Thornhill 12.2 miles. Tucked away in the hamlet of Polgowan, near the village of Thornhill, is this semi-detached barn conversion, Polgowan Barn. On the edge of Southern Upland Way. Set over two floors and sleeping two guests, Polgowan Barn is a romantic and scenic setting for your next adventure to the Scottish countryside, with spectacular views and fields of sheep nearby. You are welcomed to the property by the open plan living space; cuddle up on the sofa as you flick on the Smart TV and warm your toes up by the fire, have your morning coffee at the breakfast bar as you look out on to the countryside views, or rustle up your favourite meal in the well-equipped and contemporary kitchen. Moving through the property there is a ground-floor shower room to freshen up, before your climb the spiral staircase up to the bedroom where these is a freestanding bath and a king size bed to escape to when your busy day has drawn to a close. Outside there is parking available on the land, as well as lovely lawn around the property with a bench, which is ideal for couples to enjoy an evening glass of wine as they watch the sun set. This property is on the edge of Southern Upland Way & is a haven for walking, hiking and cycling as you take in the wonderful scenery and explore the low hills of Carsphairn and Lowther, or take a drive into the village of Thornhill to find a shop, a pub and a couple of cute cafes, or take a detour to the magnificent Drumlanrig Castle which is set on an 80,000 acre estate comprising a country park and Victorian gardens, and is regarded as one of the finest examples of late 17th century Renaissance architecture in Scotland and also boasts an internationally renowned art collection. History buffs will enjoy a day at Museum of Lead mining, offering a fascinating insight into mining days gone by. Fans of literature will relish in a day at Robert Burns House, the former home of Scotland's national poet, kept just how it was in 1796. If you don't fancy cooking in the evenings, head out to The Nithsdale Hotel for a bite to eat, or if you like delicious Italian cuisine, try Piccola Italia. For a romantic and remote retreat to Scotland, choose Polgowan Barn. EPC Rating: Band F

The village of Thornhill lies between Dumfries and Sandquhar and its focal point is the Mercat Cross. The origins of the village date back as far as the Romans but the village in its present form was planned in 1714 and designed to be a staging post on the road between Dumfries and Glasgow. Immersed in rolling countryside and the low hills of Carsphairn and Lowther, there are plenty of walking and cycling opportunities around these ancient hills.

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