Cottage in Dumfries and Galloway

Holiday Rental Description

This house is nestled amidst splendid mature gardens close to the picture postcard town of Moffat. The town boasts an array of local and quirky shops, friendly pubs and numerous eateries. There is also an interesting museum, 18 hole golf course and the beautiful station park, with its boating lake, putting green and water feature, the perfect place to enjoy a family picnic. Moffat is also recognised as an International Dark Sky location, so is a wonderful place to admire the stars. Enjoy a trip to Grey Mares Tail, a mesmerising waterfall plunging 60 metres, leading to Loch Skeen and White Comb, splendid St Marys Loch and the Devil's Beef Tub a dramatic 500ft hollow in the hills to the north. Or visit the magnificent Drumlanrig Castle. Step inside this elegant mansion with wonderful period features into the vestibule, through to the spacious hall. The light and bright lounge with a TV and Smart Bluetooth speaker is the ideal place to relax after a day out exploring the beautiful local area, and on those cooler evenings light up the fantastic wood burner. The spacious dining room with a large dining table with ample seating, beautiful original oak panelling, large bay windows and grand piano, is the perfect space to enjoy family gatherings. Directly followed by the snug with seating area and an array of games to enjoy including chess, with access out to the beautiful mature gardens. Enjoy cooking in the well equipped spacious kitchen with electric Range oven and hob, AGA, dishwasher, American style fridge/freezer, microwave and Smart Bluetooth speaker so you can listen to your favourite music. There is also a large dining area in the kitchen, and utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer. Plus, a handy WC and access out to the lovely mature gardens. Enjoy a great movie in the cinema room with a 70 inch TV and Smart Bluetooth speaker. Or play a game of snooker in the fantastic billiard room. Finally completing the ground floor is the boot room, the perfect place to store your outdoor clothing directly followed by a spacious shower room with WC. Heading up the wonderful grand staircase you will find seven individually decorated, spacious bedrooms and bathrooms: a twin bedroom with en suite WC; a bathroom located next door with lovely roll top bath and WC; a twin with an en suite shower room with WC; a spacious double bedroom with two additional single beds; Jack and Jill bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and separate shower, with direct access from the hall and double bedroom; a double bedroom with en suite WC; a double bedroom with en suite shower room with WC; and a spacious double bedroom with lovely oak panelling and picture window to admire views across the beautiful mature gardens towards the lake a bathroom is located next door, with roll top bath and WC. Finally, completing the accommodation is the twin bedroom that is also located next to the bathroom. Venture outside to the beautiful mature garden with seating area for al fresco dining or a lazy evening stargazing, perhaps with a wee dram, a nice glass of wine or good local beer. Relax and unwind in the fantastic private hot tub. Enjoy a game of croquet or test your skills on the putting green. Also located in the grounds is the splendid Evan Water with fishing rights for salmon and trout. There is ample off road private parking available directly in front of the property.