Pet Friendly Holidays

Set in 45 acres of beautiful countryside and woodlands surrounding the Friars Carse Hotel these three very comfortable cottages enjoy all the gorgeous views peace and seclusion their location affords yet are just a two minute stroll from the hotel's bar restaurant and panelled snooker room. Running through the estate is a private mile long stretch of the River Nith where salmon sea trout brown trout and grayling may be caught in season and the lovely formal gardens are a delightful spot for a gentle stroll whilst the wider grounds provides plenty of scope for more energetic rambles. Shooting and golf are available nearby and can be arranged in advance through the hotel.

The Solway coastal area offers excellent opportunities for outdoor pursuits including mountain biking cycling and wild life spotting as well as glorious beaches and a host of visitor attractions. Art lovers should head to the world renowned collection at Drumlanrig Castle and a trip to Threave Castle on its island in the River Dee is a must. At Dumfries (6 miles) visitors will find a good selection of shops an indoor swimming pool and sports centre whilst Castle Douglas boasts a great choice of local produce and speciality food shops. Ellisland Farm (8 miles) former home of the poet Robert Burns is where he wrote Auld Lang Syne and closer to hand Friars Carse has its own Burns Hermitage. Shop 1 mile.

Hall. Sitting room with dining area and sofa bed (for + 2). Well equipped modern kitchen with breakfast area and door to garden. Double bedroom with zip and link bed (twins by arr) and ensuite shower room/WC. Single bedroom. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Multi Bath Shower • Pub Close By • Fishing On Site • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Set in 45 acres of beautiful countryside and woodlands surrounding the Friars Carse Hotel these three very comfortable cottages enjoy all the gorgeous views peace and seclusion their location affords yet are just a two minute stroll from the hotel's bar restaurant and panelled snooker room. Running through the estate is a private mile long stretch of the River Nith where salmon sea trout brown trout and grayling may be caught in season and the lovely formal gardens are a delightful spot for a gentle stroll whilst the wider grounds provides plenty of scope for more energetic rambles. Shooting and golf are available nearby and can be arranged in advance through the hotel.

The Solway coastal area offers excellent opportunities for outdoor pursuits including mountain biking cycling and wild life spotting as well as glorious beaches and a host of visitor attractions. Art lovers should head to the world renowned collection at Drumlanrig Castle and a trip to Threave Castle on its island in the River Dee is a must. At Dumfries (6 miles) visitors will find a good selection of shops an indoor swimming pool and sports centre whilst Castle Douglas boasts a great choice of local produce and speciality food shops. Ellisland Farm (8 miles) former home of the poet Robert Burns is where he wrote Auld Lang Syne and closer to hand Friars Carse has its own Burns Hermitage. Shop 1 mile.

Hall. Sitting room with sofa bed (for + 2). Well equipped modern kitchen with dining area and door to garden. Double bedroom with zip and link bed (twins by arr) and ensuite bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Twin bedded room with zip and link beds (double by arr) and ensuite shower room/WC.

Enclosed Garden • Multi Bath Shower • Pub Close By • Fishing On Site • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Set in 45 acres of beautiful countryside and woodlands surrounding the Friars Carse Hotel these three very comfortable cottages enjoy all the gorgeous views peace and seclusion their location affords yet are just a two minute stroll from the hotel's bar restaurant and panelled snooker room. Running through the estate is a private mile long stretch of the River Nith where salmon sea trout brown trout and grayling may be caught in season and the lovely formal gardens are a delightful spot for a gentle stroll whilst the wider grounds provides plenty of scope for more energetic rambles. Shooting and golf are available nearby and can be arranged in advance through the hotel.

The Solway coastal area offers excellent opportunities for outdoor pursuits including mountain biking cycling and wild life spotting as well as glorious beaches and a host of visitor attractions. Art lovers should head to the world renowned collection at Drumlanrig Castle and a trip to Threave Castle on its island in the River Dee is a must. At Dumfries (6 miles) visitors will find a good selection of shops an indoor swimming pool and sports centre whilst Castle Douglas boasts a great choice of local produce and speciality food shops. Ellisland Farm (8 miles) former home of the poet Robert Burns is where he wrote Auld Lang Syne and closer to hand Friars Carse has its own Burns Hermitage. Shop 1 mile.

Entrance porch. Sitting room with sofa bed (for + 2) and French doors to garden. Well equipped kitchen with dining area. Cloakroom/WC. Steep stairs to first floor: Double bedroom with zip and link bed (twins by arr) and ensuite shower room/WC.

Enclosed Garden • Pub Close By • Fishing On Site • Short Break • Pet Friendly

This cosy timber lodge sits in a little countryside park just ½ mile from a sandy beach on the fabulous Solway coastline. Set among similar properties with plenty of open spaces it enjoys wonderful uninterrupted views over a small fishing loch whose open waters attract various wildlife species. Coastal Rockcliffe Kippford Castle Douglas Threave (NTS) Loch Ken and RSPB reserves are all within easy reach. Fishing pony trekking cycle hire and excellent walking are available nearby. Bar restaurant on site village shop 3 miles. The town of Dalbeattie is 7 miles and retail parks are in Dumfries 20 miles.

