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Ampherlaw Farmhouse Luxury Self Catering Accommdation
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For bookings visit www.ampherlawfarmhouse.co.uk
The farmhouse with annexe cottage

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
by Carnwath, Lanarkshire
  • Livingston Designer Outlet
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • New Lanark
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Rural Farmhouse Cottage

Idyllic farmhouse annexe set in the beautiful rolling countryside of South Lanarkshire. Furnished with antiques, quality linens and toiletries, Ampherlaw Farmhouse is all about escaping from your busy lives. You'll feel so relaxed you won't want to leave! Snuggle up by the wood burning stove in fireside chairs and enjoy the views, or explore nearby Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Borders. The generously proportioned rooms include a huge bedroom, incorporating a wood burning stove (a basket of logs and coal are provided in the winter months) and sitting area with fireside chairs; the large ensuite bathroom has a bath, overhead and handheld showers and is equipped with robes and fluffy white towels. The dining room enjoys views over Tinto Hill (a lovely day out) and is furnished with antiques. French doors open onto the patio area where you may sit and enjoy a barbeque. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you will need for your stay. We even provide a welcome hamper of bread, butter, milk and biscuits along with tea, coffee and sugar.

Property manager

Cass Delaney
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Christmas and New Year Bookings - a minimum 5 night stay for bookings over the Christmas and New Year period

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 deadlock
Property Registration Number SL00197F

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lanark

Located in Lanark, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Falls of Clyde and Polkemmet Country Park, while Biggar Puppet Theatre and Biggar Gasworks are cultural highlights. Little Sparta and Five Sisters Zoo are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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by Carnwath, Lanarkshire

What's nearby

  • Five Sisters Zoo - 13 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Livingston Designer Outlet - 16 min drive - 19.3 km
  • New Lanark - 18 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Edinburgh Zoo - 33 min drive - 39.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 38 min drive - 42.9 km

Getting around

  • West Calder Breich Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Apple Pie - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Last Shift - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Last Shift Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Wee Bush - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Masons Arms - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Rural Farmhouse Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Rural Farmhouse Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Rural Farmhouse Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Rural Farmhouse Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Little Sparta, Five Sisters Zoo and Falls of Clyde. Craignethan Castle and Greenhill Covenanter's House are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 86 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 86 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Lovely, quiet place to relax

This is a very lovely little cottage. It is far enough away from town to feel peaceful, but close enough to make going into town easy. The folks in the nearest town of Carnwath were very pleasant and welcoming. The only issue we had was initially finding the right drive entrance, but that was more due to it already getting dark when we arrived. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

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

Excellent as always

3rd time staying and never disappointed. Thanks Charlie and Cass.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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

Scenic and Convenient

This location had a great view of the countryside and is in close proximity to many notable citiees and landmarks. The hosts are friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirco F.

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

Amazing and relaxing stay

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Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

margot s.

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

loved everything, like being in a Jane Austin book. Will definitely be back.

Can't say enough about this place and the hosts were friendly anf fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Recent stay

Amazing property.Fully equipped.One of the best self catering properties that we stayed in.Charlie and Cass exceptional hosts who show they care about the experience.Would definitely love to re visit and stay at their property.Will highly recommend to friends and family.Just want to thank them for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leesa G.

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

Peaceful and beautiful

A perfect country getaway which acted as a jumping off point for the rest of our vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank R.

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

Urlaub für Freunde von Ruhe

Wir haben den Urlaub sehr genossen. Es ist eine tolle Unterkunft mit sehr netten Vermietern. Für unsere Vorhaben und Wanderungen ein idealer Ausgangspunkt. Danke nochmals von ganzem Herzen
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

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

2nd time..... wonderful saty

Like last year, cottage was so cozy and environment is so peaceful. We enjoyed our stay at this warm house. All those vintage interoir fits perfect as well as the owners. Everything just is so helpful relaxing there.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eve W.

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

Incredible stay

The stay at Ampherlaw was just amazing. The farmhouse was spotlessly clean, had all amenities and heating. Every thought was given to our comfort and directions with check-in instructions were easy to follow. My partner and I would definitely stay again as the perfect retreat to the peaceful countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex T.

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

Lovely country stay

One of the best stays i've had, beautiful location and the hosts were very friendly. Inside the stay itself was nice and warm perfect for the cold november nights. The bedroom was very cosy with the log burner and armchairs, it felt very homely. It was easy to nip to Edinburgh for the day from here aswell. It was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

n c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Where's the heat?

this cottage is lovely. The surrounding countryside is beautiful. But the room containing the sitting area/bedroom was uncomfortably cold. REALLY cold. The wood burner stove was prepped for a fire on my arrival and a basket of wood was at my disposal. But I needed a fire nearly every night after returning from a day of touring and the basket quickly emptied. A "helpful hints" list was provided by the hosts which indicated addiitional wood was available for purchase from them. When I approached the male host about more wood, he replied the cottage "is listed as self-catering". I was on my own for wood. His tone was such that I knew not to pursue the issue or any OTHER issue that might arise. BTW, most of the nights were below freezing. On the other hand, the female host was very cooperative--except she seemed to be around less of the time than the male host. I booked for two weeks and packed clothing with the intention of being able do laundry...but the clothes washer didn't function properly and no manual was available for it--although all the other kitchen appliances did have manuals available. Found myself getting online to determine the error code flashing on the washer (not found) and resorted to air drying my clothes. Adding to the coldness of the cottage was a bathroom heater fan that did not function when applying the instructions from the "helpful hints". Began to feel: they had my full payment for two weeks and were trying to force me out (freeze me out?).
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody W.

