10/10 Excellent
John B.
11 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John B.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Entire home
Idyllic 1860 country cottage, wood-burning stove, acre of gardens. Pets adored!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Beattock, Scotland
- Southern Upland Way Trailhead2 min drive
- Moffat Community Nature Reserve4 min drive
- The Green Frog7 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Garden Bedroom
1 King Bed
Woodland Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
About this property
Idyllic 1860 country cottage, wood-burning stove, acre of gardens. Pets adored!
Location
The Bothy is just 4 minutes drive from the A74(M), the motorway linking the M6 to Glasgow, Edinburgh and beyond. However, that short journey takes you back 175 years to Sir William Younger’s gamekeeper’s cottage and bothy. The bothy is set in sycamore woodland, home to pheasants, rabbits, deer, squirrels and numerous more species of birds. The winding drive to The Bothy passes a seasonal stream with 2 small bridges, rhododendrons and fruit trees.
The Bothy
The Bothy is located on a courtyard with the original gamekeeper’s cottage opposite and the former gundog kennels to the left. There is plenty of parking for guests’ vehicles - The Bothy is often host to classic cars on trailers, on their way to the Moffat Rally.
The Bothy can be accessed by either steps or a ramp. There are culinary herbs for guests to pick planted within the bend of the ramp. The porch contains a sofa to make it easier to get hiking boots on and off, and coat hooks above a radiator, because allegedly, it sometimes rains and snows in Scotland! The water to make all that delicious whisky and salmon has to come from somewhere. There are windows on 3 sides of the porch, making it a relaxing spot to read, sip a glass of wine and unwind.
Off the hallway is the woodland bedroom, the bathroom and the living area. The bathroom has a large, step-free, electric shower.
History
Nearby
The Bothy is just 4 minutes drive from the A74(M), the motorway linking the M6 to Glasgow, Edinburgh and beyond. However, that short journey takes you back 175 years to Sir William Younger’s gamekeeper’s cottage and bothy. The bothy is set in sycamore woodland, home to pheasants, rabbits, deer, squirrels and numerous more species of birds. The winding drive to The Bothy passes a seasonal stream with 2 small bridges, rhododendrons and fruit trees.
The Bothy
The Bothy is located on a courtyard with the original gamekeeper’s cottage opposite and the former gundog kennels to the left. There is plenty of parking for guests’ vehicles - The Bothy is often host to classic cars on trailers, on their way to the Moffat Rally.
The Bothy can be accessed by either steps or a ramp. There are culinary herbs for guests to pick planted within the bend of the ramp. The porch contains a sofa to make it easier to get hiking boots on and off, and coat hooks above a radiator, because allegedly, it sometimes rains and snows in Scotland! The water to make all that delicious whisky and salmon has to come from somewhere. There are windows on 3 sides of the porch, making it a relaxing spot to read, sip a glass of wine and unwind.
Off the hallway is the woodland bedroom, the bathroom and the living area. The bathroom has a large, step-free, electric shower.
History
Nearby
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Amenities
Washer
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 6 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please remember your phone chargers, these are the most common item left behind. Other items that are left are toiletries in the bathroom & clothes (esp white) that have got hidden in the bedding.
Please turn off the central heating, if you can, using the buttons above the fire extinguisher. But don’t worry if you can’t work the tech!
Please put the front door key back in the key box.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Moffat
Moffat is home to this holiday home. Moffat Golf Club and Devil's Beef Tub are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Moffat Woolen Mill and The Green Frog. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Lockerbie Ice Rink or Dumfries Ice Bowl.
Beattock, Scotland
What's nearby
- Southern Upland Way Trailhead - 2 min drive - 3.7 km
- Moffat Community Nature Reserve - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
- Annandale Way Trailhead - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
- The Green Frog - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
- Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall - 18 min drive - 24.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Old Stables - 3 min drive
- The Coachman Bar - 4 min drive
- Rumblin Tum - 5 min drive
- Cafe Ariete - 4 min drive
- Hugos - 5 min drive
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10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
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10/10 Excellent
Stanislav
8 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stanislav
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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Hosted by Karen
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