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Woodside House, Arbroath

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4.9
out of 5
Sleeps up to 10
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3

Woodside House is a stunning Victorian mansion on the outskirts of Arbroath in Angus, Scotland. This listed property sleeps 10 guests across five bedrooms and offers huge historical character with original features throughout. The mansion sits in private countryside grounds with woodlands, making it perfect for larger groups wanting space and privacy. A games room with pool table and piano keeps everyone entertained.

The property occupies extensive private grounds away from the main road. You'll find rhododendron bushes, a large lawn and seating areas with rural views.

 

About Woodside House

Woodside House is a stunning Victorian mansion on the outskirts of Arbroath in Angus, Scotland. This listed property sleeps 10 guests across five bedrooms and offers huge historical character with original features throughout. The mansion sits in private countryside grounds with woodlands, making it perfect for larger groups wanting space and privacy. A games room with pool table and piano keeps everyone entertained.

The property occupies extensive private grounds away from the main road. You'll find rhododendron bushes, a large lawn and seating areas with rural views. Arbroath is an ancient port town with long sandy beaches just 0.7 miles from shops.

The accommodation includes three double bedrooms and two twin rooms, all with period features and fireplaces. Three bathrooms feature steam showers and a freestanding bath. The kitchen/diner seats 10 around an open fire with a gas range cooker. The sitting room boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, an engraved ceiling and chandelier. Original stained glass doors and a grand staircase add character.

Carnoustie Golf Links sits 8 miles away (15 minutes). Dundee offers museums and galleries 16 miles away (25 minutes). Arbroath Abbey stands nearby (5 minutes). St Andrews awaits 30 miles away (45 minutes).

Woodside House delivers a proper Victorian experience for milestone celebrations and family gatherings. Book this mansion for unforgettable group memories in Scotland.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Woodside House

Spacious Victorian mansion perfect for groups

Five bedrooms and three bathrooms provide ample space for ten guests to spread out comfortably across this grand Victorian property.

Games room entertainment for all ages

Pool table, piano and toys keep everyone entertained whatever the weather, making it ideal for multi-generational family gatherings.

Private grounds with beautiful gardens

Large lawn surrounded by rhododendron bushes offers peaceful outdoor space where groups can relax and children can play safely.

Luxurious bathrooms with steam showers

Three well-appointed bathrooms include steam showers and a freestanding bath, ensuring morning routines run smoothly for larger groups.

Grand dining space for group meals

Kitchen diner seats ten around the table with an open fire creating a cosy atmosphere for long family meals together.

Original period features throughout

Stained glass doors, engraved ceilings, chandeliers and feature fireplaces create a special atmosphere that guests remember long after leaving.

Getting To Woodside House

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Woodside House by car, take the A92 towards Arbroath and follow signs for the outskirts of town. The mansion sits in private grounds just off the main road with ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, Arbroath station is the nearest stop, just a short taxi ride away from the accommodation. From there, it's a brief journey to your Victorian mansion retreat.

Ample off-road parking for multiple cars
Arbroath station (2 miles)
Easily accessible from the A92

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Arbroath Abbey
Distance: 1 mile
DD11 1EG
Carnoustie Golf Links
Distance: 8 miles
DD7 7JE
Dundee V&A Museum
Distance: 16 miles
DD1 4HN
St Cyrus Wildlife Beach
Distance: 18 miles
DD10 0AG
Arbroath Cliffs Nature Trail
Distance: 2 miles
DD11 5QJ
Seaton Cliffs Coastal Walk
Distance: 3 miles
DD11 5SJ
Tesco Superstore Arbroath
Distance: 1.5 miles
DD11 1RH
Asda Arbroath
Distance: 1.8 miles
DD11 2AT
Arbroath Town Centre
Distance: 1.2 miles
DD11 1AH
Arbroath Railway Station
Distance: 2 miles
DD11 1AX
Arbroath Harbour
Distance: 1.5 miles
DD11 1PG
Arbroath Infirmary
Distance: 1 mile
DD11 2AT
Arbroath Abbey
Distance: 1 mile
DD11 1EG
Carnoustie Golf Links
Distance: 8 miles
DD7 7JE
Dundee V&A Museum
Distance: 16 miles
DD1 4HN
St Cyrus Wildlife Beach
Distance: 18 miles
DD10 0AG
Arbroath Cliffs Nature Trail
Distance: 2 miles
DD11 5QJ
Seaton Cliffs Coastal Walk
Distance: 3 miles
DD11 5SJ
Tesco Superstore Arbroath
Distance: 1.5 miles
DD11 1RH
Asda Arbroath
Distance: 1.8 miles
DD11 2AT
Arbroath Town Centre
Distance: 1.2 miles
DD11 1AH
Arbroath Railway Station
Distance: 2 miles
DD11 1AX
Arbroath Harbour
Distance: 1.5 miles
DD11 1PG
Arbroath Infirmary
Distance: 1 mile
DD11 2AT

