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Ideally located for exploring Mabie Forest, this cosy cottage makes a great base all year round.

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Cosy living room with wood burner | Butterhole Cottage, Mabie, near Dumfries
Cosy living room with wood burner | Butterhole Cottage, Mabie, near Dumfries
Kitchen/dining area | Butterhole Cottage, Mabie, near Dumfries
Kitchen/dining area | Butterhole Cottage, Mabie, near Dumfries
Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Golf viewGolf viewGolf view

Explore the area

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Mabie, near Dumfries
  • Popular LocationMabie Forest Park12 min walk
  • Popular LocationDumfries Ice Bowl8 min drive
  • Popular LocationDalscone Farm Fun11 min drive
  • AirportGlasgow (PIK-Prestwick)103 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Ideally located for exploring Mabie Forest, this cosy cottage makes a great base all year round.

Ideally located for exploring Mabie Forest, this cosy cottage makes a great base all year round.. Steps to entrance.
All on the ground floor.
Living room: With wood burner and 42" Freeview TV.
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Kitchen/dining room: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine.
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Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed.
Bedroom 2: With twin beds.
Shower room: With shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail. . Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair available on request. Welcome pack.. Large, enclosed garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Butterhole Cottage is in a truly delightful setting with fabulous views. Renovated in 2019, Butterhole Cottage is a warm and comfortable, single-storey cottage attached to the owners farmhouse. The living room benefits from a cosy wood burner and is situated to the front of the cottage making the most of the views. There is a small kitchen/dining room as well as two spacious bedrooms, perfect for enjoying a well-deserved rest.

Set in the heart of Mabie Forest, this property is in the ideal location to enjoy a variety of activities all within walking distance, including many and varied walking trails and some of the world-class 7Stanes mountain biking trails. There is even a butterfly reserve near by, as well as plenty of open space for children to run around and an adventure playground. A must for the whole family is a visit to Mabie Farm Park, nestled just below Mabie Forest where you can feed the animals and see the belted galloways, alpaca, llamas and much more. It will certainly keep you entertained all day.

Further afield this beautiful area of South West Scotland has so much more to offer from the quiet sandy coves and cliff top walks, to historic castles such as Caerlaverock and Drumlanrig. Warmed by the Gulf Stream, the area has many beautiful gardens to visit, including National Trust Threave Gardens and Logan Botanic Gardens, Scotland’s most exotic garden. A stay here would not be complete without taking a drive along the coast and having a wander round the seaside villages of Southerness, Rockcliffe and Kippford. After a day packed with adventure take a leisurely stroll from Butterhole Cottage to the local pub and enjoy a well-deserved drink. Beach 11½ miles. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 500 yards.
Butterhole Cottage can be booked together with Brae Cottage (ref UK5909) and Butterhole Farmhouse (UK13051) to accommodate up to 10 guests.
Free WiFi

There are steps within the property.
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
Only dogs allowed at the property.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Golf view
Fireplace

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 1 pet(s)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Dumfries

Located in Dumfries, this cottage is in a rural area. Shambellie House and Sweetheart Abbey are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mabie Forest Park and Blackwood Loch. Dumfries Ice Bowl and Dalscone Farm Fun are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Mabie, near Dumfries

What's nearby

  • Mabie Forest Park - 12 min walk
  • Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Dumfries Ice Bowl - 8 min drive
  • Dalscone Farm Fun - 11 min drive
  • Caerlaverock Castle - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Dumfries Station - 14 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • Douglas Arms - 8 min drive
  • Globe Inn - 9 min drive
  • Coach & Horses Inn - 8 min drive
  • Costa Coffee - 9 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideally located for exploring Mabie Forest, this cosy cottage makes a great base all year round. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ideally located for exploring Mabie Forest, this cosy cottage makes a great base all year round.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideally located for exploring Mabie Forest, this cosy cottage makes a great base all year round.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ideally located for exploring Mabie Forest, this cosy cottage makes a great base all year round. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of 7stanes - Mabie and Mabie Forest Park. Shambellie House is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Collette

Lovely little cottage in a very rural and peaceful setting.
Lovely little cottage in a very rural and peaceful setting. Forest walks on the door step and a short drive into Dumfries. It was an ideal place to get away and relax for a week
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10/10 Excellent

Collette

Lovely little cottage in a very rural and peaceful setting.
Lovely little cottage in a very rural and peaceful setting. Forest walks on the door step and a short drive into Dumfries. It was an ideal place to get away and relax for a week
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10/10 Excellent

Marion

We enjoyed 9 nights at butterhole cottage thanks to our host who thoughtfully left milk tea,coffee,
We enjoyed 9 nights at butterhole cottage thanks to our host who thoughtfully left milk tea,coffee, biscuits, and a packet of treats for our dog. We took our 9 year old staffie away as he's terrified of fireworks. It was wonderfull and so peaceful. There wasn't any shops around but that's exactly what we wanted and it was only 13 minutes away from Dumfries in the car. We will definitely be returning. We would highly recommend this beautiful wee gem.
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

A lovely 3 nights with my family & our dog.
A lovely 3 nights with my family & our dog. Very comfortable, owners very friendly & thoroughly enjoyed by us all. In a remote spot, which we wanted, lovely & peaceful. Only criticisms (& they're not really issues) are that shower was a bit weak & temp fluctuated a bit & there was no ice cube tray! Hardly issues...!! Overall a quaint place, well equipped & very cozy. We loved it.
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8/10 Good

Roz

Fantastic location to make use of Mabie forest and surrounding area.
Fantastic location to make use of Mabie forest and surrounding area. Log burner grt and although kitchen is small it had everything you need. Could have been a bit cleaner although you are in the country so guess the odd spider to be expected! I would say it was fine for a family of 4 with 2 being kids but you would struggle in dining and couch in lounge with 4 adults. Lovely welcome treats for us and the dog which was a lovely touch

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