ROWAN COTTAGE, pet friendly, country holiday cottage in Arbroath

Rowan Cottage in Redcastle near Arbroath, Angus can sleep four in two bedrooms.

The living areas include a kitchen housing an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, a dining room and a sitting room with woodburning stove. Starter pack provided for the woodburner. The bedrooms include a double and a twin, serviced by a shower room. To the outside is an enclosed patio with picnic bench, hot tub and storage shed. Within 5.9 miles or less there is a shop, pub and beach and please note this is a pet-friendly property but smoking is not allowed. Travel cot, highchair, WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Escape to Rowan Cottage for a wonderful retreat to Angus, Scotland.

Amenities: Oil central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer. TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 3 cars. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Enclosed patio with picnic bench, hot tub and storage shed. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 5.9 miles, pub 1 mile, beach 1.2 miles.

Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Town: An ancient port, Arbroath’s status as a town can be dated from 1178, when Arbroath Abbey was founded. The Abbey was subsequently consecrated in 1197 and there is a dedication to Saint Thomas Becket in the Abbey. The famous Declaration of Arbroath, the desire for Scottish self-determination, was signed in the Abbey in 1320. Arbroath’s influence grew over the subsequent centuries and particularly during the Industrial Revolution through the flax and jute industries, as well as fishing with the town boasting one of the largest fishing ports in Scotland by the 20th century. It is known for its long sandy beaches, as well as the Arbroath Smokie, with its haddock, traditionally salted overnight, dried, and then smoked over a hardwood fire. There are several traditional smokehouses around the harbour, with many well worth a visit, as well as excellent restaurants for fine dining. With lots of coastal walking and cycling, as well as golf courses and Carnoustie only 8 miles along the coast, there are plenty of attractions and activities in an around this lovely coastal town.