Romantic Rural Luxury Cottage

Top rated by guests

9.8Outstanding

(53 Ratings)

The property received outstanding reviews for its cleanliness, comfort, amenities, and the welcoming and friendly hosts. Guests particularly enjoyed the peaceful and secluded location, cozy fireplace, well-equipped kitchen, and beautiful surroundings...

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9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(53 Ratings)

Cottage in England

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this cottage rental

Birkwood cottage shares 3 1/2 acres of wooded and landscaped grounds with the owners of Birkwood house. Birkwood house was built in 1905 and the cottage was built slightly later as the gardeners cottage. It is an ideal base to soak up the country atmosphere to travel further afield.

This wonderful well-presented spacious detached cottage is nestled in a peaceful, tranquil setting on the edge of the village of symington, south Lanarkshire close to the M74 which is one of the main arteries linking Glasgow to England.

The cottage is located in a beautiful rural area, on the outskirts of the village of Symington, 2 1/2 miles from the market town of Biggar and 10 miles from the historic village of New Lanark. Within easy reach of both Edinburgh and Glasgow and their airports and their surrounding attractions and also easy road access for heading further afield. The countryside is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous country tracks and coastal trails to explore, ideal for cyclists, walkers, mountain bikers and hikers.

The accommodation can sleep 6 comfortably and comprises of the following; upstairs, bedroom 1 has a king sized sleigh bed and bedroom 2 is a twin bedded room. There is a shower room and WC between the bedrooms. downstairs is bedroom 3 with another king size sleigh bed and a bathroom with a shower over the bath and a WC. In the large lounge area downstairs is a seated area with a multifuel stove and a dining table with views out of the patio doors to the garden and neighbouring lake beyond. There is a smart flat screen TV fitted to the wall. The kitchen is well equipped with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.

Outside: large gardens, amenities ample off road parking.

Luxury bed linen throughout, towels, oil central heating, WiFi are all included.

Regretfully no smoking.

1 well behaved dog is very welcome.

A well stocked log store and coal ovals are also included.

It is advisable to contact us before you book to ensure the property meets your specific needs and requirements for accessibility

Property Type: cottage (detached)
Meals: Self-catering
House Rules: Max. occupancy 6
non smoking only
One well behaved dog
children welcome
Location Type: rural
Theme: Away From It All
Family
Romantic
General: Basic Soaps
Fireplace ...
Firewood
Hair Dryer
Heating ...
Internet ...
Iron & Board
Laundry Soap
Linens Provided
Local Activities Guide
Local Maps
Local Restaurant Guide
Parking ...
Shampoo
Telephone ...
Toilet Paper
Towels Provided
Washing Machine ...
Kitchen: 4 Ring Stove
Cooking Utensils ...
Dishes & Utensils ...
Dishwasher ...
Freezer ...
Grill
Microwave ...
Oven ...
Pantry Items ...
Refrigerator ...
Hob ...
Toaster ...
Dining:
seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
2 Bathrooms
Bathroom 1 - Toilet , Bath with Shower
Bathroom 2 - Toilet , Shower Enclosure
Bedrooms:
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
Bedroom 1 - 1 King Size Sleigh Bed
Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3 - 1 King Size Sleigh Bed
Entertainment
Television
Outside: Large Garden and Woodland
garden chairs
Suitability:
wheelchair inaccessible

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Amenities at Romantic Rural Luxury Cottage

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Family friendly

Map of England

Nearby attractions

Bradgate Park

223.3 mi

Stratford Butterfly Farm

248.1 mi

King Power Stadium

228.7 mi

National Trust - Stowe

268.4 mi

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Top rated by guests

9.8Outstanding

(53 Ratings)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(53 Ratings)

Cottage in England

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Map of England

Nearby attractions

Bradgate Park

223.3 mi

Stratford Butterfly Farm

248.1 mi

King Power Stadium

228.7 mi

National Trust - Stowe

268.4 mi

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Family friendly

Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(53 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0 / 10.0

The cottage is warm and welcoming, beautifully decorated with every amenity you could wish for. The setting is peaceful relaxing yet close to a quaint town with the best fish and chips. Definitely worth a repeat visit. Fiona and Scott are wonderful inviting hosts

10.0 / 10.0

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful cottage. It was lovely and comfortable, cozy and all the details were perfectly attended to. Our host was friendly and very helpful with local information and made sure we had a few helpful things in the kitchen to get us started on arrival. Fiona is really lovely and we would love to return to this wonderful area of the countryside. The location is central for day trips and there are tons of hidden gems. The morning walks are gorgeous and there are so many friendly lambs and dogs to get to know. We loved it !

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely location as a base for hiking in the south of Scotland in the Clyde River valley. The cottage has three nice size bedrooms (we used two) with comfortable beds and a kitchen with all the basics. Fiona is a responsive host with good recommendations for hikes and local restaurants.

