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In a rural setting, abundant in wildlife.

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Outdoor dining
Miscellaneous
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, high chair

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Holywood, by Dumfries
  • Robert Burns Centre
    6 min drive
  • Dumfries Ice Bowl
    6 min drive
  • Moat Brae National Centre for Children's Literature
    7 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

In a rural setting, abundant in wildlife.

In a rural setting, abundant in wildlife. An ideal retreat for a large family get-together or friends alike.. Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Oil Aga, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 5: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 6: Single (3ft) Bed, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Second Floor:
Living room 2: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Bedroom 7: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 8: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Lawned garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue. Bike store. Private parking. No smoking. Please note: There is a fenced river just beyond the grounds. There is a significant drop from the drive.. Burnfoot of Cluden is situated in a lovely spot overlooking the River Cairn at East Cluden. Rural in character, but less than ten minutes’ drive from Dumfries, it sleeps up to 16, and is perfect for holidays for families and friends. Burnfoot is open all year round for holidays and short breaks. There are eight bedrooms and three bathrooms, an Aga in the kitchen, a wood burning stove in the living room and central heating throughout. There is wifi, two televisions with Freeview and a good selection of DVDs and books. There are lovely river views from the house and lots of outside space for children to run around in or for adults to relax in. Up to two pets are welcome. Dumfries and Galloway is a great location for walking and cycling, with a huge variety of country and coastal routes to explore. The river path along Cluden Water (as the Cairn is known on this stretch) can be accessed directly from the garden at Burnfoot. The Twelve Apostles stone circle is also within walking distance.
There is a huge choice of activities locally to suit all ages, including Drumlanrig Castle and Country Park, Cream o’ Galloway, Mabie Farm Park, Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries Museum, Caerlaverock Castle and Wetlands Centre, fishing and golf, and ice skating at Dumfries Ice Bowl. Dumfries and the surrounding area also have a great selection of restaurants, tea rooms and farm shops which are definitely worth investigating. Large supermarket 10 minutes’ drive. Shop and pub/restaurant 1 mile.
Free WiFi

There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are large gaps between banister spindles.
There are steps within the property.
There are drops in the garden.
There is open water in the property grounds.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Garden of Cosmic Speculation. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. The cottage offers a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Garden of Cosmic Speculation and 5 minutes from Morton Castle
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Dumfries cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Cottages.com

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

su-26965-26965
8 Bedroom Accommodation in Holywood by Dumfries
8 bedroom accommodation in Holywood, by Dumfries Cottage

In a rural setting, abundant in wildlife. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma G.

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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020