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Shorepark Holiday Cottage, Glencaple, Caerlaverock

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Shorepark Cottage on the edge of Glencaple village sleeps 1 to 6 people.
1 of 135Shorepark Cottage on the edge of Glencaple village sleeps 1 to 6 people.
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Overview
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
6 guests
1 night minimum
Holiday Rental House
Shorepark is a three bedroom two bathroom cottage which sleeps six. Bedroom 1 and 2 have double beds,Bedroom 3 has two 2 single beds which can be turned into a super King if required. All rooms have TVs with Netflix. The property has stunning views sitting just stones throw from the river Nith on the edge of Glencaple Village which has been designated a National Scenic Area. The old part of the cottage is complemented by a beaches type extension with picture post card views. We have welcomed all kinds of visitors for sporting events, work etc. but most of our visitors are people who just want to get away from it all and look out of the window. We would like to thank everyone for coming and for the fantastic reviews on Tripadvisor. Oldest visitor - 102 Youngest visitor - 2 months F...Shorepark is a three bedroom two bathroom cottage which sleeps six. Bedroom 1 and 2 have double beds,Bedroom 3 has two 2 single beds which can be turned into a super King if required. All rooms have TVs with Netflix. The property has stunning views sitting just stones throw from the river Nith on the edge of Glencaple Village which has been designated a National Scenic Area. The old part of the cottage is complemented by a beaches type extension with picture post card views. We have welcomed all kinds of visitors for sporting events, work etc. but most of our visitors are people who just want to get away from it all and look out of the window. We would like to thank everyone for coming and for the fantastic reviews on Tripadvisor. Oldest visitor - 102 Youngest visitor - 2 months Furthest world visitor - Australia Furthest European visitor - Germany Furthest UK visitor - Cornwall Most popular visitor attraction - Caerlaverock Castle Most popolar children attraction - Dinoworld What people say makes out cottage special - the view from the window/how quiet it isMore
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House Rules
Pets Allowed: No
Smoking Allowed: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Children under 2 are counted as a guest Outside foot ware to be removed within the properly No wet wipes down the toilet No food/drink in the bedrooms, Water Permitted Lights turned off windows closed when not in property All lights are turned off at night. Candles lights provided in bathroom Clean BBQ after use Children to be supervised Use place/cup mats provided on the dining table Please use metal racks to put pans on laminate work top Damage and breakages to be paid for before leaving
Bathrooms
1 Shower, 1 Full bath
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Reviewed 2 November 2020
The cottage was perfect!,

We have just had two days at Shore Park, it was our first break from work together since CV19 started, we just wanted somewhere quite to relax together everything in the cottage is of a high standard and nothing is forgotten. We spent hours just...More

Date of stay: October 2020
Thank Chris C
TrailBlazer633558, VR Owner at Shorepark Holiday Cottage, Glencaple, Caerlaverock, responded to this reviewResponded 9 November 2020

Thank you very much for the review. We’re so pleased that you had a great time with us. Looking forward to you returning in 2021. Kathleen and Dave

Reviewed 31 October 2020
Perhaps a Benchmark for rental cottages

Just returned from a relaxing few days at this cottage. What can i say that hasn't already been said. The cottage is of a very high spec with everything you could want and more, along with a great view and some peace and quite. As...More

Date of stay: October 2020
Thank gy_globetrotter
TrailBlazer633558, VR Owner at Shorepark Holiday Cottage, Glencaple, Caerlaverock, responded to this reviewResponded 1 November 2020

Thank you very much for the outstanding review. We are pleased that you all enjoyed yourselves having a break in these extraordinary times. Hope to see you all again when this is all over Kathleen and Dave

Reviewed 18 September 2020
Perfect getaway

Wow. What a beautiful cottage.This cottage has everything you need and more. Stunning views and sunsets. The perfect place to relax. We look forward to returning again soon. Thanks again to the wonderful hosts. Clare, Craig & Leo x

Date of stay: September 2020
Thank ClareCraigJohnstone
TrailBlazer633558, VR Owner at Shorepark Holiday Cottage, Glencaple, Caerlaverock, responded to this reviewResponded 11 October 2020

Thank you for the great review

Reviewed 4 September 2020
Comfort break

Dave & Kathleen are fantastic hosts . Their beautiful cottage is set in a lovely rural area with gorgeous panoramic views across the Nith down to the Criffel . The house itself is spotless, with all the comforts of home and more. There is really...More

Date of stay: September 2020
Thank hoopy99
TrailBlazer633558, VR Owner at Shorepark Holiday Cottage, Glencaple, Caerlaverock, responded to this reviewResponded 11 October 2020

Thank you for the lovely review

Reviewed 29 August 2020
Superb

A surprise birthday treat for me... not knowing where we were going, Sat Nav took us to this wonderful place, a few miles South of Dumfries, adjacent to the River Nith in the quiet village of Glencaple. At first sight, from the outside, it looked...More

Date of stay: August 2020
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TrailBlazer633558, VR Owner at Shorepark Holiday Cottage, Glencaple, Caerlaverock, responded to this reviewResponded 11 October 2020

Thank you for the wonderful review

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Reviewed 28 August 2020
Fantastic

WOW this place is brilliant we stayed with our 2 children aged 4 and 8 and we all loved the cottage it had every thing and some lovely touches. The view was amazing. We will be back.

