Set on the picturesque Stone of Morphie Farm, near the stunning east coast of Scotland, Greve cottage is an excellent base for exploring Monrose and the surrounding areas of Dundee and Aberdeen.

For groceries and meals out, there is a wide range of options from the village of St Cyrus, just 3 miles away where you will find a shop and the Village Inn, to the town of Montrose where there is a range of supermarkets, restaurants and bars.

The area features a wide range of castles worth visiting including; Glamis Castle, famous for being the childhood home of the Queen Mother, Crathes Castle is a beautiful 16th-century tower house, or visit the now ruined, but still enchanting Dunnottar Castle that stands majestically on a rocky headland near Stonehaven.

If you enjoy golfing you have a choice of courses in this region, the nearest course is Montrose Golf Links (3 miles), the 5th oldest course in the world at over 460 years since it was established. The Edzell Golf Club is 11 miles away and is situated on 128 acres at the foothills of the Angus Glens, with the mountains creating a stunning backdrop to this picturesque course. Brechin Golf Club (10 miles) is said to be a challenge for even the most seasoned golfers and is said to be one of the best courses in the area. A bit further afield you will find Braemar Golf Club (58 miles) in the picturesque Cairngorms National Park.

For fishing enthusiasts, local permits are available. Greve Cottage is in a prime location between the South River Esk and the North River Esk, said to be the most productive salmon river in Scotland. You are also very close to the sea at St Cyrus and Montrose.

For those interested in birdwatching, you can visit the Montrose Basin Wildlife Centre, home to over 50,000 migratory birds including Arctic terns, knots, sedge warblers and pink-footed geese. The centre is open all year round and has an interesting visitor centre.

Visit the St Cyrus National Nature Reserve (NNR) Visitor Centre near the stunning St Cyrus beach, where you can enjoy coastal walks among one of the richest and most diverse reserves in Britain. You will find a sea of wildflowers, teaming with bird and insect life.

There are many picturesque coastal towns and villages worth visiting along the eastern coastline, and many stunning beaches well worth a visit such as the 3-mile-long white sands of St Cyrus Beach or visit the beach at Montrose where the Rover South Esk meets the sea.

If you enjoy mountain biking, there are biking trails in the vicinity of the cottage and many to choose from in the wider area, such as the easy Elephant Rock to Boddin Point trail that ends in the St Cyrus National Nature Reserve, or the more challenging St Cyrus to Stonehaven coastal path.

There are plenty of options in this picturesque area for hillwalkers too, with routes around the nearby Stone of Morphie, and the 148-meter Hill of Morphie, to beach and cliff walks at St Cyrus and Montrose. If you are looking for a challenge, there are three Munros in the area; such as Mayar and Driesh in Glen Cova (33 miles) or Mount Keen in Glen Esk (22 miles).

Arbroath is an ancient harbour town just 18 miles away where you can take boat trips for fishing or sightseeing. Here you can visit Arbroath Abbey or sample the renowned ‘Arbroath Smokie’ a delicious haddock dish the town is famous for.

Dundee is just 35 miles to the south if you fancy a day out to visit the iconic RSS Discovery and learn about the fascinating adventures of Scott and Shackleton or visit the famed V&A Museum of Design.

To the north, visit Aberdeen, the granite city with a rich history and heritage, with a staggering 263 castles in Aberdeenshire, there is plenty to see and do.