Glen Cruick

Everything was perfect EXCEPT the fence round the property is not complete and some parts need attention so you cannot take your eyes off the dogs or they may disappear as our did.

Also a non slip mat in the shower would be a great benefit as it is very slippery.

What a glorious area to have a such a beautiful house in!

To be able to sit out, listening to the beck bubbling away and the water flowing into the pond is such a relaxing way to start the day. The garden was thoroughly enjoyed by all - the wildlife was amazing. However, as it isn’t completely enclosed, I didn’t dare let the dogs run free. The old boy (AKA Houdini) would have been off exploring the fells which provided a stunning backdrop to the house. The house itself had everything we needed: plenty of crockery, pots, pans and tins in the kitchen, comfortable beds and seating around the house and all of it spotless and in great working order. The utility room was a great place to dry off any damp clothing or washing and the bathrooms added a touch of luxury. We enjoyed some super walks from the house as well as travelling further afield exploring the area. We visited the recommended beaches which were superb. Ged was of great help prior to our visit answering my couple of questions promptly and informatively. A wonderful holiday - thank you.

First time visiting Glen Cruick and for a few minutes you have to just stand back and just take in the grandeur of the place, especially the floor to ceiling height in the heart of the house and the huge patio doors that lead you to the enclosed patio and a wonderful view as the backdrop with the sounds of nothing but bird song and the gentle trickle of the stream.

The house has everything you need for a wonderful stay, it's exactly as advertised. You can even get a Morrisons delivery so you don't even have to go to the supermarket, you can just kick back, relax and get away from the crowds. In fact, i only saw 2 people all week and one of them worked on the estate. The walks are endless as you follow the maze of tracks that cover the moorland and given its situated in the Northeast of Scotland, there are no midges and that truly is a blessing as doors, windows can be left open and time outside can be maximised. As a wildlife photographer,Glen Cruick delivered on the wildlife front, even just sitting and watching the nature unfold from the patio your graced with Red Kites, Roe Deer, Flycatchers, Siskin, Wagtail, Dipper to name but a few, it really is a haven to sit back, slow down and just breath.

A fantastic week away spent at Glen Cruick.

The house is just perfect in every way. Great location if your after peace and quiet. Wildlife in abundance and the enclosed garden was great for our dogs. You’re not far from places like Forfar and Kirriemuir which are lovely little towns. I would 100% recommend this place

Absolute class.

A few glorious days in this gorgeous place. Everything about it is pure class. It exceeded every expectation from the location to the high-end quality of the finishes, amenities and comfort. If Carlsberg did a Sykes Cottages listing, it would be Glen Cruick. An Amazing place.

We loved our stay at Glen Cruick.

It exceeded our expectations. The place is unique and special. Very spacious, well kitted out with all the kitchen utensils you need and lots of thoughtful extras that made it feel like a real home from home. The surroundings are picturesque and peaceful, with beautiful views, nature all around and a real sense of getting away from it all. It was incredibly comfortable and relaxing, and we wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. Highly recommended. The owner was extremely helpful and gave us all the info we needed to make sure our stay was the best it could be.

A really lovely accommodation out in the middle of nowhere ……… but not too far a great place to unwind & recharge, a peaceful & comfortable holiday would definitely stay again

If you want comfort and in the middle of nowhere and plenty of wildlife this is your place to be.

You need a good 4x4 if you want to explore the area around the house. The views from the lounge and master bedroom are fantastic. The quality of the house fittings are of the highest quality. We have booked to come back next year and explore more of the area. Richard.

Excellent holiday accommodation superb house in an outstanding location.

Total peace and quiet with an abundance of wildlife in the garden. If your considering booking don’t hesitate just book you won’t be disappointed. Also travel directions to the property first class.

Need to clean multiple large and old cobwebs from windows and beams.

Otherwise a lovely home in a beautiful setting.

a lovely really upmarket cottage in a lovely remote area, not too far from Kirriemuir and the not to be missed drovers inn restaurant.

the cottage is really comfy plenty seating and a very well equipped large kitchen.lovely patio with pond and loads of different birds partridge or grouse?.. well worth a visit... Peter

We (two couples) had a one week staycation at Glencruick.

