Skip to main content
Entire home

Cozy, dog friendly cottage on the edge of Kinblethmont Estate near to golf and beaches

Photo gallery for Cozy, dog friendly cottage on the edge of Kinblethmont Estate near to golf and beaches

Exterior view of the West Lodge
Modern kitchen with small eating area
There are 3 shallow steps between the entrance/ kitchen/bathroom area and the living roomea
Cosy sitting room with TV and woodburning effect stove
Dining room/activities area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

View map
By Arbroath, Angus
  • Place, St. Vigean's Church
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tidal Harbour
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Arbroath Abbey
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dundee (DND)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

King Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Shower room

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cozy, dog friendly cottage on the edge of Kinblethmont Estate near to golf and beaches

The West Lodge is a delightful little detached country cottage with its own large private garden about 3 miles from Arbroath. It is comfortably furnished with two bedrooms, cosy sitting room, dining/ activities room bathroom with shower and new kitchen. To either side and behind the garden are the mature mixed woodlands of Kinblethmont estate. The West Lodge is set back from the road with a lovely large mature garden all round the house containing shrubs and plum trees. The garden is open to the road however there is a walled in area for small children/pets (the wall is about 2 foot tall). There is also outdoor seating and a BBQ. Behind the house is a farm road that leads through unspoilt woodland into the heart of Kinblethmont estate. There there are woodland walks and the 2 acre walled garden (about 1 mile away) with children's play area, badminton, table tennis and ball games.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

The approach to the cottage is along a farm track
Charming modernised country cottage retreat near woodland walk and coast
Arbroath
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
Charming modernised country cottage retreat near woodland walk and coast

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

default

Events

No events allowed

default

Pets

Pets allowed

default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number AN-01131-F
Property # 1947701
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Arbroath

Arbroath is home to this cottage. Arbroath Abbey and Signal Tower Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Dunninald Castle and Gardens and Carnoustie Leisure Centre. Brechin Leisure Centre and Caledonian Railway are also worth visiting.
View more Cottages in ArbroathOpens in a new window
Map
By Arbroath, Angus

What's nearby

  • St. Vigean's Church - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • St Vigeans Museum - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Signal House Museum - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Tidal Harbour - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Arbroath Abbey - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Arbroath Station - 13 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pie Bobs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The But 'n' Ben - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Barrista - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Portcullis Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy, dog friendly cottage on the edge of Kinblethmont Estate near to golf and beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy, dog friendly cottage on the edge of Kinblethmont Estate near to golf and beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy, dog friendly cottage on the edge of Kinblethmont Estate near to golf and beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy, dog friendly cottage on the edge of Kinblethmont Estate near to golf and beaches located?

Situated in Arbroath, this cottage is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from St. Vigean's Church and within 6 miles (10 km) of Arbroath Abbey and Signal House Museum. St Vigeans Museum and Signal Tower Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Lovely well equipped and cozy cottage in a quiet rural location but within easy reach of the coast. Very dog friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm and cosy

Excellent place to recover from jet lag. Handy to the town of Arbroath and the nice restaurant The but & ben
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great experience & fantastic cottage

We felt so relaxed and comfortable The West Lodge is immaculate and has everything you need We didn’t want to leave A rest treat Location is great too We had many trips out and about Only thing we would have liked is to have met the owners
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2022
I am so glad that these guests enjoyed their stay. Meeting our guests was something that stopped happening during Covid but it looks like it is time for it to start happening again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honeymoon hideaway

We stayed 3 nights for our wedding weekend. Great little property, nice surrounding area for our dog. Booking/check in/check out we’re all hassle free and we were kept well informed beforehand. Thank you for making our mini Honeymoon special Mr and Mrs G Solley (&Roxanne)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
I am so glad that these guests enjoyed their stay. It s. a great area to bring your 4 legged friend with lovely walks on the estate. Dog friendly cafes and a great beach for running free at Lunan bay .
Verified

8/10 Good

pauline w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable when we found it due to post code query. Heating needs to be addressed as very cold even with constant heat and lighting could be better in kitchen. otherwise very comfortable and well equipped. Otherwise it was a very enjoyable stay in lovely setting. Highly recommended if the above points could be addressed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house with peaceful surroundings

We really enjoyed our stay here. The house was equiped with everything we needed and was lovely and warm. The beds were comfortable and extra blankets were provided. The shower was a nice experience with shower gel, shampoo and conditioner provided. The kitchen had a great range of pots, pans, roasting tins, serving dishes and utensils - even an electric mixer and cake tin should you feel the urge to bake a cake There was also washing up liquid, sponges and brushes provided too.We visited quite a few.places in the surrounding area and it was beautiful. We were also blessed with a week of sunshine in March!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Matthias E.

Perfect getaway

We had a lovely stay at the West Lodge. The cottage was as described, and very clean and well-equipped. The owner was very helpful from the time we made the first contact, from accommodating our additional guests, providing us with a grill, to thoughtfully leaving us some biscuits and milk at the cottage. The cottage was very clean and very well-maintained. The cottage is in a very good location to explore the area, and there is plenty to do. It certainly helps as the owner gave us lots of useful tips. We explored the beach in the nearby area, which is absolutely lovely, and we were lucky with the weather. Would definitely recommend this cottage!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
I am so glad that these guests enjoyed their stay. There is so much to do in the area and I am always happy to make suggestions.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Barry M.

