Located in Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, Powillimount Cottage is a charming three-bedroom traditional stone-built Galloway cottage that has been renovated for 21st-century comfort. Surrounded by cornfields and a 5-minute walk from a dog-friendly beach, the cottage offers a quiet and secluded retreat with lovely walks right from the door. Despite being semi-detached, the thick walls provide privacy, and next door lives Arthur, a retired gardener who adds to the charm of the place.
The cottage boasts idyllic sea views, with Southerness Lighthouse and the Lake District Mountains to the front, and Criffel, Galloway's finest mountain, behind. Popular activities in the area include mountain biking (15 minutes from two of the 7 Stanes trails), birdwatching (10 minutes from Mersehead), and golf (Southerness Championship Golf course is 10 minutes away). Powillimount Cottage features a comfortable layout with one double and one twin bedroom upstairs, a single bedroom with a double bed and ensuite bathroom downstairs, along with a shower room and lavatory.
The large open-plan living area includes a cozy woodburning stove, with heating provided, and a door leading out to the private enclosed west-facing garden, perfect for enjoying a BBQ while watching the sun set behind Criffel. The region is known for its unspoiled beauty and unique charm, attracting artists for inspiration. Whether you're looking to relax and unwind or explore the natural surroundings, Powillimount Cottage offers a peaceful retreat that will make you want to return again and again. Nearby attractions include Sandyhills Beach, Rockcliffe Beach, John Paul Jones Museum, Shambellie House, Dumfries Ice Bowl, and Dino Park.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!