10.0 / 10.0

We had the best experience the host was so pleasant and helpful. The whole time was the relaxing experience. I highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely cottage, tucked amongst the trees providing a peaceful and secluded stay. Cottage has everything you need and more, wood burner was great and logs provided. Fiona was lovely and helpful pointing out out local places of interest like Biggar and Peebles but cottage is well located for the larger cities if that’s what you’re looking for. Thanks for having us.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely spacious well equipped cottage in peaceful location ideal for a relaxing break.

10.0 / 10.0

This cottage was lovely and peaceful. It had everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable which made a nice change! We would get the bus into Biggar for dinner in the evenings which was perfect as only 10 mins away. Using the car in the day was also easy to get to Lanark or Biggar where parking is free. I grew up in Lanark so loved seeing Tinto where I would climb many a time as a child. (Perfect for any hikers.) I highly recommend this cottage and would definitely stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

This was possibly the best vacation we've ever had! Being hosted by Fiona and Scott made our time here even better than we could have expected. We were sad when we had to leave & are already hoping we can come back. soon!!!

10.0 / 10.0

We had a delightful stay. Close enough to many locations, including Glasgow and Edinburgh. Would love to stay again!

10.0 / 10.0

Good accomodation, loved the log burner, friendly helpful hosts.

10.0 / 10.0

5 star all way, host hss excellent eye for detail not just in the bathrooms and kitchen but the dressing internally of all the rooms.Would have gladly paid more!. Used as base for short stay x 3 days. Dog friendly and would return again.

10.0 / 10.0

The cottage was incredibly nice. We felt right at home and everything was well prepared. The fireplace was comfortable and cozy. Would return anytime. Thank you Scott and Fiona, for the warm welcome!

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely house nestled in a large wooded garden. Sufficiently tucked away to be secluded but with easy access to the surrounding border country. Provided with all the needs of modern living and to a high standard. Host who lives next door, very friendly and welcoming.

10.0 / 10.0

Myself and two adult daughter had a lovely relaxing time at the cottage. Fiona was really welcoming and nothing was a bother for her. We would definitely book this cottage again

10.0 / 10.0

We were so happy we picked this property to stay. Clean, comfortable and all the amenities we needed. After a long day of exploring Scotland, it was nice to return and relax at such a cozy cottage. Fiona, was the perfect host. I would recommend this property to everyone. Thank you Fiona

10.0 / 10.0

Absolutely divine place to stay. Peace and tranquility at its best. Perfectly based for exploring further afield. The hosts Fiona & Scott were extremely welcoming. Thoroughly recommend staying here. 🏡❤️

10.0 / 10.0

This cottage was a dream come true-to stay in a lovely, secluded cottage with many Scottish sights nearby. Our host Fiona made us feel at home and even let us visit with her Westie puppy Bonnie! We are Westie lovers, were missing our dogs and Bonnie helped to soothe those feelings. Everything we needed was already in the cottage: fire ready to start and our first night was cool enough for one, and a well-equipped kitchen and lovely bedrooms and baths. The only thing we wish was to stay longer! We will be back!

10.0 / 10.0

Our second stay here. Very clean, comfortable and well presented property with access to lovely wrap around garden and wooded area. Owners very friendly and helpful. Perfect peace and quiet.

8.0 / 10.0

Proper Nice locatie wild animals seen over all good

10.0 / 10.0

Stayed here for 3 nights and had a lovely time. The cottage was spotless, with everything you need and more, also the choice of furnishings was very nice. Enormous fenced in wooded gardens which were great for our black lab Jack. Hosts Fiona and Scott couldn't have been nicer and always on hand if you needed anything. Would Definitely recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

What a lovely cottage! It was clean as could be and the wonderful host, Fiona, had left some provisions (tea, milk, bread and butter, etc) for the next morning to make us more comfortable. The heating worked perfectly and we enjoyed several nights with a log fire. The beds were very comfortable. Fiona offered several suggestions for places to see and we took her advice and went to The Crown Inn in Biggar for our anniversary dinner. It was beyond excellent! This was the absolute perfect place to use as our home away from home on vacation. Thank you, Fiona.

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful secluded property with ample parking and easy access. Facilities we’re superb as both bathrooms catered for preferences for both myself and my wife without compromise. Would certainly consider returning on another visit in the future.

5.0 / 10.0

Lovely property in perfect private setting with wrap around gardens. Peace and quiet. Great for dogs and kids.

