Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

The single-storey cottage's living areas consist of a kitchen/diner, equipped with an electric oven, gas hob, kettle, toaster, microwave, fridge/freezer and dining seating for four, the utility has a washing machine and the sitting room has a woodburning stove and a TV. There is a king-size and a twin bedroom, along with a bathroom. Outside, there is off-road parking for two cars and a large lawned garden. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, towels and a pack of logs for the woodburner are all included in the rental price. This property welcomes pets, however, smoking is not permitted. For your local conveniences, there is a shop and pub within 1.1 miles. Discover the delights of Dumfries with a stay for four at Shaw Cottage. Note: There are two ponds in the garden, please take care and ensure that pets and small children are supervised at all times. Note: The gas hob is powered by bottled gas. Note: The property is accessed via a lane that may not be ideal for some vehicles Note: First dog is free of charge, any additional dogs will be 30 per dog per stay. Please note the property only accepts a minimum of 3 nights stay Note: First dog is free of charge, any additional dogs will be 30 per dog per note the property only accepts a minimum of 3 nights stay

The peak of Criffel, at 570 metres, dominates the quiet village of New Abbey, offering excellent walking and stunning views over southwest Scotland and the Lake District. Sweetheart Abbey, a 1273 Cistercian abbey, represents the village's history, and the village is home to a shop, a coffee shop, and two hotels. The nearby River Nith is a great fishing spot. 8 miles north is Dumfries, formerly a royal burgh and split in two by the River Nith, which flows into the Solway Firth.