Smithy House

Smithy House Guthrie,, Forfar, DD8 2TP, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>35</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
35 reviews

it was perfect house for our family gathering, very clean, spacious and bright. It is quite remote location but that suited us for our short visit over a weekend.. Would highly recommend.

Chris United Kingdom
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Smithy House

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  • Entire home
  • 323 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace

Located in Forfar, in a historic building, 17 km from Lunan Bay, Smithy House is a holiday home with a garden and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 35 km from Discovery Point. Featuring a Nintendo Wii, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, 2 living rooms with a seating area and a dining area, 4 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. A flat-screen TV with streaming services and a Wii U are provided. The property has an outdoor dining area. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Glamis Castle is 24 km from the holiday home, while University of Dundee is 36 km away. The nearest airport is Dundee Airport, 38 km from Smithy House.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Bedroom 4:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
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  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “it was perfect house for our family gathering, very clean, spacious and bright. It is quite remote location but that suited us for our short visit over a weekend.. Would highly recommend.”
  • Robin
    Germany Germany
    “Beautifully renovated cottage with everything you need for a lovely few days. Very comfortable and cosy, the games room a great addition! Very communicative and easy to reach host. i would highly recommend a visit!”
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The house has loads of space, bright and airy, lovely gardens, great social space in the kitchen.”

Hosted by Jim Foster

9.7
9.7
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Jim Foster
Stunning cottage situated in the hamlet village of Guthrie, nestled in between the world famous Guthrie Castle and the medieval Church. A fully refurbished listed building that was the Old Post Office and Smithy. Sleeps up to 8/9 plus 1 infant with 4 bedrooms(one en-suite), 2 bathrooms set over 2 levels. It offers spacious living and has all the mod cons including 2 large smart TV's. Freeview, wifi, DVD player, Nintendo Wii Console. The ground floor comprises of:- large open plan kitchen/dining/living room with large wood burning stove; second living area with large corner sofa bed; kingsize bedroom;main bathroom with shower and freestanding bath; utility room & shower room.Brand new for 2021, new extension built featuring the 4th bedroom with en-suite and games room. In the games room there is a pinball machine, pool table and football table..First floor:- 1 kingsize bedroom; 1 twin room-will sleep 3 upon request. To the rear of the property there is a large beautiful country garden and parking for 3 cars. This property has been done to the highest of standards.
This gorgeous detached cottage is situated in the peaceful hamlet of Guthrie, in the heart of the beautiful Angus countryside. Nestling in between Guthrie Castle and the ancient medieval church, it is in an ideal location for many activities available in the area. Lovingly renovated, this listed building was once the old post office and smithy, and now combines comfort with modern amenities, without sacrificing its charming character. The open plan lounge is supplemented by a second sitting room with kingsize sofa bed, offering additional sleeping in real comfort. Outside, there is a lovely sitting area at the front, and a spacious garden at the rear with patio and barbecue, ideal for outdoor dining. An area of stunning contrasts, in the quiet rural surroundings of the Angus countryside, it makes a perfect location for walking, golf, cycling, fishing and even tracing your ancestry. There are numerous activities on the doorstep, the Angus Glens offer easy and more challenging walking, and there are great golf courses at Carnoustie, Edzell and Brechin. Superb beaches can be found at Montrose and Lunan Bay, just a short drive away, and the Pictish Stones are nearby for which the are
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Smithy House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional bathroom
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Game console – Nintendo Wii
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • DVD player
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Fold-up bed
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Horse riding
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Entertainment and family services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Smithy House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 22:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 09:30 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Damage policy

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to GBP 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    		Free

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 cot available upon request.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Smithy House

    • Check-in at Smithy House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at Smithy House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Smithy House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 4 bedrooms

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

    • Yes, Smithy House is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Smithy House is 6.8 miles from the centre of Forfar. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Smithy House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Horse riding

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Smithy House on this page.

    • Smithy House can accommodate the following group size:

      • 10 guests

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