The living room at Foresters Cottage, Scotland

The dining room at Foresters Cottage, Scotland

The exterior of Foresters Cottage, Scotland

The dining table at Foresters Cottage, Scotland

The log burner at Foresters Cottage, Scotland

People sitting around the fire pit at Foresters Cottage, Scotland

The kitchen at Foresters Cottage, Scotland

A double bedroom with a vanity area at Foresters Cottage, Scotland

The bathroom at Foresters Cottage, Scotland

A bedroom at Foresters Cottage, Scotland

A bathroom at Foresters Cottage, Scotland

The garden at Foresters Cottage, Scotland

People sitting around the dining table at Foresters Cottage, Scotland

Breakfast on the bed at Foresters Cottage, Scotland

The bedroom at Foresters Cottage, Scotland

The woodlands near Foresters Cottage, Scotland

Forestmill, Clackmannanshire

Foresters Cottage

Sleeps 5

2 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

A chic, contemporary cottage, renovated using a conservation approach, in the heart of a beautiful and largely untouched country estate in Scotland with a unique ancestry and plenty of wildlife.

Foresters Cottage is a 5-star accredited property with VisitScotland and was originally a forester’s cottage and the gatehouse to the estate. Dating back to the 18th-century, it has been renovated using a conservation approach with sustainable materials to achieve an energy efficient home. The outside of the cottage looks like a traditional cottage, but inside the vaulted ceilings transform it into a remarkable Scandi-inspired contemporary living space. It’s ideal for friends or family who want to enjoy relaxing in a fantastic, tranquil location that is bound to make you want to return time and time again.

Why we love this

Set on a historical estate that can trace its roots back 700 years
Centrally located, under an hour from Edinburgh and Glasgow, one hour from St Andrews
Private garden, where you can pick fresh herbs to enhance your dinner menu

Key Features

Dog-friendly

Countryside views

Garden

Ground floor bedroom

Wood burner

Parking

Private parking

Ground floor shower room

Bikes for hire

Children welcome

Extensive gardens

Fire pit

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Why Book with Us

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Our properties are handpicked and inspected in person before listing, and we regularly review them for quality control and your peace of mind.

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Exceptional Service

Our award-winning Guest Services team will not only help you find your dream holiday but will support you through every step of your stay.

This detached, single-storey cottage doesn’t have any steps, features underfloor heating and benefits from natural light streaming in from sunrise to sunset.

Environmentally designed, there are triple-glazed sky lights and floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the light and outside in. The style incorporates clean lines, with that Scandi-Scot look provided by beautiful touches including contemporary tweeds designed by Amy Britton. A wide-open space and sheepskin throws give a sense of the arts and crafts to the décor too. Plus, handcrafted joinery using a local sawmill features throughout.

The main living area has a sofa and armchairs to cosy up on in front of the roaring modernist fire, an ideal space for social gatherings.

Meanwhile, the kitchen area is equipped with everything you could need for a carefree stay including an espresso machine, electric oven, induction hob, warming drawer, a microwave/second oven, fridge/freezer and a dishwasher. Plus, there’s the convenience of a washing machine and tumble dryer.

You’ll wake up to a carefully sourced breakfast hamper including sourdough, eggs, local jams and honey.

The dining area is a stunning space with floor-to-ceiling doors that open onto the patio and exquisite far reaching countryside views.

There are two bedrooms, a master bedroom with a super-king-size bed, en-suite bathroom and dressing room, while the second bedroom is a twin room (which can be made up as a super-king-size double bed if required).

There is also a contemporary wet room with an accessible shower.

Outside, there’s a garden designed by Tracy Rich with herbs for the kitchen, flowers and berries all year round – you’re welcome to pick herbs to enhance your cooking. Meanwhile, there’s a stone flagged patio with a BBQ firepit where you can enjoy everything from morning coffee to family meals.

There’s also private parking, sheltered bike storage and a log and kindling store.

The Estate Manager will greet you on arrival and show you into the property.

The cottage was renovated using sustainable materials with a focus on being as eco-friendly and energy efficient as possible. It has breathable wood fibre insulation, energy efficient underfloor heating and MVHR system, plus triple-glazing and a masonry wood-burning stove which retains and emits heat for up to 18 hours after the logs burn down.

We plant a tree for every booking we make to help offset some of the carbon emissions generated by our stays.

Check-in: from 16:00 to 17:30 (or later by prior arrangement only)
Check-out: by 10:00

Deposit: Bookings are subject to a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the booking value plus applicable booking fees with the balance payable 60 days before the date of travel.

Accidental Damage Deposit: To maintain the highest standards in our properties, guests will need to pay a refundable Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 prior to their stay. An advance payment as detailed in the booking summary can be made to waive this requirement.

No smoking
No parties and events
Please keep noise to a minimum
Up to 2 dogs are permitted at an additional fee of £10 per dog per night

Bespoke your stay

Stay your way with our bespoke travel service. Our Guest Services team are available to tailor-make your holiday matching you with the perfect property and provide personalised recommendations on anything from local restaurants to unforgettable experiences.

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Hiking

Horse riding

Walking

Fishing

Golf

Outdoor dining

Private chef

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The cottage is set on a 1,000-acre estate that includes 400 acres of woodlands. There are lots of woodland trails to help you explore the estate’s history, forestry and wildlife. You can either take a self-guided walk or book the estate’s History & Wildlife guided tour.

There are many nature-focused activities available too including bat walks, building a solitary bee box and tree planting.