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Unique Victorian mansion house with period details - 14 bedrooms.

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Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, bathrobes, bidet
Golf

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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By Arbroath, Scotland
  • Place, St. Vigean's Church
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Tidal Harbour
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Arbroath Abbey
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dundee (DND)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the area

Arbroath

In Arbroath .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Arbroath castle, you'll find Arbroath Abbey and St Vigeans Museum. Signal House Museum and Tidal Harbour are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • St. Vigean's Church - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Signal House Museum - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • St Vigeans Museum - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Tidal Harbour - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Arbroath Abbey - 12 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Arbroath Station - 18 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pie Bobs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The But 'n' Ben - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Barrista - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Unique Victorian mansion house with period details - 14 bedrooms.

Guests have said that staying in Kinblethmont House is just like having your own stately home for the weekend and there is certainly a Downton Abbey feel about the place. You will find that a holiday in Kinblethmont House is an unforgettable experience whether you are a group of families holidaying together, old friends reuniting for a 50th birthday or a destination wedding group. It is the combination of grandeur, fun, comfort and homeliness with beautiful gardens that make it truly unique. Whatever your group, from the moment you book you will be in safe hands as we will be on hand to help you with your plans and help make sure your stay is unique and enjoyable as possible.

The 14 bedrooms grouped in several different areas of the house vary from the very large and grand with 4 poster beds in the South wing to the more modest in the East wing. All the bedrooms however are very comfortable and come with towelling bath robes, hairdryers and USB sockets. The 9 bathrooms range from shower rooms to splendid chill-out rooms with deep Victorian baths.
There are several areas to relax - from the grand drawing room and quiet sitting room upstairs to the spacious lower ground floor area with TV, snooker and table tennis that opens up onto the terrace.

For self caterers we have made every effort to make catering for a large group easier. A well equipped kitchen with AGA and conventional cooker and every mod con, a walk in fridge, plenty or food storage and professional dish and glasswashers that take only a few minutes (really!!). The shops and supermarkets in Arbroath are only a short drive away – very convenient for those last minute top-ups. For those wanting a special catered meal or more we have a varied list of caterers we can introduce you to – whatever you are looking for, I’m sure there will be something to suit.

There is so much to do you in the area you will be spoilt for choice. Staying on the estate there is music, snooker and table tennis in the house, croquet, BBQ’s and private lawns around the house and lots of walks, some with splendid views around the estate. Off the estate there are beaches, castles, boat trips, distilleries, visitor attractions – plenty to chose from and we are always on hand to offer recommendations and advice.
Please scroll down to the bottom of the facilities section to see links to our own website and video -it will give you a good idea of what it is like on Kinblethmont estate. Kinblethmont House is situated about 4 miles from Arbroath.

All house lets include linen, towels, bathrobes, electricity, central heating and logs for fires. We can also arrange child and baby furniture (cots, high chairs etc)
For those wanting some help with catering we have contacts that can provide special meals, some food for you to put in the oven or full catering - just ask and we will put you in touch with one of our excellent local caterers
We also have good contacts and ideas for special days out.

Please scroll down to the bottom of the facilities section to see links to our own website and video -it will give you a good idea of what it is like on Kinblethmont estate.
Kinblethmont House is situated about 4 miles from Arbroath.
Please enquire prior to booking so we can make sure Kinblethmont House is right for your group - unfortunately our insurer will not permit stag or hen parties.

Weekend bookings from Thursday and Friday
Week bookings from Friday and Saturday
Please scroll down to the bottom of the facilities section to see links to our own website and video -it will give you a good idea of what it is like on Kinblethmont estate. Kinblethmont House is situated about 4 miles from Arbroath.
Please click on 'About Jessica Ramsay' for guest comments.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 9 bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Washing machine
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number AN-01146-F

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Unique Victorian mansion house with period details - 14 bedrooms. to the airport?

This castle is 24.5 mi (53-min drive) away from the Dundee (DND) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Unique Victorian mansion house with period details - 14 bedrooms. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this castle.

How close is Unique Victorian mansion house with period details - 14 bedrooms. to the beach?

This castle is 5.5 mi (25-min drive) from Elliot Beach and 6.1 mi (15-min drive) from Lunan Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Unique Victorian mansion house with period details - 14 bedrooms. offer free breakfast?

This castle does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Unique Victorian mansion house with period details - 14 bedrooms.?

No, there is no casino at this castle.

