THE STABLES, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Thornhill

The Stables in Keir Mill near Thornhill, sleeps four guests in two bedrooms.

The Stables, a single-storey home, consists of a kitchen/diner with AGA cooker, oven, 2-ring hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and dining table seating four, and a sitting room with Smart TV and woodburning stove. The bedrooms consist of a king-size with en-suite walk-in shower and twin. There is a bathroom with bath and shower over. WiFi, fuel, power, starter pack for woodburning stove, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent. Outside, there is a front private patio with a picnic bench. Non-enclosed rear lawn. Shared front lawn and ample off-road parking. Shop 1.4 miles, pub 2.7 miles, river 0.1 miles. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Whatever the weather, a wonderful stay awaits at The Stables. Note: A few steps down into the sitting room. Note: Washing machine in a separate external building. Note: Pets must be supervised at all times when outside, as the garden is not enclosed and backs onto open fields where sheep may be present.

Amenities: Oil central heating. Oven, 2-ring hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample off-road parking. Front private patio with picnic bench. Non-enclosed rear lawn. Shared front lawn. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.4 miles, pub 2.7 miles, river 0.1 miles. Note: A few steps down into the sitting room. Note: Washing machine in a separate external building.

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.

Town: The quiet village of Thornhill is in the Mid Nithsdale area of Dumfries and Galloway in southern Scotland, and is an ideal place for a relaxing break. Surrounded by wonderful scenery and the low hills of Carsphairn and Lowther, there are plenty of opportunities to walk and cycle these ancient hills. In the centre of Thornhill village is a column supporting a majestic winged horse, which is the emblem of the Dukes of Queensberry who own the surrounding land and also the magnificent Drumlanrig Castle. Set on an 80,000 acre estate comprising a country park and Victorian gardens, Drumlanrig Castle is regarded as one of the finest examples of late 17th century Renaissance architecture in Scotland and also boasts an internationally renowned art collection. Thornhill’s location means that it is ideal for a day trip to the seaside at Ayr or a day’s shopping and sightseeing in cosmopolitan Glasgow.