Mossbrae Cottage is a detached cottage standing on rising ground at the side of small glen lined with fir-trees where the Dodhead Burn tumbles down to join the Ettrick Water - 2 miles south of the village of Ettrickbridge (pub/bar meals) bordering the B7009 which runs through the lovely Ettrick Valley from Selkirk (9 miles) in the central Borders down to Langholm (38 miles) in Dumfriesshire.
In the immediate surroundings, in addition to the wooded glen to the front, from the back and side of the cottage there are magnificent views down the valley and the north-west facing garden is just perfect for sitting out on a fine summer evening and watching the sun go down behind the hills. The caretakers' cottage is its only neighbour.
Inside, Mossbrae has been comprehensively and charmingly refurbished by its owners, and is bright, cosy and most comfortable, with oil-CH and an open fire in the sitting room.
This is wonderful hill country, with superb walking in all directions. Quiet roads take you easily through spectacular scenery to all the small Border towns and many places of interest. The nearest of these, the historic burgh of Selkirk (8m) has all facilities, including a swimming pool. There is riding at Ashkirk (8m) while lonely and beautiful St Mary's Loch (12m) offers excellent facilities for sailing and wind surfing, or just for relaxing with a picnic and watching the children 'plowter about' and enjoy themselves in the burn. Mountain biking enthusiasts will find that they are only 17 miles from Cardrona, which is rapidly emerging as one of the foremost centres in the country for dedicated hill and forest trails. Salmon/trout fishing (fly only) on the River Ettrick and in stocked lochs can usually be arranged with the owner. Birds and and other wildlife abound, so don't go far without your binoculars!
Heating is by open-fire and oil-CH (INCLUDED). Electricity, bed-linen and towels are INCLUDED. Dogs are welcome if kept under strict control (stock in surrounding fields). No smoking is allowed in the house.
