Description: About Belton House Holiday Home
7 Bedroom Holiday House near Biggar, Sleeping up to 22 PeopleWith 7 bedrooms, Belton House sleeps up to 22 people in modern, light and airy accommodation. Set in the tranquil village of Wanlockhead which is located 1531 feet above sea level, this property enjoys a stunning setting with marvellous scenery all around.
Large House within an Hour's Drive of Glasgow and Edinburgh with Bar, Large Sociable Living Area and Relaxing Sauna and Hot Tub
Whether for a birthday celebration, to celebrate an anniversary or for a reunion with friends and family, Belton House is a great place to stay with a large sociable living area at its heart where all of your party can be seated around one table. The bar in the living area is bound to be a hit with groups of friends or family too, as will the Sky TV and music system! There is also a lounge with a warming woodburner so there is plenty of sociable living space for your friends and family to enjoy at this welcoming holiday house. Free internet access is available in main living areas. The stylish roomy kitchen is well equipped, making for easy self-catering.
As if all that wasn't enough, there is even a hot tub and sauna on site too, making this a superb holiday house where you can relax and unwind with friends or family.
Outside there is a large enclosed garden complete with outdoor garden furniture, and there is a BBQ for use in summer time. Ample parking is available.
See the More Information tab for the weblink to our own website.Layout of the Bedrooms:
The 7 bedrooms comprise of:
• A roomy bedroom with a king-size bed and two single beds.
• A double bedroom with an additional futon.
• A double bedroom with a futon.
• A bedroom with a single bed and a futon.
• A double bedroom with bunk beds.
• A double bedroom with a futon.
• A double bedroom with a futon.
Things to See and Do Nearby
Should you want to explore the local area, for those who enjoy walking this is an excellent location, situated along the route of the Southern Upland Way, For those who enjoy golf, there is a 9 hole golf course just 2 miles away at nearby Leadhills, as well as an 18 hole golf course at Biggar (around 25 minutes' drive away). A host of outdoor activities are on offer in the local area including mountain biking, fishing, archery and even canoeing.
You can even enjoy day trips in to the city here with vibrant Glasgow only around an hour's drive away and Scotland's elegant capital city of Edinburgh also within an hour's drive.
This owner/agency has featured on countrycottagesonline.com since 2017
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Local Attractions near Wanlockhead
Top Attractions: Museum of Lead Mining The ore-field around Wanlockhead is the most important lead-zinc and mineral deposit in Scotland. The award-winning Lead Mining Museum is only 2 minutes walk from the house. It has a mine, cottages and library tour and you can also try your hand at panning for gold! The museum has a small shop and great cafe, for coffees or lunch. Group discounts available Drumlanrig Castle, 20 minutes drive from Wanlockhead, is set within the Queensberry Estate and is the home of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry. Narrow Gauge Railway - Leadhills The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway is Britain?s highest narrow gauge adhesion railway, reaching 1500feet above sea level. New Lanark World Heritage Site A great day trip is New Lanark World Heritage Site, about 30 mins drive away just next to Lanark. New Lanark is a fully restored 18th Century Cotton Mill village with an award winning visitor centre and various exhibitions. It is also next to the Falls of Clyde, where a short forest walk leads to spectacular waterfalls.
Recommended Places to Visit: Moffat is another nearby town, about 35 minutes drive away. It is the home of the famous ?Moffat Toffee? and it has a lovely river walk, playpark, boating pond, shops, cafes, pubs/restaurants etc. The town of Biggar is also only about 25 minutes drive away where there is a good golf course, play-park, puppet theatre and museums as well as lots of lovely shops, cafes and pubs.
Recommended Places to Eat Out: The Wanlockhead Inn is the village pub, it is warm and friendly and as you would expect serves all the usual beverages. They also do good value food, served until 8pm. The hotel in Leadhills, the next village to Wanlockhead about a mile and a half away, The Hopetoun Arms offers a friendly welcome and good food and drink. Blackaddie Country House Hotel - Sanquhar In Sanquhar, about 15 minutes drive away, there is a lovely hotel/restaurant Blackaddie Country House Hotel, Telephone 01659 50270 The Nithsdale is located in the Royal Burgh of Sanquhar. A small town in Dumfries & Galloway. Telephone 01659 50133, There is a great restaurant/bar in Coulter, on the way to Biggar about 20 minutes drive away. The Mill Inn can be contacted on 01899 220950 The Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant 101 High Street Biggar, South Lanarkshire, Telephone 01899 220801 Highly Recommended, Advanced booking advised. Have been know to delivery.
Local Sports: angling, archery, bird watching, canoeing, fishing, golfing, hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, skiing in season, swimming, walking
Property Location
Nearest Train Station: Sanquhar
Wanlockhead
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