About this property
Situated in the village of Carrutherstown near Dumfries is Hetland; a traditional, detached, 200-year-old, fully refurbished property; ideal for a large family or group gathering for those wanting to explore the coast and countryside of this area of Scotland. Ample parking is available on the gravel driveway, while large and enclosed lawn gardens with seating can be found at the front and back of the property, ideal for enjoying a peaceful morning coffee, enjoying the flora and quaint setting. Step inside the property into a small entrance porch, while a few steps up leads into a spacious and bright hallway, where you will notice the restored and well-preserved original doors and shutter windows, adding character and charm to the contemporary décor and style of the property. The sitting room is a quaint space for relaxing in front of the woodburning stove on one of two inviting sofas, enjoying your favourite shows on the wall mounted Smart TV, or enjoying the garden views from the picturesque shutter windows. For an evening of entertainment, head into the games room for a pool tournament on the pool table; there is even a Smart TV on the wall, so you can stream music as the competition heats up. The large kitchen is the social hub of the property; boasting a neutral and stylish decor, with sleek cream units, wooden worktops and a host of convenient appliances, including an American-style fridge/freezer, you can cook up a storm for the group, to be enjoyed at the small dining table or in the main dining room, with a large table comfortably seating the whole group, depending on your mood. The utility room houses a convenient washing room, while a ground-floor cloakroom provides a basin and WC. Venture up the staircase, which splits off into two halves, leading to two bedrooms at the front and two at the back. There is spacious double with contemporary en-suite shower room and a twin with an en-suite shower room to the front and a further double and twin to the rear, served by a family bathroom suite, all of which boast dual aspect shutter windows, garden views and stunning antique furniture. Just down the road is a garden centre and Dino Park attraction, ideal for children with soft play areas and safari-style walks, while the closest hotel serving food is less than a mile away. Venture into Dumfries, the largest town in Dumfries and Galloway, resting at the mouth of the River Nith as it opens into the Solway Firth. The town boasts many visitor attractions, including galleries, a local museum, Devorgilla Bridge and the home of poet Robert Burns, as well as a selection of shops, including a confectionary shop and farmer’s market, where you can pick up delicious local produce. Nearby, you can discover the remarkable Twelve Apostles Stone Circle, as well as the enchanting Galloway Forest, the UK’s first dark sky park, with 300 square miles of stunning land to wander through during daylight and excellent stargazing opportunities to enjoy in the evenings. Discover the magnificent Solway coastline, with its host of sandy beaches and rocky inlets, as well as the many walking and cycling opportunities of the Galloway Hills, along the famous 7 stanes trails. Further afield is the 18th century market town of Castle Douglas, where you will find Threave Castle and Victorian Gardens, plus ample dining opportunities, while the harbour town of Kirkcudbright boasts a colourful blend of medieval, Georgian and Victorian buildings and is extremely popular with artists. Hetland is an idyllic base for a group gathering in the Dumfries area of Scotland. EPC Rating: Band C
The former royal burgh and market town of Dumfries is the largest town in southwest Scotland, close to the mouth of the River Nith, with history dating as far back as Roman time. Today Dumfries is a bustling town with lots of visitor attractions, as well as being well-placed for exploring the coastline, sandy beaches and rocky inlets and the superb walking and cycling opportunities on the famous 7 Stanes trails.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower room, 1 x double, 1 x twin with en-suite shower room, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Games room
Oil fired central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x Smart TVs, WiFi, pool table.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off-road parking.
Enclosed front and rear lawned gardens with seating.
Two pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 7.4 miles, pub 0.9 miles.
Please note - This property will not accept worker bookings.
No Stag/ Hens or similar parties.
Reviews (23)
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Jeremy
There was a few minor distractions which we were not anticipating 1. Dino Land through the fence should be noted before booking but absolutely perfect for families with kids. 2. Sorry to the owner David, but 2 of the single beds had a lot of hair on them and behind the beds there was a lot of dust on skirting and sweet wrappers. 3. Towel radiators need bleeding. 4. Only double beds coming from king size to double was quite difficult for us but we managed. 5. Kitchen short on a few things (masher, bin bags, hand towel 6. stairs could be difficult for the elderly (but we expected that) 7. TV on wall above fireplace (3 older people with bad necks is not good) On the plus side like i say we still enjoyed it. It's massive, hide and seek was a breeze (3 adults over 55). Pool table for me and the wife, 4 toilets 3 showers and a bath. Location. Not much going on in the immediate vicinity which is what we wanted apart from Dino Land but something we did enjoy was a 1 hour trip to Hermitage Castle which was really impressive in the glorious sun. Would i go to Hetland again. Yes!! when kids are at school and hopefully cleaner bedrooms and behind sofas. We may have spoilt ourselves a few weeks earlier with a cottage in Melrose which was pristine for cleanliness but only half the size of Hetland and a lot less garden. David it's a wonderful house. Make it perfect.
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Colin
Baby only ran about for 5 minutes socks were black.All chairs in kitchen stained.2slice toaster control button missing.Henry vacuum needs new filter and bag smelt like a wet dog when we tryed to use.All cushions on chairs when lifted needed cleaning.Pool table could do with a refurb.Packet of paracetamol and cough sweets found in bedroom dresser.All in all very dissapointing.Shame as the property was superb
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Leo
The sofas and beds were comfortable, plenty of room for the 8 of us and the dinning table could seat us all. The kettle, if full, will splurt the hot water over the top of the cups or tea pot if poured too soon, but if you wait a few seconds for the bubbling to subside, it pours fine. The American style fridge freezer is very capacious which is a welcome change in rentals. The Heltand Hall hotel is only a little walk away and the food was very good. Despite the high quality of the food and the nice setting, it didn't break the bank, nor did we feel we should have dressed up. On departure day, it was very handy to be able to walk to the garden centre next door for a cooked breakfast, leaving the kitchen clean.