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5 star self catering Scotland

Muirhall - Lanarkshire - ( 4 cottages sleeps 4, 4, 4 & 2 )

 4+4+4+2
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5 star Self Catering Scotland - Perfectly located in the centre of Scotland, these wonderful 5 star self catering cottages have character and charm and offer the opportunity to see so much of Scotland, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, New Lanark, Stirling, the Falkirk Wheel, Jedburgh and the South of Scotland.

Prices From £ 530 To £ 970 Saturday to Saturday - No short bookings at any time

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Vernon's personal review of the accommodation, location and items of interest

5 star self catering scotland

Muirhall, 5 star self catering Scotland ( 4 + 4 + 4 + 2 )

Where do you go if you want to get a real taste of Scotland? Do you stay in Edinburgh where you can visit the Castle, the Botanic Gardens and all the wonderful Theatres? Or Glasgow, the Cutural Capital, with great architecture, Museums and Galleries like the Kelvingrove or the Museum of Modern Art? Or do you want to take in the spectacular landscape of Loch Lomond, or Stirling, the pivotal point of revolution. Or would you prefer to visit Jedburgh in the gentle lowlands? or the mechanical genius of the Falkirk Wheel? This is a dilema, solved by Muirhall. Centred between Glasgow and Edinburgh you can visit all of these easily.

Muirhall's natural features combine with contemporary  style to produce one of Scotland's finest group of holiday homes. These five star self catering accommodations feature historic architecture, rescued from ruins by clever design, quality of materials and attention to detail. Replacing eroded holes with velux windows, and stone fireplaces formerly full of feathers and dust with roaring  open fires. The result of this effort is is a spectacular harmony between the old stone building and the finest of modern day craftsmanship.

In their cottage; The Hayloft, a wooden bridge is an unusual link between the two upstairs bedrooms, offering a special twist to a stunning accommodation. Their cottage; The Ruin, is a palace of irony, in which a stone archway leads through the thick original stonewall dividing the spacious kitchen from the equally spacious lounge; an architectural wonder for the parents and a mystical gateway for the kids. These and the other cottages are both family friendly and redolent with unique style. You could spend a lot of your stay exploring and admiring Muirhall, but this would be a shame as it is situated so close to the pretty historical town of Biggar and the redeveloped mill town of New Lanark set on the edge of the River Clyde.

In my last trip here, the Edinburgh Festival was in full swing.  I watched David O'Doherty take centre stage bringing tears of laughter to the crowd. After the show it was a pleasure to travel the short distance to Muirhall. The very next morning, after a long nights sleep in a bed fit for a Laird, I took a trip to Scotland's other major city, Glasgow, to experience the cultural background of India at Kelvingrove Park's Benga festival, a journey incorporating traditional experiences of rich Indian food, fashion and music.

Muirhall is situated in the perfect Scottish location: the peaceful county of Lanarkshire, with a 5 star self catering rating. 
large bedroom with en-suite
large living room with open fire
functional galley kitchen


Facts and Figures

Muirhall 5 star self catering

The Shire ( sleeps 4 )

  • Two double bedrooms

  • Hand-made breakfast bar and an open plan kitchen looking onto fireplace

  • 2 double bedrooms

  • The downstairs bedroom en-suite has an unusual character feature in its roll top bath with claw feet.

  • Staircase leads to a second double bedroom with a balcony

  • The remote control Velux windows

The Hayloft ( sleeps 4 )

  • A double and a Twin bedroom

  • Wood bridge between the 2 upstairs bedrooms

  • Open plan kitchen with a one-of-a-kind table made from a burr elm tree trunk

  • Lounge with large patio doors along with the Velux windows

  • The bedrooms have beautiful views over the quiet countryside to the south and west.

The Ruin ( sleeps 4 )

  • A double and a Twin bedroom

  • Slate floor entrance which leads into kitchen and dining area with patio doors and a view into the garden

  • Stone archway leads into separate lounge with open fire

  • The bedrooms are located on either side of the lounge, with en-suites offering the choice of bath or shower.

The Byre ( sleeps 2 )

  • One double bedroom

  • Accessed through a handmade stable door

  • "Children's door" which opens out into a BBQ area

  • Staircase with ranch-style balustrade leading up to bedroom with full size dormer window

  • Log bed framed by a Queen's post oak truss

Location - blue marks the exact location of this property  (use the buttons on the left to zoom in and out)



Points of interest

bedroom
  • In the perfect central location
  • Natural furnishings and oak beams
  • Short drive to Glasgow and Edinburgh
  • Close to a wide number of interesting attractions
  • Unique characteristics in all the cottages
  • High quality interiors
  • Well preserved historic elements

So what is there to see and do close by ?

Here are some of the places to visit, most are within 20 miles of the cottages
close to gardens
Five Sisters Zoo, in West Calder, is a non profit organisation, dedicated to keeping the animals in the best conditions possible with over 100 species.
good area for walking and hiking
Biggar Public Golf Course is nearby. Their record of 63 is held by Paul Lawrie, a former Ryder cup open champion.
buildings of historic interest close by
Biggar Gas Works is an old factory, now museum. In 1973, when natural gas from the North Sea came to Biggar, the works closed down. However, unlike other gasworks it was not demolished. Instead, it has been preserved for future generations by Historic Buildings and Monuments and the National Museums of Scotland.
area of artistic interest
Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, the worlds largest climbing arena has a tailor-made introductory course to meet your needs.
good for food
Edinburgh Paint Ball is the best priced paint balling arena in the uk.
Craignethan is a fascinating ruin of a castle, built in 1532 on a rise with two sides falling steeply to the River Nethan and on the third to the Craignethan Burn.
Broughton Brewery - Drawing on local history and legend, and using the finest malts and hops blended with pure Scottish water, Broughton Ales produce an extensive range of beer, stout and lager available in bottle, cask (permanent and seasonal), keg and gift packs.
Dawck Botanical Gardens - one of the world's finest arboreta. Enjoy the award-winning visitor centre which greatly enhances the visitor experience at this renowned botanic garden.