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Carmichael Country Cottages

16 self catering quality assured cottages.

View of Tinto Hill from Carmichael.

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2-4 Stars STB Self Catering Awards

Traditional stone historic buildings (18th Century)

Peaceful rural surroundings

Pets welcome - dogs love our woodland walks

Unspoilt natural wooded environments

Countryside sports- private fishing, trekking and tennis.

Hot tub outdoor spa pool.

Unlimited majestic countryside walks

Great touring base for southern Scotland

Open all year, short stay or long

Fully serviced - no hidden extras - linen, towels, electricity included

Telephones, TV’s, VCR’s, microwaves, dishwashers Clan Farmhouse Kitchen Licensed Restaurant on site Visitor centre, Venison Farm Shop and Adventure Playground Games Room/ sports equipment hire Six golf courses within ten mile radius Cottages suitable for partially disabled 45 minutes from Edinburgh and Glasgow City centres/ airports Fax and E-mail/ office facilities on site plus conference venue Group or Corporate hospitality / activity packages arranged 10% commission to travel agents Discounts for repeat visitors or multiple cottage hirers

Carmichael Estate lies about 5 miles south of Lanark - a Royal Burgh and a busy market town. By car one can reach Edinburgh or Glasgow in about 45 minutes. Carmichael is well situated as a touring base being within easy reach also of the Borders, Peebles, Stirling, Perth, Ayr, and Carlisle - all only about one hours drive away.

History	History is in evidence all around our district. The Carmichael family have lived here for over 700 years, having originally taken their name from the area when surnames were first necessitated. The Estate is today still owned and managed by descendants of the original Chief of the Carmichaels. Practically all the buildings on the Estate are built of stone and over 200 years old, having been extensively modernised. The 18th Century Carmichael mansion house, now a ruin, sits in the woods in the centre of the Estate and is on the site of the original 14th Century castle.
Environment.	All our cottages are in a perfect rural environment amongst woods and fields with views of our rolling hills and streams. The Estate is rich in wildlife and visitors may see roe deer, foxes, badgers, red and grey squirrels, rabbits, hares, stoats and a vast variety of birds as well as farm livestock including red deer.
Location.
Transport	Transport to the area can be by coach - London to Abington and Edinburgh to Biggar. Local buses run every hour from Biggar to Eagle Gates, Lanark and return. Trains connect to Lanark from where one can hire a local taxi. Most people will prefer to have a private car available to fully explore the district. We are very accessible being only 4 miles from the M74 motorway. Parking outside each cottage is on hard standing with room for 2 cars easily.
Shops/restaurants	Shops/restaurants are plentiful in Lanark (5 miles) and Biggar (8 miles). Milk is delivered to the door 3 times per week and grocery vans call on Wednesdays. The Tinto Hotel, Wyndales Hotel and Lanark Loch Hotel (4 miles) have bars, restaurants and steakhouse style meals. The Estate operates the Carmichael Visitor Centre and farm shop on the A73 with Estate farm meats, produce and other Carmichael souvenirs and tartan always available. Open all day and every day, the centre provides a good economic meal from breakfast to high tea and specialises in Carmichael venison and other homemade Clan Farmhouse Kitchen specialities.
Leisure	Leisure attractions locally include 6 golf courses within 10 miles, fishing on the Clyde, walking within the woods of the Estate and on Tinto Hill, and to Corra Lynn falls at New Lanark. Swimming, squash and sailing can be arranged locally. Private tennis court, fishing loch and indoor games room on site. Orienteering maps and courses are available. Hot tub spa pool. Horse, pony and bike trekking available from Carmichael Visitor Centre.
Church Services	In village’s 1750 church every Sunday. Catholic mass is held in St. Mary’s Lanark.