Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast

West Mains of Turin, Forfar, Angus, Scotland
Telephone: 01307 830229
Fax: 01307 830229
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars

This is a family run 400 acre stock farm with a panoramic view over Rescobie Loch. Turin carries a herd of suckler cows and a flock of pedigree Charollais sheep. There are also Highland Ponies for guests to go trekking with on the hill if they wish. Guests enjoy a relaxing holiday in a friendly atmosphere. West Mains of Turin Farmhouse is situated just over 4 miles east of Forfar on the Forfar-Montrose road (B9113) in the Lunan Valley.

There are many places of historic interest in the area. Glamis Castle and Kirriemuir are a little over 10 miles to the west, the ancient Priory at Restenneth and the Standing Stones at Aberlemno are within a short distance, while the ruins of Kemp's Castle Fort are situated on the family land overlooking the farm buildings.

View taken from farm buildings

Farm from top of Turin Hill

Pitmuies Gardens, Rescobie and Balgavies Lochs are close by and trout fishing permits can be arranged for the keen angler. Hillwalking and other outdoor pursuits are well catered for in the area around Turin. Forfar and Kirriemuir both have excellent Golf Courses. Forfar also has Swimming Baths and a well equipped Leisure Centre.

The Farmhouse has full central heating and the spacious bedrooms - two with facilities and a third with wash hand basin - all have pleasant outlooks, mostly magnificent views over Rescobie loch. There is also Family Room with private facilities.

View from front of house

View from Dining Room window

There is a comfortable Lounge, with colour TV and open coal fire, for guests to relax. Excellent home cooking and baking with an evening meal provided by request in the Dining Room. Guests may also enjoy the large garden adjoining the house.

Ample car parking space is available (at guests' risk).
Snooker and Croquet for evening entertainment.

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Our farm is 1 hour from Aberdeen, 1 hr 30 min from Edinburgh and 2 hrs from Glasgow. Only 30 mins north of Dundee and 20 mins from good sandy beaches. An excellent area for touring, hill walking etc. Several good golf courses nearby with Carnoustie only 20 mins drive.