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The Steading, consists of a kitchen with an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, and dishwasher, a dining room, a sitting area with Smart TV and electric fire, a first-floor dining area seating six guests, a games room with a pool table and a snug area with a Smart TV. The bedrooms consist of a ground-floor super-king-size with en-suite and a Smart TV, a king-size with en-suite shower and a Smart TV, and ground-floor twin, serviced by a bathroom with a freestanding bath and walk-in shower. Outside, there is an enclosed patio with furniture, a hot tub, in the courtyard a netball net and football posts and off-road parking for five cars. Two well-behaved dogs. Sorry, no smoking. Within 2.2 miles, you will find a shop, within 2.7 a pub, and within 0.6 miles a loch. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Wherever your exploration takes you, enjoy all this with a stay at The Steading. Property has a min stay of 3 nights

Known as the Queen of the South, Dumfries is a market town and former royal burgh and is the largest town in south west Scotland. It lies close to the mouth of the River Nith as it opens into the Solway Firth. Its origins are mysterious and are believed to involve at various times the ancient Romans, St Ninian and there is evidence of King Arthur having fought battles in the area. It is also held that Malcolm Canmore and William the Conqueror met here in the 11th century and William Wallace pursued the English through the surrounding Nith valley 200 years later. Robert the Bruce killed his rival John Comyn in the Greyfriars Kirk in Dumfries and Bonnie Prince Charlie stayed in the town for a few days in the mid 18th century and the poet Robert Burns moved to Dumfries in 1791 and staying until his death five years later. Today Dumfries is a bustling popular town with much to offer the visitor. Its location makes it ideal for exploring the coastline with its sandy beaches and rocky inlets to the Galloway Hills and Ae forest offering superb walking and cycling on the famous 7 stanes trails. Visit stunning Caerlaverock Castle and Nature Reserve or indulge in some high octane excitement with the Scottish Rally based in Dumfries each summer.