Slackbrae
This stylish forester's cottage on a historic estate with stunning views and beautiful gardens is officially 5-star accredited with VisitScotland.
- Sleeps 5
- 2
- 2
£192-343 per night
- Cool Cottages
- Eco-Friendly
- Dog Friendly
- Disabled Access
- Deluxe
- Baby Friendly
- Family Friendly
- Rural Retreats
Highlights
- Beautifully retrofitted forester's cottage with traditional Scottish exterior and contemporary Scottish designer interiors.
- Accessible with no steps inside and a wet room with walk-in shower and grab rails.
- This property is now officially a 5-star accredited property with VisitScotland!
- Situated in the midst of a peaceful 1000-acre country estate home to an incredible array of wildlife.
- Book a wildlife session including a guided wildlife & history tour, bat walk or tree planting.
- Special occasion? Order a delicious picnic hamper created by Polly’s Pantry to enjoy in the woodlands. Or relax by your firepit and cook the chef-prepared Cook Over Coals kit: inside you’ll find a fully prepared dinner menu with ingredients sourced from a 15 mile radius of the estate and comes complete with charcoal. Add on a personalised birch disc trail with red ribbons for a truly memorable stay. Polly’s Pantry also offers afternoon teas, grazing platters, and half sweet half savoury hampers.
- Jump on all-terrain TREK bikes available to hire for gravel, road or MTB routes or refine skills with an MTB coach. Explore GPS routes amongst historical sites and charming Scottish villages.
- Not yet explored wild Scottish hills? Grab your walking boots and explore the Ochil hills for outstanding views and climbs with full or half-day routes. Adventure thrill-seeker? Try canyoning in Ochils gorges.
- Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, St Andrews, and Stirling are all within an hour or less via car.
- The property is family friendly and an extra bed and cot can be provided for children.
- With the large size of the cottage it’s also perfect for two couples as an away break – it’ll soon become your regular away break.
You should know
- Up to well-behaved two dogs are permitted for an additional fee of £10 per dog per night. A dog kit is provided including a dog bed, locally-made treats, towel, bowls and compostable waste bags.
- Please keep canine friends on a lead around the Estate due to livestock and wildlife. Please note the garden is not fully enclosed however a wall-mounted ring is provided along with a 5m lead.
- Children over the age of 12 years of age are welcome.
Eco Credentials
Top Scoring
Repurposed / renovated building
Heat pumps / Heat recovery ventilation system
Passivhaus / airtight construction
Biodiversity improvement actions
Other Green Credentials
All energy efficient appliances
Natural materials replacing modern ones (straw bales, wool insulation)
100% local produce in welcome pack
100% recycled toilet tissue, kitchen rolls, etc
and 13 more
Situated on the historic Brucefield Estate, with a heritage going back more than 700 years, this elegant former forester's cottage is stylish and sleek, with wonderful views over the woods and fields. You'll be wowed by this lovely property from the moment you set eyes on the yellow and duck egg blue exterior and the wooden planters brimming with herbs and flowers.
The inside is just as stunning as the outside. Light pours in through the many skylights and windows, illuminating the lovely open space and offering far-reaching views from almost every room. A large sofa sits opposite the ceramic wood burner and is the perfect spot to snuggle with a glass of whisky and watch the fire burn.
Armchairs and sofas are covered with cosy sheepskins and woollen tartan blankets, and underfloor heating keeps the cottage warm and toasty whatever the weather.?The kitchen is modern with smart white units and all the high-spec conveniences cooks could possibly need. And the spectacular views from the elongated window make even washing-up a treat - you may spot a glimpse of a red squirrel. There's a stylish wooden dining table with green velvet chairs and peaceful garden views through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Beyond, on the private patio sits a wooden outdoor dining table, the perfect spot for a sunny lunch or dinner on a warm summer evening.
There are two lovely bedrooms to choose from, dressed with crisp linens and offering more spectacular views. The west bedroom is superking size and comes with its own en suite bathroom and dressing room. The second bedroom can be configured as a superking or a twin room. An extra foldup bed is available for children up to 17 yrs and a travel cot can be provided. There is a family bathroom with a level-access walk in shower, pull down seat and sleek chrome grab rails. Please note the walk-in shower does not have wheelchair access.
The cottage is surrounded by spectacular grounds with three beautiful gardens and woods beyond. You are truly immersed in nature at Brucefield and there is an abundance of wildlife. So, pull on the walking boots or pump up the bike tyres, and hit one of the many trails which wind around the estate and look out for red squirrels, the sounds of woodpeckers and owls and at night you’ll have pine martens and bats nearby. Foodies will love to stop for coffee and cake or stock up on supplies at the nearby Saline Shaw Farm Shop.
Features
Essential
- Baby Friendly
- Dog Friendly
- Family Friendly
- Internet / Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair Access
- Heating
- No Smoking
- Underfloor Heating
Living Spaces
- Games/Books
Bed/Bath
- Bath
- Cot
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Towels (bath)
Tech
- Netflix
- Satellite TV/Freeview
- Smart TV/FireStick
- Sonos/Smart Speaker
- Television
Outside
- Firepit
- Garden/Outdoor Space
Also Available
- Babysitting
- Chef for hire
- Cleaning service
£192-343 per night
Please note that the minimum stay for this property is 3 nights
Slackbrae is owned and managed by the Brucefield Estate.
You can ask a question or make a booking request directly with Ania Saj.
