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Windgill Cottage is located on Birthwood Farm in the high hills bordering Lanarkshire and Peeblesshire just 3 miles from the village of Coulter and 7 miles from Biggar (restaurants, shops and interesting museums).
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 4 | Bedrooms: 2 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
| Licence No: SL00096F |
It is one of the most sought-after cottages in the south of Scotland, tucked away all on its own in glorious hill country at the side of a very quiet farm road (tarmac) that leads only to a reservoir.
This traditional stone-built, comfortably but simply furnished, former shepherd's cottage is approached via a small bridge over a stream at its front and with high rounded green hills rising in tiers at its rear. It has a devoted band of followers who return year after year and it is one which will have great appeal to those who really value peace and privacy and enjoy the great outdoors.
The sitting room with its open fire makes a cosy retreat for unwinding at the end of a busy day, perhaps with a restorative glass of Scotch. From the window you can enjoy an uninterrupted view of unspoilt hill country without a house in sight and many visitors choose to stay-put, unwinding with their feet up by the open fire. There is also a spacious and modern fitted kitchen with all necessary appliances.
All on one level, there are two bedrooms, a double and a twin, that are both neatly furnished and very comfortable. A shower room completes that accommodation.
Easily accessible from the fast M74, it is convenient for excursions to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Moffat and Peebles - all about 45 minutes by car (and then quickly to points further north and west).
There is excellent walking from the cottage, fishing on the River Clyde (permits available), four good golf courses within easy radius and fine bird-watching.
The nearest town of any size to the cottage is Biggar, which is a very charming market town with a broad main street and many excellent independent shops and good eating places. It also has a rather unique puppet theatre, which children in particular will love. A few miles to the west of Biggar is Lanark, another most attractive town with all facilities, including a famous livestock market and even a horse hotel!
Lanark’s other claim to fame is of course the World Heritage Site at New Lanark, the site of 19th century social reformer Robert Owen’s model village.
Situated on the Clyde, the Falls of Clyde are just a short stroll above the village, this social experiment has been wonderfully preserved and you can visit not only the mills (where you take a journey of discovery led by the ghost of mill worker Annie McLeod), but also the village store, schoolroom and Robert Owen’s own house. With lots of hands-on things to do, it makes for an unforgettable day out for all ages.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Single Storey
Sitting/Dining room with multi fuel stove and Smart TV
Kitchen with cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine and Tassimo drink maker
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Shower room with WC and Basin.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Cot (excluding linen)
- £10.00
- Pet
- £20.00
- Towels (per person)
- £8.00
Services
Bed linen INCLUDED and towels are available to hire. Electricity is payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Heating is by electric panel heaters and multi-fuel stove (starter pack INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED (speed approximately 142MB download and 28MB upload). Water is from a private source which is UV filtered and regularly tested; however (as is typical in many parts of Scotland) it can become discoloured, particularly after heavy rainfall. Guests may therefore prefer to bring bottled water to drink. A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at an additional charge (2 large, 2 medium or 2 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.
Please note charging of electric vehicles is not permitted at this property.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 10/01/2025 to 13/01/2025
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
From 03/10/2025 to 06/10/2025
From 24/10/2025 to 27/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 20/12/2024 to 23/12/2024
From 27/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
From 03/01/2025 to 06/01/2025
From 13/12/2024 to 16/12/2024
From 24/12/2024 to 24/12/2024
From 23/12/2024 to 24/12/2024
From 30/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 4 |
| 26 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | £450.00 |
| 20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £650.00 |
| 28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £650.00 |
| 06 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025 | £495.00 |
| 01 Feb 2025 - 04 Apr 2025 | £550.00 |
| 05 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 | £595.00 |
| 26 Apr 2025 - 02 May 2025 | £550.00 |
| 03 May 2025 - 23 May 2025 | £595.00 |
| 24 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 | £695.00 |
| 31 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 | £595.00 |
| 28 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 | £695.00 |
| 19 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | £750.00 |
| 30 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 | £595.00 |
| 13 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 | £550.00 |
| 04 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 | £595.00 |
| 25 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £495.00 |
| 20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £695.00 |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £695.00 |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
Reviews
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Comfortable and cosy cottage in beautiful surroundings. If you want total peace and quiet this is the place to stay.
Great, very remote, stunning surroundings, lucky to have perfect weather. Have had some medical issues recently hence th...
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Lovely cosy cottage in a beautiful location, our 3rd stsy here and we will be returning.
A PERFECT GATEAWAY DUE TO LOCATION AND STUNNING VIEWS FROM THE COTTAGE , SO PEACEFUL AND QUIET AN WALKS FROM THE DOOR
Really beautiful, quiet cottage. Perfect for explorers, relaxers, families who just want a week away from distractions! ...
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'Wonderful cottage. The most peaceful, beautiful and private place I have visited. Will be returning many times to come.'
Stephenson party
'Fabulous! Very relaxing, well-equipped, very private - we all hope to return.'
Bloor party
'Lovely welcome and a great cottage. Walks from cottage with sightings of buzzards, kestrels and heron.'
McLeish party
'Well equipped cottage in a beautiful situation.'
Bentley party
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Guest Comments
'Wonderful cottage. The most peaceful, beautiful and private place I have visited. Will be returning many times to come.'
Stephenson party
'Fabulous! Very relaxing, well-equipped, very private - we all hope to return.'
Bloor party
'Lovely welcome and a great cottage. Walks from cottage with sightings of buzzards, kestrels and heron.'
McLeish party
'Well equipped cottage in a beautiful situation.'
Bentley party