Resting on the east coast of Scotland is where you'll find this collection of Angus cottage holidays. A historic county with breath-taking scenery and local traditions to discover, it is the perfect location for romantic getaways and family celebrations. Escape to the Angus Glens for superb walks through colourful moorlands or ramble along the coastline to find pristine beaches and rocky outcrops, whilst an abundance of historic attractions await in Angus' seven delightful towns.
Why Angus?
These cottages to rent in Angus place you in prime locations for exploring a vibrant area of Scotland. Stay in Arbroath, an ancient port dating back to 1178, with the fascinating ruins of Arbroath Abbey, dramatic coastal walks talking you all the way to Auchmithie, and the delicious local delicacy, 'Smokie' (smoked haddock). Historians will relish Montrose Museum for local history and the town's Air Station Heritage Centre, alongside guided tours through the ancient halls and grounds of the striking House of Dun. Angus is also home to some of the finest golf courses in Scotland; Carnoustie is an ideal golfing location with over 30 courses, or venture to Montrose Medal and play in the fifth oldest course in the world. Angus Glens is a haven for wanderers and wildlife lovers with mesmerising mountains, twisting footpaths and unspoilt moorlands. Discover more superb things to do with Angus holidays in our Scotland travel guide.
Places to visit near Angus
For a change of pace, visit Dundee, a vibrant city serving retail therapy, a thriving art and culture scene and the much-loved Desperate Dan statue. Holiday cottages in Angus are also a short journey away from Perth, a picturesque riverside city where you'll be spoilt for choice; wander through museums and catch world-class performances in state-of-the-art venues, or follow woodland trails by foot or horse back in Kinnoull Hill Park. For an incredible range of walking and cycling routes through unspoilt countryside, Cairngorms is the UK's largest national park encompassing mountains, glistening lochs and swathes of pine tree forests. To the north of Angus lies Aberdeenshire to witness the best of Scotland's panoramic skies and tranquil sandy bays. Visit the county's pretty harbour town of Stonehaven for the fairy-tale ruins of Dunnottar Castle and the nearby RSPB Fowlsheugh reserve for spectacular cliffs housing an abundance of bird life. Enjoy a getaway to the heart of the countryside by visiting the quaint and charming Kirriemuir.
Types of Holiday
Explore romantic holiday cottages in Scotland to whisk your loved one away to the perfect setting, whilst you cannot go wrong with the added indulgence of these log cabins with hot tubs in Scotland. Cottages in Angus accommodate travellers seeking splendour with a selection of luxury cottages in Scotland or gather the group together with ease thanks to a variety of large cottages in Scotland. Hoping to bring your four-legged friends along for the adventure? Browse pet-friendly cottages in Scotland for enclosed gardens and plenty of space for those extra guests.
There are plenty of other Scotland holidays for you to choose from too.