2 Bedroom Accommodation In Holywood, Near Dumfries, Holywood, Near Dumfries

Dumfries and Galloway. Sleeps up to 3

Romantic riverside cottage on the historic 18th century farm created by Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns.. Ground Floor:
2 steps to entrance.
All on the ground floor.
Open plan living space.
Living area: With wood burner, Freeview Smart TV, sofa bed (for flexible sleeping arrangements) and patio doors leading to garden.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer.
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.
Bedroom 2: With single bed.
Shower room: With walk-in shower and toilet.. Air source heat pump central heating (underfloor in most rooms), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Welcome pack. . Enclosed back garden with garden furniture. Bike store. Parking for 2 cars in museum car park. No smoking. . Auld Acquaintance Cottage sits in the heart of Ellisland Farm which was built by Robert Burns in 1788 for his young wife and family. Burns, known affectionately as Rabbie, is the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide for poems and songs including Auld Lang Syne, which was written here. Whilst Ellisland Farm remains much as it was in the 18th century, Auld Acquaintance Cottage was renovated in 2023 into a beautiful holiday retreat in the modern rustic style. The large, open plan living space with its cosy wood burner and beautifully fitted kitchen is a charming room with doors opening onto a garden overlooking the River Nith. The cosy interior includes artisan and antique pieces, with artwork inspired by Burns.
Ellisland is the best place to see nature through the poet’s eyes. Follow woodland paths created by the ploughman poet himself, including where he wrote his famous epic, Tam o’ Shanter. Auld Acquaintance Cottage looks on to the farmhouse built by Burns where you can experience what life would have been like for a rural family in the 18th century. The museum includes an extensive collection of artefacts, memorabilia and manuscripts. Proceeds from Auld Acquaintance Cottage support The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust, the charity which safeguards this precious historic site and its collection.
You are perfectly placed to explore this unspoiled region. Visit the stunning Drumlanrig Castle where you can take a tour of the ’pink palace’ built by the first Duke of Queensberry, or explore miles of beautiful walks and gardens. There are numerous activities for kids, from the adventure playground to ranger-led wildlife walks. You are also just six miles outside the regional market town of Dumfries with its many attractions, including Robert Burns’ favourite establishment, The Globe Inn, now a fine dining restaurant.
The Galloway Forest Park is an amazing place to visit where you can enjoy the rolling glens with breath-taking loch and mountain views. As the UKs first Dark Sky Park, Galloway is one of the darkest places in the UK. Ellisland also has stunning night skies which inspired Burns to write Thou Lingering Star, a moving homage to his lost love, Highland Mary. Beach 19¾ miles.
Licence Number: DG-00523-F
EPC Rating = C
Free WiFi

DG-00523-F
EPC Rating = C
Only dogs allowed at the property.

Located in Dumfries, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Ellisland Farm and Old Bridge House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Dumfries Ice Bowl and Dalscone Farm Fun. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like golfing.