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic mini break

Fantastic mini break

We all had a fabulous time at the cottage from the moment we arrived and was greeted by Fiona who introduced herself to us and reassured us that we had enough provisions to get us through until the next day due to us arriving late. The cottage was like home from home, the dogs were so excited and loved the space to roam around and play ball. The roaring fire in the evening was fantastic and we were reassured that logs were in abundance and to use as many as we needed. Everything was there at your fingertips . Would definitely stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

An excellent stay near Biggar

An excellent stay near Biggar

This is an amazing find near the town of Biggar, which was a 5-10 minutes drive away and has all the facilities nearby such as restaurants, pubs and a supermarket. The property is spacious with plenty of room for 6 adults. It was in excellent decorative order with all the modern amenities. The garden was beautiful and we had a pack of deer visiting us during our stay. From the living room, there are views of a beautiful lake. We loved the fireplace in the living room which provided plenty of warmth for cosy evening drinks, and our hosts had left us plenty of logs to be used. The property is closeby to both Glasgow and Edinburgh. We explored Edinburgh, Loch Lomond and on the final day of our stay explored Biggar and New Lanark which is a world heritage village, again within a very short drive. I highly recommend this property and would be my first choice when visiting Edinburgh or Glasgow again in the future. Thanks, Fiona and Scott for your hospitality.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage

Had a lovely relaxing time . Deer in the garden was special to see . Beautiful decor and very comfortable.

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic cottage

Fantastic cottage

Had a fantastic time at Birkwood Cottage. It may have rained but that didn't stop us visiting Glasgow (try out the subway from the park and ride), Edinburgh (family), New Lanark, The Carmichael Farm Shop and Bistro and ate in many excellent local restaurants and cafes. Loved coming back to the cottage to relax and enjoy an excellent sleep as well as walking in the grounds.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent Property

Excellent Property

Excellent property Very clean and tidy throughout Very well equipped Very quiet place to stay and very restful Would return again in the future Tony & Anne

10.0 / 10.0

Comfortable property

Comfortable property

A comfortable cottage on a quiet setting. We quickly felt relaxed and at home.

10.0 / 10.0

If only everything were as perfect

If only everything were as perfect

I have to say, from start to finish, this holiday destination was as good as it gets. Normally, when staying in a property you will find a few small niggles and maybe some unexpected extra costs. With this fantastic cottage there was simply none of those. We were met on arrival by a lovely Fiona, who briefed us on the local area and a few things about the house then left us to unpack and enjoy our stay. The house was very clean, very comfortable and in idyllic surroundings. We shall be visiting again, hopefully soon. If you visit and dont like this property then the fault is yours. Many stars... thanks Fiona and Co......

10.0 / 10.0

short vacation

short vacation

lovely private property with woodland. completely fenced and ideal for our chocolate labrador

10.0 / 10.0

Tranquil woodland hideaway

Tranquil woodland hideaway

From start to end of holiday Fiona was the perfect host making us feel welcome with our dog Murphy and on hand should we require anything The cottage is high standard of cleanliness and facilities ,beautiful gardens and woodland where deer visited in the morning beautiful area plenty to do and lovely walks would recommend and will returns ASAP 5* plus

10.0 / 10.0

Magical restful retreat

Magical restful retreat

Cottage and surrounding woodland made for magical stay. Fiona and Scott were very welcoming with lots of advice on what to do and where to eat locally. Cottage was immaculate and so homely and comfortable - a beautiful luxurious treat

10.0 / 10.0

Stunning property

Stunning property

We had an incredible week staying in Fiona & Scott's beautifully renovated cottage. The area is stunning, there is so much to do and Fiona was very helpful in recommending places to visit. The cottage has everything that you need and more, the art deco furniture is beautiful. My eldest son is 15 and said that the cottage felt like 'a Disney cottage' by which he meant that it's the kind of place you could imagine friendly birds and animals frisking up to see you in the morning! As it was we watched the family of swans on the lake, wrens from the window while washing up, bats and a deer all from inside the cottage. The hosts were really hospitable and we had a fabulous time, thank you so much.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect Home Away from Home

Perfect Home Away from Home

We stayed at the Symington property for two weeks and to be honest, we didn't want to leave. The house, the surroundings, Fiona, all fantastic. We were a family of six, youngest being 4 and oldest 80+. The house is in such a peaceful, beautiful location. A shop only ten minute walk away. Lots of quaint villages close by and Glasgow/Edinburgh just over an hour away. 10/10 in everyway!

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely hideaway

Lovely hideaway

Not big on writing reviews but really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Well presented, well appointed and just far enough out of the way. Hosts made us very welcome and would definitely recommend staying here. Kids loved exploring the grounds and we all enjoyed the peace and quiet.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful house in its own mini forest

Beautiful house in its own mini forest

Gorgeous house in a beautiful rural location, so peaceful and relaxing, a great escape from the city!

8.0 / 10.0

A nice rural retreat

A nice rural retreat

Very quiet rural location in a lovely wooded garden. Very spacious property.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful cottage set in woodlands

Beautiful cottage set in woodlands

Birkwood Cottage is a beautiful cottage in a delightful location. Very highly recommended, cottage very well equipped, relaxing, tucked in among some woodland, very quiet. Thanks for the lovely welcome Fiona.

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Romantic Rural Luxury Cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Romantic Rural Luxury Cottage pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Romantic Rural Luxury Cottage?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.

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Cottage in England

Reasons to book

Map of England

Nearby attractions

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Romantic Rural Luxury Cottage pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Romantic Rural Luxury Cottage?

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