The house is located in a spectacular position, away from the main roads, with fabulous views of the Angus glens. The accommodation is spacious enough to accommodate six people in its three well-appointed bedrooms. The kitchen is well equipped for someone who is enthusiastic about cooking. The sitting area is very comfortable with an enclosed patio which is safe for families with children and dogs. There is also a separate outdoor sitting area accessible from the master bedroom, ideal for a couple to enjoy time together in privacy. A separate television room with comfortable seating is great for those who want to binge watch Netflix series, while others can play board games in the main living room. There are spectacular walks through the forests and glens, accessible from the front of the property. There are beaches nearby, in Montrose and Lunan bay. Several visitor attractions are nearby - Glamis Castle, House of Dun (National Trust), Fettercairn distillery (whisky), Arbikie distillery (gin, whisky, vodka - with spectacular views over Lunan bay and a great restaurant), horse riding at Kirremuir (Pathhead Equestrian), and opportunities to visit the Cairngorms National park, slightly further afield. The nearest grocery stores are in Montrose and Forfar, both of which are more than 10 miles away, so it is a good idea to arrive with adequate provisions, or order online from Tesco. Altogether a memorable holiday for us, thanks very much, Ged.

Glen Cruick is simply stunning.

..both the house and the surroundings. The house is absolutely beautiful, with everything one could possibly need and excellent attention to detail, and we had the best stay! Communication was great, and our dog was also able to potter around the completely enclosed huge garden safely, and she loved it. We so appreciated this. Thank you so much for everything...we felt privileged to be able to stay!

What an amazing stay we had here at Glen Cruick!

Well presented, spacious and soo comfortable. The host was fantastic too with great communication. We had one day of heavy snow which was incredible. Fantastic place to take the dog too with lots of walks right out the front door.

Glen Cruick is quite possibly the most perfect holiday cottage we've ever stayed at.

It's a real home away from home. THANK YOU! The photos are accurate, it actually is that beautiful. The house is immaculate and well catered. The number of walks from the door kept us busy all week, the dogs loved it! I'd love to visit again in the spring or summer...or both! If you're thinking about booking, let me tell you why you should: 1. Great for dogs - spacious fully enclosed garden and a myriad of fantastic walks from the doorstep. 2. Secluded - happily had a cuppa in my dressing gown outside in the morning. 3. Laundry facilities - are brilliant and everything dries in super quick time in the boiler room. I could have packed much lighter! 4. WiFi - decent WiFi for where it is, no bother using Netflix and BBC iPlayer on the TV. Though there is an extensive DVD collection too. 5. Remote but accessible - only a short drive to the A90 making it easy to get to shops and local attractions, but far enough in to the country to feel cut off from the world (in a good way!) 6. Hosts - info provided before the trip was exceptional. Directions to the property are spot on and easy to follow. Book today - you will not be disappointed!

We had a wonderful time at Glen Cruick and recommend this getaway to everyone!

The snow definitely helped to give it an extra scenic edge too. Ged the owner was very helpful, and we hope to be back in the future.

A stunning property in a beautiful location!

This is the third time we have stayed at Glen Cruick.

It is a stunning holiday home in a beautiful location. It is very well equipped and we particularly love all the walks you can do from the front door. We will definitely return.

Accommodation was great - really enjoyed our stay Sykes customer service was awful - didn't receive key code for box anon instructions on how to find box - tucked away in a shed away from the house!

- can't phone them - 24 hours to reply to a whtsapp chat - issues not even mentioned No reply to attempts to reset password on account - ever despite 4 attempts

This property was outstanding in every way.

It was really clean and comfortable and there was nothing needed to improve on. The owner has thought of everything. We experienced every season during our stay and were warm and cosy throughout. There are some beautiful walks nearby which enhanced our visit. The owner was so helpful and friendly, nothing was too much trouble to ensure we had a brilliant time and we certainly did. We are so glad to have discovered this lovely gem.

Superb cottage and was like home from home.

Very quiet and secluded with plenty walks on your doorstep up into the hills. Communication from owner beforehand and during our stay was first class. Would definitely recommend and return

This was our first visit to Scotland and we were not disappointed!

Everyone was so friendly. Fabulous house, very well equiped, especially in the kitchen. Loved not having a tv in the sitting room and the seperate tv room was cosy. Having a Christmas tree in the sitting room when we arrived was lovely. There was so much to do in the surrounding area, so many fantastic walks right from the house. We hope to return.

We have been to Glen Cruick many times and loved every stay.

The house really is super, it cannot be faulted, and there are so many lovely walks nearby to let you experience whatever the weather brings. It is a proper escape but a luxury one, I would highly recommend a stay here!

The property is as advertised in all respects.

We had a very enjoyable time there. We loved the quiet isolation and night sky. The wildlife was abundant and the local walks were a pleasure. All on all a nice break and we would book again.

A wonderful cottage in an remote setting.

Beautiful house great location especially if you like walking, lovely enclosed garden perfect for dogs, wold highly recommend

Wonderful property with excellent facilities in a stunning location.

