Title: Relaxing cottage w/open fire in the Southern hills of Scotland (family friendly) Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=95384418&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Relaxing cottage w/open fire in the Southern hills of Scotland (family friendly) Family-friendly cottage in Biggar ## Photo gallery for Relaxing cottage w/open fire in the Southern hills of Scotland (family friendly) ![Property grounds - Relaxing cottage w/open fire in the Southern hills of Scotland (family friendly) (Wanlockhead)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95390000/95384500/95384418/e7b3b026.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Relaxing cottage w/open fire in the Southern hills of Scotland (family friendly) (Wanlockhead)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95390000/95384500/95384418/92a3c5ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Relaxing cottage w/open fire in the Southern hills of Scotland (family friendly) (Wanlockhead)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95390000/95384500/95384418/a327ab94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Relaxing cottage w/open fire in the Southern hills of Scotland (family friendly) (Wanlockhead)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95390000/95384500/95384418/e7bfe625.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Relaxing cottage w/open fire in the Southern hills of Scotland (family friendly) (Wanlockhead)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95390000/95384500/95384418/ec039263.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in Scotland's countryside, Braeside cottage is a haven for those seeking a rural escape. With super-fast WiFi and fibre broadband, this charming semi-detached cottage makes an ideal base for remote work or a family getaway. Unwind in the living room with TV and Fire stick or enjoy the daily songbird wake-up call from your enclosed private garden with outdoor seating and BBQ options. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Relaxing cottage w/open fire in the Southern hills of Scotland (family friendly) Just over an hour's drive from Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Carlisle, Braeside cottage is a perfect get-away from the hustle and bustle of city life. This charming holiday cottage is located in the rural village of Wanlockhead, near Sanquhar, in the countryside of Dumfries and Galloway on the Southern Uplands of Scotland. Comfortably sleeping up to four guests , Braeside makes an idyllic base for a small family, couples or group of friends seeking a Scottish adventure. Super fast WIFI makes this semi-detached cottage an ideal place to work from while being nestled in the Lowther Hills. Wanlockhead is Scotland's highest village, at an elevation of around 1531ft, and can be accessed via the B797, which connects it to the A76 near Sanquhar and the A74(M) motorway at Abington. The cottage has \-Two bedrooms on the first floor: 1 x double 1 x twin ​-Gas central heating with wood-burning stove \-Bathroom with roll-top bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC \-Kitchen and separate dinning room \-Living room with TV with Fire TV (Netflix, BBC, Prime etc), DVD player/DVDs, and HDMI lead to watch from laptop (no signal from aerial for channels) \-Fibre Broadband/WiFi \-Shed to store cycles \-Enclosed private garden with stunning views, outdoor seating and BBQ options \-Non Smoking property \-Daily songbird wake up call Amenities: Gas central heating with wood burning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer. TV with Fire stick to view Netflix, BBC, Disney, Prime etc., DVD player with DVDs , HDMI lead to watch from laptop. Powerful WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for wood burning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Enclosed front garden. Note: There are CCTV cameras outside the house and inside facing the front door . The inside camera will be switched off during your stay but the outside 'sheep' cam will remain on to alert us of trespassing sheep! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Dishwasher, high chair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93760000/93752100/93752043/6082f8bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 bedroom accommodation in Wanlockhead, near Dumfries Wanlockhead, near Dumfries - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=93752043&PinnedHotelID=93752043&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91910000/91904500/91904419/90facc41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20 Wanlockhead - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews £1,523 includes taxes & fees 23 Dec - 24 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=91904419&PinnedHotelID=91904419&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83080000/83078400/83078307/4cc35d0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Scottish Cottage in Outstanding Location - Pass the Keys Sanquhar - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=83078307&PinnedHotelID=83078307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86190000/86185900/86185833/a4d16b7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Traditional secluded country cottage, Fantastic view! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=55.39513,-3.782987&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:sfcqItza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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=R9HXciZ1RCjzq08ZsSbWvoDZ2vU=) Wanlockhead, Scotland #### What's nearby - Museum of Lead Mining \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway \- 4 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Dumfries House \- 42 min drive \- 32.2 miles - Strathclyde Country Park \- 42 min drive \- 39.2 miles - Dalscone Farm Fun \- 43 min drive \- 36.4 miles #### Getting around - Sanquhar Station - 26 min drive - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 87 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Wanlockhead Inn - ‬2 min walk - ‪Burnside Tea Room - ‬12 min drive - ‪Harveys - ‬11 min drive - ‪Sanquhar chinese - ‬11 min drive - ‪Spicy Hut - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Relaxing cottage w/open fire in the Southern hills of Scotland (family friendly) pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Relaxing cottage w/open fire in the Southern hills of Scotland (family friendly)? ### What time is check-in at Relaxing cottage w/open fire in the Southern hills of Scotland (family friendly)? ### What time is check-out at Relaxing cottage w/open fire in the Southern hills of Scotland (family friendly)? ### Where is Relaxing cottage w/open fire in the Southern hills of Scotland (family friendly) located? ## Have a question? 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