Hall. Sitting room with electric 'wood burning effect' stove and patio doors to verandah. Dining room. Kitchen. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). First floor: Twin bedded room with separate WC. Twin bedded room with verandah.

Detached • Non Smoking • Pub Close By • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Commanding superb uninterrupted views across the Solway Firth to the Cumbrian mountains this Victorian mid row cottage (left of left photograph) offers a peaceful seaside retreat just two minutes' walk from a sandy beach (pictured). Ideally located for honeymooners it sits only 20 minutes from Gretna Green on a stretch of coastline characterised by wide expanses of mudflats attracting wild geese and a great variety of seabirds. An RSPB reserve lies close by and picturesque Powfoot village boasts a challenging 18 hole links golf course and hotel whilst the local area's quiet roads form part of the main cycle route in Dumfriesshire. Dumfries itself lies just 14 miles away and here the visitor will find good shops an indoor swimming pool and the Burns Heritage Trail. Bar ½ mile; shops 3½ miles.

Hall. Sitting room. Dining room. Well equipped kitchen. Utility room. Steep stairs to first floor: Double bedroom with sofa bed (for + 1). Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Non Smoking • Pub Close By • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Set in the rural heartland of Dumfries and Galloway on a stunningly beautiful 650 acre estate these delightful cottages have been tastefully converted from various farm buildings to provide comfortable accommodation in a wonderful location. As well as enjoying splendid views of hills and countryside visitors to the cottages enjoy access to a grass tennis court croquet and fishing on the River Tarff. Farm tours walks wildlfe and coffee shop facilities are all available at the new Barstobrick Activity Centre on the estate. The local area has plenty to offer including horse riding and many good fishing spots nearby and several golf courses locally. Within 5 miles are the lovely safe sandy beaches of the Solway coast and at Loch Ken (10 miles) there is a superb watersports centre offering sailing windsurfing canoeing and water skiing. Nearest shop and pub is 3 miles away.

This charming cottage enjoys its own garden with views across the pond and mature woodland. Spacious open plan sitting/dining room with open fire and kitchen area. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC.

Fishing On Site • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Set in the rural heartland of Dumfries and Galloway on a stunningly beautiful 650 acre estate these delightful cottages have been tastefully converted from various farm buildings to provide comfortable accommodation in a wonderful location. As well as enjoying splendid views of hills and countryside visitors to the cottages enjoy access to a grass tennis court croquet and fishing on the River Tarff. Farm tours walks wildlfe and coffee shop facilities are all available at the new Barstobrick Activity Centre on the estate. The local area has plenty to offer including horse riding and many good fishing spots nearby and several golf courses locally. Within 5 miles are the lovely safe sandy beaches of the Solway coast and at Loch Ken (10 miles) there is a superb watersports centre offering sailing windsurfing canoeing and water skiing. Nearest shop and pub is 3 miles away.

A spacious single storey cottage. Entrance through French doors to open plan sitting/dining room with wood burning stove and modern fitted kitchen. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Shower room/WC.

Fishing On Site • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Wheelchair Access • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Set in the rural heartland of Dumfries and Galloway on a stunningly beautiful 650 acre estate these delightful cottages have been tastefully converted from various farm buildings to provide comfortable accommodation in a wonderful location. As well as enjoying splendid views of hills and countryside visitors to the cottages enjoy access to a grass tennis court croquet and fishing on the River Tarff. Farm tours walks wildlfe and coffee shop facilities are all available at the new Barstobrick Activity Centre on the estate. The local area has plenty to offer including horse riding and many good fishing spots nearby and several golf courses locally. Within 5 miles are the lovely safe sandy beaches of the Solway coast and at Loch Ken (10 miles) there is a superb watersports centre offering sailing windsurfing canoeing and water skiing. Nearest shop and pub is 3 miles away.

This characterful detached cottage enjoys its own garden and patio. Open plan sitting/dining room with open fire and kitchen area. First floor gallery: Double bedroom. Bunk bedded room. Shower room/WC.

Detached • Fishing On Site • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Surrounded by hills and fells in the heart of the Borders and just 5 miles from the quaint Scottish town of Langholm this Victorian schoolhouse offers superb walking from the doorstep. Retaining many original features it makes a very comfortable year round retreat with immediate access to the scenic historic Borders route to Edinburgh. Riding a sports centre the Langholm Walks and Buccleuch Theatre are nearby. Shops and pubs 5 miles.

Hall. Sitting room with wood burning stove. Dining room. Well equipped kitchen with Aga. Utility/laundry room with additional electric cooker. Shower room/WC. First floor: Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/WC. Twin bedded room with wash basin. Double bedroom. Bathroom. Cloakroom/WC.

Non Smoking • Enclosed Garden • Multi Bath Shower • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly