Country House, Dumfriesshire, Southern Scotland & Borders

112 Charming Country House, Dumfriesshire

Sleeps 16

With all the high standards you would expect if you were staying at a luxury country house hotel, this is an ideal venue for a complete escape, but in a classic country house.

Built in 1752, this stunning country house, situated in 6 acres of private landscaped grounds, with spectacular rural views has been lovingly maintained and furbished providing high standard accommodation ideal for special occasions. Set in the far South Western corner of Scotland, the property is the perfect location for exploring the Borders region of Scotland. Beautifully decorated and full of antique furniture this property has been lovingly maintained. The spacious modern and well equipped, country style kitchen, complete with Aga is perfect for preparing scrumptious evening meals which can be enjoyed in the quaintly furbished dining room, capable of seating all 16 guests. The large drawing room, alongside the cosy secondary sitting room, both with open fire are perfect for evening entertainment and relaxation. With one double bedroom en suite on the ground floor the remaining accommodation is situated on the first floor, providing sumptuous en suite retreats to retire to after a long day exploring. Additional accommodation is available on request for a further six people in a gate lodge within the grounds.

The Borders region of Southern Scotland has something for everyone, from the plenitude of wilderness walks and cycle routes, to the fast paced bustle of Glasgow’s design and architecture and endless shopping and Edinburgh’s steep history and tradition. The rolling moorland, valleys and rugged coastline are a rambler’s delight, from golden beaches and fishing villages, to abbeys and stately homes, the Borders offers a diverse mixture of places to explore, this region has something for everyone. The mixture of urban and rural stretching from the suburbs of Glasgow to the beautiful coastal villages of the South in the area of Dumfries and Galloway is revitalising and refreshing. This unspoilt corner of South West Scotland offers relaxation and tranquility, from the deserted beaches where smugglers once roamed to the deep forest of Galloway Park

At a glance

Sleeps: 16
8 bedrooms
8 bathrooms

Books:
Saturday - Saturday

Travel:
Dumfries - 12 miles
Carlisle - 45 miles

Price (per week):
£3,000 to £5,900

Accommodation

Basement - Stairs; vaulted cellar room.

Ground floor - Entrance hall; a reception area; main drawing room, with open fire; smaller sitting room, with open fire; dining room, with dining for up to 16 people; cloakroom, with w.c; small room with Internet access; country kitchen, with Aga, and breakfast table; (separate commercial kitchen can be made available if required); Solway, large double room with double bed, with en-suite bathroom; stairs to accommodation level.

First floor - Main stairs to this level; Criffel, large size bedroom with double bed, with en-suite bathroom; Oswald, large size bedroom with double bed, with en-suite bathroom; Bute, large size bedroom with zip-and-link bed, which can be double or twin room, with en-suite bathroom; Aird, double room, with en-suite bathroom; Nithsdale, double room, with en-suite bathroom; Forbes, double room, with en-suite bathroom; Kindar, twin room, with en-suite bathroom.

1 double or twin bedroom/s with private bathroom

6 double bedroom/s with ensuite bathroom

1 twin bedroom/s with ensuite bathroom

Features

Additional Accommodation

Beautiful Gardens

Catering Services Available

FreeSat TV in every bedroom

Housekeeping Services Available

Open fires

Rural and private

Walled Garden

Wireless Broadband

Facilities and Services Linen, towels, electricity and oil central heating included within the rental. An initial supply of logs for the open fires is provided.

Aga with 2 hobs and 3 ovens

CD Player

Central Heating

DVD Player

Dishwasher

Fridge/Freezer

Garden Furniture

Ground floor accommodation

Hairdryers in all rooms

Initial Supply of Logs

Internet Access

Microwave

Washing Machine

Local activities & area

Drumlanrig Castle

Threave Garden

Robert Burns Centre

Shambellie House Museum

John Paul Jones Cottage

Sea Fishing Available

RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve

Galloway Forest Park

Golf At Southerness & Dumfries & Galloway

Horse Riding at Barrend Stables

Area: Southern Scotland & Borders, Type of Location: Countryside, Nearest shop: 1 mile, Nearest supermarket: 12 miles, Nearest pub: 1 mile.

Transport

Nearest Airport:

Prestwick 72 miles
Carlisle 45 miles

Nearest Train Station:

Dumfries Railway Station 12 miles

Use of a car is essential to discover the true beauty of the surrounding areas. For those flying into Scotland, the closest airport to this property is Prestwick 72 miles away and Carlisle 45 miles away and hiring a car or 4WD couldn’t be more convenient if you are choosing to travel by air. There are a variety of well known car rental companies that will provide car rental for your arrival at either Prestwick or Carlisle in advance. If you are driving into Scotland from the south, the major arterial motorway into Scotland, the M74, although busy is generally free flowing. Trains these days can also be an extremely accessible and pleasurable means of transport into Scotland for individuals and groups alike. All the major railway stations have car hire companies located in situ, enabling the transition from carriage to car to be as stress free as possible. The closest station to the property is Dumfries twelve miles away.