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Birkwood Cottage
Birkwood Cottage
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dining area
Sitting room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Symington, Scotland
  • Place, Biggar Gasworks
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Biggar Kirk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Biggar Puppet Theatre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Romantic Rural Luxury Cottage

Birkwood cottage shares 3 1/2 acres of wooded and landscaped grounds with the owners of Birkwood house. Birkwood house was built in 1905 and the cottage was built slightly later as the gardeners cottage. It is an ideal base to soak up the country atmosphere to travel further afield.

This wonderful well-presented spacious detached cottage is nestled in a peaceful, tranquil setting on the edge of the village of symington, south Lanarkshire close to the M74 which is one of the main arteries linking Glasgow to England.

The cottage is located in a beautiful rural area, on the outskirts of the village of Symington, 2 1/2 miles from the market town of Biggar and 10 miles from the historic village of New Lanark. Within easy reach of both Edinburgh and Glasgow and their airports and their surrounding attractions and also easy road access for heading further afield. The countryside is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous country tracks and coastal trails to explore, ideal for cyclists, walkers, mountain bikers and hikers.

The accommodation can sleep 6 comfortably and comprises of the following; upstairs, bedroom 1 has a king sized sleigh bed and bedroom 2 is a twin bedded room. There is a shower room and WC between the bedrooms. downstairs is bedroom 3 with another king size sleigh bed and a bathroom with a shower over the bath and a WC. In the large lounge area downstairs is a seated area with a multifuel stove and a dining table with views out of the patio doors to the garden and neighbouring lake beyond. There is a smart flat screen TV fitted to the wall. The kitchen is well equipped with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.

Outside: large gardens, amenities ample off road parking.

Luxury bed linen throughout, towels, oil central heating, WiFi are all included.

Regretfully no smoking.

1 well behaved dog is very welcome.

A well stocked log store and coal ovals are also included.

It is advisable to contact us before you book to ensure the property meets your specific needs and requirements for accessibility

Property Type: cottage (detached)
Meals: Self-catering
House Rules: Max. occupancy 6
non smoking only
One well behaved dog
children welcome
Location Type: rural
Theme: Away From It All
Family
Romantic
General: Basic Soaps
Fireplace ...
Firewood
Hair Dryer
Heating ...
Internet ...
Iron & Board
Laundry Soap
Linens Provided
Local Activities Guide
Local Maps
Local Restaurant Guide
Parking ...
Shampoo
Telephone ...
Toilet Paper
Towels Provided
Washing Machine ...
Kitchen: 4 Ring Stove
Cooking Utensils ...
Dishes & Utensils ...
Dishwasher ...
Freezer ...
Grill
Microwave ...
Oven ...
Pantry Items ...
Refrigerator ...
Hob ...
Toaster ...
Dining:
seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
2 Bathrooms
Bathroom 1 - Toilet , Bath with Shower
Bathroom 2 - Toilet , Shower Enclosure
Bedrooms:
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
Bedroom 1 - 1 King Size Sleigh Bed
Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3 - 1 King Size Sleigh Bed
Entertainment
Television
Outside: Large Garden and Woodland
garden chairs
Suitability:
wheelchair inaccessible


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number SL00177F

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Symington

Located in Biggar, this cottage is in a rural area. Neidpath Castle is a local landmark and some of the area's attractions include Five Sisters Zoo and Moffat Woolen Mill. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like golfing.
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Symington, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Biggar Gasworks - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Biggar Kirk - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Burn Braes Park - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Biggar Puppet Theatre - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Lanark Station - 19 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crown - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Carmichael Visitor centre - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Spot - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Coffee Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Townhead Fish & Chips - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic Rural Luxury Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Romantic Rural Luxury Cottage ?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Romantic Rural Luxury Cottage on 4 May 2026 start from AU$231, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Romantic Rural Luxury Cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Romantic Rural Luxury Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Rural Luxury Cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Romantic Rural Luxury Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 25 miles (40 km) of Neidpath Castle, Five Sisters Zoo and Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility. Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is warm and welcoming, beautifully decorated with every amenity you could wish for. The setting is peaceful relaxing yet close to a quaint town with the best fish and chips. Definitely worth a repeat visit. Fiona and Scott are wonderful inviting hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birkwood Cottage is a wonderful place. We spent the Christmas week here, Fiona greeted us as we arrived and was very welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. The cottage was so clean and inviting and very well equipped. The dogs loved the garden area which was safe and away from main roads ( we have a spaniel!) We’ve had a wonderful break. X
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Very Nice stay

Proper Nice locatie wild animals seen over all good
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlene P.

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

Lovely cottage

We had a delightful stay. Close enough to many locations, including Glasgow and Edinburgh. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN RAY H.

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

It was the most amazing little cottage in the country. Very neat and clean very comfortable.

We had the best experience the host was so pleasant and helpful. The whole time was the relaxing experience. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

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

Spacious and yet cosy

Good accomodation, loved the log burner, friendly helpful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry L.

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Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Excellent

Lovely spacious well equipped cottage in peaceful location ideal for a relaxing break.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel S.