What time is check-in at Unique Victorian mansion house with period details - 14 bedrooms.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Unique Victorian mansion house with period details - 14 bedrooms.?

Free parking is not available at this castle.

Does Unique Victorian mansion house with period details - 14 bedrooms. have a pool?

This castle does not have a pool.

Does Unique Victorian mansion house with period details - 14 bedrooms. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this castle.

How close is Unique Victorian mansion house with period details - 14 bedrooms. to downtown Arbroath?

This castle is 3.8 mi away from Arbroath.

Unique Victorian mansion house with period details - 14 bedrooms. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina & Co E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay ! Felt like a castle !!

We stayed for a week with our family for a wedding and it was amazing!! Highly recommend for large group gatherings.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emiel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Stayed with a large group of friends and the property is absolutely fantastic. Everything you need is there and Jessica and Gemma were so helpful from start to finish. Gardens are beautiful and even the weather cooperated! I thoroughly recommend Kinblethmont if you are lucky enough to have the chance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marnie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

American Thanksgiving family reunion

Americans & Brits all met for a large family reunion at Kinblethmont! The stay was perfect. Communication with Jess & Gem was easy, helpful and kind. The house was absolutely beautiful and always had exactly what was needed- an extra tablecloth, an immersion blender, sharp kitchen knives, etc! Local recommendations from Gem were all spot on as well. A glorious stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kerri k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

WISH WE COULD STAY FOREVER!

This property is amazing! the grounds are so beautiful. the rooms are beautiful. We were a party of 14 and there was plenty of room for us all. Jessica was on Holiday so we worked with Gemma who was fantastic, She stayed in touch to make sure we had everything we needed which we did!!! I cannot recommend this property enough. Don't hesitate......book it
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

60th Birthday Party

What an outstanding property. I couldn’t have hoped for any more for my birthday party. The house is incredible. There were 24 of us and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The public rooms are special. Dinner was a tremendous success. Couldn’t have hoped for more
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reuthanak T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely amazing

This property is absolutely amazing. Highly recommend and would to do this again if we had another large group. Was able to accommodate 22 of us with plenty of extra space and beds leftover. The gardens and grounds are beautiful. The host, Jessica, was very responsive, thoughtful, and nice throughout the entire process. Gemma, the property manager, was so helpful with everything and gave us a wonderful tour and welcome. The recommendation to use Sinclair's for catering was also spot-on and a must. No complaints at all, highly highly recommend this property. Do not hesitate to book.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne & Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded expectations

The Big House at Kinblethmont was the ideal setting for our family reunion (group of 26). The house was beyond what we expected and as great as it looked in pictures, it was even better in person. Everything we could have needed was provided for, the kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms were well stocked – and all our family were asking where the linens were from, since they liked them so much. The central location allowed us to plan daily excursions to various sites, including a local distillery, the town of Arbroath, St. Andrews, Balmoral Castle and even a drive through the Highlands. The owners (Jessica and Robert) have preserved the character of the home, providing a unique and fun experience, while also ensuring modern amenities and facilities that can support large groups, such as ours. Gemma was fantastic to work with in planning our visit and was available and responsive to all our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glorious Scotland

We were a family of 16 adults, 7 children and one baby gathering from round the world. Kinblethmont provided a wonderful large home away from home. Everything we needed was provided and the grounds as well as the house are beautiful. We had fantastic weather which, of course, made things even better. Several of us swam at glorious Lunan Bay, walked the Arbroath Cliff Path, visited Glamis Castle and a few took the train to Edinburgh. We had arranged catering with Sinclair's for the adult evening meals which was a luxury but well worth it. There was plenty to do in the house itself (table tennis, snooker, chess, solitaire (several boards) and outside there was a playground, loads of hiding places for fun filled games, badminton, etc. Bird feeders could be viewed from the kitchen and the outside seating was used in the day and evening - it was glorious. Thank you for this delightful opportunity to bring our family together!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The icing on the cake of Scotland

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our stay. 15 of us gathered to celebrate a birthday and not only was the house incredibly beautiful and big enough for all of us to be more than comfortable, Gemma went out of her way to help us plan and make things as easy as possible including helping us find caterers, entertainment, and more. Jessica also came to speak with us and share history about the estate. The moment we left we all already began talking about coming back again. At first we thought we might be too remotely located…however, once we got to the mansion, no one wanted to leave except for a day of golf. Thank you, Jessica and Gemma for a magical vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

neil b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for family gathering

We had a fabulous family gathering and in no small part to this wonderful place. Lots of activities, beautiful rooms and gardens and plenty of space to be social or find a room to read a book. Hosts were amazing and responsive. Local golf courses were fab too. Highly recommended. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

