Oakbank is consistently praised for its stunning, well-maintained grounds, tasteful decoration, and exceptional attention to detail. Guests are delighted by the comfortable, welcoming atmosphere and the array of wildlife visible from the property. The house is equipped with a variety of games and amenities, and the hosts are commended for their friendliness and efficiency. The property's cleanliness and the thoughtful touches, including a welcome hamper, contribute to a highly recommended and memorable stay.
Reviewers unanimously describe the house as immaculate, indicating top-notch cleanliness that contributes to the overall welcoming atmosphere.
The property's location is celebrated for its beautiful surroundings, including gardens, woodland, and wildlife, suggesting a perfect score for its serene and picturesque setting.
Guests highlight the comfort of the house, noting the quality of the bed linen and the cosy touches throughout, which ensure a comfortable and relaxing stay.
The facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen, games room, and outdoor amenities, are highly praised. The property is described as having everything needed and more, indicating excellent facilities and maintenance.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is evident in the welcome hamper and other added extras. While these gifts greatly enhance the experience, it's important to note that such gestures, though common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
Annan 5.5 miles. Oakbank, a detached property nestled in a secluded location on the outskirts of Carrutherstown, Dumfries and Galloway. Enjoying spacious grounds, ample off-road parking, en-suites and an external games room, this substantial home is perfect for a large family or group gathering for those keen to explore the countryside and coast of Scotland. Step inside the property and wander into the open-plan living space, sure to be the social hub of the home; the kitchen is fully equipped with a range of appliances, so you can cook up some delicious home-cooked meals for everyone to enjoy. The sitting area is a great place to relax, with its two sofas, a Smart TV and a woodburning stove to bring warmth and character to the room. For more formal dining, the dining area is the perfect spot to gather around the table for a hearty meal, whilst the utility room features a washing machine for your laundry needs. On the ground-floor lies the first of the bedrooms, offering a super-king-size zip/link bed, served by a shower room, ideal for those with limited mobility. Continue upstairs, where the bedrooms are just as inviting as the rest of the house; choose from two further super-king-size rooms, both with countryside views and en-suite shower rooms, whilst the twin enjoys Jack-and-Jill access to the family bathroom, ideal for the little ones. Find entertainment in garage, converted into a games room with pool table, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy some friendly competition. Just down the road lies the Dino Park at Hetland, offering safari-style walks among model dinosaurs and soft play area, perfect for a family day out. The adults amongst the group can enjoy a tour of the Oro Distillery, offering a fantastic selection of tasting rooms stocked with the finest gin, beer and cocktails. Nearby, you can discover the iconic Twelve Apostles Stone Circle, as well as the scenic Galloway Forest, the UK’s first dark sky park, with 300 square miles of stunning land to wander through during daylight and offering superb stargazing opportunities come the night. Head five miles to the town of Annan, characterized by narrow winding streets, historic stone buildings, and a market square that reflects its market town heritage. Why not venture to the nearby Solway Firth, with its expansive tidal flats and estuaries, offering opportunities for birdwatching and coastal walks? Or try some local attractions on the Solway coast and in local villages of Carrutherstown, Dalton, Clarencefield, Ruthwell, Powfoot and Cummertrees. Oakbank rests in a wonderful position to experience this magnificent Scottish region.
The town of Annan, a former harbour, lies on the banks of the River Annan, in East Dumfries and Galloway, and is steeped in history, with the area once the site of Roman camps and the workplace of the writer Thomas Carlyle. Each year, the town celebrates the Riding of the Marches, in honour of the Royal Charter bestowed by King James V, which involves parades, massed pipe bands and competitions. The area around Annan has many small towns, picture postcard villages and hamlets, plus beautiful unspoilt coastline, with sandy beaches and hidden coves. Visit nearby Caerlaverock Castle, one of Scotland's finest ruined castles or Annandale Distillery. Take a day trip and marvel at the majestic architecture of the grand abbeys of Melrose and Jedburgh or visit the northern Lake District and the historic Hadrian’s Wall. Annan is an ideal base for exploring this lovely area.
Four bedrooms: 2 x super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x twin with Jack-and-Jill access to bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Utility.
Games room
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, air fryer, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine.
Smart TV, pool table, table tennis and WiFi.
Extra fridge in games room.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate.
Ample off-road parking.
Lawned garden with furniture and gas barbecue.
Secure bike storage.
Sorry, no smoking, no pets.
Shop 5.5 miles, pub 2.7 miles, Local towns Annan 5.5 miles, Lockerbie 7 miles Dumfries 11.5 miles, Local pub 2.7 Murray Arms Dalton.
Note: There may be some slight road noise when outside of the property
Michele
House is beautiful. It was perfect for our family party of 8 ( 3 generations ). There is not a thing any of us would change.. apart from weather ! lol .. that didnât even bother us. Every single thing we needed was there and more !! Attention to detail was amazing. Susan thought of everything . Gardens and games room an added bonus .
Mike
The attention to detail and comfort is amazing. The house had everything that we needed and more. The host left us a great hamper and were very helpful. The grounds are fatastic, stunning and well looked after. We have already shared detail about this place with friends.
Michelle
Very friendly, lovely owners. Lovely gift hamper which was a lovely surprise and we all enjoyed.The house is in beautiful surroundings with a lovely large garden with lots of birds and wildlife, football net and swing ball, and plenty of outdoor seating. plenty of parking space with a beautiful woods and flowers all around. Very friendly cows in the field next to you. The games room was brilliant with pool table, darts, table tennis and lots of balls, cricket set, badminton set and lots of other games equipment. The owners have thought of everything. we loved every minute and will definitely be back. Didn't want to leave. Definitely the best property we've ever stayed in.
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