Dog friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 2 - Carnoustie (6mls NW), Central Scotland

This pretty single-storey cottage is a beautiful rural retreat for a couple escaping to the Angus countryside for a relaxing break. A family of four with young children would also feel at home here, as it includes an additional twin bedroom accessible via the king-size bedroom. Set amongst open fields, with the local restaurant and shop only 0.5 miles away, you can enjoy a peaceful stay without being feeling cut-off.

Inside the cottage is a welcoming home-from-home, bright throughout and cheerfully decorated with colourful furnishings. Both spacious and comfortable, there is ample room for you to spread out, whether that’s curling up in the lounge or admiring the views from the sunroom. Return from your day out and head inside to the light and well-equipped kitchen.

Plenty of space means you can prepare a romantic meal together, and there’s extra seating at the breakfast bar. Take your dinner through to the lounge/diner, and once you’ve finished move straight from the table to a soft seat. Choose from the DVD selection for a cosy film night in or compete over one of the board games before settling down with a hot drink.

Soak in the large walk-in shower and get a good night’s sleep in the charming king-size bedroom (through which you also have access to the twin). The cottage also has a triple-aspect sunroom, so you can spend sunny days and cloudless evenings together there making plans for the days ahead. In the morning, grab a coffee from the machine in the kitchen and step outside to the seating on the lawn.

The enclosed garden is a beautiful spot for taking in the scenery and spotting local wildlife.