In a rural setting, abundant in wildlife.

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A staircase with a wooden handrail and a mirror reflecting the steps.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A picnic table with benches in a grassy area with chairs and a house in the background.
A living room with two sofas, a cabinet with books, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A white building with multiple windows, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Fishing available on-site
    A rare find — cast your line without leaving the property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Washing machine
  • Off-street parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Holywood, by Dumfries
  • Place, Dalscone Farm Fun
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Ellisland Farm
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Dumfries Ice Bowl
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Dumfries

Located in Dumfries, this cottage is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dock Park and Blackwood Loch, while Garden of Cosmic Speculation and Old Bridge House are cultural highlights. Dumfries Ice Bowl and Dalscone Farm Fun are also worth visiting.
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Holywood, by Dumfries

What's nearby

  • Garden of Cosmic Speculation - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Dalscone Farm Fun - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Ellisland Farm - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Dumfries Ice Bowl - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Old Bridge House - 8 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Dumfries Station - 11 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cavens Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Robert the Bruce (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Tap - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is In a rural setting, abundant in wildlife. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at In a rural setting, abundant in wildlife.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at In a rural setting, abundant in wildlife.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In a rural setting, abundant in wildlife.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is In a rural setting, abundant in wildlife. located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Garden of Cosmic Speculation, Dumfries Ice Bowl and Robert Burns Centre. Old Bridge House and Devorgilla Bridge are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent house for a group of 11 adults.

Excellent house for a group of 11 adults. House clean and warm upon arrival. House well stocked with cooking items, Welcome Pack, logs for fire etc. Good communication with caretaker which was really useful. Although we did not use garden as was winter time, the extensive space would be great in warmer weather. Location is very secluded and only sound is the nearby river. Also ideal for walks from the house.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

We had a fantastic time at burnfoot of cluden what an amazing property and great location.

We had a fantastic time at burnfoot of cluden what an amazing property and great location. We loved the aga cooking - need to get one now - and the house was home from home. A few issues: Each guest was only allocated one towel per person mon-friday. Considering we had to be out by 10.00am for a 'deep clean' there were a million spiders and cobwebs and balloons left from the previous guests. Apart from that, we loved it and WILL be returning! thank you to Christine who was really lovely and welcoming Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The house is in a fantastic location, surrounded by fields and the river a lovely back drop.

The house is in a fantastic location, surrounded by fields and the river a lovely back drop. It was only a short drive from Dumfries to stock up at supermarkets. The house itself is very large and a great location for large groups of people. My favourite room was the kitchen with the warm aga and large table. Some rooms in the house were quite tired looking and could do with some TLC.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A

A fantastic break in a lovely home with everything we needed!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful weather helped our family gathering.

Wonderful weather helped our family gathering. Beds were super comfy, rooms big with some great views. Kithchen big, clean, all we needed and table sat 10 adults and 3 young children. The walled garden with swings was great for the kids and the front garden with seating looking down the cascades of the river was just lovely. Highly recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This house is perfect for a large group.

This house is perfect for a large group. The communal spaces ie lounge, kitchen and dining room are great for gathering together and the grounds are stunning! Everyone commented on how comfortable the beds are. Everything you could need in beautiful surroundings:)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

W

We loved it!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our weeks holiday was enjoyable by all.

Our weeks holiday was enjoyable by all. The house had everything needed for all age groups. The gardens and beautiful scenery were perfect. Lovely country walks in Autumn weather . Coast was just a small car ride away for a change of scenery. Local super markets Tesco's and Aldi just 5 min car ride. Eating out for a change was a good selection of family restaurants. There was 7 of us in the party including 2 small dogs and there was ample space for all of us. We want to thank Christine for a lovely clean and beautiful kept home and a lovely surprise of refreshments and Fresh cut flowers that gave our arrival a special home from home welcome. love from Jock & Max Clan. & Co. xxxxxxx
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Location in a beautiful spot.

Excellent Location in a beautiful spot..
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

W

We had a wonderful family weekend at Burnfoot! It had everything we needed and more with lots of room to spread out! We loved the large garden and the walk along the river bank! A wonderful place for making special memories!!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great cottage for a gathering or party.

Great cottage for a gathering or party. The house is very old but adequately equipped and furnished. I would say this is 3* and not 4* as advertised
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

L

Lovely house near beautiful beeches- 2nd time we have stayed at house and looking forward to returning
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely big, country style house, fitted all our needs, could possibly do with some touch ups here an

Lovely big, country style house, fitted all our needs, could possibly do with some touch ups here and there but thoroughly enjoyed our week.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

L

Lovely big house spotlessly clean all the equipment you could possibly need would love to stay again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful holiday! We had a large family get together and Burnfoot Of Cluden was just ideal! Lovely

Wonderful holiday! We had a large family get together and Burnfoot Of Cluden was just ideal! Lovely house with great accommodation over three floors. Really well equipped with everything a big group could need. Beautifully clean and tidy. We loved the garden, the kids had great fun on the swings, playing on the grass and we all enjoyed the path along the river. We also loved the butterflies in the walled garden. Great activities nearby, too many to fit into one week! We loved Cream O Galloway, Caeverlock Castle and Dunscone.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

spacious and well maintained.

spacious and well maintained. good views over the river with plenty of wildlife.
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