Guests say
Martha's Shore Cottage receives glowing praise for its stunning riverside location, exceptional cleanliness, and well-equipped, comfortable interiors. Guests highlight the peaceful atmosphere, abundant wildlife, and excellent accessibility for disabled visitors. The owner is frequently commended for her warm hospitality and helpfulness. Many guests are repeat visitors, reflecting high satisfaction. Occasional minor maintenance issues are noted, but do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive experience.
Cleanliness is consistently described as exceptional, with multiple guests noting the cottage is spotless and well-maintained throughout their stays.
The location is widely praised for its tranquillity, beautiful river views, and proximity to wildlife, while still being conveniently close to Dumfries and local attractions.
Guests find the cottage warm, spacious, and homely, with comfortable beds and excellent accessibility features, especially for disabled visitors.
Facilities are highly rated, with well-equipped kitchens, accessible wet rooms, and thoughtful amenities. A few guests mention minor maintenance needs, such as older windows and patio doors.
The owner is frequently praised for her friendly, attentive approach and local knowledge. Guests mention welcome packs and fresh eggs, though these thoughtful touches are not guaranteed.
About this property
An original 18th-century fisherman’s cottage with magnificent views over the Solway Estuary with wood-burning stove and wheelchair access.. Peacefully set with panoramic views over countryside to the Nith Estuary, these detached, single-storey holiday cottages have their own garden and have been furnished and equipped to a comfortable standard. Conheath Gatelodge is a traditional delightful and cosy Georgian cottage with many original features, whilst Martha’s Shore Cottage has magnificent views over the Solway Estuary from one side and was an original fisherman’s cottage dating back to 1700. Generations of Martha’s artistic family lived here and her father was the stone mason for the farm estate, and cut stone for the owner’s farmhouse. There are lovely riverside walks from the door with abundant birds and wildlife to spot. There are many quiet roads ideal for cycling, and excellent wildfowl salt-marshes surrounding Caerlaverock Castle, 3 miles away. Solway Firth is easily accessible. Dumfries, 3 miles, has good shopping, restaurants, cinema and sports facilities. Sandy beaches, quaint fishing villages, castles and nature reserves within easy reach. Shop/P.O. and good village pub ½ mile.. Ramp to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen/dining room: Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite Wet Room: Shower, Toilet, Adjustable Toilet Seat
Separate Toilet..
Travel cot. 1 medium-sized dog welcome. Wheelchair access.. Oil central heating and electricity (October-April £20 per week), bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for open fire/wood burner included. Highchair. Payphone. Garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Bike store. Private parking. No smoking. Please note: The properties are close to the estuary.
Free WiFi
The travel cot will only fit into the twin bedded room.
Please note: Due to ongoing utility works in the area, there is an expected 5 minute delay on expected travel times.
Small to Medium sized dogs only allowed.
EPC Rating = C
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (29)
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Confirmed Guest
Warm, comfortable, well equipped cottage. The views are spectacular as is the bird watching. This was our second visit and we hope to return.
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Stuart H
Excellent location and fantastic cottage. Really feels like home from home. View from lounge is unbelievable and something to treasure. The high standards of cottage facilities and presentation is excellent. The cottage owner has thought of everything and is an excellent host
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James
We had a wonderful time at this fantastic cottage. Martha's Shore Cottage is clean, warm and homely and the location is so relaxing with the river very close by and the local birdlife tweeting, chirping and chattering away merrily. We saw a Seal snacking on a fish in the river directly in front of the cottage. The views, from all rooms, are everchanging as the river is influenced by the tides. We met the owner who is lovely, and she supplied us with some tasty eggs, talked us through some of the local attractions and checked in to make sure everything was OK. We visited some excellent Castles, stone circles, had a trip down a mine, walked up Criffel and even went to see the Queen of the South FC play football. Fantastic holiday. Thanks for letting us stay.