Sky Blue Cottage in Lanark

"Home from home. It's a fabulous cottage with everything you could wish for that also caters for our Border Collie (who always travels with us). Thank you Fiona."

Reviewed by barbarajc2016 on 17/01/2018

"We found ourselves needing accommodation for a couple of weeks due to an emergency home repair, Skye Blue was absolutely perfect, a proper home from home with everything we needed. I would not hesitate to recommend the cottage, the icing on the cake was the way Fiona settled us in then made us feel like the cottage was our private space. A bad situation was made bearable thanks to Fiona and Skye Blue "

Reviewed by Reldi on 20/12/2017

"An absolutely beautiful cottage in a fantastic location with a lovely, kind and helpful owner. Fiona went out of her way to help me set up the cottage to best accommodate my two dogs. I had to leave early because one of my dogs was very poorly but even then Fiona wanted to know what she could do to help as she knew I was travelling alone. Cannot recommend it highly enough and will definitely rebook."

Reviewed by Amanda B on 01/01/2017

"Thank you Fiona for a lovely stay. All the little essentials were taken care of, down to bags of treats for the dogs, a dog towel, dog bed, and bowls. Fiona even remembered to put in a baby gate that we had asked for when we first booked. Cottage itself is lovely, comfiest bed we have ever slept in, very well equipped and in a fantastic location very close to a friendly pub, quiet area with lovely scenery and great for walking the dogs. Also has a secure garden. Fiona was very helpful, taking care to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we could want. Would recommend visiting New Lanark. Look forward to returning."

Reviewed by Mrinalini10 on 08/11/2016

"Just back from a great holiday in this fabulous cottage. We knew from first speaking to Fiona on the telephone that this was going to be excellent. The cottage was comfortable, warm and clean with everything catered for to enjoy a superb holiday. The bed was super comfy too. Fiona had even left out things for our dog, bed if required, dishes, toys and treats, who could ask for more. Our dog loved the enclosed long garden because he could at last have a run, our own garden being a bit small for him. The Pub two doors up from the cottage serves excellent meals and the owners and staff there are super friendly. The scenery and places to visit within an hour of the cottage are superb. Fiona gave us loads of information on places to go and the best routes to find them, but there were also lots of leaflets in the cottage. We wouldn't hesitate in booking this cottage again in the future, we felt at home and relaxed there."

Reviewed by Jackie S on 28/09/2016

"The cottage was exceptional and the owner was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area.The staff in the nearby pub were friendly and the meals excellent. We hope to return at some point in the future."

Reviewed by Mrs Folland on 29/05/2016

"The cottage was exceptionally clean and the owner was very welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. If you are after an isolated and peaceful location, then the cottage is ideal. "

Reviewed by Mrs Eastwood Howlett on 21/10/2015

"This property was absolutely fabulous, there was nothing to fault - I would give 20 out of 10. The area was lovely and the welcome was lovely, there is not word to say "fabydabydooly!""

Reviewed by Mrs Hodson on 23/09/2015

"The cottage was immaculate, very clean and well furnished. The pub is one minute's walk away, open for lovely food at weekends and was very friendly. The cottage owner is a mine of local knowledge and was very welcoming."

Reviewed by Mrs Armstrong on 15/09/2015

"The cottage was fabulous and the owner was extremely nice and very helpful. The cottage had everything, and more, than we needed for a perfect stay. We had a wonderful time."

Reviewed by Miss Gilbert on 09/08/2015

"We were very impressed with the cottage, it is beautifully kept and the garden was ideal for the dog. It is ideally placed to visit all the local tourist attractions."

Reviewed by Mrs Edwards on 05/07/2015

"Comfortable and beautifully equipped cottage in quiet village with lovely scenery. Friendly pub a couple of doors down that does nice meals. Handy for Glasgow and Edinburgh, Carluke Station a few miles away, and New Lanark. Highly recommend ed."

