Abbey Green

Overview

Cottage -

2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom , Sleeps 3

New Abbey, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

New Abbey is a historic village, located within a conservation area, within a national and regional scenic area. The Village won, best small village in Scotland 2012. It is truly a fantastic place to stay.The cottage it's self is located in the heart of the village in the picturesque cobbled square. The cottage is a grade c listed building and was totally restored in 2013/14. The house has been finished to a high standard, with a new kitchen, wet room, central heating, open fire and tasteful decoration throughout. The cottage has a main hall that leads to a double bedroom, single bedroom, wet room, kitchen/dinner and living room combined. The double room has a king sized zip and link bed that can be split into two single beds if required. Ideal for family's and parties of 3 single people who may wish their own bed.Par... Read more

New Abbey is a historic village, located within a conservation area, within a national and regional scenic area. The Village won, best small village in Scotland 2012. It is truly a fantastic place to stay.The cottage it's self is located in the heart of the village in the picturesque cobbled square. The cottage is a grade c listed building and was totally restored in 2013/14. The house has been finished to a high standard, with a new kitchen, wet room, central heating, open fire and tasteful decoration throughout. The cottage has a main hall that leads to a double bedroom, single bedroom, wet room, kitchen/dinner and living room combined. The double room has a king sized zip and link bed that can be split into two single beds if required. Ideal for family's and parties of 3 single people who may wish their own bed.Parking is provided within the square in front of the cottage.Externally there is a brick built storage shed with a robust secure door, Bike maintenance stand and hose down facilities within it. The washing machine, tumble dryer and associated drying area is also provided within the outbuildings. The garden to the property is not behind the cottage, it lies down a short path to the side of the property, it is lovely and private and has the historic sweetheart abbey wall running along the eastern boundary of the garden, which it is southerly facing. The patio and associated furniture are located in the bottom corner of the garden to take full advantage of the shelter provided by the walls and capture the sun at the same time.There is a quiet country pub and a shop within the square, together with an award winning cafe just 300metres from the cottage, perfect for those who don't want to cook. The village shop is well stocked and you are able to get everything you need, including a nice bottle of wine.There are numerous walks that start from the square, ranging from gentle walks around woodlands and along the estuary, to the more demanding walks up to waterloo monument and Criffel, a hump-backed hill that at 1871 feet above sea level, it is the highest for miles around. Mabie forest walks and mountain bike tracks (one of the seven stanes) are within cycling distance of the cottage.New abbey really is a beautiful village, the famous corn-mill within the village is the main view from the living room of the cottage. On the edge of the village is the intriguing Sweetheart Abbey, the ruined Sweetheart Abbey, founded by Lady Devorgilla in 1273 to commemorate the death of her husband John Balliol. On her death she was laid next to her husband's embalmed heart and the monks named the abbey in memory of her. Also within the village is a doctors surgery, small play park, football pitch, antique shop, Shambellie walled garden and associated walks as displayed in our photo gallery.The village is on a main bus route, ideal for catching a bus to go for a night out in Dumfries. Little Italy, Casa Mia, Hullabaloo, and Cavens are excellent places to eat.There is also an award winning links golf course and beach located at Southerness, which is approximately 7 miles from the cottage. The coast is approximately 3 miles from the cottage and is peppered with beautiful beaches, some are stoney others have miles of golden sand. Best Sandy Beach is called Sandyhills approx 9 miles from the cottage.This cottage is ideally situated for couples, families, groups of mountain bikers, walkers, bird watchers, golfers and beach lovers.Once you arrive in New Abbey, you really would not need to get back into your car, until you are ready to go home again.We are a family run business and have very high standards, please read our reviews for our established holiday property, listed as Burnbrae Mill. You will see that we provide the best service possible and look after our guest, we want everyone's holiday to be perfect.I have lived in Dumfries and Galloway all my life and i have put together a information pack full of local tips. I have added post codes to the information pack to help you find your way around, if you have a sat nav, we have also put some maps and walking guides in the house to make life easier.Linen, towels, oil central heating, electric, washing up clothes, dish washer tablets, fairy and soap is provided at no additional cost.Coal for the fire can be purchased from the shop.If requested a cot and high chair can be provided free of charge, bedding for the cot must be provided by the guests. No Smoking is permitted within the cottage.STRICTLY NO PETS.

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JOHN S

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Reviewed 29 October 2018

Perfect get away Excellent !!

