Idyllic 2 bedroom cottage in the Village of Wanlockhead

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Wanlockhead, SCT

Museum of Lead Mining1 min walk
Drumlanrig Castle20 min drive
Dumfries House36 min drive
Edinburgh (EDI)87 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Dialknowe Holiday Cottage, at first glance is an unassuming holiday cottage sleeping up to 6 people over 2 bedrooms. Please be aware this is a converted miners cottage and some of the bedrooms are in the attic space where there are no doors. It's welcoming and comfortable but what really makes it stand out is the location in the heart of Wanlockhead, the highest village in Scotland which is only 6 miles from the M74 and only 1 hour from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Carlisle. Fantastic views, breath-taking walks and exhilarating hill bike trails which will leave you deeply envious of the locals, who can enjoy them every single day of the year. Wanlockhead is a pretty sleepy village, although really central. The cottage is within walking distance of the Wanlockhead Inn and The Museum of Lead Mining but still incredibly peaceful with amazing views of the hills throughout the day and beautiful clear skies at night. Dialknowe Cottage is suitable for both couples and families or to enjoy with friends. and is available all year round.

Wanlockhead is a captivating mix of hills and charming whitewashed cottages like Dialknowe. It's elevation 1531ft makes it Scotland highest village. The hills aren't only beautiful to look at, they hide lead, gold and other precious stones and minerals which have been mined since Roman times. When walking through the village it's hard to believe the the village was once a very industrial area with visible remnants such as the Beam Engine. The Museum of Lead Mining is a main attraction and you are able to pan for gold and hopefully find your fortune.

The Southern Uplands Way passes through the village and other footpaths lead to the nearby village of Leahills which has a well stocked shop and the Hopetoun Arms Hotel which offers a well varied menu. Other places to explore include Biggar and Moffat which is about half an hours drive from Wanlockhead. Other local attractions include the Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway and Drumlanrig Castle. With good road links Glasgow, Edinburgh and Carlisle are only around an hour away.

Dialknowe Holiday Cottage is a great place to stay if your looking for a summer break away for hillwalking, biking or the magical winter break with snow covered hills.

Property manager

Hazel

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

There is a charge of £15.00 each payable direct

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No more than 6 guests. No parties or smoking in the cottage

When it's time to leave please strip all beds that been used and place them along with any used towels in the bath, wash all crockery and put away.

Wash crockery & put away. Please take all your waste to the bins. If smoking outside the cottage please put your ends in the bin & no on the ground.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Biggar

Located in Biggar, this vacation home is in a rural area. Morton Castle and Dove Cottage are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Moffat Community Nature Reserve and Falls of Clyde. Moffat Woolen Mill and The Green Frog are also worth visiting.

Wanlockhead, SCT

What's nearby

Museum of Lead Mining - 1 min walk
Drumlanrig Castle - 20 min drive
The Green Frog - 27 min drive
Dumfries House - 36 min drive
New Lanark - 37 min drive

Getting around

Sanquhar Station - 25 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

Wanlockhead Inn - 4 min walk
Burnside Tea Room - 12 min drive
Sanquhar tearoom - 12 min drive
Spicy Hut - 11 min drive
The Deerhunter - 12 min drive

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Arlene A.

25 Sept 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

To Be Avoided

There were issues with obtaining the checkin details in a timely manner. Property only superficially clean set in a not very pleasant location with an appalling access road. The boiler was extremely smelly and there were no instructions for the heating. Towels were totally inadequate in this day and age.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Daniel H., Bury

30 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday cottage

Had a lovely time even though it rained didn’t stop us doing things….. They only things I could fault was no mirror in the bathroom…… plus I didn’t think equipment wise the kitchen was equipped for 4 people…..Plus no manuals on how to work the washer/dryer plus microwave…..Also in the other twelve cottages we have stayed in they have always had basic stuff ….. ie salt pepper there was nothing except washing liquid ….. regards Danny

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roderick B.

19 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Very Comfortable Overnight Stay

Having stayed in Wanlockhead for a week at the end of June 2021, this property seemed like an ideal overnight stay during a house move from the the South Coast to Aberdeen. Within easy distance of the M74 and very peaceful. Loved the bold décor. Excellent nights rest , the downstairs bed was very comfortable and the property spotlessly clean.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susie J.

26 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base for exploring local area

We had a lovely stay at this cottage with our 2 kids. Cottage was well stocked with essentials and a nice hot shower. Walks straight from the front door, kids loved exploring the old mining valley.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021