Reviewed by 826ScareyMary826 on 27/06/2015

"This was one of the best cottages we have stayed in. The owner was very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed by Mrs Stretton on 25/11/2014

"Arrived late, owner (Fiona) went out of way to arrange collection of key locally then came to show us around on arrival @ 21.30. Very welcoming. Went beyond to sort out a personal problem that occurred while we were there. Cottage much larger than the photos show, just like the tardis. Located in a small rural village, very friendly people, Pub just 2 doors away, shop within easy reach. Perfect base to tour the area Thank you for wonderful stay, would recomend a visit"

Reviewed by Annware on 21/09/2014

"Warm welcome by Fiona owner of the cottage who has excellent local knowledge of village and surrounding area. Decorated to a high standard and very clean. Enclosed garden with seating. Brilliant for my black labrador - no worries of him escaping. Lovely local country walks. Village pub serves good food at weekends - Frank and Jan excellent landlords. All in all a very pleasant and relaxing cottage. Loved everything about it and would recommend it to anyone wishing to visit the Scottish Borders. I shall hopefully stay again soon."

Reviewed by annandbennie on 12/09/2014

"The property and owners could not have been better. Superb holiday."

Reviewed by Mr Pringle on 31/08/2014

"Location of the cottage, the cleanliness and how we were made to feel very welcome by the owner who although she couldn't be there when we arrived, made a point of visiting during our stay to make sure everything was to our liking. Much appreciated! And also the fact that it was dog friendly is very important so that we can bring our border terrier with us."

Reviewed by Mrs Mostyn on 06/07/2014

"This is a lovely cottage, tastefully decorated and very comfortably furnished. The owner makes you feel welcome and makes sure that everything will be OK for you. The village is peaceful and accessible to Glasgow and Edinburgh, and a trip to New Lanark Mill is worth the time. This has to be one of the best cottages we have stayed in and would recommend to family and anyone looking for somewhere quiet to unwind."

Reviewed by Mrs Peters on 29/06/2014

"The owner was extremely friendly and went out of her way to find some information for us just after we arrived. The cottage was ideally placed for the places we wanted to visit."

Reviewed by Rev Keen on 04/05/2014

"The cottage was beautiful; perfect in every way. Braehead is a great area for sightseeing, near Edinburgh and lots of lovely places to see. Two doors from the cottage is a pub, which serves terrific food (it only serves food Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Although there are other places close by. We had a great holiday and although it was mid October the weather was kind to us. The cottage was lovely and warm at night. A place to return to. "

Reviewed by Mrs Porte on 19/10/2013

"Service was excellent was met and explained every thing in house.lovely compact cottage.good for Edinburgh and Glasgow lovely walks and people very friendly . The pub next door did lovely food if you want to eat out. Loved everything ."

Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 17/10/2013

"Excellent cottage in a very quiet location, with easy access to Edinburgh and Glasgow."

Reviewed by Mr Sheldrake on 04/09/2013

"It was fantastic. The cottage was lovely and very well equipped. It was an ideal setting for both towns and countryside and very central for a lot of the local attractions. Lovely holiday, we loved every minute of it. Would come again and highly recommend. "

Reviewed by Mrs King on 09/08/2013

"This is a pretty little cottage which was immaculate and the owner was very helpful indeed. The community around were extremely friendly and the local pub/restaurant was very nice and everyone was very welcoming."

Reviewed by Mr Jagger on 23/07/2013

"The cottage was very tastefully decorated with everything you could imagine included for your use. It had a very nice sunny aspect garden. It was in a lovely location for easy access to many lovely attractions and villages. The local people were all very accommodating, very friendly and informative when it came to their suggestions of things to do whilst we were there. "

Reviewed by Mrs King on 16/07/2013

"Excellent property, highly recommended for anyone who would like to see Edinburgh and Glasgow. "

Reviewed by Mr Brennand on 13/07/2013

"A very lovely, well equipped cottage where we were personally welcomed by the owner. Cottage is located 3 steps down from local pub where you can get excellent food and great company with your drink. The cottage is very well located to see all sorts of great attractions. We highly recommend going here for your holiday."