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

Symington cottage

Lovely location as a base for hiking in the south of Scotland in the Clyde River valley. The cottage has three nice size bedrooms (we used two) with comfortable beds and a kitchen with all the basics. Fiona is a responsive host with good recommendations for hikes and local restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful cottage. It was lovely and comfortable, cozy and all the details were perfectly attended to. Our host was friendly and very helpful with local information and made sure we had a few helpful things in the kitchen to get us started on arrival. Fiona is really lovely and we would love to return to this wonderful area of the countryside. The location is central for day trips and there are tons of hidden gems. The morning walks are gorgeous and there are so many friendly lambs and dogs to get to know. We loved it !
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Lovely cotrage in lovely grounds

Our second stay here. Very clean, comfortable and well presented property with access to lovely wrap around garden and wooded area. Owners very friendly and helpful. Perfect peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn B.

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

An amazing place

Absolutely divine place to stay. Peace and tranquility at its best. Perfectly based for exploring further afield. The hosts Fiona & Scott were extremely welcoming. Thoroughly recommend staying here. 🏡❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serena C.

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

Can't wait to come again!

This was possibly the best vacation we've ever had! Being hosted by Fiona and Scott made our time here even better than we could have expected. We were sad when we had to leave & are already hoping we can come back. soon!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica M.

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

Fantastic cottage peaceful recharge batteries

Myself and two adult daughter had a lovely relaxing time at the cottage. Fiona was really welcoming and nothing was a bother for her. We would definitely book this cottage again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tobias L.

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

Very nice cottage

The cottage was incredibly nice. We felt right at home and everything was well prepared. The fireplace was comfortable and cozy. Would return anytime. Thank you Scott and Fiona, for the warm welcome!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Fantastic cottage in South Lanarkshire

Lovely cottage, tucked amongst the trees providing a peaceful and secluded stay. Cottage has everything you need and more, wood burner was great and logs provided. Fiona was lovely and helpful pointing out out local places of interest like Biggar and Peebles but cottage is well located for the larger cities if that’s what you’re looking for. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

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

Fantastic cottage

Had a fantastic time at Birkwood Cottage. It may have rained but that didn't stop us visiting Glasgow (try out the subway from the park and ride), Edinburgh (family), New Lanark, The Carmichael Farm Shop and Bistro and ate in many excellent local restaurants and cafes. Loved coming back to the cottage to relax and enjoy an excellent sleep as well as walking in the grounds.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

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

Lovely Country Get Away

Stayed here for 3 nights and had a lovely time. The cottage was spotless, with everything you need and more, also the choice of furnishings was very nice. Enormous fenced in wooded gardens which were great for our black lab Jack. Hosts Fiona and Scott couldn't have been nicer and always on hand if you needed anything. Would Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

The Perfect Vacation

We were so happy we picked this property to stay. Clean, comfortable and all the amenities we needed. After a long day of exploring Scotland, it was nice to return and relax at such a cozy cottage. Fiona, was the perfect host. I would recommend this property to everyone. Thank you Fiona
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank W.

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Frank

5 star all way, host hss excellent eye for detail not just in the bathrooms and kitchen but the dressing internally of all the rooms.Would have gladly paid more!. Used as base for short stay x 3 days. Dog friendly and would return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George R.

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

Place you want keep secret.

Lovely house nestled in a large wooded garden. Sufficiently tucked away to be secluded but with easy access to the surrounding border country. Provided with all the needs of modern living and to a high standard. Host who lives next door, very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin C.

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

Great Cottage in a quiet setting

Stayed here for a wedding at Cornhill Castle, it’s in a great peaceful location. The property was spotless and had everything we needed for our stay. The bedrooms are spacious and the kitchen although small is full equipped with everything you could need. The owners were in touch before, during and at the end of our stay to make sure everything was as it should be. The gardens are great, our children loved playing in the grounds. Would highly recommend staying here for families or a small group of friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

CAROLYNE M.

A lovely warm cottage with great comfortable beds. Underfloor heating very welcome. Brilliant.

We were staying here as a gap from one house to another and has been a very nice cosy house to be in, There is lots of car parking space which suited our needs too. The cottage is surrounded by woods which our 2 maniac dogs loved, there is also a hidden swing in the woods. We would thoroughly recommend this cottage to anyone. The owners couldn't do enough for us and a lovely couple too.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Symington Cottage Review

The owner made a special effort to meet us and provide recommendations for local amenities. She also allowed us access to the cottage as soon as we arrived. The cottage was very comfortable and cozy and convenient to Biggar and Symington while still being very private. There was plenty of room for 4 adults and the kitchen had all mod cons. Great property for our needs!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Symington Cottage

This cottage was lovely and peaceful. It had everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable which made a nice change! We would get the bus into Biggar for dinner in the evenings which was perfect as only 10 mins away. Using the car in the day was also easy to get to Lanark or Biggar where parking is free. I grew up in Lanark so loved seeing Tinto where I would climb many a time as a child. (Perfect for any hikers.) I highly recommend this cottage and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Fiona Davidson

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We have taken a year to renovate the cottage and are really pleased to present it to the market for holiday lets. Scott and I are excited to have guests stay in the cottage and them to enjoy the fantastic scenery around the cottage.

Why they chose this property

The cottage is nestled in the grounds of Birkwood House. It is a perfect place for a romantic break or a family get away.

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