Guests say
Liftingstane Farmhouse receives glowing praise for its spacious, well-equipped accommodation and beautiful, tranquil setting. Guests highlight the warm and attentive hospitality of the hosts, the suitability for families and dog owners, and the abundance of local attractions. The property is described as clean, comfortable, and ideal for relaxation, with a secure garden and thoughtful touches throughout. While a minor suggestion was made regarding stair banisters for older guests, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Multiple reviews mention the house being clean and tidy, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness. The high standard is consistently noted by guests.
The farmhouse is praised for its scenic, secluded location with beautiful views and proximity to local attractions. While some mention a lack of immediate walks, the overall setting is highly appreciated.
Guests consistently describe the property as spacious, comfortable, and welcoming, with ample room for families and thoughtful provisions for both adults and children. One minor suggestion was made regarding stair banisters for older guests.
The farmhouse is noted for being well-equipped with kitchenware, bedding, towels, games, and toys. Dog-friendly facilities are also highlighted, and guests felt all their needs were met.
The hosts are repeatedly described as kind, welcoming, and attentive, with special touches for dog owners and families. While gifts are not specifically mentioned, guests should note that such gestures are not guaranteed.
About this property
This property is ideal for a larger family or group of friends with many attractions on the doorstep to suit all the family.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 42" Freeview TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Aga, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Living room 2: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Open Fire
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Bio-mass central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack.. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking.. Liftingstane Farmhouse (ref UK10452) is an imposing, detached farmhouse which has been refurbished in 2018. The farmhouse is spacious and a particular feature of the property is the large, open plan kitchen, living and dining area, the perfect place to enjoy family time together. The additional sitting room with its large inglenook fireplace with wood burner offers that cosy room for the winter evenings. The views from Liftingstane Farmhouse are pretty special too!
Liftingstane Farm is set in a rural location in the mid-section of the beautiful Nith Valley in Dumfries-shire, near to the small village of Closeburn and 3 miles from Thornhill. There is a choice of activities locally to suit all ages including walking, cycling, golfing, fishing and birdwatching. Enjoy a round of golf at the local 18-hole course in Thornhill, or if fishing is your thing, the River Nith provides numerous areas to fish for salmon and trout (licence required). Drumlanrigg Castle and Gardens, Ellisland (once home to Robert Burns), Charles Jenck’s Garden of Cosmic Speculation and world class mountain biking routes, the 7 Stanes, are all on your doorstep. 20 minutes south is the town of Dumfries with lots to keep the whole family entertained with farm parks, swimming, ice-skating, art centres and shopping.
According to local historical records Liftingstane Farm had a ’lifting stane’ (lifting stone) on the property up until about 200 years ago, hence how the farm got its name. Unfortunately, no one knows what happened to it. The challenge of the Lifting Stane is to lift it, proving an individual’s strength. Lifting Stanes are common throughout Scotland, Wales and Cumbria, and recently stones have been incorporated into the World’s Strongest Man competitions.
Further afield, take a trip to the Galloway Forest Park, one of the darkest places in the UK, in fact the UK’s first Dark Sky Park. A visit to this area of south west Scotland would not be complete without a day trip to the rugged coastline and seaside, with visits to the quaint villages and towns such as Kippford, Sandyhills, Southerness and Kirkcudbright.
This is a central base for day trips to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stranraer or Carlisle which are all within a 1½ hour drive. If you fancy a stress-free day, why not just relax in the peace and quiet at the farmhouse. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 3 miles.
Liftingstane Farmhouse can be booked together with Liftingstane Cottage (ref UK5232) and Liftingstane Dairy Cottage (ref UK5878) to accommodate up to 17 guests.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (12)
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Confirmed Guest
Absolutely amazing place to relax, see farms feed animals and lots of sight seeing too - our first trip to Scotland and will definitely come again many thanks Abi and Jock 😊
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Confirmed Guest
Fab holiday in a fab place with fab hosts. Yes, it was fab. Highly recommend to everyone.
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Ian Palmer
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Liftingstane Farmhouse, the facilities were excellent and there was so much room for the Grandchildren to run around and play, there was also a varied selection of games and toys available for them to play with. The rooms were vary spacious and comfortable with all the comforts of home. Ali and Jock were so welcoming on our arrival and we would definitely recommend a stay to anyone looking to visit this part of Scotland ...