About this property
Abroath 4.1 miles. This welcoming, semi-detached bungalow rests in the fishing village of Auchmithie, close to the amenities of Abroath, on the picturesque Angus coast. Blue Skies Cottage can accommodate for up to five guests and is a charming holiday base for exploring this scenic part of Scotland. Step through the front door into the entrance hallway and pop off your walking boots and jackets before finding the sitting room. Here you can lounge on the sofa whilst the woodburning stove heats up those cold feet, while the chef of the group can take to the kitchen to prepare a well-deserved feast. There are two bedrooms at this Auchmithie cottage, including a king-size double and a family room with double and single bed. Completing the interior is the shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. The village stands above 120ft cliffs, which provides an elevated viewpoint over the North Sea, while below there is a pebble beach, an old and partly derelict harbour and some fascinating rock architecture. There is superb walking and cycling along the coastal routes with superb views accompanying you, as well as the wide range of wildlife. Take a 20 minute car drive to the stunning sandy beach at Lunan, a favourite with surfers and horse riders, there is a medieval castle and a cave to explore here. Head into Arbroath and stroll along the sandy beaches as the taste of salty sea fills the aroma before dining at one of the first-class restaurants, including the The Old Boatyard restaurant which serves a delicious fresh seafood menu. History buffs will love exploring the imposing Guthrie Castle, set in landscaped grounds and dating back to the 15th century, it provides a great opportunity to learn about the local heritage. Further afield lies the bustling coastal city of Dundee, which benefits from access to a large number of art galleries and museums detailing Scotland's heritage. Blue Skies Cottage is a lovely choice for a family or couple seeking a retreat to Scotland’s east coast.
Arbroath lies 15 northeast of Dundee on Scotland’s Angus coastline. The town is famous for its long sandy beaches and stunning sandstone cliffs that stretch out to either side of the town. Within the town there is also a number of shops, pubs, restaurants and cafés, as well as some fascinating buildings such as the Arbroath Abbey and Arbroath Smokie, both well worth a visit. Coastal walks and cycling can be enjoyed from the town and there are a few golf courses nearby.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x family room with double and single.
Shower room with corner shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking up to 3 cars.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.7 miles, pub 3.2 miles, beach 0.3 miles
Reviews (20)
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John
We arrived on Saturday 16th March 2024, tired and hungry. One of the first things we planned to do was to let family members we had arrived safely. There was no phone signal. The next morning we had to travel about one mile from the cottage to obtain a signal. Fortunately we were able to contact Chloe at Sykes at 10.49 who appreciated our situation particularly if there was an emergency and we were unable to leave the cottage. We are both in our 80s and my wife is partially disabled. Later I returned to the same location and phoned Sykes at 12.06. Chloe was on her lunch break, so Sue took my call. I returned to the cottage and left them to try to contact the owners who apparently lived locally. We tried to follow our plans for our holiday but felt very vulnerable all the time we were in the cottage. On Tuesday I picked up a phone message while away from the cottage. Chloe had tried to contact the owners by phone without success so had left an email. She said she would contact us if she had news. That's the last we heard apart from the usual automatic marketing messages which were totally inappropriate at the time. We left the cottage by mid afternoon on Tuesday 19th. We have heard nothing further from Sykes Cottages. We have heard nothing whatsoever from the owners, even although they allegedly live locally to Auchmithie. We have stayed in dozens of self catering cottages, caravans, lodges etc over the past 50 years. We lived in rural Angus for 30 years. We know what to expect. If we had no phone signal while living in Angus, we had a landline. Only once before have we been let down by a caravan owner and even then we were provided with a superb alternative because the site owner was only too happy to remove the caravan from his site.
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Eleri
. Lovely holiday, relaxed ++, everything that you could possibly want for a wonderful holiday. Sykes slow to respond yet when they did respond and called Graham the owner he fixed the heating immediately remotely and all lovely and cosy. Lovely sitting and watching life through the French windows from the reclining sofa and the beds so comfortable. Kitchen well stocked and thank you so much for the nutritional welcome. A real treat to be so near the bus stop into town for the Smokie run. Arbroath friendly, loads to do, clifftop walk amazing, looked after well in Café Barista in town. Thank you so much Graham , Eleri, Andrew and family xx
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Graham
Felt very comfortable staying there. The cottage had everything you need and a lot of attention was paid to this. Would highly recommend. Only one small issue, which wasnât a problem for me, but you had to walk through the house from the bedrooms to get to the shower/toilet area.