Self-Catering at North Lodge | Holiday Cottages in Annan

Holiday home
North Lodge is a lovely detached lodge situated in the hamlet of Brydekirk just three and a half miles from Annan in South West Scotland. The lodge can sleep ten people in three king-size double bedrooms and a day bed with pull-out bed on 2nd floor landing as well as family bathroom and separate family shower room. Also in the lodge is a kitchen with dining area and sofa bed, and a sitting room with open fire. Outside is ample off road parking and a lawned garden with furniture and barbecue. North Lodge is a delightful property with the River Annan flowing past.

Accomodation Details
Over three floors. Three bedrooms with TV: 2 x king-size double, 1 x second floor king-size double. Day bed with pull-out bed on second floor landing. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with breakfast bar (seats 2) and dining area with sofa bed. Utility. Sitting room (seats 6) with open fire and dining area (seats 4).

Area
The town of Annan, a former harbour, lies on the banks of the River Annan, in East Dumfries and Galloway, and is steeped in history, with the area once the site of Roman camps and the workplace of the writer Thomas Carlyle. Each year, the town celebrates the Riding of the Marches, in honour of the Royal Charter bestowed by King James V, which involves parades, massed pipe bands and competitions.

Region
From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain's best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Amenities
Oil central heating with open fire. Electric double oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 4 x Smart TVs with Freeview, CD radio, PlayStation 2, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot, highchair and stairgate on request. Ample off road parking. Lockable bike storage. Private enclosed lawned garden with furniture and BBQ. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3.5 miles, pub. Note: River Annan flows past outside the garden wall, children to be supervised. Note: WiFi speed and mobile reception is variable (No fiber optic's). Note: Restricted head height on the staircase to second floor. Note: The driveway is steep and care should be taken in winter

V3312SStommyb

April 2022

An amazing lodge with a beautiful garden.great location for dumfries and galloway northetn lakes and hadrians wall and hexham.carlisle very near.lovely walks along river next to lodge.lovely to watch the birds feeding every day and garden is Hugh with lots of little spaces to chill.carolyn the owner is one of the nicest people you could meet and she provides you with so much information on places to visit and eat.a superb house.

Mrs Whittaker

October 2020

Outstanding, everything we needed and more , it has been a joy to stay here so much we didn’t want to leave ..

Mrs Whittaker, October 2020

September 2020

North Lodge does not disappoint.. Beautiful, spotless and well maintained house in the most immaculate and attractive gardens I’ve seen at a holiday let. Add to that the most comfortable beds you can imagine and our break was perfection!!!

Mrs Robinson, September 2020

Really lovely cottage.. Quality furnishings. Clean and comfortable. Carolyn the owner was very helpful and made a point of checking everything was ok. Lovely walks along the riverbank from the cottage. Lovely garden.Dog friendly. One of the nicest cottages we have stayed in. Thank you.

Ms Holdsworth, September 2020

August 2020

The quality of the property with its large garden.. Top quality kitchen and appliances. Loads of table games, TVs videos and DVDs. The number and variety of birds attracted to feed in the garden by the feeders were amazing to watch. Easily the best holiday property we have ever stayed in

Mr Littlewood, August 2020

Perfect accommodation, just as advertised.. Owner went out of her way to make us feel welcome and we would highly recommend the property

Mr Givens, August 2020

July 2020

We only had a week's stay at North Lodge but could easily have stayed longer.. The house and garden do not disappoint. Décor was in keeping with the house and the high quality added to the comfortable and warming atmosphere that you feel as soon as you step through the door. We had two dogs staying with us and can confirm that the garden is a safe and secure place for them to be out and about in. Great walks on the doorstep. The garden terrace was an excellent place for enjoying a pre-dinner drink whilst the large grass area was used for football and croquet (we made up our own rules so have a go for a laugh). Overall would recommend North Lodge as both the house and host, Carolyn, played their own parts in giving us a relaxed and most welcome break.

Mr Wales, July 2020

March 2020

Thank you for the opportunity to stay in your lovely house in Brydekirk.. When our children & grandchildren were with us for the weekend they enjoyed playing in the garden - despite the cold and windy showers. On one good afternoon we all managed to play 'beat the goalie' and rounders...what fun! They also enjoyed some of the many games you have in the house. I don't think I have ever stayed in a house that was so well-stocked with things to do indoors. My personal challenge was to complete the Downton Abbey jigsaw which I managed just 5 minutes before leaving...the last piece had escaped onto the floor unnoticed. For me, the most relaxing feature of the week was just looking out to the garden (where we were lucky enough to see a red squirrel nibbling at the bird feeder one morning) and relaxing on the bench at the top garden when the sun came out. My husband had the chance to go fishing on the Annan and at a local fishery so he was in his element. North Lodge is so spacious, well fitted out and comfortable that we could have lingered longer very happily. However, we were there in very strange times as the coronovirus began to take hold, with shops, offices and schools closing during our stay. Nevertheless, we would thoroughly recommend this house to our family and friends and we wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

Dr Dougall, March 2020

The house was large and roomy.. The weather was atrocious but the stay was probably the best of all our previous Sykes cottages (5+) around the UK. The reason was the combination of the feeling of cosy luxury, games of all types available for all ages, and a beautiful kitchen/dining room conservatory to watch all the weather could do (snow, sleet and heavy rain) while tucked up inside. Oh and Carolyn is a wonderful and helpful host who wants nothing but your happiness!

Mr Norton, March 2020

February 2020

I could talk for a month of sundays about this property! We used this cottage / booking as a base for my family for our wedding in Gretna. The house is just undescribably amazing in every way. This is my dream home and would so love to be able to call this property mine. It is beautiful through and through and every little finish has been completed to a high standard. Everything you could ever need in the house is provided by default and or has been thought about. The host's property made it magical and brought my family and new closer to together. The host was very hospitable for us and I couldnt recomend her any more than i could. She is a wonderful lady and I know me and the family will be looking to re-book again for our next visit to scotland. This is now likely to be a yearly recurring event. Dream grounds, dream house, its just exceptional. This cottage will remain in our memories for a life changing event. Simply wonderful. PS - the photos dont do it justice! Thanks Scott & Mel

Mr Pantony, February 2020

Fabulous property, everything that you will need is there.. Garden is outstanding for dogs and totally enclosed. Carolynne is a great host and deals with any problems very very quickly, can't wait to return

Mrs Nolan, February 2020

January 2020

Our stay at north lodge was fabulous.. Everyone had the most amazing time. The lodge is beautiful and has everything you would ever need. We are already talking about planning another visit in the future. The pictures don’t do the lodge justice, it is huge and the beds and sofas are super comfortable. Carolyn is the perfect host who would do anything for you. We were there for our wedding at Gretna green and the bottle of prosecco and mini gins were a lovely thought. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. All ages would enjoy the lodge and surrounding areas. The pub across the bridge is also a must, lovely staff and they do a coffee morning on Thursdays with home made cakes

Miss Mitchell, January 2020

Beautiful property, peaceful and comfortable.. We had a great time and are looking to book again.

Mr Learmonth, January 2020

The pictures do not do north lodge justice it's an amazing place and the hostess .... The pictures do not do north lodge justice it's an amazing place and the hostess goes above and beyond to ensure you have the perfect holiday highly recommended

Mr Young, January 2020

December 2019

Very easy to book through the Sykes website.. Excellent listing. The property itself was superb and the owner could not have been more helpful and considerate.

Mr James, December 2019

This was our fourth visit to North Lodge and once again we had a fabulous holiday.. The weather was dreadful but we didn't care, we took full advantage of this beautiful house and all it has to offer. It really is our favourite holiday cottage and we are looking forward to our next visit in 2020. It was lovely to see Carolyn again, she is lovely and so helpful. We highly. recommend this delightful house. Ken and Gillian Baker.

Mrs Baker, December 2019

November 2019

Beautiful, well equipped house.. Excellent facilities for dogs. The garden is fabulous and fully enclosed, my dogs had ample space to run around and there are beautiful walks right outside the gate. The local towns and people are extremely friendly.. This is our second visit. As soon as we got home last year we booked up for this year. Highly recommend.

Miss Westmorland, November 2019

Wow what a fantastic place, the cottage had everything you needed and more, definitely the best place we've stopped in to date, the garden is huge and secure the dogs loved it.. Carolyn the owner couldn't of been more helpful with advice of things to do and places to go we've already booked up to go back it's definitely worth the 5 star from sykes.

Mr Brennan, November 2019

The only problem with this cottage is that it is too good.. We have stayed in 30-40 cottages & this one is easily the best. Any other cottage we book now will have to match this one which will be very difficult.The garden is fantastic. Our two German Shepherds, Bonnie & Clyde, had a great time running around the very large garden. The house is really well appointed with no expense spared. Lovely living area with a large fire, massive kitchen/dining area & lovely bedrooms. There was every utensil you could wish to use. This would be an ideal place for children. A safe garden for them to explore (including football nets), lots of indoor games, Play Station, Xbox, DVDs & books. There is a lovely walk along the river Arran from the doorstep. Within about half an hours drive there are lovely walks in The Forest of Ae, Mabie forest & a walk up the Grey Mare's tail waterfall , near Moffatt, is particularly beautiful. We met the owner, Carolyn, who is one of the nicest people you could expect to meet. She was very welcoming & was available if you had any problems (which we didn't have) or wanted some advise about the local area. If you are undecided about booking this cottage, don't be, because you will not be disappointed. David, Kate, Bonnie & Clyde.

Mr Allison, November 2019

October 2019

Thoroughly enjoyed the the spacious house.. It was more than expected, everything catered for. Lovely home from home with an exceptionally big garden. Great surrounding areas for dog walking. Carolyn was great at making sure were well looked after and only a phone call away if needed. Well done everyone concerned had a fab time. Hope to return in the near future.

Culture579607

May 2019

North Lodge is a fabulous self-catering place to stay on the outskirts of Annan. The house is more like a home-from-home and far exceeded our expectations despite us having read the excellent reviews and viewed the lovely photos - North Lodge is five star accommodation in a five star setting; the furnishings and facilities are top quality, this is not your usual holiday let believe me. The bedrooms are spacious, each has a very comfy king bed with beautiful decor and soft furnishings. A full bathroom and separate shower room provide ample use for a family. Plenty of home comforts provided including a bottle of Prosecco (we were celebrating our wedding anniversary, thanks Carolyn, a lovely touch). Our 2 doggies had a fun time out in the huge, safely enclosed garden and we took regular walks along the River Annan which flows right by the house, simply perfect setting. We cannot fault North Lodge nor the personal touch and service we had from Carolyn. We will definitely be returning, no question.

Mrs Lyle, October 2019

The house is very spacious with a huge garden.. The delight is the sound of the river flowing right outside your window. The welcome basket of goodies was a lovely touch and the games and activities included were perfect for our children of all ages. very clean, super comfy and a great location for exploring Scotland.

katie19842015

December 2017

We booked North Lodge for 18-25th November as I got married at Gretna Green and it had capacity for 10 so we could have our guests with us. We arrived on the Saturday afternoon to an amazing house. It was spotless and it was huge. Plenty of space to spread out and lots of local pamphlets provided for the local area. A few local alcohol miniatures helped too!! The garden was amazing, especially in the morning at first light. The village it's in is a sleepy little village but I would recommend it totally as it was a ideal spot for some peace. The owner Carolyn couldn't do enough for us, anything we wanted to know she messaged straight back and she's a wealth of knowledge of the area. And thank you for the special visit we had from Carolyn with a bottle of champagne on our wedding day-you made our week and we will definitely be back!!!

Mr Yeo

August 2016

North Lodge is a beautiful place to stay. It has everything you could possibly need and more. The grounds are fantastic and location is idyllic situated next to the river. It had fantastic walks from the doorstep. The owner was extremely welcoming on arrival. I will definitely be recommending North Lodge to friends and will hopefully return again myself.

Mrs Samanta

Excellent property and lovely location. Easy to access key attractions of south west Scotland.

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North Lodge in Annan, Dumfries and Galloway