Guests say
Courtyard Cottage in Letham is highly praised for its peaceful and beautiful setting, cleanliness, and welcoming owners. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities, comfortable accommodation, and thoughtful touches such as welcome gifts. While most experiences are positive, a few guests mention maintenance issues and a need for refurbishment.
The majority of guests report the cottage as very clean and well-maintained, with only a single review suggesting otherwise. The cleanliness is consistently highlighted as a positive aspect.
The location is described as quiet, peaceful, and convenient for exploring the surrounding areas. It is close to beaches, towns, and natural landscapes, although one review mentions the driveway condition as a challenge.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with several reviews mentioning a warm welcome and a cosy atmosphere. However, one review notes issues with heating control and boiler fumes, slightly impacting the comfort score.
Facilities are generally seen as adequate and well-equipped, with extra points for the three bathrooms. Some guests, however, point out that certain appliances and utensils could be updated, and there are intermittent problems with Wi-Fi and toilets.
Many guests mention thoughtful gestures such as welcome gifts, including cupcakes and Prosecco. While these are well-received, it is important to note that such gifts are gestures of goodwill and not guaranteed amenities.
About this property
Forfar 5 miles. This beautifully presented, semi-detached, converted coach house is located in its own grounds on the outskirts of the village of Letham, 5 miles from Forfar, amidst the rolling farmland of Angus on Scotland's east coast. Attached to the owner's home, this lovely Forfar holiday cottage has been tastefully refurbished to a high standard, to offer comfortable cottage accommodation for up to six people. With shared use of the extensive gardens in front of the owner's large property and woodland walks to the rear, this Forfar cottage offers a relaxing country atmosphere and the perfect base to explore this fascinating area of Scotland. This Forfar cottage is designed around a delightful kitchen and dining area with a high atrium ceiling as the centrepiece of the house. The sitting room overlooks the rear courtyard, while the sleeping accommodation is flexible with two of the three bedrooms providing en-suite facilities. Test your game at Carnoustie's golf course or explore the beaches and cliffs of Arbroath, both a short drive away, or make a day trip to the vibrant city of Edinburgh. This Forfar cottage is a perfect base from which to explore this fascinating and diverse region of Scotland.
The market town of Forfar is located in Angus on the east coast of Scotland, close to the Angus Glens. Within easy driving distance are Carnoustie with its golf course and the coastal town of Arbroath, while Dundee and Perth are a little further by car.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite (bath with shower over, basin and WC), 1 x twin with en-suite (shower, basin and WC), 1 x adult bunk (double on bottom, single on top).
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Fitted kitchen with breakfast/dining area.
Sitting room.
Hall.
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with DVD, WiFi.
Lockable storage cupboard available in sitting room if required.
All fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair.
Off road parking for up to 3 cars.
Shared lawned garden to front of property and courtyard to rear.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 1 mile.
Please note: Electric Car Charging is not currently available.
Please Note: This property does not accept worker bookings
Nearby points of interest
- Brechin Castle centre
- Brechin Cathedral
- Glamis Castle
- House of Dun
- Montrose Basin Wildlife Centre
- Montrose Museum and Art Gallery
- HMS Unicorn
- Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre
- Verdant Works
- Dundee Science Centre
Reviews (30)
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Michael
. 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.
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Noel
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.
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Ken
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.