A beautiful, immaculate, refurbished 3 bedroom grade B listed cottage, in a secluded spot, set within privately maintained park and woodlands on the outskirts of Dundee, close to Perth, Angus and Fife, complete with tennis courts and play park, yet on the doorstep of all the area has to offer. All new furniture and recently painted, 2019/2020.
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The courtyard and garden are fully enclosed, great for young children and dogs. Cosy up to the wood burning stove on a cold winters evening. Enjoy strolls around the private park and woodlands with your children or 4 legged friends. Free use of tennis courts and play park.
The accommodation is suitable for groups, families, couples, looking for a rural location, yet minutes away from all the area has to offer. The accommodation is all on the one level, allowing easy access for those less able.
Westwood Cottage, a spacious, beautiful home, accommodation with three bedrooms (1 king with ensuite, 2 doubles + single fold down bed), large well equipped dining kitchen, with an antique dining table, perfect for socialising. The luxurious, comfortable livingroom with wood burner, is an ideal room to relax in after a day of hill-walking in the nearby Glens, day out to Edinburgh or visiting the V&A in Dundee. The 3 comfortable bedrooms, will ensure a good nights sleep and the pullout single sleepover bed, allows flexibility in the sleeping arrangements. The large bathroom, with over-the-bath power shower, provides facilities for guests in double bedrooms 2 & 3.
Westwood is ideal for a family, couple or a group of friends visiting Dundee, Perth and Angus, St Andrews, Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. A perfect home for a relaxing retreat or exploring this part of Scotland.
The city of Dundee (UNESCO city of design) offers arts & culture in abundance, family friendly attractions and all that you would expect from a city of its stature – museums, theatres and shopping. Dundee was named number 5 in "The 10 hot destinations" named by The Wall Street Journal. With the opening of the V&A Museum in September 2018 at the Waterfront and Captain Scott's ship "Discovery" moored next to the museum, take in the stories of old and new when exploring GQ Magazines "coolest little city in Britain".
Golf, fishing, cycling and walking are all popular activities in this fantastic part of Scotland.
Accommodation:
1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x double, 1 single pullout bed, Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with log burning stove.
Amenities:
Gas central heating with log burning stove
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer, dishwasher, Smart TVs (livingroom, kitchen, 2 double bedrooms - suitable for PS4 or XBox consoles), Alexa, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power inc. in rent (basket of logs provided)
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair on request
Outside dining furniture
Roadside parking next to cottage for 2 cars
Lockable Storage for bikes
Large lawn (enclosed)
Central Courtyard (enclosed)
Shop and Restaurant/pub 2 miles
Tennis Courts on site
Play Park on site
Private Grass & Woodlands Estate
2 well-behaved dogs allowed
No smoking
Welcome Hamper - bread, milk, tea, coffee, butter, jam, scones and sugar
Public transport (limited)
The area (Dundee):
Situated on the Tay Estuary, Dundee is Scotland's sunniest city. The city has plenty of places to see and visit, whether you are looking for a family day out, visit one of the annual events, or want to learn more about the city's history, with its monuments and landmarks, its maritime heritage, the arrival of jute or the city's new scientific and design excellence.
The V&A Museum of Design is a centre for design and adds further acclaim to the city's culture portfolio. RRS Discovery is moored at Discovery Point in Dundee (next to the V&A) and open for visitor tours. Built in the city in 1900, RRS Discovery was the ship, which carried Captain Scott on his first expedition across the Antarctic.
There is no better way to see the city and its wildlife than taking a trip along the famous River Tay. Numerous tour operators offer trips from March to September. Bottlenose dolphins and seals are regular visitors to the estuary.
Dundee is now home to one of Scotland’s newest leisure pools and The Olympia is the number one destination for people looking to make a splash when visiting Dundee.
Dundee Science Centre is the only UK science centre based on the 5 senses and it s a terrific spot for curious kids of all ages.
Verdant Works. The rattle and the roar of original restored machinery transport you back over 100 years to an era when jute was king and Dundee was its realm. This 5-star award-winning attraction is a hands-on experience for everyone.
Avertical World Climbing Centre is good fun whether you are already an experienced climber or want to try something new.
Feeling energetic... the wakeboarding and water activity centre, which includes Stand-up Paddleboarding, Ringo Rides and the Aqua Park obstacle course has been constructed at West Victoria Dock Road in Dundee.
Camperdown Country Park is a stones throw from the cottage and open all year, offering a range of activities including woodland trails, an adventure playground and Camperdown Wildlife Centre, where you can see European brown bears, wolves, lynx and ring tailed lemurs.
Housed in a splendid Gothic Revival-style building, The McManus: Dundee Art Gallery and Museum offers a fascinating insight into Dundee. With eight galleries to explore, there is a wealth of information to discover in exhibitions of art, history and the environment.
Dundee’s food and drink scene is transforming at a dynamic pace. Contemporary restaurants and enterprising bistros sit alongside cool coffee houses, tasteful cafes, craft beer bars and good food shops.
The area (Surrounding):
North of the cottage, you will find Glamis castle, the childhood home of the Queens Mother (14 miles drive).
Kirrimuir the birthplace of J M Barrie, author of Peter Pan, and the wonderful glens; Clova, Isla and Prosen with Scotlands breath-taking scenery and walking routes, are all within a an hours drive.
St Andrews the home of golf is a mere 18 miles from the door, with a further 20 golf courses (including world renowned Championship Courses; such as Carnoustie, Kingsbarn and Gleneagles, within a 40 minute drive).
Dundee train station, 6 miles away, is the gateway for some fantastic day trips, including Edinburgh (1hr 15 mins), Aberdeen (1hr 10 mins) and Glasgow (1hr 20 mins). A short drive will take you to one of the surrounding beaches available on your doorstop, including Broughty Ferry or across the Tay Bridge to the large, secluded beach on the edge of Tentsmuir Forest in Fife or head north St Cyrus Beach, North of Montrose.
For the keen Fisherman, there is salmon fishing on the rivers Tay, North Esk and South Esk, within a half hour drive from the property. Sea fishing for the more adventurous is available in nearby Arbroath.
We spend a large degree of our time travelling to Dundee for work and visiting family. We love the city and surrounding areas and the activities on offer. With the newly opened V&A Museum and refurbishment of the waterfront area, there is a real buzz around Dundee. The restaurants are really coming into their own and the different cuisines on offer, provide exceptional variations in choice.
To be in a beautiful unspoilt rural area, set within well kept private parkland and woodlands is a real joy. The peace and tranquillity at the cottage is a stark contrast to the busy streets of Dundee, yet only a few minutes away in the car. The placement of the cottage for exploring a large area of Scotland is second to none, with Angus, Fife and Perth literally on the doorstep.
