COTTAGE

VILLAGE

LOCATION

Dumfries & Galloway

Dumfries and Galloway lies to the north of the Solway Firth and to the east of the Irish Sea making it the perfect touring base to explore all these regions. Bordering South Ayrshire, East Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire to the North and in the east the Scottish Borders; and to the south the county of Cumbria in England.

The region is well-known for its many famous artists and writers such as Robert Burns also known as Rabbie Burns, Scotland's favourite son, the Ploughman Poet, the Bard of Ayrshire and in Scotland as simply The Bard) was a poet and a lyricist, laid to rest in Dumfries he is regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. His former kingdom covers the majority of the Western area of the Southern Uplands, it also hosts Scotland's most Southerly point, at the Mull of Galloway in the west of the region. Kirkcudbrightshire bounded on the north and north-west by Ayrshire, on the west and southwest by Wigtownshire, on the south and southeast by the Irish Sea and the Solway Firth, and on the east and northeast by Dumfriesshire.

Rabbie Burns, Kirkudbright harbour and Panorama of the Solway Firth

Dumfries

Dumfries has a population of around 38,000 and sits close to the Solway Firth near the mouth of the famous River Nith. Dumfries was the county town of the former county of Dumfriesshire. It's nickname is Queen of the South. In 1186, Dumfries was officially given the rights of a royal burgh. Throughout the first 50 years of its foundation the town was at the forefront of the Scottish Borders until the consolidation of Galloway in 1234. A royal castle, which no longer exists, was built in the 13th century on the site of the present Castledykes Park, and before becoming King of Scots, Robert the Bruce slew the Red Comyn at Greyfriars Kirk in the town in 1306. His uncertainty about the fatality of his stabbing caused one of his followers, Roger de Kirkpatrick, to utter the famous, "I mak siccar" ("I make sure") and finish the Comyn off.

Dumfries High Street hosts many of the historical, social and commercial centres of the town. During the 1990s, these areas enjoyed various aesthetic recognitions from organisations including Britain in Bloom. The town offers the visitor every facility and attraction desired, with all the usual high street, shops, supermarkets, cafes and banks, along with numerous leisure centres, a swimming pool, cinema and Inter City rail station, with direct servicess to Ayshire and Glasgow in the North and Carlisle, Hexham and the lakes in the South.

Views of Dumfries and the River Nith

 

 

The Scottish Borders

 

Covering some 1800 square miles, the Scottish Borders stretch from the rolling hills and moorland in the west, through gentle valleys to the rich agricultural plains of the east and on to the rocky Berwickshire coastline with its secluded coves and picturesque villages.

You will discover castles, abbeys, stately homes and museums illustrating the exciting and often turbulent history of the area. Celebrations of music, arts and literature, and local food and drink take place throughout the year. June and July are a great time to watch the Common Ridings. In high summer and autumn you can enjoy the attractions of sheep dog trials, Border Games and the Scottish Championship Horse Trials. The Selkirk Vintage Classic and Veteran Vehicle Show in September offers 2 days of pure nostalgia. The area offers excellent opportunities for walking, cycling, playing golf and horse riding. The River Tweed runs through the centre of the Scottish Borders. Fed by its many tributaries, it provides some of the best fishing in the country.

To the East the historic Royal Burgh of Jedburgh just north of the border with England. In 1566 Mary Queen of Scots stayed in the town at a house which now tells the story of her tragic life. Up on a hill overlooking the town, Jedburgh Castle Jail is also open to the public as a museum. The town's red sandstone abbey on the banks of the Jed Water was founded in 1138 by David I and was pillaged and rebuilt many times. Now cared for by Historic Scotland, the abbey is open to visitors all year round and the Visitor Centre portrays its turbulent past.

Winner of the country town prize in Beautiful Scotland in Bloom, Jedburgh offers an attractive setting to follow the town trail, take a riverside walk or browse amongst the shops in the colourful renovated buildings in the Market Place and Canongate. South of the town is the award winning Jedforest Deer and Farm Park. At nearby 16th century Ferniehirst Castle, the grounds and Kerr Information Centre are open to visitors on a limited basis. Near Ancrum to the north lies Monteviot House Gardens on the banks of the river and Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre offering exhibitions and indoor or outdoor activities.

 

"Views of Jedbugh High street and the Abbey"  

 

Cumbria and the Lake District

 

To the South you can even reach the heart of Cumbria and the Lake District National Park in less than 2 hours! where visitors from around the world come to visit and see the fantastic landscapes that inspired the Romantic poets such as Wordsworth and the home of Beatrix Potter that inspired her children's book illustrations. 

