Afternoon Tea – Weather permitting! Afternoon tea with home made scones, fresh local cream/jam and a pot of tea will be available on the decking overlooking the garden from June to September.

Garaging - Classic Car Owners and Cyclists will be pleased to hear that we can offer the use of our large garage for overnight parking.  The garage comes complete with a hose and the use of a jet washer for cleaning the muddiest modes of transport! Please see our 'Hobbies and Enthusiasts' page for more information.

Garden – Craigend Cottage enjoys over an acre of garden with a huge pond and plenty of wild life. There is a large area of decking which is available for guests to use during the warmer days/evenings. Guests are also welcome to take a stroll around the ever changing garden which is a lifetime’s work in progress. Cuttings of anything big and fast growing are always welcome!



The ‘Grassy Knoll’ Oct 2007 The ‘Not so Grassy Knoll Jul 2008
Phase 1 of a 3 phase Heather and Conifer
Bed which will cover the whole of the
‘Once Grassy Knoll’

Fishing Permits – Can be obtained from Lanark Tourist Information Centre in Lanark and cost approx £9 per day.




Packed Lunches – Given sufficient notice we can provide packed lunches for those planning a trek across the hills surrounding Craigend Cottage.

Pet Sitting – If you have arranged to bring your dog with you, we also offer a pet sitting service for those that have ‘pet unfriendly’ engagements. This is charged at £10 per evening or £20 per day.

Restaurants – Lanark, Hamilton and Motherwell offer a range of restaurants to suit all tastes. We are happy to recommend and book on your behalf.

Riding – Bookings can be made for the local riding school in Lanark.

Takeaways – We have a local Indian and Chinese takeaway for those who do not want to go out for dinner and can provide everything you need to eat in comfort in our dining room.