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

Relaxing getaway

This is a lovely, quiet getaway. Beautiful scenery. Accommodations are exactly as described, very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry-Anne C.

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

Beautiful Scotland

Beautifully appointed, everything you could wish for, Cass was very welcoming and although about half an hour from Edinburgh it was a pleasure to go out and have the cottage to return to and relax.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy A., USA

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

Country elegance

My wife and i were impressed with the attention to detail and the ambience of this property. Beautiful, serene, and quiet. We highly recommend you spend at least 3 nights to really appreciate it. Loved the owners and cannot express how much we enjoyed our stay. A true 5 star property!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

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

Perfect cottage for a perfect stay

We had a wonderful stay at Ampherlaw farmhouse, we hihgly recommend this cottage. Surounded by nature and Edinburgh near by. Just stunning. The houses is furnished with so much love, it felt like a home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert m., La Quinta California

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

One month in Ampherlaw Farmhouse

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves staying in this lovely cottage. Our friendly hosts had provided everything we needed and the location was beautifully situated both for sightseeing and golfing.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin M., UK

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

Perfect stay.

The cottage is of high standard, extremely clean and well equipped, good parking close to the cottage, very quiet, within 50 mins car trip to either Glasgow or Edinburgh. If you need a restful break this is the accommodation for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ton B.

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

Ouwer stay for a few days..

After a friendly welcome we ended up in a cottage that looked spacious and fully equipped and enjoyed that was big enough for the two of us .. definitely recommend to stay for a few days because of the central location, this stay is definitely worth repeating, we had a great time ... with kind regards from Ton and Jeanne from the Netherlands..
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla C.

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

A beautiful and luxurious farmhouse central to either Glasgow or Edinburgh.

A quiet and beautifully spacious farmhouse with all the luxurious amenities! Upon my arrival, the wood stove was already stocked and ready to be lit. A heated drying rack with fluffy towels, bathrobes, and luxurious soaps in the bathroom—perfect after a long day of driving! All the kitchen amenities for cooking & cleaning including tablets for my laundry! Beautiful and tasteful décor. Cass & Charlie are such wonderful people and v. attentive hosts. The suggested 20 mins drive to Falls of Clyde is a lovely picturesque spot for a picnic and not a difficult trek by any means to stretch your legs. A really truly pampered stay in Scotland.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

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

Great accomodation

Very comfortable cottage we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

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

Perfect place in a perfect setting.

The Ampherlaw Cottage is perfectly situated in the rolling hills of central lower Scotland, the "Lowlands." From there I was able to adventure out and explore almost everywhere except the outer islands. During the four weeks I was there, crisscrossing the area, I drove almost 2,500 miles, stopping in the small villages and hamlets as well as the larger towns and big cities of Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Inverness. The cottage itself is a masterpiece of comfort and rustic elegance that captures the flavor of an 1850s baronial mini-manor, so much so that I enjoyed the down days at "home" between adventures almost as much as the far-flung adventures themselves. If one desires to capture the essence of Scotland and literally breath in the magical atmosphere of the isolated roads, small-town hospitality, surrounding hills, sheep-studded pastures, and distant forest-scapes, Ampherlaw Cottage is the place.
Stayed 26 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly B., Port Orchard, Washington, United States

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

Great Country getaway

We spent a great 4 nights at Cass’ place. Enjoyed the wood burner, in the evening as well as the luxurious furnishings! We would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth J.

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

A quiet, restful and quality stay

Fabulous accommodation - the best we have ever stayed in!! Very comfortable and cosy and warm. Thank you also for the warm welcome and the thoughtful items that we found on arrival. The time went too quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie O.

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

Beautiful stay!

Had everything you could ever need
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Cass Delaney

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Cass is from Edinburgh, and Charlie from Duns in the Scottish Borders. We live in Ampherlaw Farmhouse with our son, Lachlan and our horses, dogs, cat and chickens!

Why they chose this property

Before buying Ampherlaw Farmhouse in 2004 we lived just three miles away. We often rode past the house and fell in love with its crow stepped gables and beautiful stonework. Although it was in desperate need of attention, we saw the beauty that lay beneath. We were very lucky to be riding past one day as the For Sale sign was being erected. The rest is history!!

We spent the next six years restoring it to its former glory, and at the same time extended into two of the adjoining barns. It is these barns that form the cottage that we offer for self catering holidays.

What makes this property unique

Ampherlaw is a little hidden gem in south Lanarkshire. The beautiful views on a fine day make you think you're living in paradise. Although it has a lovely rural position, it is only a 35 minute drive to Edinburgh.

We love staying here as we have horses, dogs, cats and chickens and we love the freedom the place offers.

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English

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