Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Cottages Recommendations Leadhills


Tour Scotland self catering holiday cottage recommendations in Leadhills, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Flordes is an end terrace bungalow is in the village of Leadhills, near Biggar. The cottage sleeps up to four people in one double bedroom. There is also a kitchen with a dining area and a sitting room with a woodburning stove and a double sofa bed. Outside, there is parking for one car and a lawned garden across an access road to the front of the property, which has a patio and a small stream running through. Flordes Cottage is an ideal romantic retreat with walking and cycling available in the surrounding area. Amenities: Oil central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 1 car. Patio with small stream. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 5 mins walk. Note: No mobile phone reception at property, some reception outdoors. Note: The front garden is across an access road. Note: There is a small unfenced stream running through the foot of the garden. Note: No children or infants allowed. At over 1200ft, the former mining village and now conservation area of Leadhills is Scotland's second highest village. It is home to The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway which is Britain's highest narrow gauge adhesion railway. The area also boasts Britain's highest golf course and the surrounding hills host gold panning in the burns. Indeed the nearby village of Wanlockhead is home to the annual Scottish and British Gold Panning Championships. The towns of Biggar and Moffat offer sightseeing and shopping trips.

This is a traditional cottage in the peaceful conservation village of Leadhills, nestling in the Lowther Hills close to the Southern Upland Way. This cottage has every facility you could want or need for a get away from it all holiday. Will sleep 3-4 people in a Double bedroom, Single bedroom and sofa bed in the lounge. Feature fireplace in the lounge with wood burning stove. The lounge has comfortable seating for 5 people and is equipped with Sky TV, DVD player and free wifi internet access. Wrought iron staircase leading to the bedrooms upstairs. The bedrooms are small but adequate. The kitchen is fully equipped with electric cooker and oven, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, toaster and microwave and all cutlery & crockery, pots & pans. There is also a washing machine and tumble drier in the utility room. The family bathroom has an electric shower over the bath, W.C and wash hand basin. The cottage has a south facing conservatory with seating for reading or relaxing.Romantic setting for couples or for those who simply want to have a quiet, peaceful break.Have a relaxing break or take advantage of the many activities and tourist attractions around the area. Electricity and heating oil are included as well as complimentary starter pack of solid fuel for stove.This beautiful, cosy cottage is in a peaceful location but is just 10 minutes drive from the M74, the main route from Glasgow to Carlisle.Perfect location for exploring, with Dumfries & Galloway, Ayrshire, Scottish Borders, Glasgow and Edinburgh, all within a 1-2 hour drive.Glasgow - 45 miles; Edinburgh - 47 miles; Dumfries - 35 miles; Ayr - 45 miles; Carlisle - 58 miles; Hawick - 66 miles.

Ebenezer Hall is an architect-designed holiday home that preserves many of the original features of this 1905 meeting hall - 9 coloured-glass arch-windows and a staircase hand-built from the restored timber of the church pews. It has been converted to the highest specification. Solid oak floors and top-of-the-range furniture contribute to an overall sense of calm and luxury. Ideal holiday for families who enjoy the outdoors, or if you want a quiet week reading, writing, painting or just relaxing. Our guests tell us that the house is fantastic for a winter break or summer walking holiday. The large open-plan living area also makes it a favourite for families with young children.

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