About this property
This large, detached home sits in a rural setting just a mile south of the village of Sanquhar, amidst the scenic Nith Valley overlooking the site of Ryehill, Motte and Bailey castle, and the river Nith. Boasting character furnishings, ample off-road parking, and access to over 60-acres of fields, Ryehill provides a great family or group base for exploring all that Dumfries and Galloway has to offer, whilst a haven for keen anglers. Upon arrival you are met with ample off-road parking from which you can unload your belongings and become familiar with your new home-from-home. Enter through the front door into the grand hallway, setting the standard for the home. On your left lies the lounge, complete with ample seating, a woodburning stove and a Smart TV, inviting you to sit down and unwind into the evening. Across the hall lies a games room, where you can challenge each other to pool or table football, providing entertainment on those rainy days. Move into the kitchen, where the head chef can rustle up a home-cooked classic, whilst the dining table is set with crockery and cutlery. There is also a handy utility cupboard with washing machine, allowing you to keep on top of your laundry. Move upstairs and discover four bedrooms, two of which enjoy superking-size beds, with en-suite facilities, with a further double bedroom and another bedroom also can be found which offers a double room with zip/link beds, a further fifth bedroom can be seen on the ground floor which offers a twin bedroom, serviced by a gleaming shower room. Upstairs there is a family bathroom with bath and shower over, so you can best decide how to prepare for the day. Spend time outside within the garden patio or wander the surrounding 60 acres of the private Ryehill Estate, which includes three quarters of a mile of free salmon, trout, and grayling fishing, including seven named pools and two fishing huts, all of which are exclusive to this property. Head into Sanquhar for your local amenities, including convenience stores for stocking up on the essentials and a choice of pubs where you can treat the group to a meal out. There are also several different takeaway's including fish and chips. Keen golfers can tee off at the 9 hole course, whilst a more leisurely afternoon may be spent exploring the art in the A' The Airts Community Art Centre. Within 10 miles is the magnificent Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate, which offers a wealth of family-friendly and outdoor activities throughout the year. Mountain bikers can find adventure riding the waymarked trails at Drumlanrig Castle and the 7stanes trail at Ae Forest, plus there are plenty of local tracks and forest roads to explore. If you crave some hustle and bustle, the amenities of Glasgow, Carlisle and Dumfries are easily accessible by train from Sanquhar or a scenic car journey. Gather your family or group for a memorable retreat to Ryehill.
Sanquhar, a former Royal Burgh, is located in Dumfries and Galloway beside the River Nith. The name is derived from the Gaelic "Seann Cathair," which means "Old Fort," and the old castle remnants can still be seen at the southern end of the town. Robert Burns frequently travelled to Sanquhar, where the surrounding landscape served as an inspiration for several of his best-known nature poems. Currently, the town offers a variety of bars, shops, and cafes, as well as a 9-hole golf course, a contemporary swimming pool with an attached fitness centre, and the A' The Airts Arts Centre, which features a wide range of local and regional arts and crafts. The town also has the world's oldest operating post office, with 300 years under its belt. Only 10 miles to the south is the magnificent Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate, which provides a variety of family-friendly activities all year long. The Carsphairn and Scaur range to the west and the Lowther Hills to the south-east virtually encompass Sanquhar. The settlement is traversed by the 212-mile Southern Upland Way coast-to-coast footpath. In addition to several local tracks and forest roads, mountain bikers can take advantage of the waymarked trails at Drumlanrig Castle and the 7stanes trail in Ae Forest. Sanquhar has a lot to offer all year round and has easy rail access to/from Carlisle and Glasgow.
Accommodation
Rural Five bedroom detached home with fishing : 2 x superking-sized with en-suite shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double, 1 x double (zip/link, can be twins on request), 1 x ground floor twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with pool table, table football
and woodburning stove
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and oven hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off-road parking.
Garden patio with furniture.
Enclosed outdoor courtyard area with dining table.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.9 miles, pub 1.1 miles.
Note: Salmon, Trout and Grayling fishing at no extra charge on 3/4 mile of River Nith in the grounds.
Note: Guests have access to 3/4 mile of private riverside walks and 60-acres of private land