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Address

House of Dun
near Montrose
9
DD10 9LQ

Regional Information

The Angus Glens offer a real treasure trove of hill walking. If you fancy a change of scenery, the Angus Coastline provides another dimension in walking with miles of sandy beaches or rugged coastlines. Angus is an area rich in historical and cultural gems. The area has much to offer in world class sporting and leisure activities, with Championship Golf at Carnoustie now synonymous with internationally renowned golfing destinations like St Andrews and Gleneagles.

National Trust for Scotland properties to visit in the area: Angus Folk Museum; J M Barrie's Birthplace; Barry Mill; Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve; Branklyn Garden; Dunkeld; The Hermitage; House of Dun & Montrose Basin Nature Reserve; Killiecrankie; Mar Lodge Estate.

North Stables, House of Dun

RatingVery Good
AreaAngus
Sleeps4Bedrooms2

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Late Availability Offer

We're delighted to offer a 25% discount on full week bookings between now and 29 June 2013.

This last-minute offer only applies to holidays booked after 2 May 2013, and is available for a limited time only.

Step into the life of an 18th century coachman in this historic apartment, set in House of Dun's original stable block. Built to accommodate the grooms who would have kept the Laird's horses in shining condition, the apartment is now stylishly refurbished and lies off a picturesque sandstone courtyard.
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North Stables makes an ideal base from which to explore Montrose and the surrounding area. For additional accommodation, South Stables, in the same block can be booked, sleeping 4.

Accommodation details

First floor - access is via an external staircase (approximately 18 steps)

Sleeps 4 - 2 twins (the second twin is down 5 stairs)

Large kitchen with dishwasher

Sitting/dining room

Newly refurbished shower room (down 5 stairs)

Gas central heating

Parking available in nearby public car park

Public transport accessible. Holiday guests also have full access to the House's formal gardens and grounds throughout their stay.

About House of Dun
House of Dun is an exquisite Georgian mansion, designed and built by William Adam in 1730 for David Erskine, 13th Laird of Dun.

Highlights include its saloon with elaborate ornate plasterwork by Joseph Enzer, and 800 acres of grounds. Dog owners will have hours of fun on the estate's woodland walk, while some of the more curious features of the house include its model theatre room and unusual 19th century 'boot-bath' in Mrs Erskine's bedroom.

The Library at House of Dun is now home to the Hutchison collection of Scottish colourists and the Stirling collection of furniture ranging from the 18th century through to the 1960's.

About the area
Nearby Montrose is a bustling town with a prosperous history dating back to the 10th century. Today, it has excellent shopping facilities as well as sandy beaches both in town and nearby at St Cyrus and the magnificent Lunan Bay.

Things to do

The Montrose Basin Wildlife Centre is a haven for birdwatchers. With terrain including mud flats, salt marsh, sea water and fresh water, it's notable for oystercatchers, eiders and pink-footed geese as well as plant life.

Local salmon fishing is available on the River South Esk - contact House of Dun for details, telephone 0844 493 2144.

Visit the statue of local hero Bamse, a sea-faring St Bernard dog from Norway who served during World War II on the minesweeper Thorodd. Bamse was buried in Montrose and a sculpture to him was erected in 2006 on Wharf Street overlooking the harbour.

Getting there
House of Dun is 3 miles west of Montrose and 5 miles east of Brechin. From Aberdeen or Dundee (A90) take the turn-off for Brechin and follow the signs for Montrose. < Less