Guests say
Grey Granite is a spacious, well-equipped cottage in a peaceful rural setting, ideal for exploring Scotland’s east coast and perfect for dog owners. Guests appreciate the clean, airy interiors, enclosed garden, and proximity to scenic walks, beaches, and local towns. The property is praised for its value, reliable WiFi, and family-friendly amenities. While most reviews highlight cleanliness and comfort, a few mention minor maintenance issues and occasional lapses in housekeeping. Overall, guests enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable stay, with many expressing a desire to return.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, with fresh towels and well-kept interiors. However, a small number of reviews reported issues such as spider webs, stained curtains, and some maintenance concerns, which slightly lowered the overall impression.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, scenic views, and easy access to the coast, countryside, and nearby towns. Guests enjoyed the peaceful surroundings, dog-friendly walks, and proximity to attractions.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable, with cosy beds and a welcoming atmosphere. Some mentioned the beds were a bit firm for their taste, and a few noted small bedrooms, but overall comfort was rated positively.
The cottage is well-equipped with kitchen appliances, WiFi, and family-friendly features like an enclosed garden and nearby play areas. Some guests noted minor issues with the shower, heating, and a lack of certain kitchen items, but most found the facilities met their needs.
Several guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as fresh flowers and prompt communication. While some reviews mention small welcome items, these are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Grey Granite is in a great location for friends and families to enjoy the countryside and seaside towns nearby.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed, Pull Out Bed (Single)
Shower Room: Shower, Toilet.
Wood pellet central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. . Small sitting-out area. Large enclosed lawned garden (shared with other properties on-site). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. In the heart of the Scottish countryside close to the sea lies the Arbuthnott Estate, home of the Arbuthnott family for over 900 years and more than thirty-five generations. Arbuthnott Holiday Cottages are a perfect base to explore this area of fascinating history. Situated just 3½ miles from the coast and with easy access to Royal Deeside, guests can have energetic or relaxing holidays here - the choice of activities is endless! The road network is very good, making it an ideal location from which to explore much of Scotland.
Comfortably furnished, they make a great choice at any time of the year, to enjoy the peace and solitude of this unspoilt area. Grey Granite is one of three cottages situated in the Old School, which has been sympathetically restored to provide cosy cottages, and are named after the renowned novels of local author Lewis Grassic Gibbon. The cottages are less than 10 minutes in the car to Inverbervie. Arbuthnott house is officially open to the public 10 days a year, although the owners are delighted to book in small groups to the house and gardens, appealing to many enthusiasts - please email arbuthnotthouse@gmail.com to arrange.
All cottages are well furnished and equipped with their own garden areas. There are plenty of walking and cycling opportunities nearby. Inverbervie with its shingly beach and good coastal walks is just 3½ miles away, with many of the facilities you may need. Just 9 miles away is the bustling market town of Stonehaven with an outdoor heated pool – brilliant in summer. Take a trip to Dunnottar Castle, a proud monument overlooking the sea near Stonehaven and the inspiration for the location of the Disney film, Brave. Montrose, with clean sandy beaches, golf courses and leisure activities is just 13 miles away and it is easy to access the Angus Glens from here. You may want to travel on the Victorian Heritage Trail, through Edzell and Fettercairn towards Banchory.
Beach 3½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 3½ miles. Petrol station - Fiddes Bridge, 8 miles away
Grey Granite can be booked together with Sunset Song (ref UK11130) and Cloud Howe (ref UK11132) and can accommodate up to 16 guests.
Free WiFi
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
AS00631F
AS00630F
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (24)
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Jennifer Charnley
A pleasant looking property in a good location being less than 3 miles from the coast. No local facilities other than a nearby centre dedicated to a local author, with cafe, but wasn't expecting any more so that was fine. I felt that the property was lacking in many respects: no cupboard space available for own food, insufficient pint and wine glasses considering it accommodated 5 people, 2 of the single beds had not been made up, no heating or lights on for my arrival, insufficient sockets near to the bed in the main bedroom, tiny amount of washing up liquid provided, no milk, although tea and coffee sachets left out, a tiny amount of paper left on 1 toilet roll and no replacement. I could go on.It definitely felt that this was a "business " and not a much loved property owned by a single person.
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Confirmed Guest
Had a fabulous week here and loved it. The cottage had everything and more required for the week. Very good value and hope to return sometime soon.
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Confirmed Guest
Dirty cottage. TO AVOID!!!!The cleaning was done at the minimum!Entrance door with 2 cracks showing.Spider webs directly from the entrance (light of the ceiling), spider webs on all the windows in the rooms.Windows dirty in all the rooms, curtains stained in the major bedroom; rugs totally outdated, the handrail of the stepcase is not fixed and move dangerously when you put your hands on it, walls have stains (staircase, bathroom, 2nd and 3d room), toilet inside the bathroom is leaking from the base), the seat has stains on it!.Mould coming out on the ceiling of the bathroom just under the shower. Some bed sheets got stains even before being used.The floor of the parlour wasn't correctly done when we arrived and ALL the sofas got massive stains on them.Some stains of water ingresses on the ceiling near the windows downstairNo extractor in the kitchen and chip on the right side of the electric glass cooker which can injure your hand if you are not careful.Bread toaster dirtyBe aware that you will be wake up every morning around 7:45 am by the quad of the neighbor coming to see his dogs near by.