About this property
The cottage is located in the farm steading and has been awarded 4 stars by Visit Scotland.
It is very comfortably furnished with wooden oak flooring in the kitchen and sitting room along with a cosy log fire with ample supply of logs. Adjoining the farm steading it is possible to see all the activity of a normal working farm and learn about the countryside.
Set on an award winning farm in the beautiful Dumfriesshire countryside, the location is renowned for its abundance of birds and wildlife which can be enjoyed from marked footpaths around the 310 acres of farm and woodland. Slightly further afield are the Eskrigg Nature Reserve where red squirrels, kingfishers and tawny owl are regularly sited, and Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, recently featured on Autumn Watch. The farm itself, which features an adventure playground and opportunities to "meet and greet" the resident animals, is a fantastic place for children to truly experience the Great Outdoors. All made even better with the sandy beaches of the Solway Firth and Mabie Forest Farm within a 30 minute drive, there's plenty to tire them out, promising a relaxing evening for adults!
The area also offers superb opportunities for outdoor activities both along the Solway coast and also inland where there is a great variety of river walks through to the hilltops giving magnificent panoramas to enjoy. There are numerous golf courses with great variety ranging from sea shore courses at Powfoot and Southerness through to Hoddam Castle's pretty riverside course. The choice of other outdoor activities is almost endless and includes fishing, horse riding, water sports and mountain biking all of which are within easy reach.
One of the summer highlights in the area through the summer is 'Riding of the Marches' festivals with events in Annan, Lockerbie, Moffat, Langholm and Dumfries all of which end with cavalry charges by the participants thorough the respective towns - something that should not be missed.
Whatever time of year you choose to visit there will be activities to enjoy and sights to marvel at, while Glasgow and Edinburgh are just slightly further afield but are both within easy reach for a day trips to the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh Castle, Royal yacht Britannia and, of course, Edinburgh's Princes Street for shopping.
Postcode: DG11 3LN
Short breaks welcome throughout the year
Damage Deposit £150
Children are welcome if under 5 or over 16 years of age.
Accommodation for 3: Sitting room; Kitchen/Dining room; Bathroom with bath, over bath shower, wash basin and WC. 1 King size; 1 Single
Services: Central heating * Bed linen & Towels Provided * Open Fire with Fuel Provided * Washing machine & Drier * Dishwasher * Fridge * Freezer * Microwave * Electric Cooker * Mobile reception * TV & DVD Player * CD Player * Cot and High Chair * Parking * Patio * Enclosed Garden with furniture * WIFI * Sorry no dogs permitted in Dairy Cottage
Other accommodation available at Williamwood:
Williamwood Cottage Sleeps 6 Property Ref: WI01DU
Beckhead Cottage Sleeps 4 Property Ref: BE01DU
Damage Deposit for care of property
All holiday-makers booking a holiday are required to pay either a Refundable Damage Deposit, £150 or as noted in the property listing details, or Damage Deposit waiver of £18, whichever is selected is required to be paid with the balance payment of the holiday. Where selected the Damage Deposit will be held by the property manager to be applied against the reasonable costs of repairs, replacement or additional cleaning of furnishings, kitchen equipment, crockery, glass, bedding and towels damaged or soiled other than by normal wear and tear during the holiday. The Damage Deposit, less any reasonable charges, will be returned within 14 days of the departure date. Where any costs exceed the Damage Deposit the holiday-maker will pay such excess as notified to them by the property manager within 14 days of notification. Where the holiday-maker has agreed to pay the Damage Deposit Waiver the Damage Deposit is not payable. This amount is non-refundable. If the cost of any damage or breakages exceeds the applicable Damage Deposit value for the property, then the holiday-maker will be liable for any additional costs. Any such excess will be notified to them by the property manager and due for payment within 14 days of notification.