Guests say
Straton Cottage is a spacious and well-equipped holiday home in a beautiful, peaceful location near Montrose, with easy access to stunning beaches and countryside walks. Guests particularly appreciate the comfortable living spaces, secure garden for dogs, and special touches like the projector room. The property is ideal for families and multi-generational groups. While most guests found the cottage clean and homely, a few mentioned areas needing deeper cleaning or refurbishment. Overall, the cottage offers a restful and memorable stay, with the positives far outweighing the negatives.
Most guests found the cottage clean and comfortable, but a minority reported issues with cleanliness and maintenance, including one very negative review citing hygiene concerns. The majority of feedback is positive, but there are a few mentions of areas looking tired or needing a deep clean.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, proximity to beautiful beaches, and scenic countryside. Guests loved the peaceful setting and easy access to local attractions, with only minor comments about the steep walk to the beach.
Guests consistently mention the cottage's spaciousness, comfortable beds, and homely atmosphere. The living areas are described as large and well-suited for families and groups, contributing to a restful and enjoyable stay.
The cottage is well-equipped, with highlights including a projector room, log burner, secure garden for dogs, and a well-stocked kitchen. Some minor maintenance issues were quickly addressed by the owner, though a few guests noted areas that could benefit from refurbishment.
There are no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches such as hampers or treats, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
This spacious cottage enjoys lovely views and a large garden perfect for a family BBQ, or take a stroll down to the beach, just ½ mile away..
Ground Floor:
Living room: (1 Step), Smart TV, Woodburner, French Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen/dining room: Range, Fridge, Dishwasher
Living room 2: (1 Step), Projector Screen, Books, Sofa Bed (Double) (Flexible Sleeping Only)
Utility Room: Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating (underfloor in living room), gas, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack.. Large, enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and BBQ. Bike store. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. This charming detached cottage is set in an elevated position with panoramic views from the grounds towards the sea at St Cyrus. A steep meandering walk down the hill to the beautiful beach starts from the cottage, and there are fine views over the bay towards Montrose Basin as you go down. The cottage is in a secluded position yet next to two other properties and has its own private, enclosed rear garden. The cottage is bright, fresh and welcoming with a wonderful living room with vaulted ceiling and beams where you can relax in front of the wood burner after an energetic day out.
St Cyrus’ beach is a renowned conservation area and visitors will love the wide sandy spaces, rock pools at one end and the opportunity to spot whales, dolphins, seals and otters which frequent the clear waters. Ornithologists are also well catered for, with the nearby Montrose Basin home to thousands of pink footed geese in winter as well as many other wading birds and seasonal visitors throughout the year.
Montrose itself has plenty of facilities including two golf courses, tennis and bowls, as well as being the venue for Mofest, an annual music festival which attracts big names as well as lesser known acts. Dundee is within easy reach for the culturally minded and a visit to the V&A Museum is a must, as well as the RRS Discovery or a trip to the theatre. Beach ½ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (18)
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James Munro
We had a great stay at Straton cottage and would definitely want to return with our family. A charming cottage in a beautiful location. Clearly a well loved home and we felt immediately at ease.
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Confirmed Guest
Had a very relaxing and peaceful week. Weather was good so plenty of walks on coast, beach. Loved Abroath Montrose and Stonehaven . Kitchen well equipped, loved the range oven. Beds comfy certain areas looking tired . But the location makes up for that. Amazing watching the birds on feeders , woodpecker came 1 day !. Great garden for relaxing in the autumn sun. Saw the deer every day in the field and copse outside property. Great to see v good information about recycling, in past cottages not been good.
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Confirmed Guest
5 adults , 2 large dogs. Excellent size , dogs loved the garden. Projector room was well used. Good location , plenty places to visit and loads of good dog walk nearby.