Jarbruck Lodge is a traditional Victorian detached house, now beautifully restored to the highest standards. It was originally the paymaster's house for a large estate.
It stands in its own gardens just off a quiet country road amid wonderful countryside near the conservation village of Moniaive in Dumfriesshire and some 14 miles from Dumfries itself. Although in a different world, it is reached comfortably in less than two hours from either Glasgow or Edinburgh and within easy access of the M74..
The lodge is a much loved second home. Although not isolated, it has no immediate neighbours and any activity draws much interest from the cows and sheep who watch curiously from the fields. The interior is traditional in style with all modern comforts and conveniences. It has oil fired central heating complemented by open fires and woodburning stoves. The spacious accommodation comprises two sitting rooms, a large kitchen-dining room, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Half glazed stable doors lead out onto gardens and a flag stoned patio where you can enjoy early morning coffee in the sun, perhaps in the company of the local pheasants who regularly patrol the place. The village of Moniaive is approximately two miles from the house and is pleasant walk or cycle. It has a well stocked grocery shop, a post office, a gift and craft shop and a choice of two village pubs.
This southwest corner of Scotland is truly one of the country's lesser known gems, and at Jarbruck Lodge you are well placed to explore and enjoy it to the full. Forest tracks lead into the hills behind the house where you may well see red squirrels and enjoy the buzzards soaring overhead. The Southern Upland Way is easily accessible from the village for those who wish to embark on more strenuous walks. Galloway Sailing Centre at Loch Ken (25 minutes) offers tuition in all water sports and spectacular mountain biking is available in the nearby Forests of Ae and Dalbeattie. There is fishing on the river Nith and permits can be arranged in the village. Nature lovers will revel in these surroundings. Particular points of interest are the nearby Red Kite trail, a 25 mile round road route with view points designed to give you the best chance to see these magnificent birds so successfully re-introduced to the Galloway countryside. Mersehead nature reserve, near Dumfries, is home to a wide variety of wildlife at different times of the year - lapwings, snipe, barnacle geese, skylarks, dragonflies, natterjack toads and butterflies.
The Solway coast, with its magnificent beaches, is about 45 minutes drive from the house. While there, be sure not to miss Caerlaverock Castle and Sweetheart Abbey. Historic Drumlanrig Castle with its wonderful art collection, museum, shop and restaurant, is closer to home being just a few miles from the Lodge. Mountain bikes can be hired at Drumlanrig to explore miles of trails in the grounds. Garden lovers will enjoy a visit to the National Trust gardens at Threave (27m) and Logan Botanic Garden 14 miles from Stranraer.
Bed linen, towels, heating and electricity are all INCLUDED. One starter basket of logs will be available in the winter months. One well behaved dog is welcome by arrangement. Smoking is not permitted within the house. A refundable householder's deposit will be required.