We had a true Royal and wonderfull stay at Jessica's place. Truly amazing. All details were spot on. And Jessica is a kind host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our family gathering

Highly recommended. We went to Kinblethmont for a family birthday party, staying for a week. The property and extensive grounds are lovely - a real treat to stay in. We did self catering (couples taking turns) and had external caterers on one night. The facilities were extensive for this, so it worked out really well. There is plenty to do in the house and grounds - and in the wider area. We enjoyed walks on beach, cliff & hill, and visiting local towns. The owners were very helpful both before and during our visit - especially welcome, because we had to re-arrange twice over 2 years, because of you-know-what.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gillian A.

5th New Year here, wouldn’t stay anywhere else!

We are a group of 7/8 families and have loved every new year stay here (5 since 2011). The house is amazing, so grand yet homely, warm and with everything you’d need for a large party to stay. Our kids have been coming since some were just babies, now ranging from 6 to 17 and they love exploring inside and out. We hardly see them except at meal times, as the house is full of adventure for them. The kitchen and catering equipment make self catering on a grand scale easy. The catering dishwashers are fantastic and means we spend more time partying! The new walk in cold room is a great addition too. We love all the thoughtful extras in the kitchen and bedrooms - tinfoil, cling film, kitchen rolls, washing powder, dishwasher fluids, fluffy dressing gowns and towels, hairdryers, toiletries - all things other large rental houses don’t provide (we’ve stayed in a few!). The beds are super comfy, and bathrooms plentiful and nicely upgraded. The house sits in lovely grounds with lots of options for play, walks, runs and off road cycling. The location near Arbroath and Lunan Bay is perfect - it feels very secluded but with shops and attractions just a few minutes drive away. We always get our food delivered from the local supermarket and the steak pies ordered from the local butcher, so have never used the catered option, but knowing how well Jessica and Penny Ramsay have always looked after us, I’m sure that would be a brilliant treat. The fact that we are now planning our 6th visit is the best review we can give. Kinblethmont is a gem and we are always so grateful to be able to stay and create amazing memories every time.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Saskia s.

House rental for wedding weekend

We stayed in Kinblethmont house over the weekend of our wedding, using it to host drinks for some of our friends and family on both Friday and Sunday. The house is amazing, really has the wow factor but at the same time feels homely and cared for. All the beds were very comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked. We are trying to find an excuse to go back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eulah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spoiled!

Our group of 23 stayed here for over a week. We were spoiled. Never have stayed at a house this well stocked for cooking, dining and entertaining. Well done. We knew this home would be a bit out of the way, but central to touring East of Scotland. Highly recommend. Arbroath was wonderful for dining and purchasing fresh fish and meat.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Toppen!

Kan verkligen rekommenderas.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Amazing old house, well equipped

Amazing house which made you feel like you were living the life of a lord of the manor. Really well equipped for large parties and great kitchen and dinning room's that had everything you could need to make staying here easy and enjoyable. There was lots of activities for adults and children alike, we thought we'd be exploring the area but generally never left as no one was getting tired of all the things to do. Owners were helpful and prompt. Only reason not to recommend this is we want to come back and don't want it to be too busy. All our party enjoyed themselves! Michael
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina G.

50th birthday weekend

I booked Kinblethmont House and several outbuildings for my 50th Birthday weekend. I and, I was assured, everybody else absolutely loved it there. It's a charming place in a picturesque setting with vast grounds to roam around in. We all felt right at home despite the size of the house. Everything you could possibly need is available. The owners are very nice and will try to accommodate even urgent last minute requests. I wouldn't hesitate to use it again and thoroughly recommend it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claude J.

So much better than a home away from home!

