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Your first sight of Newlands Barn, 3 miles from Thornhill in Dumfries and Galloway, is from quite a distance, giving you some idea of the panoramic views you will enjoy once you get up there.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 2/5 | Bedrooms: 3 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 2 |
| Licence No: DG00178F |
Accessed by a little country road and then a good, short track, it has a commanding position on the hillside and from its enclosed garden or from its large conservatory, you look away across the wooded valley to the distant hills beyond. For warmer days, a sheltered yard (with furniture) provides an attractive suntrap.
It is, quite simply, the most charming of houses, light, spacious and full of character. Much of the action takes place on the ground floor, which is handy for those who prefer to avoid stairs. In addition to the conservatory/dining room, accessed through a large, comfortable lounge with open fire (both 3 steps down), there is a well equipped kitchen with Aga and electric cooker, a utility room/office, bathroom with separate shower and twin and single bedrooms. The master bedroom, with adjoining shower room, is upstairs.
There is now also a garage and games room with table tennis table, as well as the charming enclosed courtyard area at the back of the house.
For a bit of local colour, the railway runs through the cutting behind the house, totally invisible, beyond a wall and fence and not obtrusive - two passenger trains an hour count as rush hour.
The countryside in these parts is delightful and lends itself to many enjoyable pursuits. Walking, of course - the Southern Upland Way may be joined at Sanquhar or Dalry and riding stables just south of Thornhill, as well as local golf courses.
There is plenty of choice as far as fishing is concerned, rising from £18 per day for trout on the loch nearby to £180 per day in the best Drumlanrig salmon pools which are only two miles away. The Mid Nithsdale Angling Association offers a range of visitor tickets at reasonable prices. And as a further benefit for anglers the house offers a drying cupboard for boots and clothing, as well as a small deep freeze for storing the day's catch.
About 2 miles away is Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate that is open to the public. It has excellent mountain biking trails and cycle hire is also available here, as well as at Ae (13 miles). There are shops and pubs in Thornhill, while Auldgirth too has an excellent inn.
Further afield, you can drive through the Galloway hills to picturesque Dalry and New Galloway, head down via Loch Ken to the Solway coast with its sandy beaches, or go further west into the Galloway Forest Park, with all manner of water and woodland-based activities available around Glen Trool. Newlands Barn is the perfect place from which to discover the many attractions of this peaceful and unspoilt area.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Downstairs
(3 steps down) Sitting room with open fire, TV/DVD and CD player.
Conservatory/dining room.
Kitchen with Aga, electric cooker, dishwasher and microwave, etc.
Utility room with fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble drier.
Twin bedroom with wash basin.
Single bedroom with wash basin.
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and wash basin.
Upstairs
Double bedroom (king size).
Room with shower, WC and wash basin.
Garage/Recreation Room
(external access) with ping-pong table, darts board, fishing rod racks, fish freezer and drying cupboard.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £20.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Heating is by oil central heating and open fire (1 basket of logs INCLUDED).The first £40 of oil and electricity (combined) is INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. AGA usage INCLUDED. Wifi is available (subject to a fair usage policy). A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at an additional charge (1 large, 2 medium or 2 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 19/04/2024 to 22/04/2024
From 12/04/2024 to 15/04/2024
From 05/04/2024 to 08/04/2024
From 01/12/2023 to 04/12/2023
From 05/01/2024 to 08/01/2024
From 15/12/2023 to 18/12/2023
From 12/01/2024 to 15/01/2024
From 05/01/2024 to 08/01/2024
From 29/03/2024 to 01/04/2024
From 29/03/2024 to 02/04/2024
From 19/04/2024 to 22/04/2024
From 08/12/2023 to 11/12/2023
From 04/10/2024 to 07/10/2024
From 25/10/2024 to 28/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 20/12/2023 to 23/12/2023
From 27/12/2023 to 30/12/2023
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 2 | Sleeps 5 |
| 28 Oct 2023 - 17 Dec 2023 | £550.00 | £595.00 |
| 18 Dec 2023 - 27 Dec 2023 | £950.00 | £950.00 |
| 28 Dec 2023 - 05 Jan 2024 | £950.00 | £950.00 |
| 06 Jan 2024 - 02 Feb 2024 | £595.00 | £650.00 |
| 03 Feb 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 | £695.00 | £750.00 |
| 30 Mar 2024 - 19 Apr 2024 | £895.00 | £895.00 |
| 20 Apr 2024 - 03 May 2024 | £695.00 | £750.00 |
| 04 May 2024 - 24 May 2024 | £895.00 | £895.00 |
| 25 May 2024 - 31 May 2024 | £995.00 | £995.00 |
| 01 Jun 2024 - 21 Jun 2024 | £895.00 | £895.00 |
| 22 Jun 2024 - 19 Jul 2024 | £995.00 | £995.00 |
| 20 Jul 2024 - 23 Aug 2024 | £1,095.00 | £1,095.00 |
| 24 Aug 2024 - 13 Sep 2024 | £895.00 | £895.00 |
| 14 Sep 2024 - 04 Oct 2024 | £695.00 | £750.00 |
| 05 Oct 2024 - 25 Oct 2024 | £895.00 | £895.00 |
| 26 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
| 20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £995.00 | £995.00 |
| 28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £1,095.00 | £1,095.00 |
| 06 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
Reviews
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Lovely cottage in a gret location
The cottage is one of our favourite holiday destinations. It is clean, well equipped, has comfortable beds and a power...
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Very well fitted out, marvellous views and a feeling of being deep in a remote countryside despite being only two miles ...
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For me the cottage is just what I like. Calm and peaceful and secluded and the kitchen has got everything you might n...
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'So comfortable, with a well-equipped kitchen. Cooked on the Aga and grew fairly attached to it. Thank you for sharing your lovely cottage with us. So sad to leave.'
Ainsley party
'We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves watching red squirrels, pheasants and red stag. We had a wonderful time.'
Clauss party
'What an amazing cottage! It had everything we needed for our week away. Absolutely lovely. We will come back soon.'
Sargent party
'We have so enjoyed our visit. Cottage was beautiful and views amazing. The cottage is in a perfect position for exploring this part of Dumfriesshire.'
Harley party
'The cottage is perfect. It is wonderful after a day of sightseeing to sit in the conservatory enjoying your meal and wine looking out over the views.'
Edwards party
'What a find! The perfect place to rest and unwind after touring the West coast islands.'
Barr party
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Guest Comments
'So comfortable, with a well-equipped kitchen. Cooked on the Aga and grew fairly attached to it. Thank you for sharing your lovely cottage with us. So sad to leave.'
Ainsley party
'We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves watching red squirrels, pheasants and red stag. We had a wonderful time.'
Clauss party
'What an amazing cottage! It had everything we needed for our week away. Absolutely lovely. We will come back soon.'
Sargent party
'We have so enjoyed our visit. Cottage was beautiful and views amazing. The cottage is in a perfect position for exploring this part of Dumfriesshire.'
Harley party
'The cottage is perfect. It is wonderful after a day of sightseeing to sit in the conservatory enjoying your meal and wine looking out over the views.'
Edwards party
'What a find! The perfect place to rest and unwind after touring the West coast islands.'
Barr party