About this property
Shepherdess Cottage is a stunning semi-detached cottage perched in Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway. Formerly featured on BBC Scotland's Home of The Year competition, Shepherdess Cottage is the perfect choice for those looking for a holiday home with wow factor. On the ground-floor, you can whip up your best dishes in the well-equipped kitchen, ready to enjoy at the dining table for four. If the weather is nice, why not fire up the barbecue and dine alfresco out in the garden, followed by a soak in the bubbling hot tub? After dinner, retire to the sitting room where you can relax on the sumptuous corner sofa in front of your favourite film on the TV, whilst your pooches enjoy the warmth of the crackling woodburning stove. The ground floor is completed by a beautifully decorated double bedroom with TV and a stylish shower room, ideal for those with limited mobility. Continue upstairs to the second bedroom, a superb super-king-size with TV, which is served by a gorgeous bathroom where you can freshen up in the sleek walk-in shower or with a soak in the glamorous freestanding bath. Explore the village, where you will find a great selection of pubs, restaurants, and cafes, perfect for when you fancy a night off cooking! You can also visit The Moffat Spitfire Project, test out your swing at the excellent Moffat Golf Club, or catch a local performance at the Old Well Theatre. Budding historians will not want to miss out on a trip to Thornhill, home to the grand Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, where you can wander through the castles decadent interior or explore the expansive grounds. Continue on to the bustling town of Dumfries, where you can delve into history at the Dumfries Museum, visit the home of the former Scottish poet, Robert Burns, or enjoy a spot of fine dining at 1610. Further afield, you can venture into the Galloway Forest Park, where you can hike or cycle through miles and miles of enchanting forests and spot the local wildlife as you take in the breath-taking scenery. For an unforgettable stay in Scotland, choose Shepherdess Cottage.
Nestling in the Annandale valley, Moffat developed in the 17th century from a village to a spa town where the sulphurous waters of the Moffat Well were held to have the power to heal and this led to an influx of visitors throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Many of the buildings in the town date from this period and the present Town Hall was originally developed as a Bath House. The original well can still be visited and is a 1.5 mile walk from the town into the surrounding countryside. In addition to its renown as a spa town, Moffat also grew in stature due to the wool trade and also its position as a stopping point on journeys between England and Scotland. Today the town is popular with tourists and not just because of the superb scenery affording many opportunities for great walking, cycling and fishing. Situated 50 miles from Glasgow and Edinburgh, Moffat is the ideal base for travelling to events in the cities. It has a range of attractions including the Moffat Museum, theatres, art galleries and a selection of shops, cafes and restaurants. Treat yourself to some famous Moffat Toffee and don’t miss the annual Moffat Gala in July and not forgetting the renowned Moffat Sheep Races in August!
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with TV, 1 x ground-floor double with TV.
Bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC, with a lockable door for privacy if required.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Central heating.
Range with gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer.
SkyQ, 4 x TV including 1 x Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking available.
Rear garden with patio, hot tub, barbecue, furniture, all under an all weather sail.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles.
Please note: There is a Ring doorbell at the property.
Please note: This property only accept a minimum of 3 nights.
Please note: The hot tub can take up to 24 hours to reach optimal temperature, this can mean it may not be ready on arrival as the water is refreshed every changeover.
Reviews (5)
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Mark
The owner Meg, is extremely helpful and thoughtful. A really nice location and everything thought pf you would need.
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Nicola
The cottage is furnished and decorated to a high standard, the owners have certainly gone the extra mile to provide the wow factor. Upon arrival it was spotless clean and very welcoming. The cottage has everything that you could possibly need the owners have listened to the previous guests requests and provided requested items ie mirror and hairdryer. The outside courtyard was great for our 2 dogs fully enclosed so no worries with let them out. Hot tub was great especially after a day of walking. Meg the owner was on hand to answer questions we had on the first day. The cottage is located on a busy road but we had no issues with sleeping during the night. We were able to park right outside the cottage all week except Saturday when we had gone out in the car and returned to find the park spaces full but we found a spot across the road. Location is great Black Bull pub right on the doorstep we had food there a couple of times was really good. Lots of other places for food and drink in the village. Overall a great cottage and would definitely return if we go back to Moffat
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David
It was in a great location within minutes of good shops, restaurants and hotels. The cottage was very well equipped and very clean. The owner Meg done everything she could to ensure we had a thoroughly enjoyable stay. Any queries or concerns we had Meg delt with them promptly and courteously. The hot tub was great and secluded. All in all we had a lovely stay and Moffat is a very friendly place. We would definitely return, thank you Meg for all you done for us.