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Powfoot Holiday Cottage - (Self Catering)
Prices Contact details Luxury Detached Shoreline Holiday Cottage Next To Powfoot Golf Course With Internet Connection. Even a short trip will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed.The Solway Coast is renowned for spectacular sunsets and provides a haven of peace for you to enjoy. One of the great things about Dumfries and Galloway is its unspoiled nature, sparse population and beautiful landscape. It's one of the few places in the UK which are genuinely off the beaten track and there are few better places to unwind and recharge. South west Scotland is a true golfers paradise. Known as the birthplace of golf, Scotland is home to hundreds of beautiful courses with over 25 in Dumfries and Galloway. A detached cottage with patio garden affords complete privacy, yet is situated next to the beach, an excellent pub restaurant and golf course, with beautiful views over the Solway and out toward the Lake Land hills. From £50.00 per two persons per night to excellent weekly rates. One bedroom en suite - 2 double mirrored wardrobes - laminate flooring - 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. Much more than a breath of fresh air welcomes you to Powfoot formerly known as Queensberry, situated twelve miles southeast of Dumfries with a long history as a seaside resort, hugging the shore on the banks of the Solway Coast a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, Powfoot is well worth discovering. Traveling along the west coast takes you through many historic towns and villages. Dumfries is located in Scotland's Southern Uplands. You will enjoy nature at its very unspoilt best with deep forests, rivers, lochs and peaks. The Solway Firth is a firth that forms part of the border between England and Scotland, between Cumbria and Dumfries and Galloway. It stretches from St Bees Head to the Mull of Galloway. The Isle of Man is also very near to the firth. The firth comprises part of the Irish Sea. The 18-hole links Golf course remains utterly unspoilt and ranked amongst the best courses in Scotland. Powfoot Golf Club has been known to some as a best kept secret for years, due to its breathtaking views over the Solway Firth to the north lakes mountains.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.The Dumfries Forest Park covers 300 acres making it the largest forest park in Scotland, offering a wide range of outdoor activities for visitors. Criffel, by Dumfries-shire's gentle coastline is by no means the biggest hill around but if you like your hills short, sharp and steep and if you ever needed proof that you don't have to climb the biggest hills to get the best views, then this walk is for you. At an altitude of only 1800 feet but it's isolated position gives wide views in all directions. Although distant hills catch the eye, the rolling farmland below and the beautiful shapes in the sands of the Nith estuary are what really make the view. While the walk is short in length it does involve more than 500 metres of climbing. Below are views of Loch Kindar, where Crannog dwellers once lived. On a good day you'll see the Lake District hills and the Isle of Man with the Solway Coast laid out below you. 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.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, with a range of courses on offer. 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. There is a bus service from outside the hotel into Annan and excellent outlet shopping trip to Gretna Gateway. Situated In the south west corner of Scotland an easy drive from most cities in the north of England and Scotland. This region is well placed within the motorway, rail and coach network. Powfoot is on the Galloway Tourist route, the Solway coast heritage trail. Carlisle 23 miles - Dumfries 17 miles - Gretna 10 miles Newcastle Upon Tyne 70 miles. Sorry, this accommodation is not suitable for children. |
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