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Chatelherault

(Ref. 1061085)

Ruthwell, Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway Show on map

4.7★

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Broadband / WiFi

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19 Customer Reviews

  • "We really enjoyed our stay at Chatelherault."

    The property had everything we needed, very well equipped. A small lovely quiet village with lots of lovely walks & drives nearby. Powfoot being out favourite especially with the weather being so nice. Another visit here is definitely on our list.

    Thank you very much for your review. So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Emrys5.0★Aug 2024

  • "A lovely cottage but not very disability friendly, the step into the cottage was very difficult for my wife also the step into the main part of the accomodation was high."

    the shower step made it impossible for my wife to havce a shower.

    Reviewed by Allan3.4★Jun 2024

  • "We had a very enjoyable week in Ruthwell."

    The property was perfect for us being single story, with a walk-in shower and a choice of double or twin rooms. All rooms are spacious and comfortable, although the dining table being in the side conservatory feels slightly less comfortable. However we’re on holiday and it’s a very minor issue as is the tuneful bathroom plumbing! We found the village to be extremely peaceful surrounded by beautiful countryside and places to explore. We also ventured further afield on a couple of days with easy access via Annan to the motorway north.

    Reviewed by Jane4.4★May 2024

  • "Lovely cottage."

    The garden is not dog secure but we used the bins to make a barrier and all was well. There is no dishwasher, but there is a good washing machine with a line and pegs. A nice touch. The oven shelves could do with a clean please. Plenty of crockery and cutlery which was good as some places have the bare minimum. Anyone staying must read the heating and hot water instructions as they are a bit different from usual. But plenty of water and warm once we sussed it out. We did enjoy our stay, the peace and quiet of the village is wonderful. Lovely walks on the marshes and coast.

    Reviewed by Christine4.4★May 2024

  • "The bungalow was clean and is well equipped."

    It is in a little quiet village and we had a nice time. Easy to get to places including Dumfries house about one and half hours away. Thank you.

    Thank you for your feedback. Pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Phillip5.0★Jun 2023

  • "The cottage is well maintained and was also very well prepared for our stay and also for the two dogs."

    The village is perfectly placed for walking nearby and going further afield in the region. Couldn’t wish for more.

    Thank you for your feedback, so pleased you and the dogs enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Chris5.0★Jun 2023

  • "What a super place."

    Lovely location too. 5* all round.

    Thank you very much for your feedback, so glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Andrea5.0★Apr 2023

  • "We had a lovely stay at Chatelherault, very clean and spacious."

    Great communications from Liz. Love the little quirks, very equipped kitchen, with a lovely coffee maker in. Ruthwell Village is very pretty a great stay had by all, looking forward to going back

    Reviewed by Laura4.4★Jan 2023

  • "Nice holiday cottage in a lovely area."

    Some great walks right from the door.

    Thank you very much for feedback. Glad you enjoyed your weekend Property Owner

    Reviewed by David4.4★Sep 2022

  • "Lovely cottage."

    Well equipped. Ideal for visiting the area. Would benefit from a guest book to read others views and recommendations for local area. I would certainly recommend the Market Inn Hotel, Castle Douglas. Great food and such lovely friendly staff. Also a carton of milk would be an asset after a long journey as nearest shop some miles away. Wine is lovely but nothing beats a cuppa

    Thank you for your feedback, glad you liked the cottage. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Margaret Anne4.7★Sep 2022

  • "Lovely holiday cottage in a quiet village."

    Great base for our week's stay and dog loved it too! (its NOT an enclosed garden but plenty of space) Very clean and tidy upon arrival. Kitchen had all the gadgets you would need and great quality. I found the double mattress too hard but hubby was fine so personal preference. Would have been nicer if it was a bigger bed. Sofas could use updating as were not the most comfortable. My last suggestion would be some privacy blinds in the conservatory... Although it's very quiet we felt quite on display in the evenings. Overall very happy with our stay!

