Arbroath 7.3 miles.
This inviting bungalow sits in Redcastle in Lunan Bay, Angus.
Enjoying a country setting and benefitting from easy access to the beach, Rowan Cottage is a delightful escape for a family and their pooch seeking a break to the northern shore of the Beauly Firth.
After parking up directly outside the property, step into your new home-from-home and make yourself comfortable in the lounge, complete with two sofas, a TV and woodburner.
Carry the conversation into the kitchen, where the head chef can rustle up something delicious, whilst the dining room is set with crockery and cutlery.
Take the evening outdoors and relax at the picnic bench as you catch the last of the days sunlight, before retreating to the woodfired hot tub for a soak under the stars.
Wash away the day in the shower room before retiring to the double or twin bedroom, each neutrally presented.
Redcastle is an idyllic holiday base and the neighbouring Lunan offers Imrie’s Bar & Grill, where you can treat the group after a long day out.
Head to Lunan Bay Beach and uncover this true Scottish gem, regarded as one of the finest beaches on the entire east coast, this stretch of sand provides rocks and caves at the northern end and a ruined castle at the south.
Keen walkers can venture over to the outstanding Cairngorms National Park for a day of adventure among the picturesque Scottish landscapes, while there are several National Trust for Scotland delights within a short drive.
Head to the large town of Arbroath, where you can spend an afternoon exploring a range of independent shops before choosing an excellent restaurant, with many offering the famed Arbroath Smokie.
Capture the beauty of east coast of Scotland with a stay at Rowan Cottage.