Country cottage with loch and hill views - Gairnshiel Cottage – Home 124878 Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- min stay varies
Country cottage with loch and hill views - Gairnshiel Cottage – Home 124878
- Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Gairnshiel Cottage (Cobbinshaw) offers delightful recently refurbished holiday accommodation. It is situated between West Calder and Carnwath in the heart of the Scottish countryside but still within 40 minutes drive of two stunning cities – Edinburgh and Glasgow.
The views from the cottage are breathtaking: it has a wonderful position on the organic farm of South Cobbinshaw overlooking the Pentland Hills and Cobbinshaw Loch. The road leading to the cottage is a typical uneven farm track that crosses the loch via a causeway adding to the feeling of 'getting away from it all'. The 310 acre loch was built in 1818 to feed the Union Canal and was also used by passing steam trains to collect water. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSI) due to wintering wildfowl and is popular with anglers and birdwatchers.
For those who enjoy the outdoors but would like to take it a bit easier, fishing on the loch can be organised for you. Nearby Harburn Golf Club is a challenging 18-hole parkland course and there are walks of all levels starting literally on your doorstep, taking in stunning scenery and fascinating history. If shopping and attractions are your thing - the designer shops of Livingston are 15 minutes away and unique little shops and galleries are found in Biggar and Peebles.
Not far away is New Lanark World Heritage Village. Surrounded by beautiful native woodland and close to the Falls of Clyde, the 200 year old cotton mill village is Scotland's most important memorial to the Industrial Revolution. Take a stroll along the riverside on one of the woodland walks and experience the outstanding beauty the Falls of Clyde - where the River Clyde cascades 85ft.
For those who like to travel a bit further afield the scenic splendours of the Borders, Perthshire, Fife, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs are all within easy reach and make for great day trips.
Further details
Available all year: changeover day is normally a Saturday, but the owners can be flexible. Departing guests are asked to be out before 10am and new guests to arrive after 4pm. Short breaks are available off peak. Short breaks are available with a minimum stay of 3 nights; weekend breaks from Friday to Monday. HEATING OIL IS CHARGED AT COST during the winter months. No smoking please
The short drive to the cottage from the main road is a mini adventure in itself! The track can be a wee bit bumpy in places but take your time pick your line and enjoy the scenery.
Further details indoors
The cottage has been furnished to a high standard and has an enclosed garden with a decked seating area with views over open fields towards the Pentland Hills. The galleried entrance hall and Shaker-style kitchen have flagstone floors and the kitchen has access to the back garden. The kitchen itself is equipped with everything you need for your stay including fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fan oven and hob. The sitting room has a solid wood floor and includes a wood burning stove, colour TV, free view, DVD and video. The separate dining room, also with a solid wood floor, has a table to seat 6+. There is a shower room on the ground floor. Upstairs there are 2 beautifully decorated bedrooms one with a king-size bed and the other with twin beds. The upstairs bathroom has a white bathroom suite with a Victorian-style shower attachment.
Further details outdoors
The private enclosed rear garden is accessed through a stable style door from the kitchen directly onto a decked area. There is a small lawned area and the garden borders fields with views of the Pentland Hills. Parking available for 2 cars next to the cottage. BBQ available on request and kayaks available to hire - please enquire.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Beds in other rooms: - 1 Full bath, 1 Shower
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Deck
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($187.88) £150.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
About the owner
Lynda M.
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 12 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 14
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 39 reviews
Very Good
39 reviews
- Excellent
- 29
- Very Good
- 9
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Amazing”
Omg the views and position of this cottage is too die for. We were very lucky with the weather but even so it has everything you need and more. Dogs absolutely loved the walk's, very secure garde… More
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“Fantastic Weekend”
Just back from a two night stay in Gairnshiel Cottage with two friends. This was a well earned relaxing couple of days for us and the area, cottage and views helped sooth our stresses. The sky at nigh… More
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“Beautiful Location”
A tastefully decorated cosy cottage in a beautiful location with stunning views of both countryside and loch. Hiring kayaks to use on the loch from the private jetty is a must. The fire pit offers opp… More
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“Unbelievable!”
I cannot praise this place enough. Having been away from Scotland for two years, I felt right at home here. This is, without a doubt, the best place we have ever stayed. The road to the property is b… More
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“Beautiful place to stay”
What a beautiful place. Worked away from home for eight years and this has been my favourite place so far. Host was very friendly helpful and the house/cottage was spotless Thankyou for a lovely stay.… More
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“Infested with spiders”
Whilst the cottage itself was very nice, our stay was ruined by spiders constantly dropping from the beams in the main bedroom, they were everywhere, this really dampened what would have otherwise bee… More
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Response from the owner Hi, we’re sorry to hear that you had a problem with spiders but am rather surprised that it’s taken over 6 months to write this review! You stayed with us in October 2018! It’s the first time that anyone has mentioned having a problem with them. I understand that if you have a spider phobia they can be very frightening but if you had mentioned them during your stay we would have made sure that every spider was taken care of. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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“Restful and relaxing Christmas at this wonderful cottage”
We stayed at Gairnshiel Cottage over Christmas and it was the perfect antidote to our busy lives. The cottage itself is cosy but had plenty of room for our family of two adults and two teens. It is s… More
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“Peaceful location”
What a lovely place Gairnshiel Cottage is, perfect for a quiet and relaxing break. Comfortable and clean and a warm welcome on our arrival. Only thing I wish we had known about was the drive up to the… More
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“Beautiful”
Gairnshiel Cottage was our ideal little slice of Scotland. There was so much detail and thought put into every nook and cranny that made our rural retreat convenient, comfortable, and exquisitely scen… More
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“Overweldigend uitzicht”
We hebben uitermate genoten in een uitstekende cottage, een fantastische omgeving met een overmaat aan natuur. Precies hoe we het graag wilden hebben. Een lekkage gaf wat stress, maar verder zeer te s… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Lynda (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Lynda (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Lynda (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Lynda the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Lynda (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Lynda (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Lynda (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Lynda (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Lynda (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Lynda (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Lynda (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Lynda (the owner) a message.
If Lynda (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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