The stunning coastline also offers the starting point for walks and cycle rides such as the C2C. Cumbria's unique terrain also offers great outdoor pursuits including waters sports, climbing, horse riding, walking and much more. With some of the finest hotels it is one of the World's top tourist destinations.

Cumbria was formed from the old counties of Cumberland, Westmorland, and part of North Lancashire, and is now England's second largest county in size. Inside is the Lake District National Park, an area some 30 miles across, containing England's highest mountains (four over 3000 ft), and some of Englands biggest lakes, finest landscapes history, sport and culture, Cumbria has the lot. 

 

Views of Alston , Dentdale and the village of Dent  

 

 

The Beautiful Eden Valley

 

Also to the South you can also reach the beautiful Eden valley, a tranquil corner of Cumbria - one of England’s most beautiful counties and a lovely destination for a holiday at any time of year. The clean air and dramatic landscapes will refresh, inspire and rejuvenate anyone who visits, within the beautiful Eden Valley Alston is nestled close to the English Lake District, The Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North Pennines, these 3 areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are all easily accessable within a two-hour drive.

The valley Eden has a vast range of activities - there is so much to choose - from strenuous high mountain paths to gentle riverside strolls, plus golf, sailing, canoeing to exploring the wonderfull Eden valley towns of Appleby, Kirkby Stephen and Sedburgh.

The Eden Valley is increasingly popular with cyclists who enjoy the quiet country lanes and the famous C2C cycle-route. Despite its rural location, there are over seventy visitor attractions in Eden so whether your interests are outdoor activities, fine food, family days out or delving into the area’s unique history, you will find something to suit you.

Cumbria is a unique place of outstanding natural beauty and heritage - and you can discover the magic of the county and its secrets by visiting a wide range of attractions. From traditional museums and heritage sites to stunning landscape and coastal scenery and attraction. Cumbria has something to suit everybody's taste, whatever your age. 

 

 Views of Alston, Appleby and the lovely river Eden  

 

Hexham, Hadrians Wall and the Scottish Borders

 

To the South East and within an easy 60 minute drive of is Hadrians wall and the old border town of Hexham the largest town in West Northumberland standing on the banks of the River Tyne. It is a very ancient ecclesiastical parish in its own right and there are many ancient spellings vaiations of the town's name including Hutoldesham, Hestoldesham, Hextoldesham and Halgutstad. One interpretation is that the names refer to the tributaries to the Tyne which run through the town.

Here you can visit the Benedictine Abbey and church rebuilt in the 12th century. Close to Hexham is the world famous Hadrian's Wall built in AD122 on the orders of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, and stretched from the East to West coasts of Britain, from Bowness on Solway in the West to Wallsend in the East. It is one of the most remarkable unique Roman monuments in the world.

Today, over 1800 years after its construction, Hadrian's Wall still offers spectacular remains for examination. When building the Wall, the Romans made use of the rugged landscape of Northumberland for defensive purposes, and the fact that the countryside has changed little since those times helps to transport the visitor back to those far-off days.In its heyday, Hadrian's Wall was garrisoned by thousands of troops, who watched over the northern horizon from turrets and milecastles placed at regular intervals along the Wall, and lived in a series of more substantial forts at strategic locations. Several of these forts are open to the visitor today, featuring substantial remains and museums and visitor centres of differing sizes and styles, giving an insight into the life lived by a soldier on Rome's northern frontier.

 

  

Availability & Further Information Advice / Help Lines open 08:30 to 22:30 GMT 7 days a week PLEASE CALL US 01729 851181  Mobile Phone / Texting 07885 211787 Email enquiries to: cottageinfo@self-catering-scotland.com (List 67 Thornhill) Due to ever increasing Spam levels we cannot guarrantee to repond to emails. Please call us on either phone number above to be certain. If you do wish to email us please state in your email exactly which cottage and dates your require further information.

Travel Options "It sounds wonderful, but it's a long way to drive from the south of England" How can I avoid the long journey? Click here to find out how!

 

The picturesque village of Thornhill offers all village amenities including a fine selction of Inns, Restaurants, Cafes, Spar Shops, Childrens Paly area, Post Office and Filling Station. Drumlanrig Castle is just 5 miles away, where you can tour the castle, take in the many walks, there are various mountain bike tracks and a childresn adventure playground.

Ae Forest mountain biking track is only 7 miles away, very family friendly offering various tracks from rough to tough.

