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Welcome
to Monument Cottage, Monikie Angus, Scotland.
Monument cottage is a beautiful, detached renovated cottage offering modern
amenities in a stunning woodland location.
The accommodation has been tastefully renovated to provide modern amenities in a unique location ideally suited for outdoor activities, golfers, families or those who need relaxation and peace.
Monument Cottage is located in highly picturesque surroundings. The beautiful setting is not only pleasing to the eye but is steeped history too.
The surrounding environment is rich in wildlife making the setting ideal for nature lovers, outdoor activity enthusiasts and history lovers alike.
The Cottage:
A successful combination of tradition with modern comforts.
The accommodation comprises of:
· Lounge, with comfortable seating
· Log burning stove
· Free WiFi internet connection
· TV, VCR, DVD, Sky free view
· Stereo system
· French Doors lead to rear courtyard
· Kitchen / Diner, Modern, well equipped with views toward Monikie
reservoir and lawned area
· Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
· Dining table and chairs
· Sun porch, with seating and French doors leading to lawned area
· Good sized ground floor bedroom, with twin beds, views to lawned
area. Ground floor shower with toilet and hand basin
· Stairs to Good size bedroom, with twin beds (zip n lock by arrangement)
· Feature window, overlooking lawn area and view into woodland
· Master bedroom has a King size bed, seating area, feature window,
en suite bath, shower, basin and toilet
· Separate stone built laundry room with washing machine and dryer.
Provides lockable storage for outdoor equipment
The cottage is ideally situated, the tasteful accommodation leads out
onto 88 acres of space to explore and enjoy. All linen and towels are
included, the property is heated by oil fired central heating and log
burning stove
The Area:
Spectacular Surroundings!
Monument Cottage is located by the village of Monikie 3 miles inland from
the Firth of the Tay and its wonderful waterfront panorama.
The cottage is set in 88 acres, boasting a rich history principally revolving
round the ancient monument of the Camus cross (dated 1010) and the Panmure
testimonial.
Monikie Country Park is visible from the cottage and offers beautiful grounds, walks, play areas, fishing and water sports – New for 2005 is a climbing wall and Zip line.
Carnoustie, venue of the 1999 Open Golf Championship lies 10 minutes
drive to the south east, alongside several other well-regarded local golf
courses, many of championship qualifying standard. In addition St Andrews,
the home of golf is 30 – 45 minutes drive. Dundee, Scotland’s
fourth city is easily accessed.
Dundee offers services; facilities and amenities expected of a city of
its size and is a city rich in cultural heritage.
Glamis Castle - family home of the Earls of Strathmore,
childhood home of the Queen Mother and legendary setting for Shakespear's
famous play 'MacBeth'.
The Angus Glens 15 to 20 miles to the northwest possess some of Scotland’s
finest grouse moors, deer forests and spectacular walks.
For the keen fisherman, there is salmon fishing on the rivers Tay, North
Esk and South Esk, nearer to home is Kingennie fishings offering Fly-fishing
and Coarse fishing.
Arbroath, the largest town in Angus is the location of Arbroath Abbey,
where the declaration of independence was signed, expressing the desire
of the Scottish people for self-determination. The popular culinary delight
the Arbroath smokie is made in this picturesque fishing port.
Surrounding the area are restaurants to suit all tastes and wallets! The
Craigton coaching Inn is within walking distance and is fine for family
dining.
Broughty Ferry boasts several restaurants offering a variety - from local dishes to Indian and Chinese meals. Many of the larger hotels in the area also offer good restaurant food. Broughty Ferry is also home to Broughty Ferry Castle, some fantastic walks along the coast as well as varied, quality shopping.
Slightly further afield (approx 20 mins) is the But n Ben restaurant
(Featured on the recent BBC “Coast” program) in the village
of Auchmithie, renowned for its fresh fish and dessert trolley!
For beach lovers there are a number of good beaches, both sandy and rocky
giving great walks and hours of pleasure for the youngsters.
The Arbroath cliff top trail offers superb scenery, unique wildlife and the chance to see porpoise and dolphins in the North Sea.
Email Monument Cottage enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
