die Betten sind gut und die Einrichtung ist geschmackvoll.Wir kommen sicher wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nettes altes Haus
Schön aber nicht recht sauber und es riecht leider etwas muffig, ein altes Haus eben.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dykehead
Das Cottage ist wunderbar und der Kontakt mit der Vermieterin sehr unkompliziert und freundlich. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Liebe Grüße an Fiona
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing spot
Very comfortable place to stay for a few days. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingeborg D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
A very comfortable house that is great as a base for exploring the region. Would come back if we want to stay in this region again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful relaxing stay
Everything is supplied Only missing a hairdryer Caretaker looks after things great and is a really nice friendly fella
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annette
We had a wonderful stay in Winters Cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Wim en Jennie d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
erg net vakantie huisje
Zeer complete cottage met werkelijk alles erin gezellig en warm Bedden smal 2 persoonsbed 135 cm contact met eigenaar niet eenvoudig zij nam de telefoon niet 1 keer op niet makkelijk te vinden omdat de foto van de cottage niet bij de weg is genomen , wij reden er dus gewoon voorbij Cottage was zeer schoon en ruim en compleet
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Birgit K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Entspannung pur
Wir durften auf unserer Schottlandrundreise 4 Nächte in dem sehr schönen Winters Cottage verbringen und die Ruhe und die Natur genießen. Für uns war es perfekt.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charles Beattie
We enjoyed the whole atmosphere of Winters Cottage. Very clean and tidy. Would definitely recommend this for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning view’s!!!!
Amazing stay in the country side with amazing views and history. Beautiful home!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliet L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winters Cottage
Cosy, comfortable, well equipped cottage at the gateway to Glen Clova. An excellent base to explore the Angus Glens and wider area, ideal for walkers. Lovely garden, with views to relax in at the end of the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clise to the Glens
Very good - well equipped & very good communication with the owners overcame a few small 'glitches'
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay at Winter's Cottage
We spent 5 nights at this beautiful cottage and enjoyed it very much. The cottage is cozy and well equipped and looks exactly like the pictures on the booking site. The area is perfect, a short drive to the next small town for everything you need and the must beautiful hikes are right out the door. The communication with Fiona was great and she sent us a lot of useful information about what to do and places to see. I would definitely come back and recommend it to anyone who wants to explore this part of beautiful Scotland. Thank you, Fiona!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful relaxing property
My family enjoyed a week at Winters Cottage, We found the cottage clean and tidy with everything you could need. Had a call from the owner to check if we were happy with everything. Lovely cozy rooms with open fires and log burner. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 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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