Detached renovated cottage offering modern amenities
in a stunning, historic woodland location
The Area
Close By Attractions Tayside & Angus
Monument Cottage is located by the village of Monikie 3 miles inland from the Firth of the Tay and its wonderful waterfront panorama. The cottage is set in 88 acres, boasting a rich history principally revolving round the ancient monument of the Camus cross(dated 1010) and the Panmure testimonial.
Monikie Country Park is visible from the cottage and offers beautiful grounds, walks, play areas, fishing and water sports – High Wires & Zip line.
Carnoustie Open Golf Championship course lies 10 minutes drive to the south east and is considered by some to be golf's greatest test. Locally there are severl other renowned courses, in Carnoustie the Burnside and Buddon courses, Fife costal courses including St Andrews, the home of golf (30 – 45 minutes drive or via train from Carnoustie.) There are too many other noteable golf courses to name in the area, Monument Cottage is a perfect base to explore a variety of types.
Dundee is a city rich in cultural heritage, home to the V&A museum of Design, has a rich maritime history and interesting places to visit.
Glamis Castle - family home of the Earls of Strathmore, childhood home of the Queen Mother and legendary setting for Shakespeare's famous play 'MacBeth'. Glamis is a vibrant Castle, with many activities and from March to October.
Angus Glens 15 to 20 miles to the northwest possess some of Scotland’s finest grouse moors, deer forests and spectacular walks. For the keen fisherman, there is salmon fishing on the rivers Tay, North Esk and South Esk, Sea fishing trips from Arbroath and some stocked fly fishing venues.
Arbroath, the largest town in Angus is the location of Arbroath Abbey, where the declaration of independance was signed, expressing the desire of the Scottish people for self-determination. The popular culinary delight the Arbroath smokie is made in this picturesque fishing port . Surrounding the area are restaurants to suit all tastes and wallets! The Arbroath cliff top trail offers superb scenery, unique wildlife and the chance to see porpoise and dolphins in the North Sea.
Broughty ferry boasts beautiful beaches, a Castle , shops and restaurants. Broughty Ferry Castle and museum is worth a visit, there are some fantastic walks along the coast as well as dedicated cycle paths, quality shopping.
For beach lovers there are a number of good beaches, both sandy and rocky giving great walks and hours of pleasure for the youngsters., lifeguards are on the beach over the summer months and it is a popular place for sea bathers. For the more adventurous there are boat rides to lighthouses and to spot dolphins and seals.
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