Troloss Lodge Dumfries , Dumfries and Galloway

The vibrant red kitchen greets you on entering the property which combines the lounge/dining area, we had a welcome pack with bread, biscuits, milk, jams, two 1/4 bottles of wine and a beer. We were surprised there isn't a freezer compartment in the fridge or a separate freezer (we only found out the day before leaving that we could have used a freezer is outside the property under a covered area). There is a full oven/hob, toaster, microwave, kettle, washing machine and plenty of cupboards. The lounge has patio doors overlooking the owners garden which does require some work, but unfortunately the doors were locked and we did not have a key for them, it may be rather warm in the summer. The bedroom just about fitted the bed, it was a bit of a squeeze to walk down the side. You have very small bedside units, lamps but no clock and a hairdryer. The wardrobe is quite large. In the bathroom (shower over, but we didn't use it) the decor, tiling and cabinets need serious attention which wasn't helped with leaking water into the cupboard under the sink. Being virtually on the main road into Thornhill (only a 5 min walk) there is some traffic noise exacerbated by the roof light not closing completely. In the centre there is a Co-op, a Spar, two hotels and a pub for food and drink plus other independent shops. We did experience a dog barking during the night but not sure which house it was coming from. Visiting Ayr which has a beautiful beach you may wish to park on the sea front and walk the the shops (only a few minutes) as at this time of year parking is free of charge, in fact we were surprised at the free parking and free toilet facilities overall in Scotland. We visited Moffatt, Dalbeattie and New Abbey (handy cafe here) which are lovely villages. Dumfries has major supermarkets but the shopping centre does not have much shopping to speak of.

Absolutely everything was perfect. A small welcome pack with any necessities you could easily forget was left for us. As a young couple who enjoy gaming, the WiFi being capable of handling a couple of devices for gaming and being able to run them at the same time was a MASSIVE plus. The owners were absolutely lovely, but also left you to your own devices, whenever we did see them they always made sure that everything was fine for us in the cottage and had other things to offer to us if we needed it. A romantic week away, just the two of us was made absolutely perfect just by this location. Will definitely be seeing them again soon.

A lovely cottage set behind owners own home.. All windows look out onto garden. The cottage is well equipt and the bed is comfortable. The owners provide the basics in a welcome pack but local shopping is a five minute walk away. There's plenty to do in the area. Lots of country walking. Plenty of information on sightseeing provided . Pets are welcome at T roloss but if you are not a dog lover be assured that there's no sign that dogs have ever been inside. The place is spotless.

Very peaceful.. Good location welcome pack appreciated

The cottage was beautifully laid out and in an ideal location..

Excellent accommodation.. Wonderful hosts. Fantastic location.

The owner Keith was there to greet us and coudn't have been more helpful and friendly,telling us the best places to see and some of the history.. We cann't wait to go back again.

The cottage was in a perfect location to explore south west Scotland.. The nearby woodland walks and enclosed garden made it ideal for the dog. It met all our expectations, very clean and comfortable and would definitely consider returning in the future.

Troloss Lodge is a little gem hidden on the edge of a lovely little town (Thornhill) .. The owners are on site and there for you if you need them. We couldn't have wished for a better welcome, there was an essentials pack in the lodge which met all needs on arrival. It's a very comfortable place to stay and it will certainly be the first place we will look to book next time we are in the area. Thanks Keith for your local knowledge and advice.

Had a fantastic week.. The property is well presented and appointed. The welcome pack is probably the best we’ve ever had with wine, chocolate and shortbread amongst the usual essentials. Very friendly and knowledgeable owners for tips as to where to visit. Garden very dog friendly and safe. It was an ideal base for our exploring holiday with loads of walks, castles and forests within easy reach. Thornhill itself has plenty to offer, convenience stores for food, a chemist, pubs and hotels, a few takeaways and a couple of coffee shops/ bakeries. Would definitely recommend.

Getting turned around on Drive not easy, Perhaps it could be reconfigured? Otherwise a fantastic Place.

The owner was very helpful and informative making our stay very relaxed.. The accommodation is bright and airy with sheltered external paved area and garden with makes it good for pets. Ideal location within easy walking distance of local shops and amenities. Good road communications with the whole area and numerous nearby walks makes this an ideal place to stay. We had a wonderful fortnight.