This spot is a haven for golf enthusiasts who can discover a selection of charming and challenging courses that cater to players of all levels. From beautifully landscaped fairways to breathtaking views of the rolling hills and lush greenery, the golf courses in this region offer a unique and tranquil setting for a day on the greens.
They've has just been nominated once again in the annual Scottish Golf Tourism under the Best Budget Friendly Golf Hotel category.
Red House won the title in 2016, and was nominated again for the past three years.
The Red House Hotel is well known for its budget friendly golfing stays and have formed great partnerships with several local golf courses including Forfar, Blairgowrie (Rosemount and Lansdowne) and Alyth.
For those looking to combine their love for golf with a budget-friendly hotel stay, the Red House Hotel is top of the list. They offer extremely affordable rates and provide comfortable accommodations, convenient access to nearby golf courses, and special golfing packages.
We stayed in a Family Room, 1 x single bed and 1 x double bed £150.00 per room including breakfast.
Golfing packages start from around £145.00pp which includes a round of golf, dinner, bed and breakfast.
Our family room was extremely spacious, spotlessly clean, crisp white linen bedsheets and a well appointed bathroom with over the bath shower.
The room was quiet even although the double balcony doors over looked the carpark area and the blinds on the windows allowed for decent black out for sleeping.
In the room you will find a flat screen TV and a tea and coffee station with complimentary toiletries in the bathroom. Strong wi-fi signal is also included. The room was cosy providing a peaceful retreat on a budget.
The restaurant and bar area are in a separate building from the accommodation but less than 1 minute walk from one building to the next. The reception area is warm and welcoming and the staff are all extremely friendly and helpful.
You’ll enjoy your dining experience within a conservatory setting which allows for an abundance of natural light to filter through creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The menu features strong robust and trusty British classic dishes such as Curry and rice served with naan bread and poppadoms, Steak Pie with puff pastry topping and veg, Mixed Grill with the works and Lasagne with garlic bread.
Like many restaurants, the specials board serves as an exciting canvas for chefs to showcase their creativity and offer diners unique dishes that go beyond the regular menu offerings. Off the specials board, I chose the Lentil Koftas (£8.50) but I absolutely loved how they had Mince and Tatties available too!
The Chicken Liver Pate with toasted brioche and spiced fruit chutney (£7.95) was well portioned, rich and creamy.
When it came to our mains, old school main dishes, comes to mind. These mains are decent in their simplicity and ability to satisfy a hearty appetite, with well-balanced flavours and hearty ingredients.
My Sirloin Steak Garni (£28.50) with slow roasted tomato, onion rings, mushrooms and mixed veg was a massive portion to get through. My steak was superbly cooked, medium rare and I could not fault it.
My dining partners dish of the Breast of Chicken (£16.50) stuffed with skirlie, wrapped in streaky bacon and coated with a whisky and tarragon cream sauce with veg could have done with 5 minutes under the grill to crisp up the bacon and add some colour and caramelisation, and the sauce had very little tarragon flavouring but overall, very tasty.
The Red House Hotel caters to a lot of locals and visitors alike. They have a large function suite ideal for conferences, weddings, birthdays etc, squash courts, a snooker hall and with a large carpark area and 20 rooms, you can see why its a popular place.
Whether you're a hill walker, a history buff, a novice golfer or a seasoned pro, staying at the budget-friendly Red House Hotel allows you to enjoy your passion,...
Read moreFood is some of the worst I've had in my entire life!!! I can't believe that the person who has heated that poor excuse for a meal up has tasted it and thought this is worth serving. The leg of lamb- (looks like it was sliced on a mandolin) with what can only be described as a joke description of a "rosemary jus" which was bisto with with a few chopped onions and a some shwartz dried rosemary shaken in the vicinity of it, the vegetables were over cooked (think of the worst school dinner you've ever had). I wish there were redeeming point on the plate but there wasnt. As for the chorizo pasta, it was like eating sweet vomit that came in a can, it was exceptional in how bad it was. The horrific lamb cost £17 which is a joke and the pasta was similar in price if I can remember correctly. I am a local to coupar angus and I will not be returning again! I advise who ever is in charge of the kitchen to sit down and taste the menu and if you have and are stillnokay with what you are serving then good luck to you, as that's all you have (luck) because it sure...
Read moreI came for lunch with a friend at the beginning of the week. It was my first ever visit. Food was nice and the staff lovely however, we ended up leaving earlier than we might of as it was impossible to have a conversation without having to shout above the noise levels in the conservatory area. I returned at the end of the week with another friend for my second visit. This time a very loud group of male golfers again made it impossible to have a proper conversation. When the conservatory only had a few people in it there was a nice atmosphere but as the tables filled it became louder and vey uncomfortable on the ears. It also caused problems for a friend with hearing aids. I think the hotel either needs to have less tables in there or do something else e.g. divided sections between tables to make it more pleasant and relaxed. In future if I ever go back (both experiences have put me off returning any time soon) I'd ask not to be seated in there. I'd give 5 stars for the staff, 4 stars for the food and only 1 star for the...
Read more