Rental basis: Entire house or apartment
Number of bedrooms: 1; Number of other rooms with beds: 0
Refurbished 2021, with garden terrace views. Situated on The Links, with garden views within steps of the shore, located for privacy and comfort. Organic cleaning/washing products through out.
One bedroom en suite - bath shower - 2 Free View Tv/dvd - Internet - fridge freezer - hob cooker - dish washer - microwave - kitchen ware - barbecue - outside dining - ironing - hairdryer - tea coffee - bath towels - white linen - Dvd collection.
Detached shore side holiday cottage, guest suite for two, open plan living and dining area, private terrace, Bbq. Affords complete privacy, footsteps from the beach, two excellent pub restaurants, woodland river walks, golf course. Ideal for bird watching, picnics, within stunning views of the lakeland hills and Solway bay.
Powfoot, formerly known as Queensberry, situated twelve miles southeast of Dumfries, hugging the shore on the banks of the Solway Coast, Scotland’s south is a diverse landscape with an experience to suit every demand.
Walking, climbing, cycling, fishing, riding, and golf at the excellent Powfoot Course. A perfect escape for those wishing to retreat, the sunsets offer a stunning back drop.
Journey from the western side of the historic Roman Hadrians Wall to the breath taking scenery of the lake district, indulge in a romantic castle or retrace the footsteps of Robert Burns, this area has many attractions.
Wild coast lines, sandy coves, rolling hills, dense forests, sparkling lochs.
Scotland is home to some of the most stunning landscapes, within the British Isles
A wide range of wading birds, Powfoot wildlife is abundant in variety, the foreshore home to the lively calls, of the Natterjack Toad. The starling murmurations are spectacular, a natural wonderment, over the Solway Bay.
The 18-hole links Golf course remains unspoilt and ranked amongst the best courses in Scotland. Powfoot Golf Club has been known to some, as a best kept secret for years, due to its breathtaking views over the Solway Firth to the north lakes mountains.
The low White Row fishing cottages, in Powfoot, date from the 1700s. The Victorian tidal Lido pool, defines the Powfoot shore. The Solway waters have provided a rich fishing ground, for centuries.
The Solway Firth runs along the south coast of Dumfries & Galloway and provides 200 miles of coastline, perfect for cycling, a gentle stroll or picnic. Tranquil beaches from Powfoot to Port Logan in the west, a wide range of picture perfect beaches.
Ramblers will admire the panoramic vistas and cyclists will enjoy the highly acclaimed 7stanes mountain bike trails, and the Sustrans Cycle Route 7. Golfers are well catered for with 29 courses to choose from, aside loch and river fishing.
The Solway Coast Heritage Trail, a charming 200 mile route along the Solway Coast, past many of Dumfries & Galloway’s coastal towns and villages. Historic castles and ruins, museums, beaches, quaint towns and seaside villages such as Kirkubright, Kippford and Rockcliffe.
At the far west end of the Solway Coast you’ll find the most southern lighthouse in Scotland, which is perched on the edge of a 260 ft high cliff. Truly one of Scotland’s finest panoramic views, on a clear day from the lighthouse you can gaze out across four kingdoms. The Galloway Hills and western islands of Scotland, the Isle of Man, the Cumbrian Fells of England and the Northern Irish coastline.
Criffel stands dominant, like a border guard, to the North of Powfoot, looking over the Solway Firth to England. The 360-degree panorama, affords, one of the best views in Scotland. Criffel may be only 569 metres high, but its modest altitude belies its prominence, rising as the highest hill for miles around and dominating the Solway coastline. The ascent is short and steep, with stunning views of the Solway, its estuaries and across to the English Lake District.
Dumfries has links with Robert the Bruce and Robert Burns; Gretna Green is the original quickie marriage one stop solution and Eskdalemuir is site of Samye Ling,the first Buddhist monastery in the west, a still thriving community with an impressive Tibetan temple, with a range of courses on offer.
Caerlaverock’s Wetlands Centre, close by, is open all year round to show visitors the coastal landscapes and nature during every season. The most famous member of the wild life is the wild flocks of Svalbard, Arctic Ocean, Barnacle Geese between the months of October and April.
Caerlaverock Castle, dating from 1270, is situated 5 miles from here, and is one of Scotland's best ruined castles and not to be missed.
