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We'd rather give stays to people who'll come and see what we built than hand 15% to a booking platform. The Villa opens in Montrose this November. Enter free in 60 seconds. Everyone gets 50% off a stay, valid 90 days.
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Drawn 14 November 2026. One grand prize, five runner-up prizes. Everyone who enters gets 50% off.
The Villa, Montrose
Seventeen newly refurbished coastal suites beside Montrose Links on the Angus coast.
Beside the 5th Oldest Golf Course in the World.
Montrose Links has been played since 1562. The Villa sits right next to it. The Kynaston Suite looks directly over the 18th hole. It is one of the most specific views you will find from a hotel room in Scotland.
Seventeen newly refurbished suites built from scratch, founder-run by David Liddell & Samantha Kirkland. Keyless PIN check-in, high-speed fibre Wi-Fi, kitchenettes, premium beds, and 24/7 support. Two miles of sandy beach right outside your door, five minutes to Montrose Port.
Beside the 5th oldest golf course in the world.
Montrose Links has been played since 1562. The Villa sits right next to it. The Kynaston Suite looks directly over the 18th hole. It is one of the most specific views you will find from a hotel room in Scotland.
If golf is the reason you are here, this is the obvious place to stay. Walk to the first tee, come back to a comfortable room. If you are here for the coast, the beach, or the port, the location works just as well.
More to Montrose than a postcode.
The Angus coast is quietly one of the best stretches in Scotland. Old golf, wild birds, long beaches, a working port, and a town that has been here since the 1100s. The Villa sits in the middle of all of it.
Montrose Links
The 5th oldest golf course in the world. 460 years of play on the same stretch of linksland. Walk out of The Villa and onto the first tee. The Kynaston Suite looks straight over the 18th hole.
Montrose Basin
A tidal basin on the South Esk full of life. Up to 80,000 pink-footed geese in autumn, osprey in summer, a resident kingfisher in winter. Four bird hides and a 4-star visitor centre run by the Scottish Wildlife Trust.
Three Miles of Beach
Montrose Beach runs east of the town, a wide sweep of clean sand with a promenade, a seafront splash park, and a William Lamb statue. Dog friendly year round. Scurdie Ness lighthouse marks the southern end of the bay.
Lunan Bay & Red Castle
One of the finest beaches in Angus, backed by dunes and cliffs, overlooked by the ruins of Red Castle. A short drive south of Montrose and worth the detour on any clear day.
Montrose Air Station
The heritage centre sits on the site of the first operational military air station in Britain, opened in 1913. A proper piece of aviation history, five minutes from the door.
Arbikie Distillery
A working farm distillery on the Angus coast a short drive away. Single grain gin, vodka, and whisky, a cafe looking over the fields, and tours if you plan ahead.
460 years of golf on your doorstep.
Montrose Links has been played since 1562. It is the 5th oldest golf course in the world, and one of the few where the original linksland is still in play. Walk out of The Villa and onto the first tee. The Kynaston Suite looks straight over the 18th hole.
A proper test of links golf, sea air, and a view that has not changed in centuries. Bring your clubs.
A coastal town that earns its keep.
Montrose sits between the North Sea and the Montrose Basin, an hour from Aberdeen and Dundee. It has a working port, a high street that still has shops in it, and a beach that locals actually use. St Cyrus Nature Reserve is down the coast. House of Dun, a National Trust for Scotland property, is a few minutes away.
Whether you come for the golf, the coast, a project rotation, or a quiet weekend, the town gives you something to do and a reason to come back. The Villa is the comfortable base in the middle of it.
Seventeen rooms. Three room types.
Seventeen rooms across the building. All newly refurbished. All with a kitchenette. Room types include garden view, golf course view, twin, single, two bed apartment, king, and super king.
George Suite
Premium room with golf view. Ground floor suite with king and single bed, full kitchen and a small garden area. Ideal for families.
Cockerill Suite
Two bedroom apartment with golf course view. Full kitchen, private living room with sofa and TV, two bathrooms. Ideal for families or groups.
Kynaston Suite
Our flagship first floor suite. Super king bed, full kitchen, premium ensuite and golf course views over the 18th hole.
What people say.
