Orchard Cottage at Braidwood Castle - UK10671
ID: S1328490
- Bedrooms 1
- ・ Sleeps 2
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Orchard Cottage at Braidwood Castle offers a unique and architecturally beautiful retreat, set in a secluded and peaceful location with lovely outdoor spaces and easy access to local trails. Guests appreciate the cosy, comfortable atmosphere and well-equipped kitchen, making it ideal for walkers and dog owners. While some furnishings and outdoor seating could benefit from updating, and cleaning could be more thorough, most guests enjoyed their stay and found the cottage warm and inviting.
Several guests noted that the cottage was generally clean, especially the kitchen and linen, but there were comments about cobwebs and a need for more thorough cleaning in some areas.
The cottage is praised for its secluded, peaceful setting and proximity to nature trails, though it is not within walking distance of shops or restaurants, making a car necessary.
Guests found the cottage warm, cosy, and comfortable, with good quality linen. However, some mentioned that the bed mattress and soft furnishings could be improved.
The cottage is well-equipped, especially for dog owners, with a large garden and accessible wet room. Some outdoor and indoor furnishings are noted as needing replacement or updating.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Sharing 1½ acres of castle grounds, this delightful cottage makes an enchanting getaway for two people and lies 5 miles from Lanark.. 1 step to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Wet Room: Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, WiFi and logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and high chair available on request. Welcome pack.. Large enclosed garden with sitting-out area. 1½-acre natural grounds with lawned areas and orchard (shared with Braidwood Castle ref UK10672). Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a fenced stream in the garden, 20 yards away.. Set in the lovely Clyde Valley, this charming detached stone cottage lies within the enclosed, shared grounds of 500-year-old Braidwood Castle. The castle has been owned by the same family for 350 years, and was built around 1581 as a fortified tower to protect the Douglas family and neighbours from Border Reivers. The south-facing cottage was built as a bothy for the tower, and has been transformed into very comfortable accommodation for two people. The spacious living room has a cosy wood burner and there is a wet room, compact kitchen and a comfortable bedroom. Outside, there is a lawned area around the cottage with garden seating. The orchard and grounds are shared with guests at the castle. There is a soothing sound from the Braidwood Burn (fenced) just below the cottage, and there are walks down to the River Clyde through a network of paths nearby. The central location enables easy access to some wonderful countryside in the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve just north of Lanark, 5 miles, where there are way marked trails to explore. At the unesco New Lanark World Heritage Centre on the magnificent Falls of Clyde, you can discover how life was lived at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Enjoy a day in Glasgow which is very easy by train from Carluke. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ¾ mile.
Orchard Cottage at Braidwood Castle can be booked together with Braidwood Castle to accommodate up to 7 guests.
There are steps to the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Letting licence No.: SL00061F
Letting licence No.: SL00062F
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (5)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage in a convenient location, cosy and comfy
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Joe O'Neill
Myself and now 10 months old Border Whippet have spent a month in total over the last 6 months of our mini tour around Scotland and north England at Orchard CottageIt is unique in comparison to the other accommodations we have used .Hidden away in the Clyde Valley but minutes from supermarkets and local amenities , has its own Orchard with tended grass paths throughout The area has a number of trails to discover, All Trails app useful here2 weeks of our visit coincided with mini heatwaves which added to the experience For dog owners this place is outstanding given the big garden within the Orchard and the decent trails down to Castle of Lee, Crossford (where recommend Pedigree Pals dog sitting),further afield Lanark Loch,and Falls of Clyde etcThe cottage interior is classic stuff, simple and ideal for a dog or 2 Can’t recommend enough and would love to return in Winter!Joe & Jed
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Confirmed Guest
Very warm and comfortable just what’s required for a short getaway