A stunning two-bedroom semi-detached cottage resting in Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Barbecue. Close to amenities. Dumfries 20.9 miles.
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Central heating. Range with gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer. SkyQ, 4 x TV including 1 x Smart TV, Wi-Fi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels and bathrobes for adults inc. in rent. Property runs on Nest heating system. Please bring your own towels for the hot tub. Roadside parking available. Rear garden with patio, hot tub and furniture. Pergola with retractable roof over the Hot-Tub. Two well-behaved dogs welcome (owner kindly requests no pets on furniture during stay). Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 0.1 miles. The property is decorated for Christmas. Please note: There is a Ring doorbell at the property. Please note: The hot tub can take up to 24 hours to reach optimal temperature, this can mean it may not be ready on arrival as the water is refreshed every changeover. Please note: Property can only accept a minimum night stay of 3 nights between April and September. Customer Note: Complimentary bottle of Prosecco for new bookings this June at Sherpherdess Cottage!
This property accepts 2 night stays between October and March.
If an additional bed is required, Z Fold bed is available upon request. Must be requested at least 7 days before arrival.
Shepherdess Cottage is a stunning semi-detached cottage perched in Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway. Sykes Cottages Gem Awards Finalist for 2025 for Best in Scotland and formerly featured on BBC Scotland’s Home of The Year competition, Shepherdess Cottage is the perfect choice for those looking for a holiday home with wow factor. On the ground-floor, you can whip up your best dishes in the well-equipped kitchen, ready to enjoy at the dining table for four. If the weather is nice, why not fire up the barbecue and dine alfresco out in the garden terraced patio, followed by a soak in the bubbling hot tub? After dinner, retire to the sitting room where you can relax on the sumptuous corner sofa in front of your favourite film on the TV, whilst your pooches enjoy the warmth of the crackling woodburning stove. The ground floor is completed by a beautifully decorated double bedroom with TV and a stylish shower room, ideal for those with limited mobility. Continue upstairs to the second bedroom, a superb super-king-size with TV, which is served by a gorgeous bathroom where you can freshen up in the sleek walk-in shower or with a soak in the glamorous freestanding bath. Explore the village, where you will find a great selection of pubs, restaurants, and cafes, perfect for when you fancy a night off cooking! You can also visit The Moffat Spitfire Project, test out your swing at the excellent Moffat Golf Club, or catch a local performance at the Old Well Theatre. Budding historians will not want to miss out on a trip to Thornhill, home to the grand Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, where you can wander through the castles decadent interior or explore the expansive grounds. Continue on to the bustling town of Dumfries, where you can delve into history at the Dumfries Museum, visit the home of the former Scottish poet, Robert Burns, or enjoy a spot of fine dining at 1610. Further afield, you can venture into the Galloway Forest Park, where you can hike or cycle through miles and miles of enchanting forests and spot the local wildlife as you take in the breath-taking scenery. Not too far away is the Stranraer Ferry Port, with many services back and forth to Ireland. For an unforgettable stay in Scotland, choose Shepherdess Cottage.
