6 Bed Cottage in Southerness

About this property

This gorgeous Grade B-listed, two-storey property is located in the grounds of the historic Adam-style Arbigland House. It is an ideal choice for families or friends seeking a unique setting for a holiday or celebratory gathering. Although Arbigland Gardens are open to the public four afternoons a week, you are free to explore the 24 acres at any time. The property is dog friendly and perfectly located to explore this beautiful part of southern Scotland. Wildlife enthusiasts can visit RSPB Mersehead Reserve, 5 miles away, which is spectacular in winter and spring with thousands of geese and other overwintering wildfowl. In summer, enjoy the delightful walks down to the beach. The picturesque villages of Rockcliffe and Kippford are within 15 miles, offering coastal walks, sailing, pubs and tea shops. Head 15 miles inland and discover woodland walking and cycling trails, suitable for all ages, at Dalbeattie Forest and Mabie Woods.

This charming property is part of the 17th-century stable yard next to the Grade A-listed Arbigland House. Enter the first cottage into the hallway, and a step down takes you to the welcoming ground-floor sitting room. This elegantly furnished room has plenty of natural light and plenty of comfortable seating to relax after a day of exploring. Enjoy evening drinks and chatting or catch your favourite movie or box set on the Smart TV. When it is time to eat, head through to the kitchen, which features a range cooker for a country-style feel and all the appliances you need to cook up a feast or celebratory meal. The kitchen/dining area is an attractive social space with plenty of light, seating for ten, and additional space at the breakfast bar. There is a ground-floor king-size bedroom and a shower room with a WC, providing flexible sleeping options for guests. Head up to the first floor, and there are three pretty bedrooms with plenty of storage – a king-size with an en-suite bathroom, a double bedroom and a family room which accommodates either two double beds or four single beds. A contemporary bathroom completes this lovely cottage. The second cottage is also set over two levels with an entrance hallway on the ground floor leading to a beautiful open-plan living area, ideal for relaxed socialising. The sitting room features comfortable seating and a centrepiece fireplace which houses a wood burner. The sitting room has a single sofa bed. The kitchen is behind the sitting area and is well equipped to whip up some tasty treats that you can enjoy at the dining table, which is set close to the window in a corner of the room. This is a light and airy space, ideal for chatting, catching up, or planning the next day’s adventures. When it is time to rest, head upstairs and drift off to sleep in either the double or single bedroom – both are spacious and have calming hues for a restful sleep. A splendid bathroom with a bath and WC completes this welcoming cottage.

Head outside where you are free to explore the shared grounds of this magnificent estate. There is plenty of wildlife to spot, including deer and red squirrels. Discover the different garden styles that change with the seasons and find a quiet spot with seating to enjoy your surroundings or take a stroll by the lake. It is just a half-mile walk to reach the beach. This is truly a unique outdoor area to wander around at your leisure, long after the day visitors have left. Private parking is available.

Additional information and rules

. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog

- 6 bedrooms – 2 king-size (1 is a zip-and-link which can be a twin on request at booking), 2 doubles, 1 family room with 2 doubles or 4 singles (please advise preference at booking), 1 single

- 4 bathrooms – 1 shower room with WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with stand-alone bath and WC, 2 bathrooms with WCs

- Range cooker (cottage 1), microwave, fridge/freezer (cottage 1), fridge and freezer (cottage 2), electric oven (cottage 2)

- Utility room with washer/dryer (cottage 2)

- Cot and highchair available on request

- Wood burner in cottage 2 – first basket of logs supplied

- Smart TV

- Courtyard and 24-acre shared garden with lake and beach, garden furniture

- Private parking

- Pub 2.5 miles, shop 3.5 miles, beach 0.5 miles

- Bike storage available

- STL Licence - DG00200P

- EPC Rating Band G