    Reviewed by Nathan4.4★Aug 2022

  • "Perfect cottage with well kept garden and surrounding area."

    We loved our stay here and would come back. Very comfortable and tranquil. Well placed for sight seeing and beach. It had everything one needed for a lovely holiday. Highly recommended.

    Thank you very much for feedback. So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Joyce5.0★Jul 2022

  • "This cottage hid a gem within."

    The cottage was just perfect for a restful week in the friendly but quiet village of Ruthwell.

    Thank you very much for feed back, so glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by George5.0★Jun 2022

  • "Very clean and comfortable accommodation with everything in good order and of good quality."

    Had everything I needed for an enjoyable and relaxing short stay. Many thanks.

    Thank you very much for your feedback, pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Stephanie5.0★Feb 2022

  • "Lovely spacious cottage,nice quiet area."

    owner helpful when broadband went down in the village.we found the settees very uncomfortable which was a shame but it did spoil the holiday you could not relax ,the cottage was clean lovely linnen.but the bathroom floor was covered in grey hairs and dust which let the rest of cleanliness down.would stay again if new settee in place.

    Reviewed by Ruth3.8★Jan 2022

  • "The cottage was lovely and had everything we needed (with the exception of a proper potato peeler!"

    ). The cottage was lovely and warm with plenty of hot water, and it was lovely that blankets were provided to cover the sofa if the dogs were used to being on the sofa at home. It was a wonderful place to spend Christmas.

    Thank you very much for your feedback. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gemma5.0★Dec 2021

  • "The cottage was beautifully appointed for our stay, we arrived just on 4pm, I did have a slight problem with the key safe, but that was because of my nails."

    . on entering there was a slight musty odour, however this did not go into the rest of the property, the garden was a lovely feature and the dogs sniffed every inch of it... there was everything we needed for our stay, the bed was very comfortable, and lovely large room, with more than enough cupboard space, the lounge was spacious and furniture altho little dated and worn was comfortable and served its purpose, kitchen was well equipped, however only used it for breakfast, the heating system worked well, and believe me its was needed as very wet and windy and temperature dropped in late afternoon, there is a lovely pub The Farmers Inn approximately 1 mile away, in the summer I imagine it would be a lovely walk, however we took car as raining. All in all we had as lovely 3 night stay, and the dogs enjoyed themselves

    Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Oct 2021

  • "The cottage was homely, cozy and spotlessly clean."

    The village is peaceful, amazing at night to stand in the garden and look at the stars. We had hundreds of geese flying overhead, perfect for birdwatching and dogwalking. I would highly recommend this cottage.

    Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Sep 2021

  • "We had such a wonderful time."

    The location of our cottage was perfect. It provided a combination of peace and tranquillity alongside easy access to beautiful scenery. The locals we met, whilst dog walking, were friendly and engaging. The cottage itself was well equipped and had everything you could need, with a sunny garden. The bathroom offered a choice of a walk-in shower and a bath which was ideal, and the water pressure was great. The 2 bedrooms were both spacious and well equipped with coat hangers and a hairdryer. There was a roller blind as well as curtains in the bedrooms which gave us the option of darkening the rooms for a good nights sleep. The main bedroom could have easily accommodated a king size or even a super king sized bed, which would have been an added bonus, as we found the double bed was small and too firm (just our personal preference). All in all a great place to stay.

    Reviewed by Linda4.7★Jul 2021

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Summary

  • Single-storey
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room with gas fire
  • Oil central heating with gas fire
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for two cars
  • Patio area with furniture, this is not enclosed
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 6.6 miles, pub 1 mile
  • Please note: The property is located within an hours drive of the northern lake district
  • Note: No car charging at the property
  • Note: This property can only accommodate bookings for a minimum of 3 nights
  • Bookings are either 7 nights Friday to Friday, 3 nights Friday to Monday or 4 nights Monday to Friday
  • Note: This property may not be suitable for people with limited mobility

The property

Annan 6.5 miles.

