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.

Summary
  •   Max. Occupancy 4
  •   Bedrooms 2
  •   Bathrooms 1
  •   Accommodation Type Cottage
Features
  •   WiFi
  •   Cots
  •   Parking
  •   Open fire
  •   Garden

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

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7-Day Forecast

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