Scotlands highest village Leadhills and the mining museum is well worth a visit, Wanlockhead houses the museum with rare displays of minerals as well as tours of how miners lived and worked in 18th & 19th centuries.

For the Fisherman The River Nith passes through Thornhill very productive for Sea Trout and Salmon. There are also many loch’s in the area for fishing Rainbow & Brown Trout as well as coarse fishing for tench.

For the Walker The Southern Upland way passes close by, there is also plenty of hillwalking in the Lowther Hills, Burn Hills and Queensberry Hills all surrounding the village of Thornhill.

Caerlaverock Wetland Centre is approx 20 miles south of Thornhill and offers excellent bird watching as well as other animal watching. The history of Robert Burns is also a huge draw to the area and Ellisland Farm is about 7 miles south of Thornhill.

For the Golfer Thornhill Golf Club is less than 1 mile away and is regarded as one of the best conditioned and presented courses in SW Scotland. There are numerous other courses within a short drive to suit every handicap. We are also only an hour away from the Ayrshire coast with courses such as Turnberry, Royal Troon, Prestwick St Nicholas and Barassie within easy reach.

Futher afield New Lanark world heritage site is around a 1 hour drive from Thornhill, the cottage is also only around 1 hr from Alloway by Ayr, the birthplace of Scotland’s National Bard where you can find Burns Cottage and many sites that are mentioned and used in his poetry.

Your Accommodation

 

 

Your Accommodation	Fantastic Day Trips
Booking and Hire Charges	Activities & Information
Travel Directions	Updated local events

 

The cottage can sleep up to 4 people with full oil fired Central heating and an oil fired stove in the lounge.

One Double bedroom with wardrobe, storage space and enough room to relax.

One Twin bedroom with wardrobe, storage space and enough room to relax.

 

The fully equipped kitchen has a Microwave Oven, Fridge / Freezer, Oven Hob, Cooker, Dishwasher, Fridge. Other essentials such as glasses, crockery, cutlery and a corkscrew are also provided for your convenience The utility room houses the washing machine.

 

The Dining area with A dining room with a modern table, seating for four people.

The living room has comfortable leather charis and a sofa, television, dvd player and digi-box.

We operate a No Smoking policy in this cottage. We aim to make your visit as comfortable as possible and have equipped the cottage accordingly to make you feel at home.

 

The total package...no hidden extras

 

Fully inclusive includes all Central Heating, Bed Linen, Towels, Dish Cloths / T-Towels, Loo Rolls and Kitchen Rolls.

 

Location of this cottage

 

 

Availability

Your Accommodation	Fantastic Day Trips
Booking and Hire Charges	Activities & Information
Travel Directions	Updated local events

 

Open all year round

 

How Much?

 

Scale of (7 day) weekly hire charges

All prices are per property...not per person!

Hire charges include all Heating, Electricty, bedding and towels.

 

Low / Med Season £350	High Season £450	Christmas & New Year POA

 

 

"Pet Friendly"

 Well behaved pets are welcome by prior arrangement only, at an extra cost of £10 Per Pet, Per week booking.

 

It is recommended that you take out travel insurance which includes cancellation cover

 

 

Or please complete this short questionnaire

For further information of any kind / special requirements and to reserve directly with the owners by Credit / Debit card, Cheque, Postal order or other.

Please complete the short form and press the submit button below and we will contact you by return. In the event of this Holiday home not being available for the dates you require, we will email you details of all other available holiday homes in this region suiting your requirements.

First Name:
Last Name:
Email:
Telephone Number:
Number In Party:
Dates Required (from/to):
Further Comments?:

Please beware Hotmail,Yahoo and AOL users We will instantly acknowledge this request and personally supply full information in less than 24 hours, however unless you save cottageinfo@self-catering-scotland.com to your address you will probably have to retreive our reply from your junk email folder.

  

 

Availability & Further Information Advice / Help Lines open 08:30 to 22:30 GMT 7 days a week PLEASE CALL US 01729 851181  Mobile Phone / Texting 07885 211787 Email enquiries to: cottageinfo@self-catering-scotland.com (List 67 Thornhill) Due to ever increasing Spam levels we cannot guarrantee to respond to emails. Please call us on either phone number above to be certain. If you do wish to email us please state in your email exactly which cottage and dates your require further information.

Travel Options "It sounds wonderful, but it's a long way to drive from the south of England" How can I avoid the long journey? Click here to find out how!

 

 

  

 

Website support provided by

UK Website Editing services