Croftjane Cottage

  Croftjane Cottage, located adjacent to a working farm is set in the beautiful surroundings of Nithsdale. It is really peaceful and has great views across the Dale. We... read more were treated to spectacular views of families of swallows circling the cottage as they fed. The property was clean and well equipped and Claire had provided all the essentials in the kitchen and bathrooms. Claire had sent very clear instructions for arrival and it was therefore easy to find, despite its isolated location.
The only issue is the council road to the farm driveway. As Claire warned it is in a poor state and requires concentration to avoid the potholes. The farm driveway itself is in very good condition. There is a lovely cafe in Thornhill, The Thomas Tosh and the local hotel The Buccleuch & Queensberry serves great food. Highly recommended.

  We choose on the web a self-catering cottage close to Dumfries and within reasonable driving distance of Glasgow. When we arrived we could see we had been fortunate in our... read more choice. The cottage was spacious, beautifully clean and the view were great. In the foreground were fields with cows in them and beyond rolling hills.

  If you like mtb with friends or family or just like to get away, this is worthy of great consideration. The set up of the house is grand and... read more very close to Drumlanrig Castle, its trails, and not too far from 7-stanes. In the Galloway Part of D&G, Galloway Forest Park dark skies are renowned in a light polluted world.
There is a couple of closeby villages Thornhill (largest with all essential local services) and Penpont (eating). There are nice walks and a coastal drive 50mins south that a local promised me took in some spectacular views . I hope to go back.

  We spent 4 nights at Claire's cottage and we had a wonderful time. The location is scenic and away from all the buzz. Highly recommended if you are looking for... read more a calm and relaxing break

  Very nice and secluded place with wonderful views eating your breakfast , well worth staying especially to relax and get away from it all.

  We are back from a long weekend at Croftjane Cottage and found it clean spacious, and perfectly located for us. It was well suited to a young family too. Communication... read more from the host couldn't have been better and we hope to return in the future - hopefully in the summer months so we can make more of the garden, local walks and easy access to Drumlanrig Castle!