Rowanlea Lodge is a unique post and beam traditional log cabin built with Scottish Douglas fir trees. Located on the border between Angus & Aberdeenshire with countryside views for miles. With a fully enclosed garden making it safe for children and pets. A peaceful location to relax and unwind. The village pub is within walking distance serving delicious food and is also dog friendly.
St Cyrus beach, Lunan Bay, The blue door walk at Edzell and Dunnottar Castle are a few of the places to visit.
Rowanlea Lodge offers a luxury interior with high quality furnishings and a cozy wood burner. There is an open plan living/kitchen area with double patio doors opening out onto the decking facing west. The perfect place to relax with a glass of wine until the sun sets. A smart tv, dvd player and an Ipod dock is provided for entertainment on a cozy night in.
There is a double bedroom furnished in Harris tweed and a shower room on the ground floor. The upstairs double bedroom is bright spacious and has a seating area which can be used as an additional double double sofa bed. Please note the upstairs room is open plan to the living/kitchen area.
Outdoors there are many seating areas and a private hot tub with bar. A Chesney heat and grill wood burning stove will keep you cozy when dining outside and can also be used as a BBQ. The gardens are fully enclosed making it safe for children and pets.
Guests have access to the entire property. Private parking is available for 2 cars. There is decking and a seating area at the front of the cabin facing west which gets the sun from late afternoon until sun set. The back of the cabin gets the sun throughout the day in summer time, a further seating area is provided, a private hot tub & BBQ. There is also a large log store located opposite the cabin where guests can store bikes and dry off dogs. (dog towels are provided.)
I am always available to guests during their stay if required. A welcome pack is in the cabin with information about local places of interest, events taking place and where to eat out. A food hamper is provided for all guests which includes local Scottish produce for breakfast to help get your stay off to a great start.
Places of interest we recommend visiting during your stay. Fettercairn distillery one of Scotlands oldest malt whisky distilleries. Brechin castle center provides a variety of activities for families including nature trails, miniature railway and model farm. The cabin is located ten minutes from the coast where you will find Lunan Bay one of the most beautiful beaches in Scotland, popular with surfers, horse riders and a great place for pet owners to exercise dogs. Montrose Basin home to thousands of migratory birds including pink-footed geese, common terns, knots and sedge warblers. 
 Also St Cyrus beach, a nature reserve renowned for its grasslands, rare flowers and butterflies. Cairngorms National Park is approximately 40 miles from the Lodge with beautiful mountains, forest paths, rivers, lochs, wildlife hotspots, a perfect day out. The Angus Glens is great for walking where you will see some amazing views, an abundance of wildlife and get a taste of rural Angus.
For those that like castles and gardens there is Glamis, Crathes and Dunnotar castle, also the famous Balmoral castle a little further away. Langley Park gardens, Dunnaid Castle gardens and Lady Augusta Erskine's walk at House of Dun.
The popular coastal town of Stonehaven is a 20 minute drive packed with many sea food restaurants and of course famous for the fire balls at New Year, a trip to Auntie Betty's is a must for an ice cream. Montrose is a ten minute drive where you will find many shops, supermarkets cafes a post office and chemist.
There is a lovely bistro farm shop a mile away at Balmakewan for a nice lunch and delicious home bakes. Do visit our local pub just a short walk from the cabin, a former coaching Inn built in the 1800's with a beer garden serving food daily and pet friendly too. If you feel like a cozy night in after a day exploring why not order a take away and they will deliver for a small charge. 
There is so much to see and do around this beautiful part of Scotland, you won't want to leave.
We look forward to meeting you and will give a warm welcome when you arrive at our holiday home.
There is a regular bus that goes to the coastal town of Montrose from the village of Marykirk. A local train station is approximately 5 miles from the Lodge in Montrose or Laurencekirk. We are situated 36 miles north of Dundee and 34 miles south of Aberdeen.
What is provided for you.
All linen & towels. Luxury Shetland soaps, body & hair wash. 
Bath robes for the hot tub.
All kitchen essentials are provided.
Free Wi-fi
Logs and kindling.

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