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Feefo Review
11th November 2025
May sound petty, but there was only some very small things, that stopped us giving 5*s. Overall, we had a fantastic time, staying in our wee cottage with our dog for a week. Relaxing, clean and although rural, 3 mins from the village, which has great shops, takeaways, cafe's and a hotel restaurant. Plus only 25 mins, straight road down to Dumfries,Read more which has everything a town needs.
So, our holiday, when we arrived, we were welcomed with open arms and shown to our cottage, which was warm, cosy and very clean. The kitchen was well stocked, with the items you will need. Oven, grill and hob, fridge along with everything from cutlery to pots and pans, glasses and the rest. Set out very well, easy to use and keep clean.
The main lounge, was a great size and included a dinning area, with table and chairs. The sofa and big chair were very comfy and the TV up to date and easy to use. Smart TV, with access to many apps and Freeview. there is also a DVD player, which was great for us as we had packed DVD's. Access to the hot tub via the patio doors onto a private area.
The bedroom, has a double four poster bed, which gave me the best sleep ever. There is drawers and a small built in wardrobe. The only issue we had was that there was only 2 plug sockets, which the bedside lamps are is.
Bathroom room/shower, big, clean and fresh. Small issue, the hot water, takes an age to become hot, but once hot great. However, the big issue for us and the main reason for 4*s and not 5*s. The shower, you would have heard of painting by numbers. Well it was like showering by limb, to be honest parts of each limb. Hair, then neck, then each shoulder individually, then top of each arm, you get the picture. It's hot, but like taking a shower under a slow flowing tap. Because of the hot tub and pool use, I would shower a few times daily, it took its toll.
The pool, book via the owners, great facility, warm and just the correct size, plus you are in it yourself.
Great area for dog walking and there is a small field attached to the cottages, where you can shut the gate, let the dog off his lead and he is safe to run around free. With no risk of them running off after wild animals.
Overall fantastic break and we would return.
Point to note, fantastic whisky shop in the villiage, well worth a visit, even just to browse. The pizza takeaway and the Chinese are great, hot, supper quality and fresh.
The village has two early late opening stores, SCOTMID and SPAR.
We had the Sunday Roast in the local hotel, dog friendly and fantastic fresh home made roast and sides. They even give you a bowl, if you want to give your dog some. Hide