This was our second trip to the cottage! and like the first time it didn't disappoint!! The cottage was clean warm & welcoming! and the weather was great as well Myself & Paula managed to make the lovely cake last until Saturday (4 days!!) Big...More

Date of stay: October 2018

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LincsHappytraveller

Saxilby, United Kingdom

2922

Reviewed 31 August 2018

Another great stay in a fab cottage

Four years after our first stay we've been back to the super cottage. It was just as clean and fresh as our first visit. On our first visit the cottage was set-up for four people but this has been reduced to beds for three plus...More

Date of stay: August 2018

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Ched2014

Ashington, United Kingdom

31

Reviewed 26 August 2018

perfect holiday location to relax or if your fit get out and about.

the cottage is in a great location for getting out and about to see the surrounding area. as for the cottage itself it is it is perfect with every thing you would need for your stay. when we arrived the owner had left us a...More

Date of stay: August 2018

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Amenities

Central Heating
Cooker
Dining Seats (3)
Dishwasher
Dryer
DVD Player
Fireplace
Freezer
Grill
Hairdryer
Highchair

Internet Access
Iron
Kettle
King Beds:(1)
Linens Provided
Living Room Seats (4)
Microwave
Mountain Views
Parking
Private Garden
Refrigerator

Shower Rooms (1)
Single Beds:(1)
Stereo System
Suitable For Children Under 5
Toaster
Towels Provided
TV
Washer
Wi-Fi

House rules

Kid-friendly

Pets not allowed

Smoking not allowed

Check in: 2:00 PM

Check out: 10:00 AM

No smoking in the property and strictly no pets.

Bathrooms

1 Shower

Bedrooms

1 King

1 Twin

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Rates

Rates are calculated based on the latest information provided. Please contact the manager/owner to confirm actual rates for your requested dates.

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Fees

Cleaning fee.: AU$26 / stay - Fee

Additional Rate and Availability Information

PLEASE NOTE_BOOKINGS IN JULY AND AUGUST ARE FRIDAY TO MONDAY OR MONDAY TO FRIDAY, WEEKLY BOOKINGS START FRIDAY OR MONDAY DURING THIS PERIOD.
If you would like to book a two night break, please send me an enquiry and i will return a quote.

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About the neighbourhood

Heading out west from dumfries, just 8 miles along the Solway Coast Heritage Trail lies the pretty conservation village of New Abbey. The imposing Sweetheart Abbey is one of the highlight attractions in the region. The village is also home to a saw mill, two hotels, village shop and a coffee shop which offers excellent scones and refreshments.

Also situated in the pretty village of New Abbey and under the care of Historic Scotland is a three-storey whitewashed mill building, built towards the end of the 18th century by the Stewarts of nearby Shambellie House. However, it is thought that it reaches back much later than that, perhaps to as early as the late 13th century, when the Cistercian monks established their monastery of Dulce Cor ('Sweet Heart' ) at the far end of the village... more

Heading out west from dumfries, just 8 miles along the Solway Coast Heritage Trail lies the pretty conservation village of New Abbey. The imposing Sweetheart Abbey is one of the highlight attractions in the region. The village is also home to a saw mill, two hotels, village shop and a coffee shop which offers excellent scones and refreshments.

Also situated in the pretty village of New Abbey and under the care of Historic Scotland is a three-storey whitewashed mill building, built towards the end of the 18th century by the Stewarts of nearby Shambellie House. However, it is thought that it reaches back much later than that, perhaps to as early as the late 13th century, when the Cistercian monks established their monastery of Dulce Cor ('Sweet Heart' ) at the far end of the village; today the mill is still known locally as 'Monks' Mill'.

The mill is still in full working order and on most summer day visitors can see it run as it would have all of those years ago. However, on days when water is in short supply, or when the mill is not running, you can still see the mill in action through the Historic Scotland video production 'The Miller's Tale'.

Shambellie walled gardens, together with numerous walks starting from the heart of the village are available for all to enjoy. , Mabie mountain bike track, part of the 7 stanes is only 3,19 miles away from the cottage. Dalbeattie and Ae mountain bike tracks are close by, the cottage is ideally placed to visit all.

Mabie Farm Park offers over 5,000 square feet of indoor play area and represents a fantastic day out for the whole family and is located and Caerlaverock is a National Nature Reserve with great birdwatching and walking opportunities again within three miles from the cottage.

Southerness beach and the award wining Links Golf Course are located approximately 4 miles of the cottage.

The Colvend coast, is approximately ten miles from New Abbey and is probably one of the finest stretches of coastline along what is known as the 'Scottish Riviera'. Kippford is a small lively yachting centre located on the east bank of the Urr estuary. At low tide you can walk over the Rough Firth causeway to Rough Island, a bird sanctuary owned by the National Trust for Scotland and is home to colonies of terns and oystercatchers

Horse riding can be found at barend which is a stones throw from sandyhills beach.

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Access

Car advised

How to get there

Airport: Prestwick, Glasgow International and Edinburgh: 100.0 km

Railway: Dumfries: 12.0 km

Ferry: Stranraer: 70.0 km

Activities nearby

Fishing Nearby, There Is A Golf Course Within 30 Mins Drive, Horse Riding Nearby, Nearest Beach: 12.0 km.

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