Is Woodside House Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
The games room provides excellent entertainment with a pool table, piano and toys for different ages. The large private lawn offers safe outdoor space for children to run around and play. Five bedrooms mean families can spread out comfortably. A cot and highchair are available for younger guests. Arbroath's sandy beaches sit just minutes away for bucket and spade days out.
Groups Will Love...
The games room at Woodside House keeps groups entertained for hours with a full-size pool table, piano and selection of toys. This dedicated space means different generations can enjoy activities together or separately. The room sits within the grand Victorian mansion alongside the main living areas. Perfect for rainy Scottish days when outdoor plans change. Previous guests highlight this as a favourite feature for family tournaments and evening entertainment.
Pet Friendly
Two dogs are welcome at Woodside House making it ideal for groups who want to bring their pets along. The ground floor layout works well for dogs with easy access to the extensive gardens. Large lawns and woodland surroundings provide excellent walking opportunities right from the door. The private grounds mean dogs can explore safely. Arbroath's beaches nearby also welcome four-legged visitors for seaside adventures.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Woodside House

The Old Boatyard Restaurant

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DD11 1PS

The Bellrock Cafe

Located 1.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DD11 1AH

The Corn Exchange Arbroath

Located 1.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DD11 1BX

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Woodside House

Is Woodside House suitable for large groups?
Yes, this Victorian mansion sleeps 10 guests across five bedrooms with three bathrooms. The spacious layout includes a games room, large dining kitchen and sitting room perfect for groups gathering together.
Is the property pet friendly?
Two dogs are welcome at Woodside House. The ground floor areas are particularly suitable for pets with easy garden access.
What sleeping arrangements are available?
The property has three double bedrooms and two twin bedrooms, all featuring period details and fireplaces. Flexible bed configurations can be arranged with advance notice to the owner.
What facilities are in the kitchen?
The kitchen diner includes a gas range cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and seats 10 people. An open fire adds warmth and atmosphere to mealtimes.
Is there parking at the property?
Ample off-road parking is available at Woodside House. Multiple vehicles can park easily on the private grounds.
What entertainment is available on site?
The games room features a pool table, piano and toys. The property also has floor-to-ceiling windows in the sitting room and extensive gardens to explore.
How far is Woodside House from local amenities?
Shops are 0.7 miles away and pubs 0.8 miles from the property. Arbroath town centre with its beaches, restaurants and cafés is easily accessible.
What makes this property special for celebrations?
The grand Victorian features including chandeliers, stained glass, engraved ceilings and original fireplaces create a memorable setting. Previous guests have celebrated milestone birthdays and family reunions here successfully.

