Sma' Hame Scottish Holiday Cottages
Genuinely remote Scottish cottages
About this hotel
Sma' Hame sits further out than any other property in this guide, a genuinely remote collection of Scottish holiday cottages built for travellers who want real distance from any town or hotel scene entirely. The drive to Carnoustie runs longer than most, roughly twenty-five minutes, a trade-off that only makes sense for a couple or small group who specifically wants this level of seclusion as part of the trip itself. There is no on-site restaurant or bar here; this is self-catering in the fullest sense, cottages set apart from neighbours and from any passing traffic. For golfers who have played Carnoustie many times before and simply want quiet above every other consideration, Sma' Hame delivers something no in-town property could ever offer.
- Remote setting
- Self-catering cottages
- Genuine seclusion
- Away from any town
Our take
Only a couple or very small group genuinely prioritising remote seclusion above all else should choose Sma' Hame, given the longer drive to Carnoustie's Championship Course. First-time visitors or anyone wanting restaurants, a bar or a shorter commute to golf should choose almost any other property in this guide instead.
- Stock up on groceries well before arrival, since this is a genuinely remote, self-catering property without nearby shops.
- Allow a full twenty-five minutes' drive time to Carnoustie when planning tee times from this distant, secluded base.
- Choose this property only if remoteness itself is part of what you want from the trip, not an afterthought.
Why we love it
- Genuine, total remoteness
- Full self-catering independence
- Quiet beyond any town setting
- A real escape from routine
Why guests love itHaving played Carnoustie several times over the years, we chose Sma' Hame specifically for the remoteness this time, and the longer drive each morning felt like a fair trade for evenings so quiet we could hear almost nothing but wind, a genuinely different kind of golf trip from any we had taken before, and one we would happily repeat given the chance.