# East Church House, Strathaven, South Lanarkshire

Stunning holiday house in Strathaven sleeping 19 with a games area for multi generational family get togethers and special occasions

## At a Glance

- Sleeps 9 - 19
- 9 bedrooms
- Dining for 19

## Images

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- 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/ECH.jpg (caption: East Church House - impressive church tower; alt: East Church House - impressive church tower)
- 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/East Church House 26 rot.jpg (caption: East Church House - Allison Green Park next to the river; alt: East Church House - Allison Green Park next to the river)
- 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/East Church House - 7.jpg (caption: East Church House - many features from the original building.; alt: East Church House - many features from the original building.)
- 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/East Church House 21.jpg (caption: East Church House - stained glass windows provide the wow factor; alt: East Church House - stained glass windows provide the wow factor)
- 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/East Church House 9.jpg (caption: East Church House - open plan bespoke kitchen with island; alt: East Church House - open plan bespoke kitchen with island)
- 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/East Church House 20.jpg (caption: East Church House - light and airy kitchen with island; alt: East Church House - light and airy kitchen with island)
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- 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/East Church House 17.jpg (caption: East Church House - pool for some friendly competitive fun; alt: East Church House - pool for some friendly competitive fun)
- 14. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/East Church House - 5.jpg (caption: East Church House - original stained glass window; alt: East Church House - original stained glass window)
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- 18. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/East Church House 13.jpg (caption: East Church House - fantastic arched window feature; alt: East Church House - fantastic arched window feature)
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- 21. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/East Church House 24.jpg (caption: East Church House - huge opulent bathroom with free standing bath and shower; alt: East Church House - huge opulent bathroom with free standing bath and shower)
- 22. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/East Church House 22.jpg (caption: East Church House - external view of the garden overlooking Allison Green Park; alt: East Church House - external view of the garden overlooking Allison Green Park)
- 23. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/East Church House 25.jpg (caption: East Church House - impressive church tower; alt: East Church House - impressive church tower)
- 24. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/East Church House 27.jpg (caption: East Church House - bustling Strathaven; alt: East Church House - bustling Strathaven)
- 25. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/East Church House 28.jpg (caption: East Church House - plenty of local eateries to sample; alt: East Church House - plenty of local eateries to sample)

## Floor Plans

- 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/4907_AQR190130_FLP_01_0000.jpg (alt: Floorplan of ground, middle and top floors)

## About The Property

This stunning church has been transformed to provide a holiday house in Strathaven offering complete luxury accommodation for 19 guests. Friends and multi generation families may also choose East Church House for celebrating a really memorable special occasion. Please note - this is not a party venue.

Original stained glass windows and a renovated altar sit side by side with modern features to create spacious open plan living with every imaginable modern convenience. In the centre of Strathaven, there are lovely park and river views as well as plenty of pubs, restaurants and coffee shops on the doorstep. Also a great location for those travelling from different parts of Scotland with excellent transport links.

The main entrance hall is on the middle floor, with 2 impressive staircases and lots of artwork on display from the John Hastie Museum Trust. This is the centrepoint of the church and where all the fun happens. The sociable kitchen is well set up for self catering and the dining table for 20 perfect for everyone to sit down for a meal together. The lounge has soft velvet sofas for 14, next to a log stove, just the place for after dinner chat or watching a film. There are 2 other seating areas for those wanting a bit of privacy or perhaps to play cards. The ground floor is popular with the youngsters for a game of pool and to chill out in their own space. A lift is located behind the fireplace in the lounge for anyone less mobile.

Bedrooms are all opulent. The John Hastie Master suite on the top floor has incredible arched windows looking out onto the street. It also has a French 4 poster bed and stylish soft furnishings as well as a private balcony overlooking the lounge below. The combination of superkings, twins and a triple is very convenient for mixed age groups, as are the ground floor bedrooms. Freestanding baths in bathrooms.

