Ellswood Bothy

Traditional style Bothy with wood burning stove and panoramic views across the field. Built with rustic in mind, it has reclaimed stone floors and a reclaimed oak beam above the large fireplace creating a very attractive feature. The Bothy is built into the ground so when seated head height is around ground level. Ample gated parking, accessed via the rear gate of the property. WIFI available, Smart TV with Netflix only. A decent supply of logs/coal and kindling will be supplied. The Bothy is a very cosy and rustic little place, its within our garden but once inside you could be anywhere. The long window to the rear of the property looks over the field where we often have deer very close. In the winter you catch the sunset from inside and once in the super king size bed gaze at the stars on a clear night through the roof window. The Bothy kitchen is equipped with a combination microwave/oven/grill, 2 burner induction hob, fridge with small freezer compartment, toaster and kettle. Cutlery, crockery, pots ect included. The Bothy has a small ensuite/shower room. We do have stone floors in the Bothy so it’s a good idea to bring your slippers. We might be here we might not. The gate is operated via your smart phone upon initial arrival, we'll send you a digital key. Then you'll be notified where to find the keys once you arrive. Don't worry if your not sure about the digital key we can make other arrangements if your not comfortable. The Bothy is situated just across the road from the rear gate of Heriot Watt university. The university has wonderful ancient woodlands to walk around there also is a Marriott Courtyard with bar and restaurant, and a "Student Union" open to the public with a bar, pizza takeaway, cafe ect. The grounds are also a great place to go for a run. We are very close to The Pentland Hills regional park and a 10 min walk to union canal. The Riccarton Inn (a Country pub with good food and great beer choice) is 25 mins walk via a wooded path then through the streets of Currie, worth booking. The university has many bus stops, closest is 5 mins walk and Curriehill Train Station is 10 mins walk via a wooded path, both offering easy access to Edinburgh city. Close to the M8, edinburgh bypass and 10 mins to the airport via the back roads.