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Picturesque River Cottage in the south west of Scotland has a delightfully rural location in the Dumfriesshire hills, 5 miles north of Lockerbie.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 2 | Bedrooms: 1 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
| Licence No: DG00257F |
The cottage is reached by about a quarter of a mile of lane from the quiet B723 country road leading to Eskdalemuir.
Inside the living area is snug and cosy with a welcoming atmosphere and a multi-fuel stove as an attractive focal point. There is plenty of comfortable seating to relax on and an arch from the sitting room leads to a separate dining area with a fascinating corner piece.
The kitchen is neat and well-equipped and all on the one level are the spacious double bedroom and shower room. There is also a large, handy conservatory porch which is perfect for storing muddy boots or fishing tackle after a day spent out exploring the countryside.
Outside the cottage sits in a mature, enclosed garden (with furniture) with an open terrace that is just 50 metres away from the Dryfe Water. River Cottage is ideal for two people seeking a quiet retreat for a relaxing holiday.
There are riverside walks from the cottage and a licence for fishing is obtainable at Loch Maben post office.
A variety of eating places, shops and an ice rink (in season) can be found at Lockerbie and just outside the town is the Pan-Am Memorial Chapel at Tundergarth. The pretty town of Moffat is just 20 minutes up the road, while Dumfries is 15 miles and the busy, historic Border town of Carlisle is half an hour's drive south. The Solway coast, with sandy beaches and the delightfully named attractions of Caerlaverock Castle and Sweetheart Abbey, can be reached within the hour, while the A74 (M) from nearby Lockerbie provides rapid access to both the North and the South.
Those considering a Gretna Green wedding will be interested to know that the cottage is just 20 minutes away from there and would make an ideal honeymoon location!
Active guests will find plenty to do here. The 7stanes mountain biking trails have been developed in the area, the nearest just beyond Dumfries in the forest of Ae, with another at Dalbeattie. Dumfries has several riding establishments as well as leisure centres and all facilities. There are seemingly endless sandy beaches at Southerness, while to the north a visit to picturesque Wanlockhead, Scotland’s highest village and once a lead mining centre but now as rural as can be, is another worthwhile experience.
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
Single Storey
Porch
Sitting/dining room with coal-burning stove and TV (freeview)/DVD
Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, small freezer, washing machine, etc
Double bedroom
Shower room with WC and wash basin.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels
- Free
Available Extras
- Cot (excluding linen)
- £10.00
- Pet
- £20.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £25 of electricity INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Heating is by electric storage heaters and coal-burning stove (starter pack INCLUDED). A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at an additional charge (2 medium, 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 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 |
| 28 Oct 2023 - 17 Dec 2023 | £395.00 |
| 18 Dec 2023 - 27 Dec 2023 | £495.00 |
| 28 Dec 2023 - 05 Jan 2024 | £495.00 |
| 06 Jan 2024 - 02 Feb 2024 | £395.00 |
| 03 Feb 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 | £450.00 |
| 30 Mar 2024 - 19 Apr 2024 | £475.00 |
| 20 Apr 2024 - 03 May 2024 | £450.00 |
| 04 May 2024 - 24 May 2024 | £475.00 |
| 25 May 2024 - 31 May 2024 | £495.00 |
| 01 Jun 2024 - 21 Jun 2024 | £475.00 |
| 22 Jun 2024 - 19 Jul 2024 | £495.00 |
| 20 Jul 2024 - 23 Aug 2024 | £525.00 |
| 24 Aug 2024 - 13 Sep 2024 | £475.00 |
| 14 Sep 2024 - 04 Oct 2024 | £450.00 |
| 05 Oct 2024 - 25 Oct 2024 | £475.00 |
| 26 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | £395.00 |
| 20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £495.00 |
| 28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £495.00 |
| 06 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | 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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Great price confirmed after searching many holiday websites at short notice! The owners of the cottage, Gary and margare...
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Really enjoyed our stay at River Cottage. It had everything we needed for a great week away from home. The owners gave u...
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All we needed was at hand in the cottage, well equipped and location was ideal only 5 mins from Lockerbie. Plenty walks ...
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Kitchen - all the necessary facilities but not well lit. Overhead light needed to be on all the time and the light itsel...
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Ideal setting. Mr and Mrs Taylor the perfect hosts. Brilliant weather and very enjoyable activities. Will come again
Guest Comments
'A lovely welcome from the owners who kindly explained everything to us. We had a lovely relaxing break.'
'Arrived on a very cold, windy day to a lovely warm welcome. The cottage has everything you could want and we had a very restful week.'
'Throughly enjoyed our time in this quaint and tranquil setting. We spent a lot of time outside the cottage reading and soaking up the views, making the most of the peace and quiet.'
'We loved every minute of our holiday at River Cottage which is a great base to explore. The cottage is well equipped and a perfect holiday hideaway, we never wanted for anything!'
'Thank you for a lovely stay in this beautiful cottage. We came for a peaceful, relaxing few days and that's exactly what we got!'
'We have loved our stay in this beautiful cottage - not having any internet or phone connection has made for a very stress free break! So relaxing ..... we will definitely return.'
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Guest Comments
'A lovely welcome from the owners who kindly explained everything to us. We had a lovely relaxing break.'
'Arrived on a very cold, windy day to a lovely warm welcome. The cottage has everything you could want and we had a very restful week.'
'Throughly enjoyed our time in this quaint and tranquil setting. We spent a lot of time outside the cottage reading and soaking up the views, making the most of the peace and quiet.'
'We loved every minute of our holiday at River Cottage which is a great base to explore. The cottage is well equipped and a perfect holiday hideaway, we never wanted for anything!'
'Thank you for a lovely stay in this beautiful cottage. We came for a peaceful, relaxing few days and that's exactly what we got!'
'We have loved our stay in this beautiful cottage - not having any internet or phone connection has made for a very stress free break! So relaxing ..... we will definitely return.'