Self-catering rental

Self-catering rental accommodation
Edinburgh 20 minutes, Glasgow 45 minutes.
Visit Scotland **** Sleeping up to 6.
Free Wifi for laptops.

Slipperfield Loch
America Cottage Location map

America Cottage
Slipperfield
West Linton
Peeblesshire
Scotland

Above; Slipperfield Loch from the jetty, a hundred yards from the cottage.
Right; America Cottage

Slipperfield Loch may not be quite as big as the Atlantic Ocean, but America Cottage is on its Western side and that's why it was named as such by owners Carol and Colin Kilpatrick when it was built forty years ago.

It is near the beginning of the half mile drive through rhododendrons along the water's edge which leads both to Slipperfield House where Carol and Colin live, and their other cottage which is also available for self catering rental. See Loch Cottage

Slipperfield, a hundred acre wooded estate, is just off the A702, 30 minutes drive South West of Edinburgh, a little over a mile from the village of West Linton, and 30 minutes West of the Scottish Borders county town of Peebles. This is the beginning of the Pentland Hills (plenty of rural walking) and you will find the Clyde Valley, Glasgow, the Kingdom of Fife, Stirling and all of central Scotland are well within an easy day's outing. There are lots of details and ideas in the cottage - and you can always ask Carol or Colin for further information.

America Cottage, recently renovated and redecorated and all on one floor, is secluded and surrounded by woodland and lawn, about 100 yards from the Loch. It can accommodate up to 6, but if you are a party of up to 10 it is possible to rent Loch Cottage as well, 5 minutes walk away along the lochside.

Accommodation:

Dining room Sitting room
Bathroom

Above left and right;
The Sitting room/Dining room - L-shaped with large windows looking onto the lawn and surrounding woodland. Open fire (fuel included). Digital satellite TV, VCR, DVD player, Hi Fi. Pay Phone. Internet connection for laptops.
Left and right;
Bathroom (bath with power-shower over, basin and wc). Double bedroom.(bed 4'6" x 6'3").
Below left and right;
2 Twin bedrooms (beds 3' x 6'3").

Bedroom
Bedroom Bedroom

Kitchen:

  • Electric hob
  • Oven
  • Microwave oven
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Food processor
  • Clothes washer/dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Deepfreeze
  • Refrigerator

There is a barbecue - the outside of the house is perfect for this.

Kitchen

Tariff:

Tea

Right; At both cottages, home-made cake and tea to welcome your arrival!

Prices range from £450 to £670 depending on the season.
Changeover day is Saturday but short breaks are often available. Please enquire.
With the exception of coal for the sitting room fire fuel is not included.
Heating is electric night storage and extra electric heaters are also provided. The meters are read at the beginning and the end of your stay. If you are not sure about this ask the Kilpatricks for the likely cost.

* Choose which suits you best:
The cottage may be hired with linen included or with linen not included.
Linen not included: bring your own towels, sheets and pillowcases. Pillows and Duvets and Duvet covers are supplied.
Linen included: at an extra cost of £10 per person. Linen may be hired and then you will arrive to find the beds made up.

There is ample car parking. Well behaved dogs are welcome by arrangement. Children are welcome, a high chair and cot/crib are available. Please note that due to the closeness the Loch (approx. 100 yards) children must be constantly supervised. Free Wifi for laptops.

Loch Cottage at Slipperfield:

Carol and Colin's other cottage sleeps 4 and is about 5 minutes walk along the loch from America Cottage. See Loch Cottage.

Loch Cottage

To enquire or to book:

Garden

The garden behind the house

Please contact:
Carol Kilpatrick

Slipperfield House
West Linton
Peeblesshire EH46 7AA
Scotland, UK
Tel/Fax: 01968 660401
or from outside the UK:
Tel/Fax: 44 1968 660401

Please tell Carol and Colin you found America Cottage through About Scotland!

Nearby:

West Linton Village: 1.25 miles. Places to eat out, shops, post office. Fishing: Fishing on Slipperfield Loch is sometimes available. For this and other fishing information please ask the Kilpatricks. Golf: Two 18 hole golf courses at West Linton and several other courses within an hours drive. Walking: Tweeddale and the nearby countryside has been designated as "Area of Great Landscape Value". Pentland Hills regional Park. Cycling, Mountain Biking: The world famous Glentress Mountain Biking Centre is within 25 minutes drive, just south of Peebles. The Hub - of bicycling fame - is just outside Peebles. Historic Places and Gardens: The great Border Abbeys and Houses and Gardens and the Tweed Valley with its Woollen mills. The Clyde Valley. All of central Scotland from East to West is within a day's outing. The cottage is very convenient for Edinburgh Festival and the Fringe!

Map of the area:

Map of the area

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