Guests say
Guests generally appreciate the South Stables - House Of Dun for its beautiful estate, stunning grounds, and the friendliness of the National Trust staff. The property offers a mix of modern facilities and traditional comfort, with many enjoyable walks and local attractions nearby. The accommodation is noted for being clean, well-equipped, and maintaining a cosy atmosphere.
Reviews consistently mention the property being spotless and very clean, indicating high standards of cleanliness throughout the accommodation.
The location is praised for its peacefulness, beautiful estate, and proximity to nature reserves and local attractions. The scenic walks and wildlife are particular highlights.
The property is described as comfortable, with special mentions of comfy beds and a cosy atmosphere. However, some guests noted the inconvenience of single beds in both bedrooms and a desire for larger beds.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and good quality furnishings. However, there are several mentions of a small fridge, inadequate crockery, and a need for more cooking dishes, as well as some maintenance issues like a noisy heating system and minor repairs needed.
While some guests mention thoughtful touches like a dog welcome pack, there is not enough consistent information across reviews to accurately score the category of thoughtfulness. It should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed and may vary.
About this property
A beautiful base from which to explore the delights of Montrose, South Stables can be found resting in the former stable block of the National Trust for Scotland’s House of Dun. A historic first floor apartment, exuding character and charm throughout an eclectic mix of classic and contemporary features, this property is beautifully refurbished and offers a memorable retreat for four to this enchanting area of Scotland. Venture across the sandstone courtyard and up the stone steps to find two welcoming twin bedrooms, both elegant with classic furnishings throughout, offering a lovely resting space for each guest. Settle in for a quiet evening in the living/dining room, setting up the table to host your lovingly prepared meals, or choose to use this space as a games area before unwinding into your evening in the plush seating area. Homemade meals can be prepared with ease in the kitchen, which is equipped with all the necessary appliances, along with the addition of a washing machine and dishwasher. At the end of each evening, retire to one of the twin rooms, decorated with pretty furnishings and offering lots of storage space for your belongings. Step into the spacious walk-in shower for an invigorating morning rinse, using this space to freshen before an action-packed day of adventure. Explore the surrounding gardens and estate with your canine companions, where you'll find magical woodlands, rare wildlife, and a welcoming café within the grounds. Relish a trip of a lifetime at the outstanding South Stables apartment. This property can also be booked alongside Ref. 1060505, together sleeping up to eight guests.
The coastal resort of Montrose lies next to both the North and South Esk rivers, resting in the county of Angus, home to a selection of shops, restaurants, pubs, a Blue Flag beach, and the amazing Montrose Basin Wildlife Reserve. There are plenty of popular tourist spots in easy reach such as Arbroath, Brechin, Kirriemuir, and the adventure-lovers destination of the Cairngorms National Park.
Accommodation
First floor apartment.
Two multi-level twin bedrooms.
One bed can be either a twin or a double bed.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Parking available in offroad public car park.
Access to House of Dun's formal gardens and grounds.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3.2 miles, pub 3.3 miles.
Holiday guests have access to the estate grounds outside of the regular opening hours.
The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted.
The opening times, visitor facilities and entry prices of all National Trust for Scotland properties and attractions can be viewed on their website here
Nearby points of interest
- House of Dun
- Brechin Cathedral
- Brechin Castle centre
- Montrose Basin Wildlife Centre
- Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre
- Montrose Museum and Art Gallery
Reviews (37)
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David
Set within the House of Dun it is fabulous especially at this time of year with autumn colours and 1000s of geese flying to and from Montrose Basin. The gardens are lovely - never managed to grow nerines like them - a line of vibrant pink. The stunning beaches of St Cyrus and Lunan Bay are close by and there is a huge amount to discover whether you are interested in castles, museums, Pictish stones, or whiskey. The tour around Fettercairn was the best weâd been on. And the displays at the House of Dun are excellent and the house tour led byâWilliamâ brilliant. Only once caught in storms in the autumn in 2023. Booked for next year! Always good to but plants to take back and add to our garden as a reminder! The flat is comfortable and it is good to have a washing machine after any muddy walks! The only extra we would like are extra bedside lamps and an extra light in the lounge. Not a fan of flat trays but thatâs just being picky!
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Veronica
The accommodation in the south Stables exceeded our expectations, the furnishings were to a high standard with extremely comfortable beds, very clean with good information about the surrounding area. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, a free tour of the house was a nice bonus. To have the grounds to ourselves when the House was closed was magical. The gardens are beautiful even in mid September the flowers were beautiful. We would have no hesitation in staying again.
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Barbara
We did wonder why there was a lovely cream carpet everywhere when dogs are allowed. We didnât have any accidents & fortunately the weather was dry so no mud came in which was a relief. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will probably return to have a tour of the house & explore the grounds more as we didnât have time on this occasion. Thank you to all those who look after the property as it was beautifully presented & our dog loved the treats & ball.