In a lovely situation just 7 miles from Dumfries to the north and Southerness sands on the Solway Firth to the south, the Bothy at Troston is a charming and imaginative conversion of an old stone-built bothy. On a 360 acre estate and reached by a quiet and idyllic country road, it stands high on a hill with wonderful views over the surrounding countryside - from the top, on a good day, you can see right across the Solway to the Lake District.
Outside, there is a patio (furniture, barbecue) and ample parking. Inside, the living area is open-plan, with a well-fitted kitchen area, dining area and sitting area with wood burning stove. The double bedroom has zip-link beds for total versatility.
This easily accessible corner of Scotland has a wealth of attractions to tempt the visitor. Historically, it is where Robert the Bruce began his long struggle for Scottish independence; here Robert Burns toiled in his uncongenial post as an exciseman, and John Paul Jones, one of the founding fathers of the US Navy was born at nearby Kirkbean. At the hamlet of New Abbey (2m shop, pubs) there is lovely Sweetheart Abbey and just across the bay, on the other side of the Nith Estuary, is Caerlaverock Castle, the 'castle of the lark'. Just beyond Castle Douglas are the National Trust Castle and Gardens at Threave (25m)
It is excellent walking country. The Estate itself offers some beautiful waymarked forest trails or you can join the Southern Upland Way 25 miles away at St Johns Town of Dalry. This runs right through the Galloway Forest Park ,which is ideal for cycling too. There are golf courses at Southerness, Dumfries and Castle Douglas, fishing, sailing, bird watching, riding - the list is endless.
Heating is by electric night storage heaters (FIRST £20 OF ELECTRICITY IS INCLUDED) and wood burning stove (starter pack of logs INCLUDED). Bed-linen is INCLUDED and towels may be hired. Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome by arrangement. A refundable householders deposit is required. Sorry, no smoking.