Fantastic Break

This is the second time we have stayed at West Lodge in Kinblethmont and we cannot recommend it enough. The cottage was spacious enough for my husband, my 2 boys and myself... my parents came to stay too and there was loads of room! The walled garden is the area my 10 year old loves most in the world... The owner kindly gave us a pass to park at the garden. The cottage is well equipped and cosy. The owners are very accommodating. We will definitely return! Thanks for a fab holiday.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
I am so glad that these guests enjoyed their stay in the West Lodge. We love it when our guests return. The walled garden is about a mile from the West Lodge so it is easily walkable but we are now giving West Lodge guests special permission to park at the walled garden. The road leading to it is a farm track so may be a bit muddy if it has been very wet but otherwise it should be ok for most cars.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed.

Everything was just right. Very cozy and private.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy and comfortable home from home for touring the area

A lovely place to stay within easy reach of all the beautiful beaches and fishing harbours from Dundee to Aberdeen. Lovely walks in the estate, woods, deer and pheasants, ancient trees and the enigmatic walled garden. A special treat was access to the estate's historic art and artefacts including a Pictish Stone on display in the grand old house. The cottage is very pleasant, comfortable furnishings and a sunny kitchen with all one needs, and very peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

We all really enjoyed our stay, the West Lodge had everything we needed to just unpack and get settled in. The area was perfect for us as we could walk to the walled garden in just over 20 minutes and a beautiful beach was a short drive away. We had a lovely time and although it rained a couple of days the cottage had everything for a rainy day inside. The garden is a beautiful feature too, great for just sitting and listening to the birds and watching the wildlife. We would return again but perhaps next time with just us grown ups to enjoy a peaceful break. Although we didn’t bring our dogs this time, we can see the appeal as the beaches are long and quiet, perfect for them to run on and West Lodge has plenty of walks to tire them out!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Steel

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal

Ideal
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

A lovely comfortable cottage with everything you could need.

we stayed at the end of October when the weather was very cold but the cottage was lovely and warm and cosy. It was nice to see the birds feeding in the garden. We walked through the woods surrounding the cottage to the walled garden a long walk but really lovely with pheasants running around. We played table tennis in the walled garden not ready for the Olympics yet though. A drive to Glamis Castle is well worth the visit. We had a lovely day there going round the castle and grounds. We would definitely stay in West Lodge again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
I am so glad that these guests enjoyed their stay -we always try to make sure that the house is warm and cosy in the colder months. There are some lovely walks on the estate through the woods up to the walled garden and up around the solar park for some great views on a nice day. There is also lots to do in the surrounding area - do ask me if you have any questions.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dirk W.

Our first time will not be the last in the West cottage

We enjoyed or 5 days in the cottage very much! In and outside the house everything was very lovely. The birds, the walled garden, the beach and so on.. See you next time
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
I am so glad these guests enjoyed their stay. There is lots to do on the estate and in the area. We do like to encourage our birds at the feeders so I'm glad that there were lots around.
Archival

8/10 Good

michael h.

well equiped, warm and cosy.

the cottage was in a beautiful setting with amazing walks just outside the back door
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
I am so glad that these guests enjoyed their stay. There are lots of woodland walks into the centre of Kinblethmont estate just outside the back door. Lunan bay just 10 minutes away by car is great for a walk at any time of year and dogs love racing round on the beach.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Britta K.

Homely cottage

We enjoyed our holidays in this homely cottage, nice und helpful contact with the owner. Lots of attractions around Arbroath, many good notes what to do and to see in an informative booklet in West Lodge. We would recommend this property exspecially to families with kids.
Archival

8/10 Good

Lynsey M.

Quiet cottage within everything you could need.

Great location to stay. The cottage had everything you could need. The little cycle path to the garden was lovely. We visited Arbroath, Luna bay and Montrose from here. The cottage was reasonably priced. Will visit again.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
I am so glad that these guests enjoyed their time at the West Lodge. It is very well placed for visiting many local attractions and beaches. If you don't want to get in the car there is lots of walking on Kinblethmont estate - including to the walled garden and up to the top of Kinblethmont hill.
Archival

8/10 Good

Billy A.

What a lovely cottage. Very nice.

First sight looked good, a wee quaint cottage, not far from town yet on its own in the countryside and perfectly private. This is the ideal recluse. Nobody to bother you and all your own space, and lots of space, both indoors and outdoors. Yet, within a short time, you can drive to lots of different towns and some excellent beaches. There are good walks too from your doorstep, including the estate and grounds. Best of all is just the peace and quiet in your own home-from-home in what seems to be the middle of no-where. The cottage looks deceptively small from the outside but is actually like a mini tardis once you enter the door. It has everything you may need from spoons to wi-fi (although the spoons are a bit better than the wi-fi - remember it is the countryside). if you are single or a couple or a have a couple of kids or guests or want to bring your dog you will be happy here. Don't get me wrong, this is not a 5 star hotel but any faults are normal for a family home. So, if you are looking for good quality accommodation with all you need for a stress free, relaxing, self-catering holiday then this, in my opinion, is perfect. I heartily recommend this and would be happy to return.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for us. We hope to see you again in the future
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty D.

