Title: Kirkgate Cottage – Countryside Living Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kirkgate Cottage – Countryside Living Cottage in Forfar with kitchen ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71750000/71748700/71748689/69c597a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71750000/71748700/71748689/dc9e8ea3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71750000/71748700/71748689/59170de6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children’s area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71750000/71748700/71748689/9d380459.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71750000/71748700/71748689/ebe7b7a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Kirkgate Cottage is a charming retreat in the peaceful hamlet of Balkeerie, Angus. Relax by the electric fire, enjoy al-fresco dining or explore nearby Glamis Castle and Eassie's Pictish Stone. With a spacious lounge, modern kitchen, large garden with kids playframe and private parking for your convenience. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4775 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Kirkgate Cottage – Countryside Living This charming cottage is perfect for a relaxing stay in the country. Set in the peaceful hamlet of Balkeerie, amidst the beautiful scenery of Angus, this comfortable country home has all you need to unwind. Traditional, quality furnishings have been blended beautifully with contemporary artwork and modern home comforts to provide the perfect rural idyll. You’ve room to roam for miles plus access to nearby national treasures like the stunning, turreted Glamis Castle or Eassie’s Pictish Stone. The space The two bedroomed cottage is attached to a large main house but is completely self-contained. There is a front porch, ideal for boots and wellies! The lounge is spacious and comfortable with a cosy electric fire and Smart TV. There’s a modern kitchen with a bright dining area for four and outside there are also garden chairs and a table for eight for any al-fresco dining opportunities! The bathroom is fresh and modern with an electric shower and heated towel rail. Upstairs are two bedrooms; one is a double bedroom and one is a twin bedroom, both with ample storage. There’s a large, grassed garden with a children’s playframe and a private parking area. KEY FEATURES 2 bedrooms with ample storage space Modern kitchen with bright dining area Comfortable and cosy lounge Large garden with kids playframe Private parking Close to historic attraction of Glamis Castle LOCATION Kirkgate Cottage is situated in the hamlet of Balkeerie in a very quiet rural area in Angus, north eastern Scotland. The nearest village is Eassie, less than a mile away and Forfar is about 9 miles away and Dundee about 13 miles. There are several attractions nearby including Glamis Castle and Gardens and the V & A museum in Dundee. The area is also renowned for its excellent farmland and quality, fresh produce such as soft fruits (strawberries, raspberries, etc) and vegetables such as the famous Eassie asparagus. Dundee has good air, rail, and road links to the rest of the country and Forfar also has excellent road links all round the county. Welcome to Kirkgate Cottage and have a fantastic stay! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total - Fee: GBP 15 - Service animals exempt from fees ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 775 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33320000/33311600/33311574/01d93836.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ideal location on the border between Perthshire and Angus.
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Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number AN-01290-F If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Kirkgate Cottage – countryside living at its best Forfar 558581 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C56.59150%2C-3.08724&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nbTmCOYGosA0IDMzTX58bfEBnCI=) Eassie, Scotland #### What's nearby - Meigle Museum - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles - Angus Folk Museum - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles - Ogilvy Distillery - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles - Glamis Castle - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles - Strathmore Golf Centre - 12 min drive - 8.6 miles #### Getting around - Invergowrie Station - 27 min drive - Dundee (DND) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Aylth Fish Bar - ‬12 min drive - ‪Saucy Asian - ‬12 min drive - ‪Alyth Hotel - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Joinery, The Meigle Coffee & Crafts Shop - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Ardler Tavern - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kirkgate Cottage – Countryside Living pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 15. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### What time is check-in at Kirkgate Cottage – Countryside Living? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Kirkgate Cottage – Countryside Living? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Kirkgate Cottage – Countryside Living located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Meigle Museum, Angus Folk Museum and Glamis Castle. Ogilvy Distillery and Strathmore Golf Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Kirkgate Cottage – Countryside Living Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul R. 17 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great short break We wanted a short break in a quiet location with the capacity to accomodate our small dog. This property had a nice enclosed garden, was convenient for local towns and also the coast. It fitted the bill perfectly. ##### Paul R. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlie M. 15 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### April 2022 Review The cottage was well equipped and perfect for our needs. The garden was especially good for playing hide and seek! Thank you. ##### Charlie M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebekka M. 18 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit in Angus und Umgebung. Die Unterbringung war sehr gemütlich, gepflegt und liebevoll eingerichtet. Für uns zu zweit hatte es die perfekte Größe.Die Lage war gut für Tagesausflüge in die großen Städte (Dundee, Perth, Aberdeen, Edinburgh) und für Wanderausflüge an die Ostküste und bis in die Highlands. Man muss sich etwas daran gewöhnen, die meiste Zeit auf sehr engen Straßen zu fahren. ##### Rebekka M. Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Veronica B. 1 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Glamis holiday Nice little cottage . Very convenient for all attractions in the area. Lovely and quiet to come back to and relax . I would go back . ##### Veronica B. 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