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Woodside House Reviews

Nice, unique place to stay. Older and eclectic. Fun place to stay.
Debbie
Had an amazing holiday at Woodside house. Beautiful house our family and dogs really enjoyed the the house and gardens would definitely return
Elizabeth
An amazing house full of olde worldcharm. We had a fantastic stay. The hosts were brilliant and met us when we arrived which was very helpful. They were able to explain all the workings of this fabulous place. Would definitely recommend it for a large family gathering!
Charlotte
My friends and I had an amazing time at Woodside House for my 30th, what a beautiful property! The bedrooms and bathrooms were luxurious and made our stay extremely comfortable, with plenty of space for everyone. The rest of the house is gorgeous and absolutely huge! We all loved the dcor and furniture which is very in keeping with the architecture and makes the house feel grand and special. The garden is also beautiful and we had a lovely time sitting on the lawn in the sunshine. The host was beyond helpful and happy to answer any questions they even offered to supply a punch bowl set for the party! I could not be more delighted with the whole experience and I cannot wait for the chance to book again. Perfect!
Rhiannon
The photos and the listing doesnt do the property justice! Its a wonderful place to stay. Its cosy and very comfortable, huge for a party of 10 guests 7 adults , 2 children, a baby, plus 2 dogs. It is super clean, very well equipped, particularly the kitchendining space, the front room and bedrooms are really big and comfortable and the bathrooms with showers and baths all work well. Large garden to walk around and amazing staircase and hallways couldnt recommend this place more. The host is really helpful and responsive and so lovely to communicate with. Its part of a big mansion but incredibly private, completely separate and quiet. We spent a really wonderful week here and would highly recommend Woodside House for both a very brilliant stay and for a well located place to visit the surrounding areas, so much to do!
A fabulously quirky property. We are so curious about it's history.Still some work needed on the kitchen, but bathrooms and bedrooms wonderful.
I am grateful to Woodside House for providing such an amazing house set in extensive private grounds for me to use for a significant family celebration. Prior to arriving I received messages, welcoming me and my family and a lovely bottle of wine was provided. Thank you. It was made clear that someone would be available at all times should I need this but there was no intrusion. Ten adults ranging from 21 to 88 years and two well behaved dogs were accommodated very well. The house was very comfortable and warm and the size of the rooms allowed us all to relax easily and move about even with a zimmer frame. The house has its quirks. Not all the lights work, window shutters might not close due to radiators, there may not be enough wine glasses for everyone but a trip to the supermarket sorted that one and crockery is located in different places in the kitchen, dining room and hallway. It all added to the experience though. The main living space is a lovely bright room and the dining kitchen has a welcoming open fire matches, firelighters & logs, etc are not provided. The lighting in the kitchen could, however, be better especially when cooking in the evening. The entrance hallway is gigantic. It was really helpful to have a downstairs toilet that also has a very impressive state of the art shower. The house has a striking stairway leading up to a lovely hallway off which are all the bedrooms. The bedrooms are bright and comfortable as are the two bathshower rooms upstairs each with a wc. The private grounds are great. I wanted a venue that could accommodate my family for a happy occasion and Woodside House enabled this. Happy memories were made in this house and for this I am extremely grateful. Thank you.
Stephanie
We really enjoyed our stay, lots of room and great outdoor space. Ideal area, lovely beaches and lots of amenities close by.
Sumesh
A fantastic place to stay. lots of character to enjoy. Highly recommended for any occasions.
Rebekah
I booked last minute for my 30th. This Victorian Mansion is incredible, it was so lovely to stay together as one big family with a theme to our stay. The big arty glass windows and antique decor were beautiful but we still had modernised bathrooms. The bath and showers are to die for. The host of the property was great and was very understanding when we had to check out later because my older brother got sick and required medical attention. We had so much needed family time but also lots of fun. Highly recommend!
Dianne
The holiday home was exactly as it was listed and the owner was very attentive to our needs. We rented the place for the weekend to surprise my dad for his 60th birthday and my whole family had a great time. There was plenty of space for us to go our separate ways but also enough room for the 9 of us to be together plus the 2 dogs. There were several large supermarkets nearby to get shopping in and the kitchen was well catered too. I would highly recommend this place to others and would be happy to return!
Robert
The house is set in lovely grounds well away from the main road. There was nine of us staying over for four days all guys and on the website it said three doubles and two singles. I got in touch with the owner and asked if anything could be done to have more singles. They came back and had managed to make nine singles up, great flexibility, thanks for that. The house is rustic, comfortable, lovely and very spacious, a lot of the time we spent chatting around the large dinning room table. Beds are very comfortable and the showers are to die for. On day three a Saturday, we were all just leaving when I saw steam coming out of the downstairs shower room. A hot water pipe had burst and the shower and toilet were flooded as was the carpet into the main hall. Found the stop cock switched the mains water off and phoned the owner. He said leave a key and go enjoy yourselves, a plumber will be there within two hours. I got a text two and a half hours later saying the leak had been fixed and the house was being cleaned. We came back in the evening and you would never have known there had been a flood, brilliant response time, totally on the ball. You couldnt ask for more. Great stay, would recommend the house to anyone and we will be back in the future.
Abdelmalek
We had a wonderful family time in the house. Very good location, the place was clean, spacious and comfortable. We did a lot of cooking while there and found the kitchen a bit small.
We very much enjoyed our stay in a unique property, it was visually impressive and very comfortable and ticked all boxes. We would recommend the house and definetly go back again for any family gathering.
Jessica
The house, is magnificent! There isn't much more I can say. From the moment you drive up the driveway and see the house, to second you open in the front door and take in your first steps you know you are somewhere special. You have a feeling of living like 'royalty' for your stay. The house has original features, which in my opinion make the house even more special, and you truly appreciate the history to the house. The owners also allowed me to take my small dog, which was great to be able to enjoy it as it a full family. We enjoyed a lot of time in the dining area around the real fire, toasting marshmallows and spending quality time together as a family. The hallway is exceptional, and the living room area is also a beautiful location to enjoy the sun and garden areas, admiring the wildlife. I cannot fault the location, a quiet secluded spot, with easy access to surrounding areas, and local amenities what more could you want? I truly hope I get to stay here again, what a memorable and magnificent experience!!!
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