Bishop Cottage - Images
Approaching Bishop Cottage from the bridge
Bishop's bridge is a 17th century packhorse bridge named after Archbishop Sharp who crossed the bridge shortly before he was murderd a few miles away on Magus muir in 1678
The mezzzanine floor.
The cottage is set into the escarpment on the east side of the burn. The mezzanine landing leads out to the lowest tier of the terraced garden
The twin bedroom showing two of its three windows.
Both bedrooms have windows to the back and front. This room also has a third window through the two foot thick gable wall.
Fully tiled bathroom. The bath with the shower, just visible on the left.
The bathroom is spacious, bright and airy with a window to the west.
The garden through the window of the double bedroom.
The garden is small but well stocked with a host of plants including lavender, roses, lilac, several species of clematis, a Victoria plum, a miniature pear tree and much more besides.
The patio and garden furniture.
The steps to the left lead up to a garden seat on the top level, from which one can look out over the village to the church and countryside beyond.
The sitting room, with window looking across the bridge.
The living flame gas fire is cosy on cold evenings, and easy to light and quick to warm up.
The master bedroom.
The Hypnos supreme bed should ensure a good night's sleep - an essential part of a relaxing holiday.
The kitchen/dining room.
The kitchen is well stocked with eight place settings of best quality cutlery and Denby crockery. All the appliances are new and thereis every cooking utensil you might need.
AUTUMN GOLD
Bishop cottage from the other side of the burn in October.
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