The Bothy

The Bothy is a traditional stone built house, situated in beautiful Clach na Brain, in the prime walking and cycling countryside of Glen Clova.

The exact meaning of the place name 'Clach na Brain' is uncertain ...

... but one suggestion is the translation 'Stone of the potbelly', presumably referring to the hillocks in the fields in front of the house.

'Four star facilities at two star prices'

Sleeping accommodation is available for 4 people and includes:

• Double bedroom with en-suite facilities
• Sitting room with double-sized bed settee
• Well equipped compact kitchen

Basic ingredients are provided, for example salt, pepper, cooking oil and all cleaning materials. Kitchen equipment includes a large fridge/freezer.

Other facilities for guests include:

• Television, video and video tapes
• Enclosed garden with a patio area
• Washing and drying facilities - or laundry service on request

There is ample space for parking vehicles at the cottage.

The hotels at Dykehead and at Clova have excellent bars and serve food as well.

The nearest shops are 9 miles away in Kirriemuir. The Bothy's owners are happy to go shopping for you prior to your arrival - please let them know when booking.

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To get to the Bothy, take the B955 road from Kirriemuir to Dykehead. At Dykehead the road forms a Y junction. Take the right hand fork to Glen Clova.

Three miles further on the road forms another Y junction, again take the right hand fork signposted to Rottal. The Bothy is the first house, on the left-hand side of the road, after crossing the Gella Bridge.

Glen Clova is one of the great areas for walking in Scotland.

For 'Munro baggers' there are nine, which can be reached from the Glen Doll car park.

Glen Shee and Mt Keen are within an hour's drive. In addition, there are many walks to suit all abilities.

The glen is an ideal place to cycle on quiet roads in beautiful surroundings.

Glen Prosen is also worth exploring, but the braes are steeper and much more frequent. Mountain bikes are available on request from The Bothy's owners.

If you enjoy fishing, permits are obtainable from the Airlie Estates office at Cortachy.

Many birds are to be seen in the area. The RSPB and SWT reserves at Kinnordy Loch and Montrose Basin provide different habitats in which to view them.

Wet day activities could include visits to Glamis Castle, Barrie's Birthplace, Glamis Folk Museum, the Strathmore Steam Railway at Brechin or the RAF museum in Kirriemuir.

Prices include electricity, logs and the use of Mountain Bikes.

Towels and bed linen are provided, a laundry service is also available.

Winter Weekends may also be available from £60.00 - please ask for details.

There is a post office in the hotel at Dykehead 4 miles down the Glen towards Kirriemuir. There is a public telephone box at Dykehead or at the Clova Hotel, which is 5 miles away towards the head of the Glen.

Well behaved dogs are welcome.