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Charlotte Cottage |
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| Property: 4987 | Dumfries and Galloway |
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2009 marks the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns' birth and is the inspiration behind the year of Homecoming. Come home to the home of Burns in 2009 and celebrate his life and work at one of the many Burns-related events during the year.
Holiday cottage with patio garden affords complete privacy, yet is situated next to the beach, an excellent pub restaurant, shop and golf course.
One bedroom en suite - bath shower - with sofa bed in lounge - 2 Free View TV/DVD - Internet connection - fridge freezer - hob cooker - washer dryer - dish washing machine - microwave - kitchen ware - barbecue - outside dining - ironing - hairdryer - tea coffee - bath towels bath robes - linen.
Sit back and be inspired, relax in the new peaceful surroundings
providing all the home comforts to make your stay enjoyable and
memorable.
A picturesque, tranquil village on the West Coast of
Scotland in the shadow of Criffel sits Powfoot, within minutes
drive of the Royal Burgh of Annan and 15 minute drive to Gretna
and Dumfries. A perfect escape for those that wish to retreat
the hustle and bustle the sunsets offer a stunning back drop.
A wide range of wading birds, geese and the foreshore home to the
endangered Natterjack Toad. Walking, cycling, fishing, and golf at
the excellent Powfoot Course. A luxury spa facility, horse riding.
There is a bus service from outside the hotel into Annan and excellent
outlet shopping trip to Gretna Gateway.
Journey from the western side of the historic Roman Hadrians Wall
to the breath taking scenery of the lake district, indulge in a
romantic castle or retrace the footsteps of Robert Burns, this area
has many attractions.
Warmed by the Gulf Stream, this is the mildest corner of Scotland, with beautiful
coastal scenery and some rugged mountains reminiscent of its highland cousins.
Less visited than other regions it nonetheless has some interesting spots.
Dumfries has links with Robert the Bruce and Robert Burns; Gretna Green is
the original quickie marriage one stop solution and Eskdalemuir is site of
Samye Ling, the first Buddhist monastery in the west, a still thriving
community with an impressive Tibetan temple, a range of courses on offer.
Dumfries is located in Scotland's Southern Uplands. You will enjoy nature at its very unspoilt best with deep forests, rivers, lochs and peaks. "Scotland's favourite son"
Robert Burns spent the last years of his life in Dumfries and is buried at St Michael's Churchyard. The River Nith and its splendid Devorgilla Bridge dating from 1431 is worth seeing as is the nearby weir known in the area as The Caul.
Dumfries Museum will delight aviation history buffs with its restored RAF control tower from World War II and collection of memorabilia from the town's rich aviation history. Be sure to visit Caerlaverock Castle which dates back to 1270. The Theatre Royal plays its own productions and receives visits from other theatre companies. The resident Guild of Players performs five plays and a pantomime each year. You can enjoy a collection of Scottish paintings at the Gracefield Arts Centre.
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Sleeps: 4 Bedrooms: 1 Cot Available: No Pets Allowed: No. Smoking Allowed: No. Smoking outside in the patio area Linen Provided: Yes. Central Heating: Yes. Fuel type: Electric Open Fire: No. Disabled Facilities: No. Outdoor Facilities: Yes. Private dining barbeque patio garden | |||
| Standard Rates | |
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From £70.00 per night. Excellent weekly rates. August/September 2009 weeks reduced to £250. |
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| Directions | |
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Directions From Carlisle: Follow the M6/A74 to Gretna and turn left onto the A75 Stranraer road towards Annan. Take the second left exit to Annan West. After a quater mile turn right onto onto the B724. Powfoot is just of the B724 and is sign -posted to the left about 3 miles from Annan. Follow the road over the hill toward the shore. Directions From Dumfries: Take the A75 towards Gretna and turn right onto the B724 at Colin. Drive through Cummertrees village and then, after you have passed the school on your left, turn right to Powfoot. Annan 3 miles - Train Station Carlisle 23 miles Dumfries 17 miles Gretna 10 miles Newcastle Upon Tyne 75 miles |
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