Charming, cosy cottage, with everything required

A really pleasant stay in a lovely cottage, it has everything required and suited all ages - from grandparents to one year old granddaughter. Garden was a lovely place to sit and watch the hundreds of butterflies we saw. Definitely recommended.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
The West Lodge has a cosy , slightly old fashioned feel to it and is the perfect place for children and grandparents to enjoy. The garden is very large with some rather unruly areas but there is an enclosed area adjoining the house so you don't need to worry about little ones (or dogs) escaping. It is a great place for nature lovers, there is a long walk out into the estate from the back of the house where you can sometimes see deer at dawn or dusk. There are lots of butterflies and birds in the garden.
Archival

8/10 Good

Helma P.

great location to explore Angus

Kinblethmont was perfekt to stay with two grandchildren (6 and 8), the house was comfortable, well equipped, the surrounding peacefull, garden for playing with ball and cars, watching birds, not far away to Lunan Bay - our every-afternoon-place- , to Abbroth with smoked fish, icecream, walking belong the Red Cliffs, Montrose with Air Station
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
I am so glad that these guests enjoyed their stay - there are lots of things to do on the estate and in the surrounding area to amuse children - a great place for children to bond with their grandparents.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sindy R.

A beautiful cottage in lovely surroundings.

We absolutely loved our stay at The West Lodge. On our arrival it was lovely to find all we needed for a hot beverage and our son loved the cookies. The cottage itself is very well equipped and was in the perfect location to explore the surrounding area. Thanks to the guide books in the cottage we explored Lunan Bay in it's glory, finding quartz veins running through the inside of the caves. The views are truly breathtaking. We enjoyed hiking in The Cairngorm's with our dogs. There was so much to see and do we long to return in the future. It was great to feel welcome having two dogs. Having a fully enclosed garden was fantastic. There are fabulous walks to be had on The Kinblethmont Estate where we saw wildlife including deer. Outside our kitchen cottage window we watched the birds on the feeders. Our final 'supper at the West Lodge was spent in the garden having a lovely BBQ. When it was time to go home we felt rested and replenished. We cannot recommend this cottage enough. Excellent communication from the owners/staff. Many thanks for such an enjoyable stay. We will return in the future! The Roberts family.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
I am so glad that these guests enjoyed their stay. There is so much to see and do on the estate and the surrounding area and it is very pleasing to see our guests making the most of it. We have now teamed up with a local supplier who can provide a very generous breakfast at a good price packed full of lovely local ingredients for you to enjoy during your stay. Just ask us about it!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sabine M.

Komfortables Cottage in ruhiger Lage

Wir haben uns gleich sehr wohl gefühlt im Cottage. Es ist gemütlich eingerichtet und die Küchenausstattung sehr gut. Leider konnten wir aufgrund des kalten und regnerischen Wetters die schönen Außenanlagen des Cottages nicht nutzen.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Ich bin froh, dass diese Gäste gefiel die Hütte. Es ist schade, dass das Wetter war nicht sehr gut - ich glaube, es war kalt in diesem Jahr in den meisten Nordeuropa. Die Sonne scheint jetzt!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ivanka H.

Holiday in Scotland

We have spent a wonderful 10 days in the West Lodge Cottage in late July and in early August. The cottage offers all you need, quiet location, surrounded by greenery, close to town and excellent base for exploring the countryside. I am sure we will return. Best regards, Ivanka
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
I am so glad that these guests enjoyed their stay. We are apprx 4 miles from Arbroath which is very convenient for groceries etc but in the county side with trees all around so we have the best of both worlds.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peace & Quiet only 10 mins. from town.

Lovely cosy, comfortable cottage on main road (not busy) and on the edge of a lovely estate where one was allowed, even invited, to take advantage of the opportunity to wander thru' the estate. The cottage itself was as listed, with all needs provided for, even the bottle opener was not forgotten. Good bathroom with roomy shower. Fine kitchen with room to sit there and it looks out onto a large lawn with woods behind. Large garden is ideal for young children and toddlers. Fruit trees and bushes also (Brambles hmmm!) I could go on, but suffice to say that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be returning a.s.a.p.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

Wonderful two weeks, nothing to miss

We spent two weeks in the West Lodge cottage and enjoyed every single moment. The rooms are clean and well maintained. The beds are very comfortable, the kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering and the surrounding area invites for nice walks. The weather was nice enough even for outside evening dinners although we didn't use the BBQ provided. The Arbroath Smokies had been ready to eat coming from the shop. The West Lodge was a perfect "base camp" for us doing Geocaching Jessica and Robert are very friendly and helpful if any kind of question comes up. We would 100% recommend to other people to stay in the West Lodge. Try it!

About the host

Hosted by Jessica Ramsay

Host profile image

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback