Traditional Yet Contemporary Country Cottage

Forestmill, Clackmannanshire

Slackbrae, located in Forestmill, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, is a charming vacation home that sleeps 4 people in 2 bedrooms. This beautifully renovated cottage features an open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area with a Nordic fireplace and bespoke birch plywood interior. The house is situated in the center of a 420 ha Estate with a private garden that blooms every month and a patio area with a BBQ firepit. The traditional exterior of Slackbrae contrasts with its modern interior, boasting vaulted ceilings, skylights, and floor-to-ceiling triple-glazed windows that create a serene space in a quiet woodland setting.

Renovated using sustainable materials such as red clay roof pantiles and lime renders, Slackbrae emphasizes sustainability with birch, elm, and beech joinery, as well as contemporary tweeds and sheepskin throws by Amy Britton. The cottage is environmentally designed as a smart home with clean lines, spacious interiors, and large windows that bring in natural light and connect the indoors with the outdoors. Neil MacKay of The Herald praises Slackbrae for its modernist fire and arts and crafts decor, highlighting the blend of traditional and contemporary elements that make this vacation home a unique and inviting retreat.

Located in Alloa, Slackbrae offers easy access to nearby attractions such as Fife Coastal Path, Alloa Golf Club, Gartmorn Dam Country Park, and Townhill Country Park. Guests can also explore Monster Mania and Knockhill Racing Circuit for entertainment and outdoor activities. With its peaceful woodland location, thoughtful design, and sustainable features, Slackbrae provides a cozy and stylish retreat for a relaxing getaway in the heart of Scotland's countryside.

• Pets Allowed
• Open Fire