Lunan Bay Accommodation With Hot Tubs

Lunan Bay Accommodation: What You Can Book

Lunan itself is a tiny hamlet with a free car park a short walk from the dunes. There are no hotels on the shore, so the places to stay are on farms and country lanes a few miles back, which suits a hot tub break well because you've room around you and the beach is still close.

Every property on this page is yours alone with a private hot tub outside. Amenities provided at all of them include a fully equipped kitchen, private parking, WiFi and towels. Other facilities vary more than the photos suggest:

• Most have a wood burner to relax in front of, while the shepherd's hut has electric heating with an outdoor fire pit
• Some offer an enclosed garden while others have a patio or sitting area
• A dishwasher and washing machine are provided in the cottages
• Enjoy morning coffee or breakfast in a sunroom or conservatory at the Inverkeilor cottages

Guests after something more luxurious should look at the five star barn conversion, which features a large landscaped garden. The other cottages lean towards simple comfort with modern interiors or a cosy country feel. Each listing shows what's included.

A quick checklist before you book

Places to Stay Near Lunan Bay: Which Side Suits You?

Around Inverkeilor and Ethie

This location is the closest to the sand, about 3 miles by road from the car park at Lunan. The cottages here are stone or coastal in style, with a cosy bungalow for a couple or small family and a larger house with a four poster bed for families. Views are the big win here. You look over countryside towards the coast and one house has a clear view across the bay from its hot tub patio.

The trade-off is that you'll drive for shops and meals, with Arbroath and Montrose both within easy reach at under 20 minutes. Fresh Arbroath smokies are worth the trip.

North of Montrose

Set in the surrounding farmland, the properties here offer the widest choice of size, from a shepherd's hut that makes a quiet retreat for two to a spacious barn conversion for a family gathering. The hut and the barn sit side by side and can be booked together for a bigger group. A single level cottage with a fully enclosed garden is the pick for young children or dogs.

They're located on a working farm in an elevated position, with views over open fields, towards Montrose Basin or out to sea depending on the house you choose. It's a perfect escape if you want to unwind with little but farmland around you. Shops and a restaurant are about 2 miles away and the centre of Montrose about 4. The trade-off is the longer drive to Lunan Bay at around 20 minutes, although Montrose beach is only about 3 miles away and St Cyrus is close too. Brechin is also an easy drive from here.

Further along the coast

If you want a harbour town for fish suppers and clifftop walks, Arbroath is about 17 minutes south of the bay. Golfers may prefer Carnoustie and its championship links further down the coast, while Montrose has golf links of its own. For a wider choice across the county see where to stay in Angus.

Drive Times From Each Area

These are mapped road times with no traffic, so allow extra on the A92 on summer weekends.

What's Near Your Cottage

The sand is the reason to come. Walk past the dunes for fresh air and big views. At low tide the sand stretches a long way and the Lunan Water winds across it to the sea. Keep Scotland Beautiful's Lunan Bay beach page lists free parking, a cafe, surfing and canoeing. Red Castle stands across the river mouth from the main beach. It's a fragile ruin partly on private land, so enjoy it from a distance.

Other attractions nearby include the Arbikie Distillery Experience near Inverkeilor, handy for a wet afternoon in Angus. Around Montrose you can explore several places including the Basin nature reserve, Scurdie Ness lighthouse and Montrose Air Station Museum, while the National Trust for Scotland's House of Dun is about 4 miles west of the town. Visit Angus lists events and opening times across the county. The Angus glens are the choice for a day of hill walking, while Dundee has the V&A and RRS Discovery for a city day out.

Can You Bring a Dog?

Yes, pets are welcome at all the cottages above, although the limit runs from one small pet at the hut to two dogs at some of the houses. Some don't charge for pets, so check the listing before you book. The Beach Guide lists dogs as allowed on Lunan Bay all year. Keep a lead handy near the cliffs and the river mouth. Our dog friendly hot tub cottages page has more choice across the county.

Best Time of Year to Go

Summer gives the longest days and the warmest sand but books up first, while spring and autumn are quieter and good for walking. Winter is the best season for a tub, when cold clear nights make the hot water feel even better and pink-footed geese gather at Montrose Basin.

Practical tips

• Check-in at the farm stays north of Montrose starts mid afternoon and check-out is before 10am
• Several cottages have all their rooms on one level, while the hut has steps up to the door
• Travel cots and highchairs are available at the cottages
• A welcome pack is included at some of the stays, so check the listing before you shop
• Bring slippers or sandals for the outdoor walk to the tub

Questions guests ask