Local Area
Carnoustie is a small seaside town located in Angus.
Close to Dundee and within easy driving distance of Aberdeen, the town is most famous for it’s Championship Links Course. Apart from Golf, the town has a beach and seafront area, a number of bars and restaurants and a high street with independent shops and a small supermarket.
The Old Manor is about a mile outside the town, surrounded by farmland and with an unobstructed view of the sea.
A place by the sea
The Old Manor is a mile (approx 20 mins walk) from the sea. A sandy beach with a natural harbour stretches along the coastline of Carnoustie.
Close to the beach is combined footpath / cycleway (part of National Cycle Route 1) that can be walked or cycled five miles north to Arbroath or south to Monifieth. Carnoustie features three golf courses and a further 25 courses are available within a one hour drive.
Things to do nearby
Carnoustie seafront features a cafe, kids adventure playground and crazy golf (additional charge).
There are a number of restaurants and takeaways in the town, ranging from a chippy to fine dining.
We are only too happy to make recommendations to our guests.
Carnoustie beach
1.5 miles away
The sandy beach at Carnoustie is small, but clean and quiet. At low tide the beach stretches miles north and south.
Sandy Sensation play area
1.4 miles away
The Sandy Sensation play area is a great play area for kids of all ages. Right next door is a cafe and mini golf for the grown ups.
Carnoustie Golf Links
1.7 miles away
The challenging Championship course has been included in The Open but there are two additional courses, plus a spa and multiple restaurants for non golfers.
Barry Mill
2.8 miles away
Barry Mill is a working watermill dating from the 16th century and managed by National Trust for Scotland.
Photo by Scott MacDonald.Crombie Country Park
5 miles away
Crombie Country Park runs around an old reservoir and features a number of woodland walks, a children’s play area and BBQ area.
Monikie Country Park
6.4 miles away
Monikie Country Park has a large open water area, an onsite cafe, adventure playground and plenty of space for picnics and outdoor activities.
Arbroath Harbour
6 miles away
The picturesque harbour at Arbroath is a great spot for fish & chips or an ice cream. The adventurous can cycle or walk there directly via the coastal path!
V&A Dundee
13 miles away
A spectacular futuristic building on the Dundee waterfront houses Scotland’s first and only museum dedicated to design. Well worth a visit.