Lake view cottage near Caerlaverock Castle

Comfortable Accommodation: Branta Cottage in Dumfries offers a cosy holiday home with two bedrooms and a living room. The property features a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and a comfortable sofa. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the private garden or on the patio, enjoying stunning lake views. The outdoor furniture provides a perfect setting for leisurely afternoons. Modern Amenities: The cottage provides free WiFi, a fireplace, and a TV. Additional amenities include a refrigerator, microwave, and a shower, ensuring a comfortable stay. Local Attractions: Located 7 km from Caerlaverock Castle and 38 km from Drumlanrig Castle, the property is also close to Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club and Dumfries and County Golf Club, each 9 km away. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 100 km from the cottage. Highly rated by guests.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)


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Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Crina
    Romania Romania
    We really loved our stay at Branta Cottage. The house was equipped with anything and everything we needed. Mrs Murray was a wonderful host and helped us with all the things that we needed, she even went out or her way to give us some short bread...
  • Jim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice cottage . Very suitable for dogs (and children) despite being next to road.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Discover Scotland Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.3Based on 583 reviews from 214 properties
214 managed properties

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Holiday Cottage letting Agency operating since 1983 with cottages across all of Scotland

Property information

Fantastic views over the Nith Estuary, great for watching the wildfowl. Graded 3* by Visit Scotland, the cottage sits in a rural location, not too far from Dumfries, on the owner's dairy farm and has superb views over the upper reaches of the Nith Estuary on the Solway coast. The area is famed for its connections with Sir Peter Scott who created the wonderful wild fowl reserve at Caerlaverock for wintering geese and other birds.

Neighbourhood information

The reserve is just 3 miles away but the wildlife can be enjoyed from the lovely riverside walks direct from the cottage with abundant birds and wildlife to spot, including red squirrels and deer. The cottage has an attractive enclosed garden to the rear with a patio giving views to the river and beyond to the hills. The steps down from the garden lead into the carefully renovated Visit Scotland 3*cottage has natural wood finishes throughout. The cottage has views of the river from the sitting room and front bedroom and provides comfortable accommodation for 4 in one double and one twin bed room, the sitting room has a wood stove for cosy nights in after long days out enjoying wild life watching, cycling, fishing or just exploring this fabulous part of Scotland. There are many quiet roads ideal for cycling, excellent walks on the salt-marshes surrounding the historic and unique Caerlaverock Castle, 3 miles away or in the Forestry Commission's Woodlands at Mabie and Ae Forest. The areas rich history includes Sweet Heart Abbey at New Abbey. the birth place of the famous writer and historian Thomas Carlyle at Ecclefechan. The small riverside villages of Glencaple and Kingholm Quay are nearby with good restaurants and local shops while Dumfries in only 3 miles.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Branta Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £150 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about US$199. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 22
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

A damage deposit of £150 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: DG00450F, E