"Stayed for a golf weekend at Montrose Links. Walking distance to the first tee was exactly what we wanted. Room was spotless, bed was great, and the location was the right call. The kitchenette meant we weren't eating out every night. Will be back."
James & Andrew, Glasgow, golf weekend
"Working at Montrose Port for three weeks. The Villa was far better value than anything in Aberdeen. Fast Wi-Fi, proper desk, easy parking. VAT receipt on checkout without even asking. Reliable every night, exactly what you need on a long project."
Craig, Aberdeen, contractor stay
"We came for a coastal weekend, beach walks, good food in the town, a couple of quiet days. The room was exactly right. Self check-in was effortless, kitchenette meant we could do breakfast ourselves. Felt like staying in someone's properly done up flat."
Claire & Ross, Edinburgh, coastal weekend
"International golf trip, we played six courses in five days and stayed here for three nights. The Kynaston Suite with the fairway view was a brilliant touch. Montrose Links is underrated. The Villa made a great base for the whole trip."
Patrick, Ireland, golf tour
What happens after you enter
The draw, the prizes, and the membership.
The draw
The draw takes place on 14 November 2026. One grand prize winner, five runner-up winners, and everyone else gets 50% off. You will be notified by email and on our social channels.
50% off for everyone
If you do not win a prize, you still get 50% off a stay at The Villa, Montrose. Valid for 90 days from the draw.
Free Bide Club
By entering, you instantly get free Bide Club membership. Better rates, free early check-in, and real perks forever.
Airbnb Takes 15% From Every Booking.
We'd Rather Give It To You.
Bide Club is free. Takes 60 seconds to join. And gets you perks, rates, and access the booking sites will never offer, because they can't afford to.
Why Bide Club Exists
You booked through Airbnb or Booking.com. Fine. We get it. They're everywhere.
But here's what they don't tell you. Every time you book through them, you pay their fee. We pay their commission. And neither of us gets anything back from it.
Bide Club fixes that. Join free, book direct next time, and everything that used to go to the platform comes back to you instead.
Better rates
Up to 30% lower than the booking sites. Always.
Real perks
Early check-in, late checkout, free upgrades. Not points.
No platform fees
Book on bidehotels.com. No middleman markup.
Early access
First pick of new rooms and dates. Before anyone else.
Nine reasons to book direct.
Better rates than the booking sites
Member rates up to 30% lower. Always.
£35 off your first direct booking
Applied at checkout. No code needed.
Early check-in if available
Room free before 3pm? Walk straight in.
Late checkout if available
No rush. No awkward knocking on your door.
Free room upgrade if available
Better room on the day? It's yours.
No platform fees
No service charge. No markup. What you see is what you pay.
Pets stay free
Bed, bowl, and a walking route map waiting in the room.
VAT receipt on checkout
Automatic. Useful for contractors and business stays.
Spend £1,000, get a free night
Across any of our properties. Our thank you for booking direct.
Who Bide Club Is For
Built around how people actually travel.
Golfers & Links Pilgrims
Montrose Links right on your doorstep. Walk to the 1st tee, overlook the 18th hole from your room. St Andrews, Carnoustie, and Stonehaven all within easy reach.
Contractors & Project Teams
Montrose Port, offshore energy, and Angus engineering projects. Kitchenette in every room, proper desk, high-speed Wi-Fi, easy parking, and automatic VAT invoices on checkout.
Dog Owners & Coastal Travellers
Genuinely pet-friendly. Bed, bowl, and coastal walking routes waiting in the room. Miles of sandy beach and coastal path right outside your door.
In Every Room
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the giveaway and Bide Club.
Why We Built This
We built The Villa from scratch. We're not handing 15% to a platform forever.
Montrose has needed somewhere properly comfortable to stay for a long time. The Villa is that. We have taken a historic building beside Montrose Links, stripped it back, and done it up properly.
Seventeen serviced rooms and suites, easy to get in and out of with digital PIN codes and free private parking. Whether you are here for golf, a project rotation at Montrose Port, or a coastal weekend, we make sure you have everything you need.
When you book direct, we save on third-party platform commissions, and pass those savings straight to you with lower rates and genuine perks.
Come and see it for yourself.
David Liddell & Samantha Kirkland, Founders of Bide Hotels