Quality furnishings provide a touch of luxury. Walking from the door with wildlife in abundance. Fishing both salmon and trout well catered for and the housekeeper helped us find a wonderful private chef for a special evening meal. Highly recommended and we will be back.

Our fourth visit this beautiful property in outstanding rural scenery.

Glen Cruick was beautiful and we really enjoyed our stay.

no complaints at all.

We had a wonderful time at Glen Cruik.

It is a beautiful house and gorgeous setting. We enjoyed the quality of the fittings and fixtures and we were very comfortable. My only criticism - and it is a very minor one - is that there is no mirror near an electric socket anywhere. When I wanted to dry my hair I had to resort to plugging in an extension cable on the upstairs landing and taking it into the bathroom, which is really not ideal. Other than that, everything was great.

We stayed at Glen Cruick for 2 weeks in May 16 and had a fantastic holiday.

The cottage is extremely comfortable and spacious and the garden is very peaceful and relaxing. There are numerous walks on your doorstep, which our dog loved and the wildlife is amazing. We hope to return in the very near future..

All I can say is WOW.

An ideal spot with an enclosed garden and walks from the door step. The house is so relaxing and the setting fabulous. We had a week at the end of May with fantastic weather. If you feel like leaving at all it's a lovely area we saw dolphins at the coast at St Cyrus and deer eagles and red squirrels at Glen Clova. Hoping to go back soon.

We had a very enjoyable relaxing stay at Glen Cruick.

It is a beautiful property in a quiet location with many good walks in the area. The furnishings are of a very high standard and it contains all that is required for the holiday. We look forward to returning

Beautiful property in a stunning location, interior decor & design well thought of.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay & hope to return one day. Property manager & booking agent very helpful. Only one thing wrong... we had to leave.

This cottage was out of this world.

It was spotlessly cleaned and equipped to a very high standard. The location was so peaceful and we loved being able to walk and cycle directly from the front door. Forfar was only 25 minutes away and has a good choice of shops. We highly recommend this cottage and will definitely be back.

Fabulous cottage in the best setting to get away from it all.

What a stunning place!

Stayed here for a week in September 2021, this had been postponed from March 2021 due to the pandemic! Trip up from Glasgow was lovely and very scenic, but please note this is a secluded house, which was what we wanted, roads are fine until the last wee bit which is a dirt track through a farm. The farmer is so nice and friendly too. Anyway, the house has everything, comfort, luxury, views, peace and quiet and an abundance of wildlife. We were a family of 5 adults plus a dog and you can definitely have your own space in this property. The walks are lovely round the property. The kitchen and main living space were my favorite and it is a lovely place to be sitting watching the pheasants and red kites go by with your morning coffee. One thing to remember is a torch as it is very dark there at night. The cleanliness of the house was exceptional, the handbook and instructions for all the appliances was incredible too, they have thought of everything, We also had to make an emergency visit to the vet whilst staying here and guess what they have thought of this too and gave several vets numbers in the information pack, Fantastic. The laundry/boiler room has all the equipment you need and more. If you do visit this property, be sure to visit The Drovers for a meal (dog friendly in the bar) and the Redwings Mountains Sanctuary (also dog friendly) close by. Two lovely places to spend your time. Will hopefully be back again in the near future.

Wow !

Just wow! Our second time at this stunning home. Felt very lucky to be in the most stunning surroundings and the most luxurious home. This really is an escape from everything. Nothing short of perfect that has left it’s mark with me. I hope to return as soon as I can, the dogs were in heaven too. Wonderful !

Glen Cruick was the most exceptional property we have ever stayed at- faultlessly spotless, top quality everything, and a stunning building and location.

We especially enjoyed the sumptuous beds and bedding, and small details like crockery, cushions and throws which were of a standard you’d have at home. The clever layout of the downstairs means that the bedroom and shower room are totally private, and our dog absolutely loved the safe enclosed garden. The upstairs balcony was hard to leave and we will most definitely return. It’s the first time in my 58 years that I was sorry to arrive home !

This was our second visit to this house & we really love staying here.

I first saw it featured in Scottish Field magazine & thought at the time how nice it would be to go there & it didn’t disappoint. The layout downstairs is simply spectacular with a magnificent feature fire. Upstairs the main bedroom has a separate dressing room & doors onto a balcony plus a comfortable seating area. There is a downstairs bedroom that’s almost in a separate wing which is great for privacy. The surrounding area is fabulous for walking & I can highly recommend Tesco at Forfar for holiday supplies. Drovers at Memus isn’t bad but think they struggle a bit with vegetarian options. A beetroot risotto was just purple rice & nothing else! We very much hope to return to Glen Cruick in the future.