Guests say
The Old Laundry offers a peaceful, secluded retreat surrounded by stunning natural beauty, perfect for those seeking relaxation and a break from modern distractions. Guests consistently praise the idyllic location, abundant wildlife, and tranquil atmosphere. While the cottage is basic and rustic, most found it clean and comfortable, though some noted areas could benefit from updating. The lack of internet and TV is seen as a positive by many, encouraging rest and reconnection with nature. The property is ideal for walkers, cyclists, and dog owners, with direct access to scenic estate grounds.
Most guests found the cottage acceptably clean, though a few mentioned dust, cobwebs, and a lingering pet smell. Some felt cleaning could be more thorough, especially in less-used areas and soft furnishings.
The location is widely celebrated for its beauty, tranquillity, and abundance of wildlife. Guests loved the remote setting, riverside position, and access to walks and cycling, though it is far from shops.
Guests generally found the cottage cosy and the beds comfortable, with the stove adding to the atmosphere. Some noted the furniture is well-used and the cottage can be chilly, but most felt relaxed and recharged after their stay.
Facilities are basic but functional, with a well-equipped kitchen, stove, books, and DVDs. Some guests noted the need for updates to appliances and furnishings, and a few minor maintenance issues were mentioned.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Positioned next to the river, this is the perfect property for those who enjoy fishing.. "Acres of peaceful and secluded countryside surround these magnificent cottages..."
At the heart of Glenprosen, one of the renowned ‘Glens of Angus’, lies the Balnaboth Estate on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park; 6,000 peaceful and secluded acres surrounding 16th-century Balnaboth House. In its midst, these six characterful holiday cottages each offer a unique and magical holiday retreat; indeed the creator of Peter Pan himself (Sir James Barrie) was born in nearby Kirriemuir and holidayed here.
These cottages were once occupied by shepherds, gardeners or other staff of the Ogilvy family when this was a traditional Victorian sporting estate. Red squirrels play in the trees, otters frequent the burns, and deer graze all around. Because of the varied scenery, that varies from beech woods to forest, pasture to heather moor, mountain streams to river pools, the area enjoys a spectacular range of wildlife, including species largely extinct elsewhere in Britain, such as black game and ptarmigan.
Magnificent walking, bird-watching, mountain biking and (in season) cross-country skiing abound on the estate and, further afield, downhill skiing at Glen Shee (25 miles). Fishing is available on a 5-mile stretch of the River Prosen, and there are twenty golf courses within an hours’ drive.
Enjoy the seclusion of this beautiful glen - peaceful, relaxing, scenic - yet just a few minutes’ drive from bustling market towns and busy fishing harbours which hug the Angus coastline, as well as from the city of Dundee which offers many attractions for all the family. The exciting Dundee Contemporary Arts is a stunningly-designed centre which incorporates galleries, a print studio and two art-cinema screens, while the Mills Observatory is Britain’s only full-time public observatory with a resident astronomer.
Good road, rail and air access to Angus provide easy access from all parts of the UK or international destinations. Shop 9-10 miles.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: TV, DVD Player, Multi-Fuel Burner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Bath, Toilet.
Bed linen included. Electric central heating, partial electric storage heaters and electricity by meter reading (initial £10 included). Towels £3 pppw. Fuel for multi-fuel burner at cost. Travel cot and highchair. Balcony with outdoor furniture. 6000-acre grounds. River fishing (trout free of charge, salmon £15 per day, £75 per week, 16th February-5th September). Grazing and stabling for horses available on request. Private parking. No smoking. Please note: There is a river and pond in the grounds. The property has a natural water supply from a spring.. Electricity by meter reading (initial £10 included), Bed linen included, Towels £3 per person per week, travel cot, high chair, DVD, microwave, Grounds of 6,000 acres, Parking, River fishing on a 5-mile stretch: trout foc, salmon £15 per day/£75per week (16 February to 5 September); £30 per day/£130per week (10 September to 31 October), Grazing and stabling for visitors’ horses by arrangement, Natural spring water supply. No smoking, NB: River and pond in grounds
Cot & high chairs on request, limited availability, please request prior to arrival.
No mobile phone reception at properties.
Electric storage heaters and electricity by meter reading (initial £10 included).
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Please note:There is road closures leading to the property please see the alternative directions to the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Glamis Castle
- Burn O'Vat
Reviews (24)
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Confirmed Guest
Accommodation is clean. Furniture is basic and very well used. Bed very comfortable and the bathroom is en suite.The shower is not great as you can't use it well if you're over 4 foot tall, however. But the bath tap has a shower attachment to wash your hair.The location is lovely and very quiet and peaceful. The nearest shop is 20-25 minutes drive away so bring all you need.You may fish for trout on the estate, but I couldn't find anywhere suitable on the nearby river to do so. The water was low, due to recent dry weather, but even so its not easy to find a spot, I'd say. Plenty of fishing around the area though. If you enjoy walking you really are spoilt for choice, with wildlife aplenty. Overall, I'd say I enjoyed my stay. 👍
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James TJ
This has been a great stay for the week. It was our first visit to this part of Scotland and somewhere we would come again. The cottage is in a great location if you want to get away from it all and switch off - there is almost no phone signal (or WiFi) so you won’t get distracted by things like social media. No tv signal either but a great selection of DVDs - the owners have upgraded the TV since the pictures were taken and replaced it with a much bigger one!Previous people had mentioned the place wasn’t clean however we felt it was, there are cobwebs in a few places but the house is in the middle of nowhere so it’s expected to have a few bits like that. Certain things are dated such as the cooker but it works (just keep an eye on what you’re cooking though as it burns things easily… or maybe that’s just my cooking skills). There are some amazing walks from the cottage or a short drive away. If you fill the bird feeders up at the cottage you very quickly get a massive influx of birds and we had peacocks tapping at the door most mornings ready for their breakfast. All in all this is a great holiday location at a very reasonable price - we highly recommend.
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Thomas Campbell
Absolutely stunning location next to a small river very relaxing, Quite, peaceful and cozy perfect when you need to get away from the Rat race and chill out, but close enough to the local village that you don't feel completely cut off