Attractions to explore in Strathaven include the castle or parks with a boating pond, miniature railway or a putting green. The David Livingstone centre is within easy reach, worth a visit. Glasgow is great for shopping and its world class science centre, as well as a wealth of bars and restaurants.

## Facilities

- **Dog Friendly:** Pets are allowed - maximum 2 well behaved dogs.
- **Accessibility:** There is a lift available by prior arrangement to reach the middle floor.
- **WiFi:** WiFi is available throughout.
- **Kitchen:** Luxurious kitchen, fully equipped includes an island, range cooker and dishwasher. Utility room with washing machine and dryer on ground floor.
- **Dining Room:** Spacious dining room for 19 guests.
- **Sitting Room:** Middle floor lounge has luxury sofas for 14, a log stove and large HD TV. 2 smaller seating areas for 2 x 3 people. Island kitchen seats 5.
- **TV and Music Facilities:** 4K HD TV and soundbar in lounge and downstairs.
- **Games Room:** Games area with grey slate bed pool table, book, X-Box Series X and board games. Bar table seats 8, with 2 x 3 seater additional seating areas.
- **Heating and Open Fires:** Centrally heated. Wood stove in the lounge. First basket of logs provided.
- **Bedrooms:** Ground Floor - 3 superking rooms (1 en suite), 1 twin, 1 treble. Middle Floor - 1 superking room.
Top - 2 superking rooms, 1 twin. All en suite.
- **Linen:** High quality bed linen and bathroom towels are provided.
- **Bathrooms:** 4 en suites (1 with bath). 2 family bathrooms with freestanding baths and showers.
- **Children's Facilities:** Travel cot and high chair.
- **Outdoor:** The Church overlooks Allison Green, which has picnic benches and a lawned area. Within the grounds of the church there are 3 x 8 seater picnic tables.
- **Swimming Pool:** There is no pool.
- **Parking:** Off road parking for up to 4 cars at back and 2 cars at front. Additional free parking opposite church.
- **Smoking:** No smoking please.

## Rental Rates

### Headline rates

- From **£3650** per week
- From **£2658** for a 3-night weekend

### Additional rates

| Period | Weekly | 3 Night Weekend | 2 Night Weekend | Midweek per night |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| November to March (Exc. Xmas, New Year) | £3550 | £2458 | - | - |
| April | £4424 | £3063 | - | - |
| May | £4280 | £2963 | - | - |
| June | £4424 | £3063 | - | - |
| July to August | £5035 | £3486 | - | - |
| September | £4628 | £3204 | - | - |
| October | £4411 | £3054 | - | - |
| Xmas & New Year | £6579 | £4555 | - | - |

Prices shown in GBP.

## Booking Information

- Minimum stay 3 nights starting Thurs or Fri. Check in from 4pm, check out by 10am. Self check in with lock box. Strictly no Hen or Stag parties, no smoking. Children must be supervised near the river.

## Availability

Please contact the owner for availability dates.

## Enquiry

- Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/east-church-house-strathaven-south-lanarkshire#enquiry

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### Address

Address: Green Street, Strathaven, South Lanarkshire, ML10 6LT, GB

Latitude: 55.6776326

Longitude: -4.0661268

### About The Area

Located in the heart of Strathaven near the top of the Avon Valley. 30 minutes from Glasgow, 50 minutes from Stirling,1 hour 30 minutes from Carlisle. Near the A71 between Edinburgh and Ayrshire.

### What's Nearby?

- **Location:** Strathaven.
- **Shop:** Strathaven has Sainsbury's and Aldi.
- **Food and Drink:** The Waterside Bar and Restaurant.
- **Airport:** Glasgow.
- **Train:** East Kilbride is 15 minutes.
- **Bus:** Local buses.

## Owner Contact Details

- Contact name: Graham McLaren
- Phone: +44 (0)7712 089 848
- Email: eastchurchhouse@hotmail.com
- Website: https://bit.ly/3ygjGpW