Tranquil Cottage Retreat in Dumfries and Galloway

This cosy cottage is situated within the gated grounds of the separate and privately owned Crawfordton House near Moniaive, Thornhill. The lovely living areas and excellent location make it the perfect choice for a family get away or get together with friends. This beautifully refurbished cottage retains traditional character but also includes a host of modern comforts, making it an ideal home away from home. Pets are very welcome at the cottage’. Your enjoyment is our priority, we aim to make things as simple as we can for you. This starts even before you arrive, we will contact you to make final arrangements for your break and send you our "guests app". In the app you will find everything you need to enjoy your stay, right from satnav details to details and links for places to visit and places to eat nearby. The app is available in a number of different languages.

Our holiday cottage also boasts luxury amenities such as a hot tub, bicycles, small children's bouncy castle that can be accessed for a small additional fee.
The hot tub is situated in the secluded rear garden. The tub seats six people and is ideal for relaxing in and forgetting the stresses of everyday life or relaxing with friends.
The Hot tub is £25 for three nights and £5 for each additional night. Small Children's Inflatable Bouncy Castle is available. Cycles can be hired for £25 for three days and £7.50 for each additional day, per cycle. 
 As a self-catering cottage, you'll find everything you need for a perfect stay.
The kitchen has a fridge, hob, oven, kettle, freezer toaster, Tassimo coffee machine, slow cooker, air fryer and a microwave as well as plenty mugs and glasses etc.
The cottage is a perfect place to relax and offers a smart television with Netflix and internet access. There is also full WiFi coverage throughout the cottage and garden and a Bluetooth speaker to listen to your favourite music. There are boardgames and a selection of DVDs for those cosy winter nights sitting by the log burner.

This cottage has 3 bedrooms and can comfortably sleep 6.
In the first bedroom, you will find two single beds.
In the next bedroom, there is a King size bed.
The third bedroom contains a double bed.
There is a travel cot, high chair and guard for the log burner available, simply let us know if you are traveling with children and require anything.

The bathroom has a WC, walk-in shower, Jacuzzi bath and wash-hand basin.

The patio has a large table and benches and BBQ for those who enjoy alfresco dining.

Linen and towels are all included to make your stay more enjoyable.

Check-in time is 4pm and check-out is 10am. For everyone's enjoyment of the property no Smoking or Vaping is allowed inside the cottage. There is ample on-site parking at the property for four cars.
Pets are very welcome at the property but not in the bedrooms. All the floors are either wooden or tile and there is a warm "dog shower" in the back garden so your dog can relax in front of the log burner all fresh from their long country walks.

Moniaive offers an highly recommended Italian restaurant, small shop, tea room and two lively pubs with restaurants. The nearest major town is Dumfries where you will find all the major supermarkets, all the usual shops as well as a thriving nightlife and pubs. Both Tesco and Morrisons deliver to the cottage.
There is a local taxi service to take you to wherever you want to go, including airport transfers.

Hiding in the hills above Moniaive, the Striding Arches designed by Andy Goldsworthy can be found amidst outstanding views across the Hills of South West Scotland and the Lake District.

The cottage is nestled among the beautiful trees on the wooded Crawfordton house grounds which is situated in beautiful countryside and rolling hills between Galloway Forest Park and The Southern Uplands, it is an ideal base for exploring. Locally you can enjoy Golf, fishing, hill walking, cycling and abundance of wildlife as well as an abundance of outdoor activities. Drumlanrig Castle and Dumfries are a short drive and Edinburgh and Glasgow are easily reached within 1½ hours.
There are signposted cycle routes across Dumfries and Galloway and many off-road cycle trails and world class mountain bike trail centers.

Local Events: Moniaive is a vibrant village with a wide range of events and festivals throughout the year. You can explore local events such as the Autumn Foraging Walk at St Mary's Isle, Kirkcudbright, Doughlicious at The Stove Network & Café, and the Heart of the Biosphere event at Newton Stewart Cinema. Additionally, Moniaive hosts various festivals, including those celebrating artists, musicians, poets, writers, and craftspeople. For more information on upcoming events, you can visit the local event websites or check out the "guests app" for details and links.