Guests say
Tinkerbell Cottage offers a peaceful and charming retreat, perfect for those seeking to unwind and disconnect from modern life. Guests consistently praise its beautiful, remote location, abundant wildlife, and cosy atmosphere, especially the wood-burning stove and star-gazing skylight. The cottage is well-equipped for a comfortable stay, with scenic walks on the doorstep. While some mention minor cleanliness and maintenance issues, and a few found the bed uncomfortable, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the cottage reasonably clean and cosy, though a few noted areas needing more attention, such as some dirty cutlery and dishes, and minor maintenance issues like wasps near the entrance.
The location is widely praised for its tranquillity, natural beauty, and proximity to excellent walks and wildlife. Its remoteness is a highlight for those wanting to escape and explore the Cairngorms.
Guests generally found the cottage warm, cosy, and relaxing, with a comfortable bedroom and inviting living space. A few mentioned the bed being low or uncomfortable, but most enjoyed restful stays.
The cottage is described as well-equipped and charmingly basic, with a good kitchen, wood-burning stove, and bath. Some guests noted missing or worn kitchen items and occasional maintenance needs, but overall facilities met expectations.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
This half-round property is set amidst trees in the grounds of the Bainaboth Estate, offering a peaceful retreat.. "Acres of peaceful and secluded countryside surround these magnificent cottages..."
At the heart of Glenprosen, one of the renowned ‘Glens of Angus’, lies the Balnaboth Estate on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park; 6,000 peaceful and secluded acres surrounding 16th-century Balnaboth House. In its midst, these six characterful holiday cottages each offer a unique and magical holiday retreat; indeed the creator of Peter Pan himself (Sir James Barrie) was born in nearby Kirriemuir and holidayed here.
These cottages were once occupied by shepherds, gardeners or other staff of the Ogilvy family when this was a traditional Victorian sporting estate. Red squirrels play in the trees, otters frequent the burns, and deer graze all around. Because of the varied scenery, that varies from beech woods to forest, pasture to heather moor, mountain streams to river pools, the area enjoys a spectacular range of wildlife, including species largely extinct elsewhere in Britain, such as black game and ptarmigan.
Magnificent walking, bird-watching, mountain biking and (in season) cross-country skiing abound on the estate and, further afield, downhill skiing at Glen Shee (25 miles). Fishing is available on a 5-mile stretch of the River Prosen, and there are twenty golf courses within an hours’ drive.
Enjoy the seclusion of this beautiful glen - peaceful, relaxing, scenic - yet just a few minutes’ drive from bustling market towns and busy fishing harbours which hug the Angus coastline, as well as from the city of Dundee which offers many attractions for all the family. The exciting Dundee Contemporary Arts is a stunningly-designed centre which incorporates galleries, a print studio and two art-cinema screens, while the Mills Observatory is Britain’s only full-time public observatory with a resident astronomer.
Good road, rail and air access to Angus provide easy access from all parts of the UK or international destinations. Shop 9-10 miles.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: TV, DVD Player, Multi-Fuel Burner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath, Toilet.
Bed linen included. Electric central heating, partial electric storage heaters and electricity by meter reading (initial £10 included). Towels £3 pppw. Fuel for multi-fuel burner at cost. Travel cot and highchair. Garden area with garden furniture. 6000-acre grounds. River fishing (trout free of charge, salmon £15 per day, £75 per week, 16th February-5th September). Grazing and stabling for horses available on request. Private parking. This is a strictly non-smoking accommodation. Please note: There is a river and pond in the grounds. The property has a natural water supply from a spring.. Electricity by meter reading (initial £10 included), Bed linen included, Towels £3 per person per week, travel cot, high chair, DVD, microwave, Grounds of 6,000 acres, Parking, River fishing on a 5-mile stretch: trout foc, salmon £15 per day/£75per week (16 February to 5 September); £30 per day/£130per week (10 September to 31 October), Grazing and stabling for visitors’ horses by arrangement, Natural spring water supply. This is a strictly non-smoking accommodation. NB: River and pond in grounds
Cot & high chairs on request, limited availability, please request prior to arrival.
No mobile phone reception at properties.
Electric storage heaters and electricity by meter reading (initial £10 included).
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Please note:There is road closures leading to the property please see the alternative directions to the property.
Reviews (16)
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Confirmed Guest
Myself and my partner Andy had a fantastic time.The location was perfect, the river, the walks but most special thing was all the birds at the cottage, peacocks, peahens, pheasants and all the different varieties of birds. I was lucky to have a red squirrel at the front door.We will definitely be back hopefully in October if cottage not booked.We didn't even miss the TV or phone. Best relaxing holiday for anyone who wants to totally get away.Great location for exploring the Cairngorms and all palaces and castles.I have recommended the estate holiday cottages to my family and friendsA couple of niggles,I found the bed uncomfortable which hurt my back, however I bought a blow up bed and slept down stairs which was so relaxing especially in front of the log stove. It made my holiday even more great. Some cutlery and pots, dishes were a little dirty.Best holiday.
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Confirmed Guest
Go to this estate regularly just love the remoteness and nature don’t usually book tinkerbell but my other choice was taken enjoyed it thoroughly but be warned the bed is about 6 inches high I managed but as I’m getting older probably wouldn’t return there it’s awkward at my age now
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Confirmed Guest
This bright, cosy, unique cottage give the proper feeling of leaving normal life behind for a moment. For who is interested, the 4G network does reach the cottage, but I would advice to ignore this other than checking the weather to time the gorgeous short and longer walks in Glen Prosen and the surrounding glens of Angus. After that you can poke the fire, go for a cold dip in the river next to cottage and/or a warm one in the bath, and enjoy a book, the multiple DVDs, or cooking a big meal in the spacious kitchen.