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Ideally located for exploring Mabie Forest, this cosy cottage makes a great base all year round.

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High chair, cookware/dishes/utensils
Exterior
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Dining
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Golf viewGolf viewGolf view

Explore the area

Map
Mabie, near Dumfries
  • Popular LocationMabie Forest Park12 min walk
  • Popular LocationDumfries Ice Bowl8 min drive
  • Popular LocationDalscone Farm Fun11 min drive
  • AirportGlasgow (PIK-Prestwick)103 min drive

About this property

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

Ideally located for exploring Mabie Forest, this cosy cottage makes a great base all year round.

Ideally located for exploring Mabie Forest, this cosy cottage makes a great base all year round.. Steps to entrance.
All on the ground floor.
Living room: With wood burner and 42" Freeview TV.
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Kitchen/dining room: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine.
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Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed.
Bedroom 2: With twin beds.
Shower room: With shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail. . Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair available on request. Welcome pack.. Large, enclosed garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Butterhole Cottage is in a truly delightful setting with fabulous views. Renovated in 2019, Butterhole Cottage is a warm and comfortable, single-storey cottage attached to the owners farmhouse. The living room benefits from a cosy wood burner and is situated to the front of the cottage making the most of the views. There is a small kitchen/dining room as well as two spacious bedrooms, perfect for enjoying a well-deserved rest.

Set in the heart of Mabie Forest, this property is in the ideal location to enjoy a variety of activities all within walking distance, including many and varied walking trails and some of the world-class 7Stanes mountain biking trails. There is even a butterfly reserve near by, as well as plenty of open space for children to run around and an adventure playground. A must for the whole family is a visit to Mabie Farm Park, nestled just below Mabie Forest where you can feed the animals and see the belted galloways, alpaca, llamas and much more. It will certainly keep you entertained all day.

Further afield this beautiful area of South West Scotland has so much more to offer from the quiet sandy coves and cliff top walks, to historic castles such as Caerlaverock and Drumlanrig. Warmed by the Gulf Stream, the area has many beautiful gardens to visit, including National Trust Threave Gardens and Logan Botanic Gardens, Scotland’s most exotic garden. A stay here would not be complete without taking a drive along the coast and having a wander round the seaside villages of Southerness, Rockcliffe and Kippford. After a day packed with adventure take a leisurely stroll from Butterhole Cottage to the local pub and enjoy a well-deserved drink. Beach 11½ miles. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 500 yards.
Butterhole Cottage can be booked together with Brae Cottage (ref UK5909) and Butterhole Farmhouse (UK13051) to accommodate up to 10 guests.
Free WiFi

There are steps within the property.
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
Only dogs allowed at the property.

Property manager

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

su-UK10736-UK10736
2 Bedroom Accommodation in Mabie Near Dumfries

About the area

Dumfries

Located in Dumfries, this cottage is in a rural area. Shambellie House and Sweetheart Abbey are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mabie Forest Park and Blackwood Loch. Dumfries Ice Bowl and Dalscone Farm Fun are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

What's nearby

  • Mabie Forest Park - 12 min walk
  • Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Dumfries Ice Bowl - 8 min drive
  • Dalscone Farm Fun - 11 min drive
  • Caerlaverock Castle - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Dumfries Station - 14 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • Douglas Arms - 8 min drive
  • Globe Inn - 9 min drive
  • Coach & Horses Inn - 8 min drive
  • Costa Coffee - 9 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideally located for exploring Mabie Forest, this cosy cottage makes a great base all year round. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ideally located for exploring Mabie Forest, this cosy cottage makes a great base all year round.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideally located for exploring Mabie Forest, this cosy cottage makes a great base all year round.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ideally located for exploring Mabie Forest, this cosy cottage makes a great base all year round. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of 7stanes - Mabie and Mabie Forest Park. Shambellie House is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

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