Guests say
Cloud Howe is a spacious and well-equipped cottage in a peaceful rural setting, ideal for families and those seeking a relaxing break. Guests praise its homely atmosphere, convenient location near local attractions, and adjacent play park and café. The property is generally comfortable and offers good amenities, with many reviewers highlighting its warmth and tranquillity. While most experiences were positive, a few guests noted issues with cleanliness and property management. Overall, Cloud Howe provides a welcoming base for exploring the area and enjoying a restful holiday.
Most guests found the cottage clean and welcoming, but several reviews mentioned issues such as unclean bed linen, stained toilets, and neglected kitchen appliances. These concerns were not universal but were significant enough to impact the overall impression.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, beautiful countryside views, proximity to local attractions like Stonehaven and St Cyrus, and the convenience of a nearby café and play park. Guests appreciated the peaceful rural setting and easy access to walks and amenities.
Guests consistently described the cottage as spacious, cosy, and homely, with comfortable furnishings and a warm atmosphere. A minor issue was mentioned regarding light coming through curtains, but overall comfort levels were rated very highly.
The cottage is well equipped for families and longer stays, with ample space, a fully enclosed garden, and access to a play park. Some guests noted missing kitchen items and maintenance issues (e.g., ironing board, oven cleanliness), but most found the facilities more than adequate.
Guests appreciated helpful communication from staff and the convenience of local recommendations. While no gifts were mentioned, the presence of a play park, enclosed garden, and café next door added thoughtful touches to the stay. Please note that such amenities or gestures are not guaranteed.
About this property
Cloud Howe is ideally located to relax or go further afield to explore the many beaches and attractions this area has to offer.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Shower, Toilet.
Wood pellet central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Travel cot and highchair by request.. Small sitting-out area. Large enclosed lawned garden (shared with other properties on-site). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. In the heart of the Scottish countryside close to the sea lies the Arbuthnott Estate, home of the Arbuthnott family for over 900 years and more than thirty-five generations. Arbuthnott Holiday Cottages are a perfect base to explore this area of fascinating history. Situated just 3½ miles from the coast and with easy access to Royal Deeside, guests can have energetic or relaxing holidays here - the choice of activities is endless! The road network is very good, making it an ideal location from which to explore much of Scotland.
Comfortably furnished, they make a great choice at any time of the year, to enjoy the peace and solitude of this unspoilt area. Cloud Howe is one of three cottages situated in the Old School, which has been sympathetically restored to provide cosy cottages, and are named after the renowned novels of local author Lewis Grassic Gibbon. The cottages are less than 10 minutes in the car to Inverbervie. Arbuthnott house is officially open to the public 10 days a year, although the owners are delighted to book in small groups to the house and gardens, appealing to many enthusiasts - email arbuthnotthouse@gmail.com to arrange a time.
All cottages are well furnished and equipped with an enclosed garden area at the back and open garden at the front. They are next to a playing field that has a play park in it. There are plenty of walking and cycling opportunities nearby. Inverbervie with its shingly beach and good coastal walks is just 3½ miles away, with many of the facilities you may need. Just 9 miles away is the bustling market town of Stonehaven with an outdoor heated pool – brilliant in summer. Take a trip to Dunnottar Castle, a proud monument overlooking the sea near Stonehaven and the inspiration for the location of the Disney film, Brave. Montrose, with clean sandy beaches, golf courses and leisure activities is just 13 miles away and it is easy to access the Angus Glens from here. You may want to travel on the Victorian Heritage Trail, through Edzell and Fettercairn towards Banchory.
Beach 3½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 3½ miles. Petrol station Fiddes Bridge 8 miles away.
Cloud Howe can be booked together with Sunset Song (ref UK11130) and Grey Granite (ref UK11131) to accommodate 16 guests.
Free WiFi
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
AS00631F
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (19)
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Confirmed Guest
Had a great time. A great house and location
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Confirmed Guest
We had a wonderful stay at Cloud Howe. The cottage was clean and well equipped with everything we needed for our short stay. The local area is lovely and we enjoyed exploring. The only thing thing to improve would be the curtains upstairs which let in a lot of light, particularly in the summer. Otherwise it was perfect,
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Andrew Cowan
Lovely cosy cottage in a very nice area. The cottage is very well equipped. You can step into the adjacent football field and play park from the cottage garden. there is also a fully enclosed garden at the rear to allow a dog some freedom. The cafe at the Grassic Gibbon centre (other side of the park serves excellent food as does the Bay Chippy in Stonehaven which has won many awards. Nice walks around Arbuthnott Church.