The Bulldog Club

Ethie Castle, Arbroath

Angus , Scotland

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  • Ethie Castle
  • Ethie Castle Tapestry Room
  • Ethie Castle Drawing Room
  • Ethie Castle Cardinal's study
  • Ethie Castle fireplace
  • Ethie Castle King size bedroom
  • Ethie Castle bedroom
  • Ethie Castle view
  • Ethie Castle view
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Transport

  • Nearest train stations: Arbroath (15 minutes) or Dundee (20 minutes)
  • 20 minutes from A90, 15 minutes from A92, 15 minutes from Dundee Airport, 1 hour from Aberdeen.

Parking

  • Private off-road parking in the drive

A stone's throw away...

Places of interest

  • Walk to the cliffs at Red Head, the highest on the Angus Coast, and see the Bell Rock Lighthouse.
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  • Amble along the beautiful sandy beach of Lunan Bay climbing up to the ruins of Red Castle, and down into the villages of Lunan and Inverkeilor.
  • Visit the tiny hamlets of Ethie Haven and Corbie Knowe hidden from the rest of the world.
  • Only a short drive away are the majestic Scottish Glens of Prosen, Clova and Islanand Peaks, with waterfalls and hidden lochans.
  • Dunninald House and Gardens View Website
  • Arbroath Abbey: the seed and roots of Scottish Independence, whose one time abbot Cardinal Beaton had his residence at Ethie Castle, and whose sitting room and chapel are there to this day.
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  • Montrose Basin is a fascinating and well known Wildlife Reserve View Website
  • House of Dun, overlooking the Montrose Basin: View Website
  • Pictavia Visitor Centre: the story of the ancient Picts View Website
  • St Andrews Golf course: the oldest course in the world:
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  • Famous golf course at Carnoustie View Website
  • Brechin has both a Cathedral and a castle View Website
  • Kirriemuir is the birthplace of J M Barrie (Peter Pan) View Website
  • Glamis Castle: home of the late Queen Mother, with pretty village and church View Website

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About Ethie Castle, Arbroath

Style:

Historic castle with modern luxury

Setting:

Sandy beaches, glorious glens

Sleeps:

6

A warm welcome awaits you at the de Morgan family home, Ethie Castle. An ancient sandstone fortress dating from the 14th Century, Ethie is reputed to be Scotland’s second oldest permanently inhabited castle. It was immortalized by Sir Walter Scott as ‘Knockwinnoch’ in his novel ‘The Antiquary’. These days, Ethie is a haven of hospitality and peace, and guests can either relax in the splendour of the castle, or choose from a multitude of activities ranging from walking the cliffs only minutes away, or exploring the inland glens where wildlife is abundant.

 

Accommodation

Number of bedrooms:

3

Four poster room

  • Double bed with heated blanket
  • Dressing table
  • Fireplace (not in use)
  • Wardrobe
  • Luggage rack
  • Floor length mirror
  • Radio/Alarm Clock
  • Travel Adaptor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Ensuite bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and sink
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom 2

  • Super king size bed, which can be made into two twin beds
  • Heated blankets
  • Dressing table
  • Fireplace (not in use)
  • Wardrobe
  • Luggage rack
  • Radio/Alarm Clock
  • Travel adaptor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Private shower room with large walk in shower cubicle, WC, sink
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Hairdryer  
  • Private sitting room with views of the castle

Bedroom 3

  • King size bed with heated blanket
  • Dressing table
  • Fireplace (not in use)
  • Wardrobe
  • Luggage rack
  • Radio/Alarm Clock
  • Travel Adaptor
  • Tea and coffee making facilites
  • Private 1920's Art Deco bathroom with shower next door, WC and sink
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Hairdryer

Meals

  • Breakfast is served between 7.30am and 9.00am in the magnificent Tudor kitchen with its massive stone fireplace with a log fire is always maintained; Arbroath smokies on request.
  • Dinner at £30 per head to include three courses, coffee and wine. Dinner available in Tudor Kitchen or for larger parties in the Castle Dining Room.
  • All produce used at Ethie is of the freshest and highest standard, and special diets are catered for.

Further Information

  • Other rooms availble to guests: make yourself at home in front of a roraing log fire on cooler evenings, in one of the sitting rooms. The barrel vaulted Cardinal's Room has a secret stairwell, wood panelling and a tiny door to Cardinal Beaton's ancient chapel. The Television Room is informal with deep cushioned sofas. In contrast the Georgian Drawing Room is elegant and hung with fine art. While at the top of the Castle, reached by 3 of the 5 stone turnpikes is the Tapestry Room with glorious views over the surrounding countryside and farmland.
  • Fabulous and extensive gardens
  • Children welcome
  • Dogs welcome by arrangement
  • Owners have four family dogs, two miniature Shetlands, two Highland cows, a Harris hawk, three ferrets and chickens
  • Ironing facilities available in the scullery
  • Tea and Coffee making facilites
  • Conference facilities available
  • Fishing and shooting days can be arranged
  • Non-smoking property

Pricing

  • from £94 per night for single occupancy
  • £119.00 for double occupancy of double room
  • £138.00 for double occupancy of four-poster room