Conheath Gatelodge Cottage, Glencaple, sleeps 4
Peacefully set with panoramic views over countryside to the Nith Estuary, these detached, single-storey holiday cottages have their own garden and have been furnished and equipped to the STB’s ‘4 Star’ standard. Conheath Gatelodge is a traditional Georgian cottage with many original features, whilst Martha’s Shore Cottage was an original fisherman’s cottage dating back to 1700 - generations of Martha’s artistic family lived here and her father was the stone mason for the farm estate, and cut stone for the owner’s farmhouse. There are lovely riverside walks from the door with abundant birds and wildlife to spot. There are many quiet roads ideal for cycling, and excellent wildfowl salt-marshes surrounding Caerlaverock Castle, 3 miles away. Solway Firth is easily accessible. Dumfries, 3 miles, has good shopping, restaurants, cinema and sports facilities. Sandy beaches, quaint fishing villages, castles and nature reserves within easy reach. Shop/P.O. and good village pub ½ mile.
- Open fire or wood-burning stove – fuel inc
- Full oil CH, elec, bed linen and towels inc
- H/chair
- Digital TV
- DVD
- M/wave
- D/washer
- F/freezer
- Payphone
- Garden with patio and furniture
- BBQ
- Parking
- Cycle store
- No smoking
- NB: Properties are close to the estuary
Peacefully set with panoramic views over countryside to the Nith Estuary, these three detached, single-storey holiday cottages each have their own garden and have been furnished and equipped to the STB’s ‘4 Star’ standard. Conheath Gatelodge is a traditional Georgian cottage with many original features, whilst Janward is spacious and modern. Martha’s Shore Cottage was an original fisherman’s cottage dating back to 1700 - many generations of Martha’s artistic family lived here and her father was the stone mason for the farm estate, and cut stone for the owner’s own farmhouse. There are lovely riverside walks from the doorstep with abundant birds and other wildlife to spot. There are many quiet roads ideal for cycling, and excellent wildfowl salt-marshes surrounding Caerlaverock Castle, 3 miles away. Solway Firth, with its Robert Burns connections, is easily accessible. Dumfries, 3 miles, also with Burns attractions, has good shopping, restaurants, cinema and many sports facilities. Sandy beaches, quaint fishing villages, castles and nature reserves all within easy reach. Shop/P.O. and good village pub ½ mile.
Delightful and cosy Georgian lodge cottage. Hallway with step. Sitting room with open fire. Well-equipped kitchen/dining room. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
- Washer/dryer
- Friday to Friday
- Open fire or wood-burning stove – fuel inc
- Full oil CH, elec, bed linen and towels inc
- H/chair
- Digital TV
- DVD
- M/wave
- D/washer
- F/freezer
- Payphone
- Garden with patio and furniture
- BBQ
- Parking
- Cycle store
- No smoking
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Customer Reviews of Conheath Gatelodge Cottage, Glencaple, sleeps 4
1st comment: The cottage was beautifully presented and immaculate both inside and out. Facilities were of a high, modern standard and the location was fantastic. May 2006.
2nd comment: We spent our honeymoon in the cottage. It was ideal, quiet, comfortable with fantastic views all around. Thoroughly recommended. Apr 2007.
3rd comment: We have previously spent 5 holidays at Janward another of the owner’s cottages and this was our first at Conheath. As with Janward we have nothing but praise for the cottage and the welcome given by the owner. Nov 2007.
4th comment: This cottage is all it says it is.Very good location for Dumfries & Galloway.Owner very helpful & welcoming. Oct 2007.
5th comment: A very well appointed property in a quiet location but within easy reach of local ameneties. It was warm and comfortable. We will probably book it again. April 2007.
6th comment: In a lovely setting and very peaceful. Everything in the property was just perfect for us. April 2010.
7th comment: The property was exactly as advertised no hidden problems. Jan 2010.
8th comment: Well planned accommodation with the benefit of a pay phone. A lot of extras were provided including 1doz eggs in the fridge. The owner was very friendly and we were made to feel very welcome. Nov 2009.
9th comment: Very well equipped, warm and comfortable. Peaceful and quiet location. Sept 2009.
10th comment: A pretty little cottage in a lovely location. It was spotlessly clean. Aug 2009.
11th Comment Very clean and well equipped with some nice personal touches. Aug 2009.
12th Comment A lovely property in a nice quiet location - it has a great enclosed garden. I am partially disabled and apart from a few steps, it was great for me. Thank you also for contacting us to find out if we had any other requirements with regard to my disability.. It was very comfortable, warm, cosy and very well equipped. It was a real home. July 2009.
13th Comment Cottage has "WOW" factor. Excellent! June 2009.
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