Holiday House Details

Priestoun House is a detached property with a river setting and 2 acres of gardens. The house is situated less than a mile from the conservation town of Edzell. It is a holiday house that manages to combine elegance and grandeur with comfort and charm.  Full of original features from the Arts and Crafts period including panelling, fireplaces and wood carvings. The property has been beautifully furnished to provide holiday accommodation of the highest standard.

Outside the delights continue with gardens of exceptional beauty complete with a river running through, ideal for a quick cast in the evening.  Play croquet on the large lawns or simply sit surrounded by peace and quiet, and enjoy the views across the fields and woodlands of the Angus countryside.

With a golf course 0.5 miles away and the championship course at Carnoustie 0.5 hours drive, this is a great area for golf, not to mention the wonderful beaches and glens, and many historic properties in the area.

Short breaks and special rates for smaller parties by arrangement.

Accommodation

Ground Floor
Entrance hall with stair to first floor. downstairs toilet Large beautiful lounge with 2 open fireplaces, wood panelling, antique furnishings and paintings. Library with over 400 books, DVD’s, and games which guests are welcome to use during their stay. Small TV/DVD room with open fireplace and comfy seating.  Luxurious dining room with original Venetian glass chandelier and antique table and chairs. Large kitchen/dining room with Aga. Rear utility room/mud room with door to courtyard and garden. Rear staircase to first floor.

First Floor
2 large double bedrooms both with king sized beds and views over garden, 1 smaller double with views over garden, 2 twin rooms (2 with views over the garden and one with windows across to the river), 1 bedroom with double four poster (views over courtyard garden) 2 bathrooms with whb, bath and hand shower. One shower room, 3 separate wc’s.

Gardens
Main garden enclosed and safe for children. Courtyard garden enclosed and safe for children. Riverside garden has open frontage to river and children will need supervision. 

Activities

Angus has 17 golf courses including Carnoustie, all within easy reach. Edzell golf course less than half a mile away and Brechin only 3 miles. There are wide sandy beaches, many small bays and harbours. Angus has 50 miles of coastline which are great for beach combing or watersports.  Field sports include archery and clay pigeon shooting.  Pathhead Farm offers horse riding & pony trekking.  Enjoy miles of glorious landscape and quiet roads and track for cycling. With Corrie Fee, Glen Clova and much more Angus offers excellent climbing.  Being at the foot of the Angus glens makes Priestoun ideal for walking holiday – Angus has an annual walking festival.  Priestoun is surrounded by a variety of wildlife such as red squirrels, deer, stoats, foxes, pheasants, kingfishers and otters. The area offers challenging and satisfying angling rivers and lochs, and on the sea and from the shore with Edzell close to the North Esk renowned for salmon fishing.  Guests can fish in the West Water River from the river banks which borders the gardens of Priestoun. Visit some of the many famous houses and castles in the area which include the House of Dun, Edzell Castle and Glamis the former home of the late Queen Mother.

Included

Linen and towels provided. Central heating, electricity and supplement of solid fuel for lounge fire included.

TVs/DVD, WiFi, Aga, electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. Outdoor furniture and croquet set in summer. Ample parking.

Extra refundable cost: Good Housekeeping Deposit £500

Local Facilities

Edzell is served with 3 General stores, Post Office, Chemist, Butcher, Hairdresser, cafes, restaurants and hotels/pubs
Brechin 6 miles
Montrose 14 miles
Arbroath 14 miles