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The Butchers Cottage

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TV
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Edzell, near Brechin
  • Edzell Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Brechin Cathedral
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Fasque House
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Dundee (DND)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the area

Brechin

With a stay at this cottage in Brechin, you'll be on a river, a 3-minute walk from Bedlam Paintball- Edzell and a 3-minute drive from Edzell Castle. .This cottage is 31.5 mi (50.6 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Catherthuns.

What's nearby

  • Edzell Castle - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Brechin Cathedral - 10 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Caledonian Railway - 10 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Fasque House - 12 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Dunnottar Castle - 29 min drive - 42.9 km

Getting around

  • Laurencekirk Station - 14 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Edzell Tweedie Coffee House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Balmakewan House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sinclair's Larder - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brechin Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Arch Cafe Bistro - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Butchers Cottage

In the heart of the village, this most attractive whitewashed cottage is within a short walk to all amenities that Edzell has to offer.. 2 steps to entrance.

All on the Ground Floor:

Living room/kitchen: Smart TV, Netflix, Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Doors Leading To Back Area

Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer

Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack.. Garden with garden furniture. Bike store. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are 2 steps at the rear of the property.. Tucked away behind the local award winning craft butcher’s shop, this charming and elegantly furnished cottage is in the heart of the appealing village of Edzell, with its lovely little shops and eating places, as well as a quality parkland 18 hole golf course, one of many in the area. Totally refurbished in 2021 it offers relaxing holiday accommodation for families or couples, with muted colours and tasteful soft furnishings. A perfect base from which to explore the rugged beauty of the nearby Angus Glens. Tarfside and Glenesk are good starting points for some excellent walks amongst stunning scenery and diverse wildlife.

Travel the length of the Victorian Heritage Trail, passing through Fettercairn with its Gothic Arch and local distillery (where tours can be taken) up through Cairn o’ Mount and into Royal Deeside, ending at Balmoral Castle, or spend relaxing days at the fine sandy beaches at St Cyrus, Lunan Bay and Montrose. There is ample fishing and golf in the area as well as some good eating places, or why not visit some of the stately homes including Glamis Castle. Alternatively travel a little further afield to St Andrews, Dundee or Perth for culture and visitor attractions including the V & A and RSS Discovery.

Free WiFi
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which has a kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free cottage features fishing on site.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Cottages.com

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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2 Bedroom Accommodation in Edzell, Near Brechin Cottage
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The Butchers Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

June Margaret K.

Liked: Cleanliness

warm and cosy

Very well appointed and provisioned cottage with easy access to a variety of shops and places of interest. Easy access and very friendly locals. We had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025