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.
This owner/agency has featured on countrycottagesonline.com since 2010
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Special Features
Entertainment Features
TV
Free Wifi
Leisure Facilities
Sorry this property does not have any onsite leisure facilities
Property Features
Kitchen & Dining
Microwave
Fridge/freezer
Type of cooker: Hob
Bedrooms(s)
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bed linen provided
Bathroom(s)
Bath
Shower
Towels provided
Other facilities
Heating
Central heating
Woodburner
Garden and Outdoors
Garden
Parking:
Family-Friendly Features
Children welcome
Pet-Friendly Facilities
Dogs welcome - up to 1 dogs
Renting and Booking Information
Accommodation Type: Family Cottages, rural accommodation.
Types of Bookings welcome:
Pet owners
Families
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: Countryside
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
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