Guests say
Buckhood is a well-loved cottage praised for its incredible location, offering peace, quiet, and stunning views. It's a perfect retreat for those seeking a rustic, comfy stay amidst nature. Guests appreciate the seclusion, wildlife, and local amenities, making it a favoured choice for repeat visits.
There is insufficient information in the reviews to accurately assess the cleanliness of the property.
The location is highly praised for its peace, seclusion, and beautiful valley views. It's close to local towns and offers great opportunities for walks and wildlife spotting, contributing to its high rating.
The cottage is described as comfy and cozy, providing a comfortable base for holidays. Some minor issues with heating and maintenance are noted, but overall, guests find it comfortable.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and necessary amenities. However, some guests mention the property is a bit tired and has quirks like tricky heating and dull knives, suggesting room for improvement.
There are no mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews, so it's not possible to provide a score for thoughtfulness.
About this property
This detached cottage offers stunning views over the glen, and some seclusion for a peaceful break.. "Acres of peaceful and secluded countryside surround these magnificent cottages..."
At the heart of Glenprosen, one of the renowned ‘Glens of Angus’, lies the Balnaboth Estate on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park; 6,000 peaceful and secluded acres surrounding 16th-century Balnaboth House. In its midst, these six characterful holiday cottages each offer a unique and magical holiday retreat; indeed the creator of Peter Pan himself (Sir James Barrie) was born in nearby Kirriemuir and holidayed here.
These cottages were once occupied by shepherds, gardeners or other staff of the Ogilvy family when this was a traditional Victorian sporting estate. Red squirrels play in the trees, otters frequent the burns, and deer graze all around. Because of the varied scenery, that varies from beech woods to forest, pasture to heather moor, mountain streams to river pools, the area enjoys a spectacular range of wildlife, including species largely extinct elsewhere in Britain, such as black game and ptarmigan.
Magnificent walking, bird-watching, mountain biking and (in season) cross-country skiing abound on the estate and, further afield, downhill skiing at Glen Shee (25 miles). Fishing is available on a 5-mile stretch of the River Prosen, and there are twenty golf courses within an hours’ drive.
Enjoy the seclusion of this beautiful glen - peaceful, relaxing, scenic - yet just a few minutes’ drive from bustling market towns and busy fishing harbours which hug the Angus coastline, as well as from the city of Dundee which offers many attractions for all the family. The exciting Dundee Contemporary Arts is a stunningly-designed centre which incorporates galleries, a print studio and two art-cinema screens, while the Mills Observatory is Britain’s only full-time public observatory with a resident astronomer.
Good road, rail and air access to Angus provide easy access from all parts of the UK or international destinations. Shop 9-10 miles.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed.
Bed linen included. Electric heaters and electricity by meter reading (initial £10 included). Towels £3 pppw. Fuel for multi-fuel burner at cost. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Payphone. Large enclosed grassed area with garden furniture. 6000-acre grounds. Sauna at Balnaboth House (shared, £15 per hour). River fishing (trout free of charge, salmon £15 per day, £75 per week, 16th February-5th September). Grazing and stabling for horses available on request. Bike store. Private parking. No smoking. Please note: There is a river and pond in the grounds. The property has a natural water supply from a spring.. Electricity by meter reading (initial £10 included), Bed linen included, Towels £3 per person per week, travel cot, high chair, DVD, microwave, Small shared sauna available at Balnaboth House (£15 per hour), Grounds of 6,000 acres, Parking, River fishing on a 5-mile stretch: trout foc, salmon £15 per day/£75per week (16 February to 5 September); £30 per day/£130per week (10 September to 31 October), Grazing and stabling for visitors’ horses by arrangement, Natural spring water supply. No smoking, NB: River and pond in grounds
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Towels are not included.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Electric storage heaters and electricity by meter reading (initial £10 included).
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (12)
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Confirmed Guest
A lovely spot with a beautiful view of the valley. Very affordable, and it was enough space for 4 adults and a baby. Some said the kitchen was well appointed, but there’s a few things I was glad to have brought myself from home. There was no large cooking pot for instance, and knives fairly dull. Pretty standard for holiday rentals, just helpful to know in advance. Heating was tricky to figure out, but quirky in an interesting way. The wood logs provided were too large to catch, and I don’t think we’d have been able to get it going if my partner didn’t travel with an axe in the boot. In general, I’d say lovely spot, and we were lucky to see some amazing starry nights. Great hikes nearby. The problem solving is part of the fun.
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Jane Galloway
Third time at Buckhood - so secluded and quiet . Virtually no phone reception , no WiFi . Great place to hide away frommanic of Christmas . Not fancy , but very comfy which is what we want.
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James MacMillan
My wife and I along with our dogs had a wonderful two weeks at Buckhood. We usually went to Tinkerbell cottage, but we thought we would try one of the other cottages on the estate and we weren't disappointed. The cottage is in a fantastic location and if you are looking for a quiet and isolated experience then this is for you.The cottage has everything you need and is far enough away to enjoy total isolation, but the towns of Kirriemuir and Forfar are within easy reach by car. I would recommend a break here to charge your batteries up and enjoy the solitude that it offers. We will definitely be coming back in the summer.