A former shepherd's cottage nestling in the hills near the head of the remote and beautiful Ettrick Valley. This 19th century cottage is clean, comfortable and cosy. Efforts are continually made to maintain high standards and improve facilities, both inside and out. At the same time keeping the character of an authentic borders cottage.
Walking - bird-watching - wildlife
Located on the route of The Southern Upland Way (long distance walk) in an "Environmentally Sensitive Area". Birds of prey hover overhead while Dippers, Oystercatchers and Herons can be seen on the river only yards from the door and Otters if you're lucky. In spring, birds nest in the the cottage eves while Siskins and many others come to feed. During 2006 Osprey were sighted by visitors on several occasions.
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The cottage overlooks the Ettrick Water where you can swim in summer and watch salmon run in autumn. Although Crook Cottage is a little way from our farmhouse, guests are always welcome and have freedom to walk and enjoy the peace and tranquility of our 1,400 acre working hill sheep farm. |
Accommodation: Sleeps 6 + cot and highchair available
Downstairs:
Sitting Room/ Dining Room: (please click link to view photos) Colour TV (digital) and video, telephone for incoming calls, emergencies and your BT chargecard.
Fitted Kitchen: Electric double oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher, toaster, electric kettle, automatic washing machine, tumble drier, iron & board, also vacuum cleaner. High chair available.
Double Bedroom: (please click link to view photos) King-sized bed, clock radio and TV.
Bathroom: Bath, electric shower, heated towel rail, shaver plug.
Upstairs:
Twin Bedroom (please click link to view photos) with child's bed/cot and Second Twin Bedroom: Both with pine furnishings.
Heating: By night storage radiators in each room and additional halogen heaters. Electricity (white meter) is charged at going rate - payable at the end of your stay. First £10 will be not be charged. A large stone fireplace with inset multi-fuel cast iron stove (fuel provided), gives a warm and comfortable atmosphere. The cottage is double glazed throughout.
Outside: Large enclosed garden surrounded mainly by a "dry stane dyke" and a short length of mesh fence (child proof). Garden furniture. Shed for storage. Garage and ample space for parking several cars.
Pets: All dogs by arrangement only. Under strict control both indoors and out (sheep). A field is always made available at Cossarshill for exercising your dog. A charge is made per dog per week. Sorry no cats.
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