Date of stay: August 2020
Thank Browny1981
TrailBlazer633558, VR Owner at Shorepark Holiday Cottage, Glencaple, Caerlaverock, responded to this reviewResponded 11 October 2020

Thank you for the review.

Reviewed 22 July 2020
Perfectly stunning

We stayed at Shorepark with our 3 young children for 4nights and had an amazing time. Dave met us on arrival and showed us round this perfect cottage which was clean and perfectly furnished to make our stay feel like luxury! The location is perfect...More

Date of stay: July 2020
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TrailBlazer633558, VR Owner at Shorepark Holiday Cottage, Glencaple, Caerlaverock, responded to this reviewResponded 26 July 2020

Thank you so much for the wonderful review. So pleased that you all had a super stay with us at Shorepark. Please come back and see us again. Kathleen and Dave.

Reviewed 12 July 2020 via mobile
2 night stay

We had a lovely stay at David & Kathleens cottage. Was so clean upon arrival, David explained everything we needed to know and gave us some advice on what to do in the area. The area itself hasn’t fully opened up yet but we still...More

Date of stay: July 2020
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TrailBlazer633558, VR Owner at Shorepark Holiday Cottage, Glencaple, Caerlaverock, responded to this reviewResponded 23 July 2020

Thank you Haley for the brilliant review. Hopefully when you all return more will be open Thank you Kathleen and Dave

Reviewed 5 November 2019 via mobile
Wonderful

This child friendly ‘beach house’ is stunning. Everything you need, you’ll want for nothing staying here. With 3 double bedrooms all kitted out with flat screen TVs, a fully fitted and equipped kitchen, hotel quality bathrooms with a bath, free WiFi, board games, Netflix on...More

Date of stay: November 2019
Thank bazdmeg
TrailBlazer633558, VR Owner at Shorepark Holiday Cottage, Glencaple, Caerlaverock, responded to this reviewResponded 2 December 2019

Thank you for the great review we are so pleased you all enjoyed your stay with us. Kathleen and Dave

Reviewed 4 November 2019
Super cottage in great location

A few minutes out of Dumfries this cottage was in an ideal location for us. The owners David and Kathleen were warm and welcoming and the cottage was immaculately presented, warm, well equipped, with a super outlook, even when the weather was a bit grey...More

Date of stay: October 2019
Thank mona269
TrailBlazer633558, VR Owner at Shorepark Holiday Cottage, Glencaple, Caerlaverock, responded to this reviewResponded 2 December 2019

Thank you for the lovely review Thanks for staying with us. Please return again Kathleen and Dave

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Amenities
Pets Allowed: No
Smoking Allowed: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Air Conditioning
Balcony
Grill
Central Heating
Deck
Dishwasher
Fireplace
Freezer
Refrigerator
Highchair
Internet Access
Iron
Kettle
Linens Provided
Microwave
Mountain Views
Parking
Patio
Private Garden
Cooker
Terrace
Toaster
Towels Provided
TV
Washer
Water Views
Waterfront
Wi-Fi
Fishing Nearby
There Is A Golf Course Within 30 Mins Drive
City Getaway
Cycling Trips
Hiking Trips
Rural/Countryside Retreats
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About the neighbourhood
The Caerlaverock area has ancient woodland, pastures, mud flats and marshes and the tidal river Nith with its fascinating shifting sands contributing to the magic of the area. The location of the cottage is Ideal for walkers, cyclists and bird watchers. Nearby there is an internationally renowned National Nature Reserve and Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Centre with tearoom (5.6 miles) which welcomes thousands of migrating birds to the area each year as well as many other interesting birds. There is also a Medieval Castle (3.5 miles) and the Wardlaw Hill the site of an ancient Iron Age Fort with commanding views of the Solway.
Getting around
There is a bus service from the village to Dumfries. When in Dumfries you can get busses to both Edinburgh and Glasgow and beyond. There is a railway station at Dumfries You can hire a car at the railway station. Nearest airport is Carlisle which will open for flights from Dublin, Belfast and Southend in September 2018.
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