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Relaxing Cottage W/open Fire in the Southern Hills of Scotland

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Biggar

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior detail
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Wanlockhead, Scotland
  • Place, Museum of Lead Mining
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Dumfries House
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Biggar

In Biggar .Stay at this Biggar cottage and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway and 9 miles (15 km) of A' The Airts. Drumlanrig Castle is within 16 miles (25 km) and Tinto Hill Cairn is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Museum of Lead Mining - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Dumfries House - 42 min drive - 32.2 miles
  • Dalscone Farm Fun - 43 min drive - 36.4 miles
  • Hamilton Park Racecourse - 46 min drive - 42.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sanquhar Station - 26 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wanlockhead Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crown Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Spicy Hut - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Helen's Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wee Chippy - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Relaxing Cottage W/open Fire in the Southern Hills of Scotland

Just over an hour's drive from Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Carlisle, Braeside cottage is a perfect get-away from the hustle and bustle of city life. This charming holiday cottage is located in the rural village of Wanlockhead, near Sanquhar, in the countryside of Dumfries and Galloway on the Southern Uplands of Scotland.
Comfortably sleeping up to four guests , Braeside makes an idyllic base for a small family, couples or group of friends seeking a Scottish adventure. Super fast WIFI makes this semi-detached cottage an ideal place to work from while being nestled in the Lowther Hills. Wanlockhead is Scotland's highest village, at an elevation of around 1531ft, and can be accessed via the B797, which connects it to the A76 near Sanquhar and the A74(M) motorway at Abington.

The cottage has
-Two bedrooms on the first floor:
1 x double
1 x twin
​-Gas central heating with wood-burning stove
-Bathroom with roll-top bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
-Kitchen and separate dinning room
-Living room with TV with Fire TV (Netflix, BBC, Prime etc), DVD
player/DVDs, and HDMI lead to watch from laptop (no signal
from aerial for channels)
-Fibre Broadband/WiFi
-Shed to store cycles
-Enclosed private garden with stunning views, outdoor seating
and BBQ options
-Non Smoking property
-Daily songbird wake up call

Amenities: Gas central heating with wood burning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer. TV with Fire stick to view Netflix, BBC, Disney, Prime etc., DVD player with DVDs , HDMI lead to watch from laptop. Powerful WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for wood burning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Enclosed front garden.
Note: There are CCTV cameras outside the house and inside facing the front door . The inside camera will be switched off during your stay but the outside 'sheep' cam will remain on to alert us of trespassing sheep!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Relaxing Cottage W/open Fire in the Southern Hills of Scotland to the airport?

This cottage is 53.1 mi (87-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Relaxing Cottage W/open Fire in the Southern Hills of Scotland have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Relaxing Cottage W/open Fire in the Southern Hills of Scotland offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Relaxing Cottage W/open Fire in the Southern Hills of Scotland?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Cottage W/open Fire in the Southern Hills of Scotland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Relaxing Cottage W/open Fire in the Southern Hills of Scotland?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Relaxing Cottage W/open Fire in the Southern Hills of Scotland have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Relaxing Cottage W/open Fire in the Southern Hills of Scotland have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Relaxing Cottage W/open Fire in the Southern Hills of Scotland to downtown Biggar?

This cottage is 0.1 mi away from Wanlockhead.

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