Middlehill Cottage stands at the foot of Glen Clova, arguably the loveliest and certainly the most extensive of the beautiful Angus Glens.
Quick Info
Sleeps: 4 | Bedrooms: 2 |
Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
Licence No: AN-01043-F |
The Glen runs right up almost to the edge of the Cairngorm National Park within seven or eight miles of the Balmoral Forest.
Middlehill is a traditional, stone-built, single storey cottage with lovely views across the glen, standing quite alone in its own grass garden (with furniture) and reached by a short track.
Inside, it has been completely refurbished and modernised and now provides most comfortable accommodation, with the oil-fired central heating ensuring that it is cosy all year round. The sitting room is restful and inviting with the comfortable sofas that are arranged around the cosy wood-burning stove and are conveniently placed for watching TV also. To the rear of this area is the dining table. The kitchen is well-fitted and spacious, with plenty of appliances and work surfaces.
All on one level, a corridor leads through to the bedrooms and bathrooms. The L-shaped double room is particularly charming with the bed sitting in the arm of the ‘L’, so that there is lots of room at the other end of the room. The twin bedroom is more compact, but is also comfortable, cheerful and very appealing. A fully-tiled modern and stylish bathroom completes the accommodation.
Walkers will revel in the scope which this area offers. For instance, the quiet road round the glen provides an easy and enjoyable route for cyclists.
Golfers can slip down to Kirriemuir (5 miles, with all facilities) where there is an excellent local course, the more ambitious can go down to Carnoustie (25 miles) and play the hallowed links there, or cross the Tay Bridge at Dundee into Fife, where St Andrews (38 miles) beckons. Local fishing can be arranged with the owners.
Kirriemuir was the birthplace of JM Barrie, the creator of Peter Pan and his cottage is open to visitors. He also gifted a camera obscura to the town, one of only 3 in Scotland, that gives wonderful views out across the surrounding countryside. Another famous birthplace in the area is that of the late Queen Mother at Glamis Castle and with its towers and turrets and a reputation for being haunted, it is well worth a visit. Bird watchers and ornithologists can visit the RSPB reserve at Kinnordy or go over to Dunkeld to the Loch of the Lowes to view the ospreys which return to nest there each year.
There is a superb beach at Lunan Bay (28 miles), while Dundee (24 miles) offers serious shopping, leisure centres and parks, as well as Captain Scott's ship Discovery which is moored in the harbour.
With regard to eating out there is the Clova Hotel at the head of the Glen (4 miles), the Drovers Inn in the village of Memus (10 miles) and the Strathmore Arms, Glamis (16 miles).
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Single Storey
Sitting/dining room with wood-burning stove and TV/DVD
Kitchen with electric cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge-freezer, microwave etc.
Double bedroom
Twin Bedroom
Bathroom with bath/shower, WC and wash basin
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £20.00
- Cot (excluding linen)
- £10.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by oil central heating (INCLUDED) and wood-burning stove (logs INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED. Water is from a private source which is UV filtered and regularly tested; however (as is typical in many parts of Scotland) it can become discoloured, particularly after heavy rainfall. Guests may therefore prefer to bring bottled water to drink. A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at an additional charge (2 large, 2 medium or 2 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 22/11/2024 to 25/11/2024
From 01/11/2024 to 04/11/2024
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
From 03/10/2025 to 06/10/2025
From 24/10/2025 to 27/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 20/12/2024 to 23/12/2024
From 27/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
From 15/11/2024 to 18/11/2024
From 29/11/2024 to 02/12/2024
From 08/11/2024 to 11/11/2024
From 11/10/2024 to 01/12/2024
Changeover Day: Sat
Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 4 |
26 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | £495.00 |
20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £750.00 |
28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £750.00 |
06 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025 | £595.00 |
01 Feb 2025 - 04 Apr 2025 | £650.00 |
05 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 | £750.00 |
26 Apr 2025 - 02 May 2025 | £650.00 |
03 May 2025 - 23 May 2025 | £750.00 |
24 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 | £850.00 |
31 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 | £750.00 |
28 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 | £850.00 |
19 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | £895.00 |
30 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 | £750.00 |
13 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 | £650.00 |
04 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 | £750.00 |
25 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £595.00 |
20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £895.00 |
28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £895.00 |
06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA |
06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA |
06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
Reviews
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Great location for visiting many towns and great walks
The cottage and the location were fantastic. If anyone is looking for an isolated, peaceful break then this is for you. ...
Read MoreClean & comfortable cottage. Location lovely - quiet & felt secluded but only a short drive to Kirriemuir or Forfar if s...
Read Moreclean and well appointed.
Middlehill Cottage is set in a fantastic location in the heart of the Angus Glens. You feel a million miles from anywher...
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