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Shiel Rural Retreat

- Kirkland, Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
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Key Cottage Information

price
£530 - £2272 weekly price range
bedrooms
Sleeps  2 to 4 people in 2 bedrooms 
bathrooms
1 bathroom(s)
family-friendly
Family-Friendly:
pets welcome
Pet Friendly (1 dog welcome)
  4 star rated
Accessibility information: sorry this property has no disabled accessible features.
Number of units of accommodation: 1
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Bookings and Availability (last updated: 03.10.2024 )
Price from £530 per week
Price from £530 per week
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The Holiday Home: About Shiel Rural Retreat

Remote Pet-Friendly 2 Bedroom Retreat in Dumfries and Galloway

Searching for an idyllic rural retreat where you can escape to an isolated location with friends or family?  Nestled in a field, reached by a one way track, 30 minutes’ drive from the nearest village, Shiel Rural Retreat is ideal for those who want to truly escape from it all for a restful restorative break.  Set next to unspoilt countryside and close to hills, the landscape in this remote and tranquil area of Scotland is just stunning.
Pet-friendly, one well behaved pet dog is welcome (although dogs are not permitted in the bedrooms).

Inside this Idyllic Remote Rural Retreat in Dumfries and Galloway

•    Lounge with comfy sofas and warming woodburner,
•    Well equipped spacious kitchen/diner,
•    Utility room with washing machine,
•    A double bedroom with a warming fireplace,
•    A further double bedroom,
•    Bathroom with bath (hand held shower attachment), basin and WC.

All of the accommodation is on the ground floor at this cosy cottage.

Outside there is a lawned garden where you can sit out and appreciate the stunning setting.

With stunning countryside found all around and the Forest of Ae within reach for days out, there are great opportunities to enjoy walking and cycling in this tranquil part of Scotland.

The historic town of Dumfries with its shops, bars and restaurants is around 26 miles away.  Also around 30 miles away is Galloway Forest Park where you can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities.

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Amenities

Special Features

Entertainment Features

TV TV
Free Wifi Free Wifi

Leisure Facilities

Sorry this property does not have any onsite leisure facilities

Property Features

Kitchen & Dining

Microwave Microwave
Fridge/freezer Fridge/freezer
Type of cooker Type of cooker: Hob

Bedrooms(s)

Bedroom 1 Double bed(s)
Bedroom 2 Double bed(s)
Bed linen provided Bed linen provided

Bathroom(s)

Bath Bath
Shower Shower
Towels provided Towels provided

Other facilities

Heating

Central heating Central heating
Woodburner Woodburner

Garden and Outdoors

Garden Garden
Parking Parking:

Family-Friendly Features

Children welcome Children welcome

Pet-Friendly Facilities

Dogs welcome Dogs welcome - up to 1 dogs

Renting and Booking Information

Shiel Rural Retreat  - Kirkland, Thornhill,
Accommodation Type: Family Cottages Family Cottages, rural accommodation.
Types of Bookings welcome:
Pet owners Pet owners
Families Families
Outdoor enthusiasts Outdoor enthusiasts
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Available to book: Week stays only, Summer breaks, Easter breaks, Spring breaks, All year round.
Insurance: We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance when/after booking.

Setting and Local Information

Setting: Rural Countryside
Good area for walking Good area for walking

Local Attractions near Kirkland, Thornhill

Top Tourist Attractions for Day Trips: Drumlanrig Castle, Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum, Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura

Popular towns to visit in Borders & Southern Scotland:
Mauchline: 25 miles away,
Moffat: 26 miles away,
Biggar: 27 miles away,
Dumfries: 28 miles away,
Castle Douglas: 31 miles away

Activities & Experiences On Offer Nearby: cycling, hiking, walking, wildlife watching, walking

Local Festivals and Events in Dumfries and Galloway:
  • October - The Kirkcudbright Food Festival

Property Location

Nearest Town/City: Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, 28 miles away

Kirkland, Thornhill

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