Reviewed by Palthe on 02/07/2013

"Welcomed by Fiona the owner who gave detailed information about this lovely cottage and had kindly offered to get milk for arrival. Property is well equipped with large comfortable rooms and excellent shower, large enclosed garden with table and chairs, I ate outside on 3 occasions in a week. Weather was great. Pub 2 doors down does great meals on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings and a very welcoming pub during the week, I also had a great steak and chips etc with all trimmings to take away. Great area for walks try Winnyknowe woodland within a mile of braehead, deer, birds flora etc. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and recommend to anyone looking for a quiet holiday with access to Edinburgh and Glasgow and Central Scotland"

Reviewed by Graham P on 16/06/2013

"Welcomed by Fiona the owner who gave detailed information about this lovely cottage and had kindly offered to get milk for arrival. Property is well equipped with large comfortable rooms and excellent shower, large enclosed garden with table and chairs, I ate outside on 3 occasions in a week. Weather was great. Pub 2 doors down does great meals on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings and a very welcoming pub during the week, I also had a great steak and chips etc with all trimmings to take away. Great area for walks try Winnyknowe woodland within a mile of braehead, deer, birds flora etc. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and recommend to anyone looking for a quiet holiday with access to Edinburgh and Glasgow and Central Scotland"

Reviewed by Graham P on 16/06/2013

"Stayed here for 4 nights with my husband and dog. The owner was very pleasant and met us at the cottage and explained everything and gave us information about happenings in the area. We found the cottage to be well decorated, it looks new, well stocked with equipment in the kitchen which all worked well. All was comfy and pleasant. All rooms are downstairs except the actual bedroom. This was comfy and there were plenty of towels and pillows provided. The bathroom is downstairs and was new and clean with a nice big shower. Place very dog friendly, with large lawned back yard and the owner provided dog bowls, towel, poo bags and some biscuits. Lovely to see. The only disappointment was that the cottage is on the main road of the village, so although the village is small and quiet all traffic goes past your front door. I wish this was advertised for all cottages, because if you are not used to being so close to the road it can be off putting. There is also no parking, we parked across the road on a side street which although safe, isn't perfect. There is no shop in the village but the pub is 2 doors down and provides a good feed on Friday - Sundays. If not you need to drive about 5 miles to Forth. There is no wifi although we bought 5 days use of BT which worked ok at most times. Phone coverage is also a bit iffy."

Reviewed by valandroy on 14/06/2013

"The cottage was better than we expected. The owners were very helpful, nothing was too much trouble for them."

Reviewed by Mr Whigham on 14/04/2013

"The cottage was perfect, even though we had snow and the weather was bitterly cold the cottage remained warm and cosy."

Reviewed by Mr Whigham on 30/03/2013

"Location was perfect for our purposes. The accommodation was clean, tidy and well equipped. Owners were very friendly and nothing was too much bother for them - made a big difference. "

Reviewed by Mr Oliver on 14/02/2013

"First Class tidy little cottage, well equipped, the owner could not have been more helpful, leaving us a pint of milk and 2 ready meals for arrival, although we got held up with roadworks she (Mrs Orr) kept in touch by phone and was there to greet us at 9.30 in the evening to show us round the cottage, explaining the workings of the appliances etc, a pleasant change for Sykes Cottages. We will definately be back in the summer"

Reviewed by 15oxford on 20/11/2012

"The communication and local information received from the owner of the cottage. She could not have been more helpful and just so keen to make us feel welcome. She even left a pint of milk and two ready meals for our arrival and notified the local Public House that we would want to eat there. The service she offered was second to none."

Reviewed by Mr Macartney on 16/11/2012

"Good location of the cottage. Close to Edinburgh and Glasgow."

Reviewed by Mrs Sheldrake on 23/09/2012

"A very well equipped cottage, almost next door to the village pub. Ideally situated for a lot of attractions, as well as the cities Edinburgh and Glasgow."

Reviewed by Mr Nieuwlaat on 26/08/2012

"The owners couldn't have done more to make our stay very enjoyable. We hope to go back very shortly for another stay. "

Reviewed by Mrs Hubbard on 27/07/2012