Ruthwell Cross which dates from the 8th century. It's huge at 17 feet and once stood on the shores of the Solway Firth. Today it's housed in Ruthwell's parish church, within a few miles, from Powfoot. Sweetheart Abbey (once a bustling Cistercian order) at New Abbey.
The Devil's Porridge, at East Riggs, 5 miles from Powfoot, is an amazing exhibition and tells the story of the Greatest Munitions Factory on earth. During 1915, Britain was losing the Great War through the lack of munitions supplies.
Dumfries Museum will delight aviation history buffs with its restored Raf control tower from World War Ii and collection of memorabilia from the town's rich aviation history.
The surrounding areas of Dumfries, particularly south of the Solway Firth, hold a number of historic attractions, museums, a farm park and a vast Stately home country park attraction at Drumlanrig near Thornhill.
Annandale distillery is now officially re-opened in Annan, which last produced a Lowland Malt 90 years ago. Well worth a visit.
The iconic Caul upon the river Nith below the ancient Devorgilla Bridge is of early origin, in Dumfries town centre, known as White Sands.
The Dumfries Forest Park covers 300 acres making it the largest and darkest, star gazing, forest park in Scotland, offering a wide range of outdoor activities for visitors.
Annan's location on the first fordable part of the Solway Firth has always been of great importance. Because of its position, Annan suffered from many attacks during the Wars of Independence and border reiving. In recognition of the towns resistance and loyalty a Charter was granted to Annan by King James V inThe town's Royal Burgh status was reaffirmed in 1612 by King James Vi.
Each year the Royal Burgh of Annan celebrates The Riding Of The Marches.
Annan Riding of the Marches Day will be held on 1st July 2019, a family day for everyone, with the best of Scotlands marching pipe bands, competing.
One of the best outlet shopping village, is Gretna Gateway, with over 40 shops and cafes, including, Pizza Hut Cadbury Ralph Lauren Superdry M&s Next Nike Costa.
A Red, Red Rose 1785
" As fair art thou, my bonnie lass
So deep in luve am I
And I will luve thee still, my dear
Till a' the seas gang dry "
Robert Burns, a romantic poet, and cultural icon of Scotland. Burns night, addressing of the Haggis, is held on and around "the Bards birthday" 25th of January. Visit his home in the town of Dumfries.
The eighth Marquis of Queensberry, is best remembered for inaugurating boxing’s ‘Queensberry Rules’ also famous for his connection with Oscar Wilde, who was a frequent visitor to Kinmount. It was this association with the Marquis which led to Wilde’s ultimate imprisonment and humiliation. John Sholto Douglass courted Wilde, in these idyllic settings, from the woodland to the Solway Shore.
The rambling Georgian villa and terraced gardens upon the River Nith, in Dumfries, where author Jm Barrie played as a child, and which later inspired his classic work Peter Pan, is now, Scotland’s fi
Situated In the south west corner of Scotland an easy drive from most cities in the north of England and Scotland. This region is well placed within the Motorway, Annan Rail Station and Coach Network. Powfoot sits on the Solway coast heritage trail.
The harbour market town of Annan sits on the estuary of the River Annan
at the eastern end of the Solway Firth and is the principal town in the Annandale and Eskdale area of the Dumfries and Galloway region.
There is a bus service twice daily, from outside the cottage into the local town of Annan. Train station in Annan, for Glasgow, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gretna. Lockerbie train station for Edinburgh. Within walking distance is a local shop at Queensberry Bay Park, stocking essentials. The town of Annan is 2 miles.
Lake District 35 miles - Carlisle 23 miles - Dumfries 17 miles - Gretna & Lockerbie 10 miles - Newcastle Upon Tyne & Glasgow & Edinburgh 75 miles.
Rental Basis: Entire house or apartment
Amenities:
Freezer, Clothes rack, No air-conditioning, No swimming pool,
Extra Rooms:
Eating area, Dining room, Lounge,
Wheelchair Access: No
Bathroom 1 info not found.
Non Refundable: This is the strictest clause. As soon the booking is confirmed & payment is accepted, booking becomes non-refundable. Zero amount will be refunded to the customer if she or he cancels the booking.
Loud Music not allowed. Pets not allowed. Kids Under 12 not allowed. Kids Under 18 not allowed. Smoking inside Property not allowed.
Security Deposit EUR 116.75 Fixed Amount Per Stay
