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In a rural setting, abundant in wildlife.

Escape with family or friends to a tranquil riverside haven where you can unwind by the wood burner or explore Dumfries’ beautiful countryside.

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, highchair
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

In a rural setting, abundant in wildlife.

In a rural setting, abundant in wildlife. An ideal retreat for a large family get-together or friends alike.. Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Oil Aga, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 5: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 6: Single (3ft) Bed, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Second Floor:
Living room 2: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Bedroom 7: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 8: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Lawned garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue. Bike store. Private parking. No smoking. Please note: There is a fenced river just beyond the grounds. There is a significant drop from the drive.. Burnfoot of Cluden is situated in a lovely spot overlooking the River Cairn at East Cluden. Rural in character, but less than ten minutes’ drive from Dumfries, it sleeps up to 16, and is perfect for holidays for families and friends. Burnfoot is open all year round for holidays and short breaks. There are eight bedrooms and three bathrooms, an Aga in the kitchen, a wood burning stove in the living room and central heating throughout. There is wifi, two televisions with Freeview and a good selection of DVDs and books. There are lovely river views from the house and lots of outside space for children to run around in or for adults to relax in. Up to two pets are welcome. Dumfries and Galloway is a great location for walking and cycling, with a huge variety of country and coastal routes to explore. The river path along Cluden Water (as the Cairn is known on this stretch) can be accessed directly from the garden at Burnfoot. The Twelve Apostles stone circle is also within walking distance.
There is a huge choice of activities locally to suit all ages, including Drumlanrig Castle and Country Park, Cream o’ Galloway, Mabie Farm Park, Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries Museum, Caerlaverock Castle and Wetlands Centre, fishing and golf, and ice skating at Dumfries Ice Bowl. Dumfries and the surrounding area also have a great selection of restaurants, tea rooms and farm shops which are definitely worth investigating. Large supermarket 10 minutes’ drive. Shop and pub/restaurant 1 mile.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi

There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are large gaps between banister spindles.
There are steps within the property.
There are drops in the garden.
There is open water in the property grounds.

Property manager

Cottages.com

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Holywood, by Dumfries

What's nearby

  • Dalscone Farm Fun - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Dumfries Ice Bowl - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Mabie Forest Park - 13 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Dumfries Station - 11 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC Dumfries - Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Robert the Bruce - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cavens Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Hole in the Wa' Pub - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is In a rural setting, abundant in wildlife. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at In a rural setting, abundant in wildlife.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In a rural setting, abundant in wildlife.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is In a rural setting, abundant in wildlife. located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Garden of Cosmic Speculation, Dumfries Ice Bowl, and Robert Burns Centre. Old Bridge House and Devorgilla Bridge are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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In a rural setting, abundant in wildlife. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Karen

We had a fantastic time at burnfoot of cluden what an amazing property and great location.
We had a fantastic time at burnfoot of cluden what an amazing property and great location. We loved the aga cooking - need to get one now - and the house was home from home. A few issues: Each guest was only allocated one towel per person mon-friday. Considering we had to be out by 10.00am for a 'deep clean' there were a million spiders and cobwebs and balloons left from the previous guests. Apart from that, we loved it and WILL be returning! thank you to Christine who was really lovely and welcoming Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

10/10 Excellent

Emma G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
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8/10 Good

SIOBHAN

The house is in a fantastic location, surrounded by fields and the river a lovely back drop.
The house is in a fantastic location, surrounded by fields and the river a lovely back drop. It was only a short drive from Dumfries to stock up at supermarkets. The house itself is very large and a great location for large groups of people. My favourite room was the kitchen with the warm aga and large table. Some rooms in the house were quite tired looking and could do with some TLC.
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10/10 Excellent

A
A fantastic break in a lovely home with everything we needed!
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10/10 Excellent

William

Wonderful weather helped our family gathering.
Wonderful weather helped our family gathering. Beds were super comfy, rooms big with some great views. Kithchen big, clean, all we needed and table sat 10 adults and 3 young children. The walled garden with swings was great for the kids and the front garden with seating looking down the cascades of the river was just lovely. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

This house is perfect for a large group.
This house is perfect for a large group. The communal spaces ie lounge, kitchen and dining room are great for gathering together and the grounds are stunning! Everyone commented on how comfortable the beds are. Everything you could need in beautiful surroundings:)
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10/10 Excellent

Hajar

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We loved it!
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10/10 Excellent

Val

Our weeks holiday was enjoyable by all.
Our weeks holiday was enjoyable by all. The house had everything needed for all age groups. The gardens and beautiful scenery were perfect. Lovely country walks in Autumn weather . Coast was just a small car ride away for a change of scenery. Local super markets Tesco's and Aldi just 5 min car ride. Eating out for a change was a good selection of family restaurants. There was 7 of us in the party including 2 small dogs and there was ample space for all of us. We want to thank Christine for a lovely clean and beautiful kept home and a lovely surprise of refreshments and Fresh cut flowers that gave our arrival a special home from home welcome. love from Jock & Max Clan. & Co. xxxxxxx
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10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Excellent Location in a beautiful spot.
Excellent Location in a beautiful spot..
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

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We had a wonderful family weekend at Burnfoot! It had everything we needed and more with lots of room to spread out! We loved the large garden and the walk along the river bank! A wonderful place for making special memories!!
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8/10 Good

Sharanne

Great cottage for a gathering or party.
Great cottage for a gathering or party. The house is very old but adequately equipped and furnished. I would say this is 3* and not 4* as advertised
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10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

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Lovely house near beautiful beeches- 2nd time we have stayed at house and looking forward to returning
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10/10 Excellent

Jade

Lovely big, country style house, fitted all our needs, could possibly do with some touch ups here an
Lovely big, country style house, fitted all our needs, could possibly do with some touch ups here and there but thoroughly enjoyed our week.
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10/10 Excellent

Gareth

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Lovely big house spotlessly clean all the equipment you could possibly need would love to stay again
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10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Wonderful holiday! We had a large family get together and Burnfoot Of Cluden was just ideal! Lovely
Wonderful holiday! We had a large family get together and Burnfoot Of Cluden was just ideal! Lovely house with great accommodation over three floors. Really well equipped with everything a big group could need. Beautifully clean and tidy. We loved the garden, the kids had great fun on the swings, playing on the grass and we all enjoyed the path along the river. We also loved the butterflies in the walled garden. Great activities nearby, too many to fit into one week! We loved Cream O Galloway, Caeverlock Castle and Dunscone.
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

spacious and well maintained.
spacious and well maintained. good views over the river with plenty of wildlife.