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about the crandard

the suite
The Crandard
our spacious suite

  our spacious suite (image by hamilton kerr)

conservatory table
conservatory
roomy single beds
super king plus bed
trundle bed
garden
conservatory
stove

The Crandard is set in an attractive, tranquil and central residential area of Kirriemuir with fine views across the valley of Strathmore. Close to excellent road links, it’s an ideal base from which to enjoy the many attractions of the local area or explore further afield. Our self-contained suite combines some of the best aspects of both self catering and bed and breakfast and is comfortable, elegant and practical. At a total of 14m (45 ft) long there’s plenty of elbow room too. We feel sure you’ll enjoy your stay with us!

CONSERVATORY

The suite has its own private entrance via the large double-glazed conservatory which has a dining table and chairs and comfortable twin sofas for relaxing on warmer days and evenings. There’s space here too for the storage of bicycles.

BEDROOM AREA

The suite bedroom area has two quality single beds which can be joined using a mattress insert to make a vast superking-plus bed. There’s an equally comfortable full-length trundle bed for a third guest which can be positioned either in the bedroom or in the living area. Also in the bedroom is a bespoke wardrobe and writing desk, a dressing mirror and hairdryer. The bedroom area can be separated from the living space by folding doors and gives access to the en-suite shower room.

SITTING/DINING/KITCHEN AREA

With further dining and seating facilities, a multi-fuel stove, large-screen TV with USB connection, study lighting, whiteboard and a number of original art works by Scottish artists, the bright and sunny living space is a great place to spend time, whatever your reason for visiting. Kitchen facilities include a microwave/conventional oven, fridge, ceramic hob, toaster and coffee-capsule machine, plus cookware, cutlery and crockery.

SHOWER ROOM

There’s a digital shower and large (120 x 80cm, 50cm door-entry width) shower enclosure in the compact but stylish en-suite shower room and plenty of space for your personal items. Shampoo and conditioner, hand cleanser and hand cream are supplied. Please note there’s a shallow (10cm) step up into the shower room and the same again into the shower enclosure.

OUTDOOR SPACE, SMOKING AND PARKING

Guests have the use of the well tended and wildlife-friendly back garden including a small patio area with summer outdoor dining facilities and a covered arbour. Smoking isn’t permitted within the building, including the conservatory. The arbour, however, is an ideal spot for a quiet tobacco moment.

There’s ample parking at The Crandard. You’re most welcome to park in our gated driveway where there’s space for two smaller cars or, if you have a bigger vehicle, there’s plenty of free public parking round the corner, immediately to the side of the property.

CHILDREN

We very much welcome younger visitors but the pond in the front garden and the lack of a fixed fire guard for the stove make The Crandard unsuitable for children under the age of 6. We have a small selection of traditional toys and games for children between the ages of 6 and 10 and a petite cutlery set for smaller hands. We’d ask grown-ups to keep a close eye on the younger folk at all times but especially when using the garden area as it has some steps and scratchy plants.

WIFI AND GUEST BOOK

Free wifi is provided and the code can be found in our guest book, which you’ll find in the living area. The book contains further information about The Crandard, Kirriemuir and the surrounding region.

BREAKFAST PACK

We offer a complimentary selection of coffees and teas (including fruit infusions), milk, fruit, eggs, biscuits, oatcakes and various cereals, muesli bars and crisps, all of which we leave in the suite 48 hours before your arrival. We can accommodate most special diets, so if you need gluten- and/or lactose-free foods for example just let us know at the time of booking. We also provide culinary basics such as olive oile, spray oil, salt, pepper and balsamic vinegar.

THE STOVE

If you’re a stove novice let us know and we’ll show you how to safely and comfortably use the apparatus. A complimentary basketful of fuel and kindling for the stove is provided each day that you require one and we can clean and set the stove for you.

LAUNDRY FACILITIES

With a little notice, you’re most welcome to use our laundry facilities (washing machine, airer, steam iron and board), depending on availability, at a mutually convenient time and at your own risk. As part of our environmental policy we don't have a tumble dryer and so we suggest you wash items at least 24 hours before check-out so that they have time to air dry.

ACCESS

Although the suite's on one level there are two shallow steps into it and two upvc door-frame bases that may affect access for some people. Please also see the shower-room description.

ARRIVAL, INTERACTION AND SERVICING OF THE ACCOMMODATION

There’s a lock box for the key but we are often on hand to greet you and show you where things are. Someone will usually be around to answer any queries that you might have during your stay or you can contact us by email.

The suite can be fully or partially serviced during your stay, or you can choose to service it yourself, depending on the degree of privacy you want to have. Just let us know what works best for you.

children and pets
arrival
access

the conservatory

roomy single beds or a superking-plus

the very comfortable trundle bed

cosy up round the stove!

free parking

if our driveway is too small for your needs, there are plenty of free public parking spaces to the side of the crandard

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samuel robin halevy spark's friendly dragon, one of a number of original artworks in the suite by well-known scottish artists

robin spark's friendly dragon
breakfast and dining table
kitchen and sitting area

(image by hamilton kerr)

about us
Our cats

ABOUT US

Manuel, who hails from the splendid Spanish city of Zaragoza, has spent many years in the Scottish hospitality industry and in his spare time is a published poet and traditional-music tutor. Susan, native of Perthshire but with latter teenage years spent in Kirriemuir, is a writer and language and music tutor who joyously roamed the globe before equally joyously returning to her roots. We’re both delighted to be able to offer the warmest of Hispano-Scottish welcomes to those visiting Kirriemuir.

Both our feline household members love visitors too and are friendly and welcoming, though - to their considerable displeasure - they’re kept strictly to the garden and their own completely separate part of the house.

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