4 Star former shepherd's cottage nestling in the hills near the head of the remote and beautiful Ettrick Valley. This 19th century cottage is clean, comfortable and cosy. Efforts are continually made to maintain high standards and improve facilities, both inside and out. At the same time keeping the character of an authentic borders cottage. Located on the route of The Southern Upland Way (long distance walk) in an "Environmentally Sensitive Area". Birds of prey hover overhead while Dippers, Oystercatchers and Herons can be seen on the river only yards from the door. In spring, birds nest in the the cottage eves while Siskins and many others come to feed. The cottage overlooks the Ettrick Water where you can swim in summer and watch salmon run in autumn. Although Crook Cottage is a little way from our farmhouse, guests are always welcome and have freedom to walk and enjoy the peace and tranquility of our 1,400 acre working hill sheep farm. Accommodation: Sleeps 6 + cot and highchair available Sitting Room/ Dining Room: (please click link to view photos) Colour TV (digital) and video, telephone for incoming calls, emergencies and your BT chargecard. NEW Fitted Kitchen: New for 2003 with electric double oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher, toaster, electric kettle, automatic washing machine, tumble drier, iron & board, also vacuum cleaner. High chair available. Double Bedroom: (please click link to view photos) King-sized bed, clock radio, "Stag Minstrel" furniture. Bathroom: Totally new for 1997, bath, electric shower, heated towel rail, shaver plug. Twin Bedroom (please click link to view photos) with child's bed/cot and Second Twin Bedroom: Both with pine furnishings. Heating: By night storage radiators throughout. Additional electric heaters in each bedroom. Electricity (white meter) is charged at going rate - payable at the end of your stay. A large stone fireplace with inset stove (logs and multi-fuel provided) gives a warm and comfortable atmosphere. The cottage is double glazed throughout. Outside: Large enclosed garden surrounded mainly by a "dry stane dyke" and a short length of mesh fence (child proof). Garden furniture. Shed for storage. Garage and ample space for parking several cars. Pets: All pets by arrangement only. Under strict control both indoors and out (sheep). A field is always made available at Cossarshill for exercising your dog. A charge is made per pet per week. Sorry no cats.