Enjoy the stunning views from the house to Hestan Island and over the Solway Firth, Scotland's most southerly firth.The house sits in a superb position on the hillside above the popular seaside village of Rockcliffe giving outstanding views over the estuary to Rough Island Nature Reserve, which can be walked to over a causeway at low tide. The house has a private setting with an attractive garden laid out over the hillside with rough rock garden paths among the varied plants and shrubs.
Lonsdale is furnished and equipped to a high standard to ensure a completely enjoyable stay. The spacious rooms have superb views of the estuary and the dining room has patio doors to a sun trap patio - whilst you may find you just want to sit and enjoy the seascape you should still make the effort to explore the wonderful local area!
Rockcliffe is an popular family holiday location with its safe beach and varied walks, be it round to Kippford for a pub lunch at one of the two water front hotels or to explore the rocky out crop of Castle Point and on via cliff top walks to Smugglers coves.
Kippford is a busy sailing centre and other outdoor activities are well catered for in the local area with Horse Riding, fishing of all sorts, golf of all sorts with a 9 hole course at Kippford, 18 holes at nearby Colvend and the Southerness links championship course only a few miles further on round the Solway coast. Wildlife can be seen where ever you are with red squirrels in most areas and excellent bird watching at RSPB Mersehead reserve and also on the Red Kite trail near Loch Ken. For those looking for strenuous pursuits the Forestry Commission 7stanes trails are all easily accessible and the Dalbeattie woods trail is less than a 5 minute drive away.
POSTCODE: DG5 4QF
EPC:- D
STL LICENCE :- DG00373F
Lonsdale is let weekly Saturday to Saturday, sorry we are unable to accept short breaks
Damage Deposit £150
Accommodation: for 6 over two floors; Ground floor; Sitting Room; Dining Room/Kitchen; Shower Room; Cloakroom; Twin Bedroom. First Floor; Double Bedroom; Twin Bedroom; Bathroom with Shower.
Services: Central Heating & Electricity included * Wood burning Stove with initial basket of logs provided * Bed linen and towels included * Washing Machine * Dryer * Dishwasher * Oil Stanley Range Cooker (as easy to use as gas or electric) * Fridge & Freezer * Microwave * Mobile Phone reception * Wifi * TV with DVD Player * CD Player * Travel Cot * Parking * Unfenced Garden * Patio with Garden Furniture * Bicycle Storage * SORRY NO PETS
This cottage is located in Dalbeattie. Sweetheart Abbey and Shambellie House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rockcliffe Beach and Sandyhills Beach. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like golfing.
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Stunning scenery, from mountain to glen, remote isles to lively cities, Scotland makes for a great holiday experience. Whether it's 'bagging' a munroe or swimming in a loch, spotting red deer or bird watching, exploring the forests or whisky tasting there is so much to offer.