Stables Cottage, Langholm

Dumfries and Galloway. Sleeps up to 4

Stables Cottage is a charming two-bedroom annexe located in Langholm, Dumfries, and Galloway, Scotland. The cottage has a rich history, having served as stables, staff quarters, and a main dwelling for previous owners. Situated on an acre of gardens and woodland, it is an ideal destination for families and friends seeking a getaway with plenty of walking, cycling, and fell running trails to explore.

The interior of Stables Cottage features a large map outlining the best walks in the area, an information folder with details about the cottage and local amenities, a living/dining room with a woodburning stove, a contemporary kitchen for self-catering, and a lower-ground-floor games room. The cottage also offers a super-king-size bedroom on the ground floor and a mezzanine-style twin bedroom on the first floor, both with flexible sleeping arrangements.

Langholm, known as 'The Muckle Toon', offers a welcoming environment for a holiday with loved ones, with attractions such as the Buccleuch performing arts centre, forests, hills, mountain-biking routes, local and long-distance cycling routes, a golf course, and bowling. The owner, who is a walks leader for Langholm Initiative, can provide information on various walking routes, from river-side ambles to challenging hikes in remote areas.

Guests can also explore nearby areas such as Carlisle in England, where they can visit the 12th-century castle and medieval cathedral, or take a train from Tweedbank to Edinburgh for a day in the Scottish capital. Stables Cottage offers a perfect retreat in Scotland, with the option of a guided hike/walk/day out in the hills, including a packed lunch and dinner in the historic main house, arranged through the owner.