Idyllic 1860 country cottage, wood-burning stove, acre of gardens. Pets adored!

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A stone house with a sloped roof, a wooden front porch, and a garden area.
A serene lake with lily pads, surrounded by lush greenery and a historic building with a tower.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a sofa with decorative pillows.
Patio in Autumn, showing the new fence. Improved privacy & safety.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Beattock, Scotland
  • Place, Southern Upland Way Trailhead
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Moffat Community Nature Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Annandale Way Trailhead
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Garden Bedroom

1 King Bed

Woodland Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Moffat

Moffat is home to this cottage. Moffat Golf Club and Devil's Beef Tub are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Moffat Woolen Mill and The Green Frog Campsite and Fishery. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Lockerbie Ice Rink or Dumfries Ice Bowl.
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Map
Beattock, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Southern Upland Way Trailhead - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Moffat Community Nature Reserve - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Annandale Way Trailhead - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Moffat Woolen Mill - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • The Green Frog Campsite and Fishery - 7 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Lockerbie Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Famous Star Hotel & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rumblin Tum - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Stables - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Coachman Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Ariete - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic 1860 country cottage, wood-burning stove, acre of gardens. Pets adored! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 6 total).

How much is parking at Idyllic 1860 country cottage, wood-burning stove, acre of gardens. Pets adored!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic 1860 country cottage, wood-burning stove, acre of gardens. Pets adored!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic 1860 country cottage, wood-burning stove, acre of gardens. Pets adored!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic 1860 country cottage, wood-burning stove, acre of gardens. Pets adored! located?

Situated in Moffat, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Southern Upland Way Trailhead, Moffat Community Nature Reserve and Annandale Way Trailhead. Moffat Woolen Mill and Moffat Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and cozy. 2 good sized bedrooms. Great wet room/ shower. Kitchen has everything you need and then some. Lovely wooded area and close to Moffat. The home has a great patio which we couldn’t enjoy because of the weather. And an alternate ramp entrance which was very appreciated. The birds in the feeder outside the window were an added bonus. We had such a pleasant stay and Karen was a wonderful host. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay at The Bothy! It was such a nice cottage and location. Felt immediately at home. Loved the garden and that we could feed the birds!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2026
The birds have told me that they loved having you to stay, and they asked me to thank you for feeding them 😍
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded but close enough to shops restaurants etc.Karen is the perfect host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Thank you for the kind words Wilson! I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. It was lovely to meet Lily the dog, she is adorable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bothy is a lovely cottage to stay, the area is beautiful and great for walking. It is very dog friendly and the little touches like dog treats, towels to dry them, poo bags and head torches everything has been thought of.The Bothy is well equipped with everything you need, it was very clean and the beds are very comfortable.Karen is a great host very helpful with any questions you may have. We would definitely recommend and we will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
yes, all very good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t fault this place. Warm welcome for us all, including the dogs. Cosy cottage, quiet location, lots of good walks Sorry I if I messed up your key box, never used one before.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a delightful stay! Karen could not have been more kind and welcoming. The Bothy is lovely, well appointed, cozy and very well located, close to the town and hiking. Karen has thought of everything for The Bothy, including a wonderful library of books on the local area. Walking/hiking from The Bothy is brilliant. The back garden is spectacular and the birds and the bird feeder were a constant source of entertainment. Suzy and Radley are Karen’s cutest doggies. If you are considering the Moffat area, we could not recommend The Bothy highly enough. We will be back for another visit.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bothy is in a beautiful, scenic location a few minutes drive from Moffat. The owner, Karen, lives in a neighbouring property. She always manages to strike a happy balance of being invisible when you want to enjoy aome privacy whilst being available and helpful ir you ever need any assistance. The property is lovingly curated, with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The gardens are a haven for wildlife, with a well-positioned bird table atrracting many colourful species such as nuthatches, woodpeckers and greenfinches. Early evening sees wild rabbits feeding on the lawns and we even spotted a golden eagle close to the driveway. Moffat is an attractive town with good shops and restaurants. The Bothy makes a great base for exploring the wonderful Dumfries & Galloway region, amd Karen is a font of knowledge on all the best stuff to do in the area. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bothy was a lovely place for a break away. Quiet but close to Moffat and beautiful walks all around. Karen was a wonderful host along with her dogs Suzy and Radley. Communication was quick and helpful. We loved the wood burning fire in the evenings. Thank you Karen for letting us enjoy The Bothy. Will definately be back in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! It was lovely hosting you, and Suzy & Radley are very much looking forward to seeing you all again soon, especially Maggie.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife, daughter and dog Pumpkin had a wonderful stay at the Bothy. Karen was the perfect host, loved Pumpkin and had thought of everything to make our stay a perfect. The Bothy is located on the edge of beautifully secluded woodland and yet just moments from Moffat and transport. My only complaint is that I didn’t decide to stay here for our holiday rather than continuing up the road. We will be back! Thank you Karen, see you next year :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
It was lovely having you to stay at The Bothy, and I’m glad you all enjoyed both the cottage and the gardens. See you again soon Pumpkin, miss you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our family was visiting the United Kingdom for the very first time from Toronto, Canada and we were extremely impressed with this home. Our road trip landed us in various hotels, but this one stood out exceptionally over the others! The house was so cozy, that we all felt like it was our second home. Our main highlight was our quality of sleep in the super comfortable (and super warm) beds, as well as the cozy living room where we all gathered every evening. The location is incredibly peaceful and serene, this made our stay feel relaxing. Since the home was located near the highway, we were able to easily access Edinburgh and various gorgeous castles nearby for our day trips. Overall, this home is the perfect place to bring a family looking to experience Scotland in a lovely way. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Porch is a plus to sit on in the morning sun. Should weather permit the patio off the bedroom is quiet. Area is very quiet.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My fiancee and I went for a long (4 day) weekend and LOVED it. Karen was a wonderful host. Greeted us when we first arrived but then left us to ourselves unless we had an questions. The bothy was decorated and set up to the highest standard. Karen had left milk, tea, coffee and biscuits which was a lovely welcome. We both commented on all the lovely touches or equipment that Karen had thought about. It is literally 5-6 minutes drive off the M74, but you feel like you are in the middle of a forest. My partner LOVED sitting in the garden listening to, and photographing, all the bird life. Very secluded and private. We loved our time there and will definitely be going back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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