There are surprisingly few properties able to take 25 guests in Scotland. So glad this one does. It's not that it is grand, you can find grand in many places. No, it is that it is grand and still feels like a home, a much rarer thing! Although not all the bedrooms are fancy, none of them are bad. The place isn't super slick and polished but none the less it feels like a place that is cared for and invested in regularly. Everything works the way it should, even the piano is tuned. Well equipped especially the kitchen areas and dining room. There are things to do on rainy days with snooker, table tennis and more. Very convenient for Arbroath and the shops. Jessica was very helpful and accommodating and honestly although it may be expensive if there's only a few of you but if you are a large party it is very good value for money. Better than a hotel stay by far. Highly recommended!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

A rare, beautiful & majestic weekend with friends

Kinblethmont House is a truly wonderful place to spend time away from 'normal' life. We felt so lucky to have the run of this historic, art-laden gem of a house. There were 25 of us gathered for a long weekend and no-one wanted to leave. We also had run of the grounds and beautiful walks through the estate. To the side of the house there is a beautiful lawn, with a croquet lawn, we spent a fair few hours there playing, talking and drinking fizz! The walled garden can either be a tranquil place to read a book, sipping a G&T, or a fun-filled space for all (there is a table tennis, a volleyball net, a badminton net and other 'toys' that you can use). The house is fantastically appointed to make staying in it so easy - there's absolutely everything that you need. There's an inspired trio of gadgets - a walk in industrial fridge, an industrial glass washer (takes 30 seconds!) and an industrial crockery and cutlery dishwasher. All of the rooms are delightful - with period furniture and wonderful art. But what makes Kinblethmont such a dreamy place to stay is that the Ramsay family give you the run of it for the whole of your stay. If you are thinking of a really special place to celebrate anything - I'd urge you to stop your search here - you really won't regret it! Jane & Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

Fabulous setting for our family get together

Fantastic location for our family get together, house was amazing, a real treasure trove of antiquities to interest all ages. Extremely well kitted out with everything you could possibly need for a large get together. I would definitely recommend Kinblethmont to anyone, only piece of advice would be to bring slippers for younger guests as old wooden floors did cause a few splinters for a few of our younger children but other than that this place was a real find for our family celebration and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone from under 5s to over 70s. Go you won't regret it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian A.

Another amazing stay at this gorgeous big house!

This was our 4th stay at Kinblethmont with our gang of friends to celebrate New Year. With a party of 18 adults and 14 kids (ages 2-16), yet again the venue was perfect for all our needs. Loads of public rooms means plenty of space for everyone, and the refurbishment works particularly to the bathrooms and kitchen, have made Kinblethmont even better than ever. Bedrooms are so warm and comfortable and the little luxuries of toiletries and bathrobes is a lovely touch. It's location is ideal to enjoy nearby Lunan Bay for a New Year's Day jaunt, and whilst it's handy for the shops in Arbroath for last minute supplies, it really does feel like we're a million miles away from the world when we are here. Thanks again to Jessica, Penny and team for making our stay just perfect again. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Elliott S.

Perfect weekend at Kinblethmont House

Everything about the weekend was perfect - the house and the grounds were stunning, ideal for a large group like ours. The facilities were exceptional (indoor - the snooker table, table tennis, sky television, grand piano, large dining room and outdoor, in the walled garden - the football, volleyball / badminton nets, etc. etc. and the beautiful grounds more generally). The bedrooms and en suites were all extremely comfortable and the extra touches (robes and white company towels, for example), made us all feel very at home. Penelope, Jessica and Robert were also uniquely helpful in advance of the weekend. I have organised these types of trips a few times before and never had such proactive and willing engagement. The caterers that were recommended (Sinclairs) were superb - I would thoroughly recommend that other groups do the same as us and invite them in for the full weekend - and arranging for the paintballing company (Skirmish) to come on site worked extremely well. All in all we had a fantastic time. A truly 10 out of 10 weekend.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Olive M.

An amazing experience in a beautiful house

The property is magnificent from the outside first view of the house to the beautifully kept gardens. Once inside the House it is breathtaking, huge spacious rooms with spectacular period furniture. We were greeted by Penelope who expertly showed us around the House. The house was very well set up with everything you could possible need for your stay, the standard of equipment within the house was outstanding. The walled garden is a beautiful area, safe and perfectly manicured, a fun place with areas set up for games. Our family had an amazing time and would recommend the House as a great experience.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ian T.

Incredible property in an incredible location

We booked the whole house for a double 60th birthday celebration for family and friends for the Easter weekend 2017. We planned for the whole weekend to be fully catered and Roberts recommendation of Marshall Wilkie proved an inspired choice. The food and service were second to none and there was an unianimous view amongst our group that the whole experience was perfection. That combined with a number of events we had planned resulted in valuable memories that will remain with everyone for a very long time. If I had to do it all again, I would change nothing! Thanks to Robert, Jessica, Penelope, Marshall and his band of gold.