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Birkwood Cottage
Birkwood Cottage
Exterior
dining area
Sitting room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Symington, Scotland
  • Greenhill Covenanter's House
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Gladstone Court
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tinto Hill Cairn
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Romantic Rural Luxury Cottage

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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Property manager

Fiona Davidson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property Registration Number SL00177F

About the area

Symington

Located in Biggar, this cottage is in a rural area. New Lanark and Neidpath Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St Mary's Loch and Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like golfing.
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Symington, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Biggar Gasworks - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Greenhill Covenanter's House - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Gladstone Court - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Tinto Hill Cairn - 14 min drive - 5.8 km
  • New Lanark - 19 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Lanark Station - 19 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crown Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Spot - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Coffee House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Townhead Fish & Chips - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪B F C - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic Rural Luxury Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Romantic Rural Luxury Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Rural Luxury Cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Romantic Rural Luxury Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from New Lanark and within 25 miles (40 km) of Neidpath Castle and Five Sisters Zoo. Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility and Livingston Designer Outlet are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marlene P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
We had a delightful stay. Close enough to many locations, including Glasgow and Edinburgh. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Lovely spacious well equipped cottage in peaceful location ideal for a relaxing break.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and yet cosy
Good accomodation, loved the log burner, friendly helpful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice stay
Proper Nice locatie wild animals seen over all good
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serena C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't wait to come again!
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!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cottage in South Lanarkshire
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cotrage in lovely grounds
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Frank
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing place
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. 🏡❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Symington Cottage
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cottage peaceful recharge batteries
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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tobias L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cottage
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Vacation
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
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

George R., Lutterworth

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place you want keep secret.
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul F., Barrhead, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Country Get Away
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

CAROLYNE M.

A lovely warm cottage with great comfortable beds. Underfloor heating very welcome. Brilliant.
We were staying here as a gap from one house to another and has been a very nice cosy house to be in, There is lots of car parking space which suited our needs too. The cottage is surrounded by woods which our 2 maniac dogs loved, there is also a hidden swing in the woods. We would thoroughly recommend this cottage to anyone. The owners couldn't do enough for us and a lovely couple too.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Symington Cottage Review
The owner made a special effort to meet us and provide recommendations for local amenities. She also allowed us access to the cottage as soon as we arrived. The cottage was very comfortable and cozy and convenient to Biggar and Symington while still being very private. There was plenty of room for 4 adults and the kitchen had all mod cons. Great property for our needs!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, private Scottish cottage
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jackie M.

Warm friendly welcome at Birkwood Cottage
We and our two dogs were well accommodated in Birkwood Cottage, which is amply equipped, clean, warm and comfortable with plenty of space. Beautifully situated and minutes away from Biggar. We stayed during the autumn but hope to return next summer. We did mention to Fiona that there was nowhere to hang our outdoor clothes but I'm sure this will be rectified. Maybe a few brochures featuring local attractions, books and games would also be a benefit. Will certainly recommend the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nivantha T., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherri J., Pine Grove

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cozy cottage
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location for some rest and relaxation.
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Lovely property in perfect private setting with wrap around gardens. Peace and quiet. Great for dogs and kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mhari M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Fiona Davidson

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We have taken a year to renovate the cottage and are really pleased to present it to the market for holiday lets. Scott and I are excited to have guests stay in the cottage and them to enjoy the fantastic scenery around the cottage.

Why they chose this property

The cottage is nestled in the grounds of Birkwood House. It is a perfect place for a romantic break or a family get away.

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