Balgavies Home Farm - Cottage is located in Forfar, just 13 miles from Glamis Castle and 21 miles from University of Dundee. Housed in a building dating from 19th century, this vacation home is 13 miles from Lunan Bay and 20 miles from Discovery Point. The vacation home also offers free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. This vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. This vacation home is allergy-free and non-smoking. The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. House of Dun & Montrose Basin Nature Reserve is 11 miles from the vacation home. Dundee Airport is 22 miles from the property.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
10
High score for Forfar

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    spacious. beds so so comfy. had everything we needed. selection of games which we did play
  • Moss
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    When you see the pictures on the website and think it’s looks absolutely amazing just wait until you actually see it for real I can’t fault it on anything the cottage is stunning and clean as you can get and make sure that you book the spa as it...
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The spa was amazing and the hosts assistance with the towels was brilliant.
  • Dale
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Accommodation and swimming pool were both great, setting is in the countryside very pleasant
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Set in a lovely quiet area about 15 minutes from Forfar. Beautiful refurbished cottage stayed with family including my 86 year old dad. Would have been a 10/10, however Booking.com don't tell you that the Spa needs to be pre-'booked and is not...
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    we were made to feel very welcome, the hosts are excellent as is the location and the facilities.
  • Graeme
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superb cottage that was very well decorated and equipped. Log burner a nice touch. The pool and sauna were amazing. Place is spotless. Paula and Robert were terrific hosts and a great time was had by all.
  • Brodie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a lovely stay in the cottage when up visiting for a nearby wedding. Paula and Robert were amazing hosts and went the extra mile to make sure we had a great stay. The cottage was lovely (and very big) and the spa is a really incredible...
  • Lisa
    Ireland Ireland
    Paula and Robert are wonderful hosts, everything in this property is just spectacular 👌

Hosted by Paula & Robert Hoerling

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Paula & Robert Hoerling
Home Farm is set in the beautiful rolling Angus countryside within the Lunan Valley. This tranquil getaway has a separate, newly refurbished, self-catering Cottage. The Cottage sleeps up to six people and has a very sizeable living room with a wood-burning stove and a fully-fitted kitchen with a seating area. We also offer a Flatscreen TV with Cable-TV and Netflix (in both German and English) plus a barbeque and an outside seating area. This tranquil getaway If you need some relaxing time-out, our extensive spa area includes a 10-meter pool with a current-pump (suitable for swimmers: 10m x 5m x 1.5m) with a jacuzzi, sauna, and lounge area. The spa is not included in the price but it guarantees private time for you and your family with no other guests.
Paula and Robert have been married for over ten years and speak both English and German fluently.
Home Farm is set in the beautiful rolling Angus countryside within the Lunan Valley. Home Farm is to be found on a single-track, private road; 6 miles away from Forfar and 10 Miles away from Arbroath on the coast.
Languages spoken: German,English

Area info

Amenities of Balgavies Home Farm - Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden

Indoor swimming pool
Additional charge

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Outdoor & View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Building Characteristics

  • Semi-detached

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Miscellaneous

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £150 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about $187. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
£10 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestroCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Minimum age of the person booking the cottage is 25 years. No Parties.

Please inform Balgavies Home Farm - Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of £150 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: AN-01032-F, C

FAQs about Balgavies Home Farm - Cottage

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Balgavies Home Farm - Cottage on this page.

  • Yes, Balgavies Home Farm - Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Balgavies Home Farm - Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Balgavies Home Farm - Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Balgavies Home Farm - Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Swimming pool
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Check-in at Balgavies Home Farm - Cottage is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Balgavies Home Farm - Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Balgavies Home Farm - Cottage is 5.6 miles from the center of Forfar. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.