A single-storey cottage nestled in the village of Ruthwell close to the Solway Firth, Chatelherault is a lovely base for exploring this area of southern Scotland.

Ideal for a couple or a family of four, this pet-friendly Scottish holiday cottage is within easy reach of Gretna and Dumfries along with plenty of attractions.

Enter through the door into the light and airy dining room where you can enjoy home-cooked meals, before finding the sitting room to relax in with a gas stove-effect fire to add a warm ambiance as you watch TV.

The kitchen comes well-equipped with a host of appliances including a fridge/freezer and a washing machine, providing all you need for a self-catered stay.

The family bathroom offers both a bath and a walk-in shower to freshen up in, while there are two bedrooms to choose from at night, with a double and a twin.

Enjoy sitting outdoors at the garden furniture with a morning coffee or evening drinks.

Ruthwell is a small village which boasts one of the finest Anglo-Saxon crosses in the UK which can be seen in Ruthwell Church, with further historic significance found in The Savings Bank Museum as one of the village's residents, Henry Duncan, was the first in the world to open a commercial savings bank in 1810.

Venture down to nearby Caerlaverock Wetland Centre to stretch your legs in the fresh air of this beautiful landscape and catch sight of migrating birds which flock here along with a host of other wildlife.

Enjoy the return of the Barnacle geese to the area over winter on The Solway coast from early October until March when they return to the north. Many thousands of barnacle geese, whooper swans and other birds arrive back at Caerlaverock to shelter in the Solway Firth and take advantage of its expansive salt marshes, tidal pools and grazing land. Make a trip to the lovely town of Annan where you can browse the bustling high street with a great range of local shops and independent businesses, with Annan Museum showcasing the town's history along with some fascinating artifacts including a 4000-year-old Bronze Age burial urn.

Bring your little ones to the exciting Dino Park for some dinosaur themed fun and play, or head over to Mabie Farm Park where there awaits animal encounters and fun rides.

The town of Dumfries is home to Robert Burns House, Scotland's national poet, with exhibits to see before discovering the many fantastic eateries and shops scattered around this riverside setting.

Slightly further afield, you can reach the northern end of the Lake District National Park within an hour's drive and discover the lakes of Bassenthwaite and Derwentwater, as well as the 931m-high peak of Skiddaw and the popular market town of Keswick.

Make Chatelherault your chosen base for a wonderful holiday to Dumfries and Galloway.

EPC Rating: Band D

Property note: This property can only accommodate bookings for a minimum of 3 nights. Bookings are either 7 nights Friday to Friday, 3 nights Friday to Monday or 4 nights Monday to Friday.

EPC Rating: Band D

Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: DG-00001-P

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

RUTHWELL

Annan 7 miles; Dumfries 10 miles.

The small village of Ruthwell is located between the towns of Annan and Dumfries on the Solway Firth in Dumfries and Galloway. The village was home to Dr. Henry Duncan who founded the world’s first commercial savings bank and the village is now home to the Savings Bank Museum. Just 7 miles away is the historic Royal Burgh of Annan which lies at the start of the Solway Coast Trail - a drive which takes you on quiet roads to a wealth of castles and abbeys of incredible beauty and interest. Once an important trading port, the town is made up of many traditional red stone buildings and boasts a rich history of ship building and fishing. Ten miles away from Ruthwell is Dumfries which is known as 'Queen of the South'. Founded as a Royal Burgh in 1186, the surrounding area contains many castles, abbeys and even a Tibetan Buddhist Centre. Many forests abound with excellent walking and cycling. Dumfries is also a good centre for touring the rest of the area - the spectacular triangular Caerlaverock Castle and its nature reserve; New Abbey and the Solway Coast - and a starting point for travelling west into the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright and the rest of Galloway.

Property note: This property can only accommodate bookings for a minimum of 3 nights. Bookings are either 7 nights Friday to Friday, 3 nights Friday to Monday or 4 nights Monday to Friday.
Note: No car charging at the property.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute