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Liftingstane Farmhouse
Cottage in Thornhill with kitchen and balcony
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Thornhill Hospital
- Place, Blackwood Loch
- Place, Morton Castle
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom
2 Single Beds
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Liftingstane Farmhouse
This property is ideal for a larger family or group of friends with many attractions on the doorstep to suit all the family.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 42" Freeview TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Aga, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Living room 2: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Open Fire
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Bio-mass central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack.. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking.. Liftingstane Farmhouse (ref UK10452) is an imposing, detached farmhouse which has been refurbished in 2018. The farmhouse is spacious and a particular feature of the property is the large, open plan kitchen, living and dining area, the perfect place to enjoy family time together. The additional sitting room with its large inglenook fireplace with wood burner offers that cosy room for the winter evenings. The views from Liftingstane Farmhouse are pretty special too!
Liftingstane Farm is set in a rural location in the mid-section of the beautiful Nith Valley in Dumfries-shire, near to the small village of Closeburn and 3 miles from Thornhill. There is a choice of activities locally to suit all ages including walking, cycling, golfing, fishing and birdwatching. Enjoy a round of golf at the local 18-hole course in Thornhill, or if fishing is your thing, the River Nith provides numerous areas to fish for salmon and trout (licence required). Drumlanrigg Castle and Gardens, Ellisland (once home to Robert Burns), Charles Jenck’s Garden of Cosmic Speculation and world class mountain biking routes, the 7 Stanes, are all on your doorstep. 20 minutes south is the town of Dumfries with lots to keep the whole family entertained with farm parks, swimming, ice-skating, art centres and shopping.
According to local historical records Liftingstane Farm had a ’lifting stane’ (lifting stone) on the property up until about 200 years ago, hence how the farm got its name. Unfortunately, no one knows what happened to it. The challenge of the Lifting Stane is to lift it, proving an individual’s strength. Lifting Stanes are common throughout Scotland, Wales and Cumbria, and recently stones have been incorporated into the World’s Strongest Man competitions.
Further afield, take a trip to the Galloway Forest Park, one of the darkest places in the UK, in fact the UK’s first Dark Sky Park. A visit to this area of south west Scotland would not be complete without a day trip to the rugged coastline and seaside, with visits to the quaint villages and towns such as Kippford, Sandyhills, Southerness and Kirkcudbright.
This is a central base for day trips to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stranraer or Carlisle which are all within a 1½ hour drive. If you fancy a stress-free day, why not just relax in the peace and quiet at the farmhouse. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 3 miles.
Liftingstane Farmhouse can be booked together with Liftingstane Cottage (ref UK5232) and Liftingstane Dairy Cottage (ref UK5878) to accommodate up to 17 guests.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 42" Freeview TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Aga, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Living room 2: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Open Fire
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Bio-mass central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack.. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking.. Liftingstane Farmhouse (ref UK10452) is an imposing, detached farmhouse which has been refurbished in 2018. The farmhouse is spacious and a particular feature of the property is the large, open plan kitchen, living and dining area, the perfect place to enjoy family time together. The additional sitting room with its large inglenook fireplace with wood burner offers that cosy room for the winter evenings. The views from Liftingstane Farmhouse are pretty special too!
Liftingstane Farm is set in a rural location in the mid-section of the beautiful Nith Valley in Dumfries-shire, near to the small village of Closeburn and 3 miles from Thornhill. There is a choice of activities locally to suit all ages including walking, cycling, golfing, fishing and birdwatching. Enjoy a round of golf at the local 18-hole course in Thornhill, or if fishing is your thing, the River Nith provides numerous areas to fish for salmon and trout (licence required). Drumlanrigg Castle and Gardens, Ellisland (once home to Robert Burns), Charles Jenck’s Garden of Cosmic Speculation and world class mountain biking routes, the 7 Stanes, are all on your doorstep. 20 minutes south is the town of Dumfries with lots to keep the whole family entertained with farm parks, swimming, ice-skating, art centres and shopping.
According to local historical records Liftingstane Farm had a ’lifting stane’ (lifting stone) on the property up until about 200 years ago, hence how the farm got its name. Unfortunately, no one knows what happened to it. The challenge of the Lifting Stane is to lift it, proving an individual’s strength. Lifting Stanes are common throughout Scotland, Wales and Cumbria, and recently stones have been incorporated into the World’s Strongest Man competitions.
Further afield, take a trip to the Galloway Forest Park, one of the darkest places in the UK, in fact the UK’s first Dark Sky Park. A visit to this area of south west Scotland would not be complete without a day trip to the rugged coastline and seaside, with visits to the quaint villages and towns such as Kippford, Sandyhills, Southerness and Kirkcudbright.
This is a central base for day trips to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stranraer or Carlisle which are all within a 1½ hour drive. If you fancy a stress-free day, why not just relax in the peace and quiet at the farmhouse. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 3 miles.
Liftingstane Farmhouse can be booked together with Liftingstane Cottage (ref UK5232) and Liftingstane Dairy Cottage (ref UK5878) to accommodate up to 17 guests.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number DG01366F
About the area
Thornhill
Located in Thornhill, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Blackwood Loch and Romans and Reivers Route, while Ellisland Farm and Garden of Cosmic Speculation are cultural highlights. Dumfries Ice Bowl and Dalscone Farm Fun are also worth visiting.

Closeburn, near Thornhill
What's nearby
- Thornhill Hospital - 5 min drive - 6.6 km
- Blackwood Loch - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
- Morton Castle - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
- Ellisland Farm - 9 min drive - 11.5 km
- Garden of Cosmic Speculation - 9 min drive - 13.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Drumlanrig Cafe Fusi - 5 min drive
- Friars Carse - 7 min drive
- John G Renicks Butchers - 4 min drive
- Lean Bean - 5 min drive
- Drumlanrig Castle Tea Room - 14 min drive
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