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Picturesque River Cottage in the south west of Scotland has a delightfully rural location in the Dumfriesshire hills, 5 miles north of Lockerbie.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 2 | Bedrooms: 1 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
| Licence No: DG00257F |
The cottage is reached by about a quarter of a mile of lane from the quiet B723 country road leading to Eskdalemuir.
Inside the living area is snug and cosy with a welcoming atmosphere and a multi-fuel stove as an attractive focal point. There is plenty of comfortable seating to relax on and an arch from the sitting room leads to a separate dining area with a fascinating corner piece.
The kitchen is neat and well-equipped and all on the one level are the spacious double bedroom and shower room. There is also a large, handy conservatory porch which is perfect for storing muddy boots or fishing tackle after a day spent out exploring the countryside.
Outside the cottage sits in a mature, enclosed garden (with furniture) with an open terrace that is just 50 metres away from the Dryfe Water. River Cottage is ideal for two people seeking a quiet retreat for a relaxing holiday.
There are riverside walks from the cottage and a licence for fishing is obtainable at Loch Maben post office.
A variety of eating places, shops and an ice rink (in season) can be found at Lockerbie and just outside the town is the Pan-Am Memorial Chapel at Tundergarth. The pretty town of Moffat is just 20 minutes up the road, while Dumfries is 15 miles and the busy, historic Border town of Carlisle is half an hour's drive south. The Solway coast, with sandy beaches and the delightfully named attractions of Caerlaverock Castle and Sweetheart Abbey, can be reached within the hour, while the A74 (M) from nearby Lockerbie provides rapid access to both the North and the South.
Those considering a Gretna Green wedding will be interested to know that the cottage is just 20 minutes away from there and would make an ideal honeymoon location!
Active guests will find plenty to do here. The 7stanes mountain biking trails have been developed in the area, the nearest just beyond Dumfries in the forest of Ae, with another at Dalbeattie. Dumfries has several riding establishments as well as leisure centres and all facilities. There are seemingly endless sandy beaches at Southerness, while to the north a visit to picturesque Wanlockhead, Scotland’s highest village and once a lead mining centre but now as rural as can be, is another worthwhile experience.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Single Storey
Porch
Sitting/dining room with coal-burning stove and TV (freeview)/DVD
Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, small freezer, washing machine, etc
Double bedroom
Shower room with WC and wash basin.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
Available Extras
- Cot (excluding linen)
- £10.00
- Pet
- £20.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £25 of electricity INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Heating is by electric storage heaters and coal-burning stove (starter pack INCLUDED). A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at an additional charge (2 medium, 2 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 10/01/2025 to 13/01/2025
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
From 03/10/2025 to 06/10/2025
From 24/10/2025 to 27/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 27/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
From 03/01/2025 to 06/01/2025
From 17/01/2025 to 20/01/2025
From 24/12/2024 to 24/12/2024
From 23/12/2024 to 24/12/2024
From 30/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 2 |
| 20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £495.00 |
| 28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £495.00 |
| 06 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025 | £450.00 |
| 01 Feb 2025 - 04 Apr 2025 | £475.00 |
| 05 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 | £495.00 |
| 26 Apr 2025 - 02 May 2025 | £475.00 |
| 03 May 2025 - 23 May 2025 | £495.00 |
| 24 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 | £550.00 |
| 31 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 | £495.00 |
| 28 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 | £550.00 |
| 19 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | £575.00 |
| 30 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 | £495.00 |
| 13 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 | £475.00 |
| 04 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 | £495.00 |
| 25 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £450.00 |
| 20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £575.00 |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £575.00 |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
Reviews
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Outstanding service firstly the cottage was stunning instantly missed it when we left and secondly we felt so welcomed o...
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Beautiful cottage, very peaceful surroundings, cottage has everything you need, very pleasant and friendly owners.
Cottage lovely and cosy and relaxing. Barney and I had a wonderful relaxing time. Garry and Margaret are lovely hosts. T...
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Cottage exactly as expected, ideal for our requirements, a very enjoyable stay despite the rain
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We are so pleased to hear you had such an enjoyable time and hope that you choose to return again soon.
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Read MoreGuest Comments
'A lovely welcome from the owners who kindly explained everything to us. We had a lovely relaxing break.'
'Arrived on a very cold, windy day to a lovely warm welcome. The cottage has everything you could want and we had a very restful week.'
'Throughly enjoyed our time in this quaint and tranquil setting. We spent a lot of time outside the cottage reading and soaking up the views, making the most of the peace and quiet.'
'We loved every minute of our holiday at River Cottage which is a great base to explore. The cottage is well equipped and a perfect holiday hideaway, we never wanted for anything!'
'Thank you for a lovely stay in this beautiful cottage. We came for a peaceful, relaxing few days and that's exactly what we got!'
'We have loved our stay in this beautiful cottage - not having any internet or phone connection has made for a very stress free break! So relaxing ..... we will definitely return.'
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Guest Comments
'A lovely welcome from the owners who kindly explained everything to us. We had a lovely relaxing break.'
'Arrived on a very cold, windy day to a lovely warm welcome. The cottage has everything you could want and we had a very restful week.'
'Throughly enjoyed our time in this quaint and tranquil setting. We spent a lot of time outside the cottage reading and soaking up the views, making the most of the peace and quiet.'
'We loved every minute of our holiday at River Cottage which is a great base to explore. The cottage is well equipped and a perfect holiday hideaway, we never wanted for anything!'
'Thank you for a lovely stay in this beautiful cottage. We came for a peaceful, relaxing few days and that's exactly what we got!'
'We have loved our stay in this beautiful cottage - not having any internet or phone connection has made for a very stress free break! So relaxing ..... we will definitely return.'