Mousebank

About this property

Forth 1 mile. Lovely detached holiday home on a quiet road opening to the countryside surrounding the village of Forth, near Lanark in central Scotland. Fully refurbished and offering quality accommodation, this cottage is a great place for couples or families to use as a base while exploring this part of the country. All ground floor, with three steps up to the front door and steps down from the metal balcony in the rear garden, this holiday home offers flexible accommodation for up to four people. There is a super king-size double bedroom and a second room that has twin bed, (no zip/link). The kitchen has a dining table while the spacious sitting room also has a dining area as well as views across the garden to the trees as the ground slopes down to the Mousewater Burn. The sliding doors open onto a metal balcony which leads down to a garden and patio area. Walk or cycle from your front door and explore the former Wilsontown Ironworks site, now converted into attractive woodlands with a variety of trails and guided walks to the settlement where many workers used to live and work the mines. There are other cycle trails in nearby Fauldhouse and the famous Glentress cycle trails are less than an hour away. Visit the World Heritage Site of the former 18th century cotton mill at New Lanark and discover why Robert Owen is renowned as a social reformer by developing social and welfare programmes and transforming the lives of the workers living in the planned village alongside the mill. Why not spend a day in Glasgow or Edinburgh or tour the beautiful Borders only a short car journey away through stunning scenery? A lovely holiday home with many attractions within easy reach, whatever the season. EPC Rating: Band D

The village of Forth lies at 1000 feet above sea level and is near the bustling market town of Lanark in South Lanarkshire. The name is believed to come from the phrase ‘the open air’. Beginning life as a town of handloom weavers, Forth soon developed as ironstone, limestone and mining trades took over and it became known predominantly as a mining village. The traditional crowning of the Queen of the Heather still takes place at the annual gala day.

Accommodation

All ground floor.

2 x bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double and 1 x twin (no zip/link).

Shower room with shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen with dining area.

Utility room leading onto cloakroom with basin and WC).

Sitting room with dining area.

Oil central heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV with Freeview and Netflix, DVD, CD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Cot and highchair on request.

Off road parking for 2 cars.

Lockable bike storage.

Rear gravelled garden with patio, furniture and BBQ.

One well-behaved dog welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 1 mile.

Note: Mobile phone reception can be limited.

Note: Although all ground floor there are 3 steps to the front door and steps down from the metal balcony in the rear garden.

Note: Sloped garden, care to be taken at all times.

Please note check in time is after 4pm.

This property has a refundable £300 Good Housekeeping Bond.