Flag Cottage, New Abbey in Dumfries
Flag Cottage is a cosy coastal cottage offering fabulous views over the Nith Estuary and the Solway Firth, all the way to the Lake District with easy access to Caresethorn beach and just a short walk to the fabulous gardens at Arbigland House. The area surrounding the cottage is a haven for wildlife and sits on the migratory route of thousands of Svalbard Barnacle Geese who winter along the Solway.
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Features
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Max. Occupancy: 4
- WiFi
- Cots
- Parking
- Open fire
- Garden
Description
Flag Cottage is a cosy coastal cottage offering fabulous views over the Nith Estuary and the Solway Firth, all the way to the Lake District with easy access to Caresethorn beach and just a short walk to the fabulous gardens at Arbigland House.
The area surrounding the cottage is a haven for wildlife and sits on the migratory route of thousands of Svalbard Barnacle Geese who winter along the Solway. A 10 minute drive west takes you to RSPB Mersehead Reserve with its public bird hides and endless sandy beach, whilst 40 minutes in the opposite direction brings you to Caerlaverock Wildlfowl & Wetland Trust Reserve, a 1500-acre reserve including farmland, salt marsh and freshwater wetland habitats where filming for BBC 2 Winter Watch has taken place.
The cottage has a quiet and private location in Carsethorn village, which has a popular pub for eating out whilst waiting the changing colours over the Nith and Solway, Dumfries, the Capital of South West Scotland with it's strong links to Robert the Bruce and also Rabbie Burns is only a 20 minute drive to Dumfries; for those who enjoy a faster pace of life, the whole region of Dumfries & Galloway is a great location for outdoor activities and excellent for getting a blast of fresh air to revitalise yourself!
Postcode: DG2 8DS
Damage Deposit: £150
Short breaks accepted throughout the year
Accommodation for 4 across 1 floor: Entrance Hall; Shower Room; Kitchen; Sitting/Dining Room with open fire; Conservatory with patio door to garden; Super King Bedroom with Zip n’ Link beds (can be a Twin – please request preference on booking); Double Bedroom; Patio and garden with sea views
Services: Storage Heaters * Wood burning Stove with initial supply of fuel * Electric Hob & Oven * Microwave * Washing Machine * Fridge with freezer box inside * Dolce Gusto capsule coffee machine * Wi-fi * 32" TV with built in DVD player * CD Player * Parking for one small car; free public parking for large cars 50m from cottage * Enclosed Garden * Bicycle Storage * Bed Linen & Towels provided * Max 1 well behaved dog
Extras: £20 dog/wk
7-Day Forecast
Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Dumfries is detailed below.
| Sun 19th | Overcast clouds | 5°C 2°C | 11mph | 0.0mm | 1,018mb | |
| Mon 20th | Light rain | 6°C 5°C | 11mph | 0.1mm | 1,016mb | |
| Tue 21st | Moderate rain | 8°C 5°C | 11mph | 5.3mm | 1,011mb | |
| Wed 22nd | Light rain | 6°C 4°C | 7mph | 1.4mm | 1,006mb | |
| Thu 23rd | Moderate rain | 7°C 4°C | 25mph | 7.7mm | 993mb | |
| Fri 24th | Light rain | 9°C 3°C | 58mph | 9.6mm | 974mb | |
| Sat 25th | Light rain | 7°C 4°C | 41mph | 4.3mm | 995mb |