Newton of Fothringham is a farm with a difference. In the peaceful, idyllic setting of Angus, Scotland, lies the traditional, working, family run farm that offers not just a well-deserved break in the farmhouse bed and breakfast or self catering cottage, but memories to last a life time.
On arrival at Newton Farmhouse you will find the car park is conveniently located next to the guest entrance with the added benefit of CCTV coverage of the parking area. After we have welcomed you into our home, decorated throughout with aspects of nature, we will settle you into our charming, family room en-suite perfectly located on the ground floor, so after a day of exploring you don’t have to carry your luggage up stairs.
With a small en-suite shower and wc, our large family room is smartly decorated in a relaxed country style offering magnificent, panoramic views across the farm towards Carrot hill to the South. Comprising one double bed and one double sofa bed, our family room can sleep up to four guests as single, double, twin or family occupancy, and as a child friendly home we have a cot available by request, and other baby/toddler accessories as required. Pet friendly also by prior arrangement.
To make your stay as comfortable as possible we have added many extras including a selection of teas with coffee & hot chocolate making facilities, pilsner beer and wine glasses, mini fridge, 39” LCD digital television, DVD, radio alarm clock, ipod dock, electric shaver socket, ironing facilities, hairdryer, trouser press and comfortable seating all within the guest room. For your added enjoyment a selection of books, magazines, local information and DVD’s are available.
There are many lighting options within the guest room so you can create your own ambience, relax and read in the evening or perhaps catch up with work. Free guest wifi is available but as this is rural Scotland it is not fast.
I hope you find our thoughtful extras useful during your stay. We also provide luxury Scottish handmade organic toiletries and our linen and towels are luxurious Egyptian cotton keeping you snug and cosy. The farmhouse has central heating throughout and the guest room has its own controllable radiator and heated towel rail so you can adjust the temperature to suit your preference. With blackout blinds, thick stone walls, dark starry nights with the peace and quiet of the countryside you can be assured of a restful night’s sleep.
In the morning we offer a full, traditional, hearty, Scottish or continental breakfast, cooked to your requirements, in our dramatic, red and gold dining room. Included is a selection of fresh fruit, yoghurt & cereals, orange juice, tea, coffee and toast with jam or marmalade. Our fresh produce is our own or locally sourced Angus and Scottish so you can be assured of quality which is why we were one of the first businesses to be awarded the VisitScotland Taste Our Best award.
We are lucky enough to have our own hens which means our eggs are fabulous with a rich yellow yolk. When seasonally available we serve ripe and juicy raspberries and strawberries from a local farm. Our sausages and bacon are of superior quality supplied by our local butcher, Scott Brothers. We will request your breakfast order the evening before so it is perfectly ready for you in the morning, and prevents waste in line with our Green Tourism Gold award.
Packed lunches are available at a small extra charge by prior arrangement.
Directions
Newton Farm Holidays on Newton of Fothringham Farm lies in a peaceful rural location, only 2 miles from the A90 (the main Aberdeen to Edinburgh road) in the County of Angus. We are on Fothringham Estate, a shooting Estate, near the village of Inverarity, 7 miles North of Dundee and 6 miles South of Forfar. The farmhouse’s central location means it is well placed to enjoy many activities. These include shopping, hill-walking in the Angus Glens, golfing with 32 courses in the surrounding area, fishing, shooting, cycling and there are many castles to explore including Glamis Castle (8 miles) and JM Barrie’s birthplace at Kirriemuir (10 miles).
The market town of Forfar is also lucky enough to have a wide choice of eating establishments to suit a range of tastes and budget.
Please note that our postcode DD8 2JU does not bring you to our door. Our exact location is 56.5657491,-2.8900802.
From Aberdeen/Forfar: Travel approximately 4 miles to the South of Forfar on the A90. Exit A90 left at "Happas" sign. Please follow our signs, we are the 3rd farm road on the left, approximately 2 miles and after the sharp left hand bend.
From Edinburgh/Dundee: Travel approximately 6 miles North from Dundee on the A90. Watch for signage for Glamis Castle/Kirriemuir/Petterden & Nether Finlarg. This will give you some warning of our turning. Exit A90 right at "Happas" sign. Please follow our signs, we are the 3rd farm road on the left, after a sharp left hand bend, approximately 2 miles and after the sharp left hand bend.
From Glamis: Take the A928 towards Dundee. On reaching the A90 turn left and we are the first exit off the A90 to the right at "Happas." Please follow our signs, we are the 3rd farm road on the left, after a sharp left hand bend, approximately 2 miles and after the sharp left hand bend.
Leave the car behind, if only for a day. Walk, cycle or use public transport. We will happily provide you with advice. http://www.traveline.org.uk/;http://www.seat61.com; http://www.sustrans.org.uk/
For those travelling without a car it can be tricky to reach us but not impossible. There are several bus stops on the A90 dual carriageway (use the no.20 bus from Dundee/Forfar) which is 2 miles from the farm and the local school bus stops at the end of our farm road.
From the nearest information centre:- From Dundee Tourist Information Centre: Travel approximately 6 miles North from Dundee on the A90 towards Forfar. Watch for signage for Kirriemuir/Petterden & Nether Finlarg. This will give you some warning of our turning. Exit A90 right at "Happas" sign. Please follow our signs, we are the 3rd farm road on the left, approximately 2 miles.
Getting there by railway:- From Dundee Train Station: Travel approximately 6 miles North from Dundee on the A90. Watch for signage for Kirriemuir/Petterden & Nether Finlarg. This will give you some warning of our turning. Exit A90 right at "Happas" sign. Please follow our signs, we are the 3rd farm road on the left, approximately 2 miles.
Getting there by aeroplane:- From Aberdeen Airport: Travel approximately 6 miles South of Forfar on the A90. Exit A90 left at "Happas" sign. Please follow our signs, we are the 3rd farm road on the left, approximately 2 miles.
From Edinburgh & Dundee Airport: New flights from Amsterdam to Dundee with FlyBe! Travel approximately 6 miles North from Dundee on the A90. Watch for signage for Kirriemuir/Petterden & Nether Finlarg. This will give you some warning of our turning. Exit A90 right at "Happas" sign. Please follow our signs, we are the 3rd farm road on the left, approximately 2 miles
Getting there by ferry:- From Dundee: Travel approximately 6 miles North from Dundee on the A90. Watch for signage for Kirriemuir/Petterden & Nether Finlarg. This will give you some warning of our turning. Exit A90 right at "Happas" sign. Please follow our signs, we are the 3rd farm road on the left, approximately 2 miles
