About this property
A charming detached cottage, superbly situated close to the coast in the village of Southerness, on Scotland's Solway Firth. Well-appointed throughout to provide comfortable and stylish accommodation, this Southerness cottage is the perfect choice for family or friends looking to spend some time exploring or relaxing beside Galloway's beautiful coastline. This comfortable Solway cottage provides three bedrooms, with one suitable for children and one boasting an en-suite shower room. The ground floor offers a family bathroom, a kitchen with a sociable dining area and a sitting room with a decorative woodburner and French doors that open out to the rear patio area. A garden encloses this Southerness cottage, with a gravelled parking area to the front and a lawned area to the side and rear with furniture and a barbecue, offering the ideal place to relax or enjoy some alfresco dining. Southerness, with its harbour and beach, is only one of the attractions in this beautiful part of Scotland. Walkers can enjoy the nearby peak of Criffel, which offers superb views, as well as the surrounding, scenic Galloway Hills plus the many pretty coastal paths. Cyclists can explore the numerous routes including the renowned 7stanes trails. With several opportunities for golf and fishing enthusiasts, as well as pretty villages, castles and abbeys to discover, this Southerness cottage offers something to delight everyone. EPC Rating: Band D
Southerness is a small coastal village established in the late 18th century, which looks out over the Solway Firth, and forms part of the Colvend coast, one of the finest stretches of coastline on the 'Scottish Riviera'. Home to two pubs, a village store, a leisure centre with a pool and two miles of sandy beaches with sand dunes, rock pools and Gulf Stream warmed waters, and one of the oldest lighthouses in Scotland, built in 1748, it has everything you will need for a relaxing holiday. The nearby Criffel Hill rises to 569m, offers wonderful views of the farmland and the sands of the Nith Estuary below, and provides great walking opportunities. The Southerness Championship Golf Course adjoins the village and offers panoramic views of the Solway Firth, the Cumbrian Lake District to the south and the Galloway Hills to the west. A great location, with something to keep everybody occupied.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, Smart TV with basic Sky and BT TV package included Sports and streaming services, DVD, CD, iPod dock, USB ports in sockets, selection of books, games and DVDs and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot, highchair and stairgate on request.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Lockable bike storage.
Enclosed lawned garden with furniture and barbecue with utensils.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop, pub and beach 2 mins walk.
Note: Due to this property being a storey and a half cottage, there are low ceilings on the first floor and care should be taken at all times.
Note: The decorative woodburner is a cosmetic feature and does not emit any heat.
Note: Max 4 adults.
Note: Check-in 4pm.
Note: Guests using the Smart TV's streaming services must log in to their own accounts
Nearby points of interest
- Caerlaverock Castle
- Lake District Coast Aquarium
- Robert Burns House
- Moat Brae
Reviews (31)
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Katie
Clean, comfortable, warm and more spacious that it looks. Has all the essentials you would need for a short stay. I had a lovely stay here. Itâs a stone throw away from the beach and the property is down a little private road, so itâs out of the way. The communication with the owners was also fantastic. Would highly recommend and would stay here again. The only negative fault we could find was the bottom sheets on the beds were rather noisy, but I guess that was the mattress protectors, which you would have on if it was your holiday home that you were letting out, not sure if there are quieter or softer products available. And the bath taps are labelled wrong. Those are the only things that we noticed, which are minor and would not deter from staying again. Anyone looking at the property book it, you wonât be disappointed.
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Guy
Comfortable and equipped to a high standard. Great location very near the beach where we had some wonderful walks.
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Janice
We found the cottage to be very comfortable warm & spacious downstairs with all the necessities you would need. Upstairs the master bedroom is also quite spacious and has the convenience of an en-suite. However we found the other two bedrooms to be a little challenging as these are halve the size of the master and the ceilings slope down as these rooms are in the eves of the property. This however would not be an issue for children. This property suited us in the fact that we could have a good quality meal just round the corner at the âPaul Jones bar & grillâ if we felt we didnât want to go further afield, if however you like a more formal restaurant the âMia Casaâon the outskirts of Dumfries would be a good choice. All in all we would recommend The Bothy to most for a good base to explore the surrounding towns and villages.