Self Catering Holiday Cottage

Description

Riverside Cottage is a high quality, 2 bedroom self-catering holiday cottage located on the banks of the river Dryfe in the small, peaceful, rural village of Boreland, a few miles north of Lockerbie in Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland.

Riverside Cottage’s location is a great base for visiting local attractions in Dumfries & Galloway and enjoying cycling (within 30-60 minutes of 7 stanes routes), walking and golfing (7 courses within 30 minute drive) as well as catching the train for a day in Edinburgh or Glasgow. It is also perfect, however, if you just want to relax, unwind and enjoy the peace and quiet of the rural setting. Chariots of Fire Driving Centre is located in the village where you can book riding or carriage driving lessons or just have a look around at the ponies and other animals.

The cottage is perfect for a couple, family or 2 couples looking for high quality, comfortable self catering accommodation in a quiet, rural location. If you want to get away from the fast pace of life and feel the need to recharge your batteries, plan your trip to Dumfries & Galloway and make Riverside Holiday Cottage your home from home.

Riverside Cottage is a detached former bothy built c.1880 which has recently been renovated to a modern, high standard, luxury self-catering property. Occupying a stunning riverside location the cottage benefits from glorious views of the surrounding countryside. The property has a wonderful homely charm and features an open plan kitchen/dining/living area, a large spacious sunroom which opens out onto a patio area, electric heating throughout and a wood burning stove.

The kitchen has an electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. In addition to crockery and cutlery there is a large selection of utensils and equipment including a blender, hand mixer and coffee cafetiere.

The oak table and chairs provide a comfortable area to eat with views out of the double aspect windows.

In the living area there is a 32" TV with freesat, a DVD player and a bluetooth docking station along with two 2 seater sofas and double aspect windows, one with a window seat looking out onto the river. There is a selection of DVDs, books and games as well as a set of binoculars to watch the local wildlife.

The large, light sunroom has glorious views of the countryside and features a two seater sofa, a comfy armchair and a reclining swivel chair to relax in. Double doors lead out onto the large patio area which has a table and seating. There is also a garden bench situated in a shady spot by the river.

There is a spacious shower room with a large walk in shower, under floor heating and a heated towel rail. One bedroom has a kingsize bed while the other bedroom has twin beds. Both bedrooms have a wardrobe, storage drawers, long wall mirror and a hairdryer.

The holiday cottage is all on one level with a small step at the front door and steps out onto the patio. There is ample parking space. A rail fence runs along the river bank but please note this is not child proof so care should be taken if children are staying in the cottage.

There is an outside secure store suitable for bikes, wet and muddy clothes/boots and a heated clothes airer is available for indoor drying. There is an outdoor clothes dryer. A travel cot and high chair are available on request.

There is FREE WIFI although the signal strength will vary at times. There is very poor mobile/cell signal in the valley therefore you will probably find there is no mobile/cell signal in the cottage, although a signal can usually obtained within a 5 minute walk of the cottage.

No pets. No smoking. Initial supply of logs provided for the woodburner. Linen and towels provided.

Check in is from 3pm and check out by 10am.

If you don't want to cook or eat out every night, our sister business Katering Allsorts can provide home cooked food. Pots of soup and main courses ready to heat up, delicious puddings and yummy afternoon teas can be supplied for guests when pre-booked. A menu can be sent on request.

Tesco and Asda will deliver to the cottage.