Forbes of Kingennie Resort & Holiday Lodges, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, Scotland

Property Overview

Location

Kingennie Lodges – luxury self catering holiday lodges and holiday accommodation in Angus country in the East of Scotland, 5 miles from Dundee.

Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort and Estate offers a real jewel in the crown amongst self catering holiday resorts and activity centres in Scotland. Enjoy world class fishing, amongst the best anywhere in Scotland, remarkable and relaxing Scottish golf at our new Kingennie Golf Course.

Kingennie’s luxury lodges are fully equipped to meet the needs of discerning visitors, whether on a short or long stay. In idyllic woodland lochside locations, many lodges have a balcony, patio area and barbecue space, and enjoy spectacular views over the rolling hills and landscapes of the beautiful Angus countryside. The luxury lodges are ideal for corporate hospitality and corporate entertainment too, as well as family holidays & ideal breaks for groups of friends.

A truly unique and unrivalled location, this beautiful land of mountains, lochs and islands can be experienced from the comfort of one of the woodland or waterside holiday lodges. All of the holiday lodges and houses are very high quality 4 star accommodation following a complete refurbishment. All have great views and are set in a haven of tranquility, guaranteed to revitalise the most world-weary guest. They’re also near Dundee and near Tayside, opening up a whole range of additional possibilities.

There are opportunities to do anything associated with mountains and water such as hill-walking, sailing, water-skiing, angling (the salmon and trout of the Dee, Tay, Don and Spey are world-renowned), canoeing, white water rafting, pony-trekking, off-road driving, rock-climbing, snow and ice climbing, and skiing.

Many other sporting activities include cycling (there is a cycle route through the environs of Dundee), gliding, parachuting, falconry, tennis and golf (the area has numerous championship courses, including the British Open Course at Carnoustie, and nearby St Andrews). Other challenging links courses and around 60 varied courses within an hour of Dundee.

The Angus Glens provide great walking, climbing and pony trekking, and are a magnet to bird watchers and botanists, particularly Glen Clova.

Please click the link below for more details on alternative accommodation at the same location:

Kingennie Woodland Lodges - 2 bedrooms

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Location - The Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort is situated on a stunning lochside location in beautiful Angus countryside on Scotland's picturesque East coast just a few miles from the city of Dundee, ‘City of Discovery’ – with world famous Carnoustie Golf Links nearby too. Dundee has the largest indoor shopping centre on the east coast of Scotland. The estate is less than an hour's drive from the superlative Angus Glens for those who want to enjoy some of the best hill walking in Scotland.

Fishing - There are few better pastimes than fly fishing for trout, and few better places for it than the fishing pools of Kingennie Fishings, near Dundee. Kingennie Fishings, created and owned by former Scottish National Fly Fishing Champion Mike Forbes, is home to some of Scotland's most famous trout fishing pools and provides excellent fishing for experts and beginners alike, all year round. Whether you prefer fly fishing for trout, or fishing with bait, both are available on the four well-stocked fishing pools.

Golf - Golfing enthusiasts could scarcely pick a more ideal location, with world famous golf courses nearby at Carnoustie and St Andrews and over 30 quality golf courses within an hour’s drive.

Kingennie golf course, opened in summer 2007, surrounds the Forbes of Kingennie Estate, and has been designed to be a challenge for all levels of golfer. Beautiful panoramic views of the Tay Estuary and St Andrews. To complement the golf course a Driving Range with Target Golf and an 18-hole putting green also built to USGA standards is available.

Lodge Facilities

Local Area & Highlights

All lodges at Kingennie have been designed and furnished to an extremely high standard
Lakeside Lodges (6) - Glen Logie, Glen Finlet, Glen Lyon, Glen Lee, Glen Shee, Glen Prosen
Superb kitchens in all lodges are fully equipped with all utensils, crockery and appliances – including dishwasher and clothes washing machine
Glen Prosen, Glen Shee, Glen Lee Lodges - These new family-sized lodges sleep six in three bedrooms
Situated next to the Country House waterside as apposed to being in the woodland area.
Ground Floor/First floor - Family-sized lodge with three bedrooms (one master double and two twin bedrooms)
Master double bedroom with walk in wardrobe and en-suite jacuzzi.
Two private balconies off main living area.
Facilities include flat screen TV, DVD, stereo and digi box
Glen Logie, Glen Finlet, Glen Lyon Lodges
These new family-sized lodges sleep six in three bedrooms. Situated a short walk from the Country House and Restaurant, in waterside positions facing South overlooking the pools. These lodges have back balconies overlooking the 1st fairway of the golf course.
Ground Floor/First floor - Family-sized lodge with three bedrooms (one master double and two twin bedrooms)
Master double bedroom with walk in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom.
Two private balconies off main living area. The back balcony overlooks the 1st fairway.
Facilities include flat screen TV, DVD, stereo and digi box

Kingennie is just six miles by road from Dundee
Aberdeen (65 miles), Perth (23 miles), Edinburgh (62 miles) and Glasgow (82 miles)
This area is also Scotland’s ancient and historic heartland, the early Scottish Kings and the ancestral home of the late Queen Mother at Glamis Castle
Dundee - the City of Discovery (6 miles away) - A revitalised city centre and retail scene,
Thriving Dundee Contemporary Arts centre, the impressive Ice Arena and a huge choice of leisure options - www.dundeecity.gov.uk/events
RSS Discovery - Captain Scott's famous Antarctic exploration ship www.rrsdiscovery.com
Dundee is well endowed with parks, leisure facilities and other recreational facilities
ww.sensation.org.uk - Dundee Science Centre, guide to Sensation Dundee
The beauty of the Glens of Angus and foothills of the Grampians- gentle rambling and hill-walking to serious mountaineering and skiing, from birdwatching and nature pursuits to loch and river fishing, a highland adventure outdoor pursuits centre featuring canoeing and abseiling, and excellent off-road horse riding and trekking - ww.angusglens.co.uk
Guide to St Andrews - www.saint-andrews.co.uk