Guests say
Sweetpea Cottage is highly praised for its cosy atmosphere, beautiful walled garden, and pet-friendly environment. Guests appreciate the warm welcome from the owners and the cottage's peaceful location, ideal for exploring the Scottish Borders. The log burner and ample wood supply are frequently mentioned highlights, contributing to the property's charm and comfort.
The cottage is consistently described as very clean, with only one mention of cleanliness being subpar. This suggests that the property is generally maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
The location is praised for its tranquillity and beautiful surroundings, with easy access to walking routes and nearby towns. The secure garden is a bonus for dog owners. However, one review mentioned difficulties with public transport, which slightly impacts the score.
Guests find the cottage cosy and comfortable, with special mentions of the comfortable bed and leather couches. The wood burner adds to the cosy atmosphere. A few guests noted the bedroom size and a humming noise as minor discomforts.
The cottage is well-equipped with kitchen facilities, a wood burner, and a spacious garden. Some guests experienced intermittent Wi-Fi and mentioned a lack of certain tools for the wood burner, which suggests room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
While guests appreciate the provision of DVDs and books, there is no consistent mention of welcome gifts, and as such, it is not possible to accurately score the thoughtfulness based on the reviews provided.
About this property
Biggar 8 miles. Situated in the quiet hamlet of Wiston near Biggar, and surrounded by the open hills of Scotlands beautiful Southern Uplands, this stylish semi-detached annexe is ideally located to enjoy the wonders of the open countryside, as well as having two vibrant cities within easy reach. Situated in substantial gardens alongside the owners grand Georgian villa - Duneaton House, this quaint single-storey annexe provides a romantic rural retreat, perfect for two. Thoughtfully styled and furnished, the cottage has a cosy double bedroom and a shower room. The comfortable sitting room boasts a woodburning stove and French windows opening onto the shared walled garden. With Tinto Hill dominating the view from the garden to the rear, and open views of the Southern Uplands to the front, Sweetpea Cottage offers unrivalled opportunities for walking and cycling. The busy market town of Biggar is attractive and has a pleasant collection of shops, cafes and pubs and the Clyde Valley beyond is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of New Lanark. With both Glasgow and Edinburgh within easy reach and well worth exploring, this is a wonderful romantic retreat for a relaxing or activity-filled holiday. EPC Rating: Band C
Biggar is a town in the Southern Uplands of Scotland, with a long history dating back to prehistoric times. Biggar offers museums, shops, cafes and bars.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
One double bedroom.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Electric Heaters, with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Shared enclosed garden with furniture and BBQ.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop is approximately 2 miles away and the nearest pub is in Biggar, which is approximately 8 miles away.
Note: There is an interconnecting door the main house, which will be kept locked for the duration of your stay.
Nearby points of interest
- Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum
- Dawyck Botanic Garden and Cafe
- Lanark Loch
- Craignethan Castle
Reviews (74)
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Wendy
My hosts have thought of everything you could possibly need. I've never stayed in a place so clean, comfortable and well equipped. The cottage is joined on to Danny and Claire's house. They are lovely friendly people but just let you get on with it. There's a big garden which is a bonus with a dog. Really loved my stay.
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Julie
The cottage had everything we needed. The huge enclosed garden was ideal for our 2 Labradors. Weâd certainly recommend
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Ruth
Clean, tidy and practical. Our furry friend loved the freedom of the large enclosed garden and we loved the peace and quiet. Plenty of things to see and do near and further afield. Danny is an amazing host and on hand if needed. Thank you and highly recommend.