Martha's Shore Cottage

An original 18th-century fisherman’s cottage with magnificent views over the Solway Estuary with wood-burning stove and wheelchair access.. Peacefully set with panoramic views over countryside to the Nith Estuary, these detached, single-storey holiday cottages have their own garden and have been furnished and equipped to the STB’s ‘4 Star’ standard. Conheath Gatelodge is a traditional delightful and cosy Georgian cottage with many original features, whilst Martha’s Shore Cottage has magnificent views over the Solway Estuary from one side and was an original fisherman’s cottage dating back to 1700. Generations of Martha’s artistic family lived here and her father was the stone mason for the farm estate, and cut stone for the owner’s farmhouse. There are lovely riverside walks from the door with abundant birds and wildlife to spot. There are many quiet roads ideal for cycling, and excellent wildfowl salt-marshes surrounding Caerlaverock Castle, 3 miles away. Solway Firth is easily accessible. Dumfries, 3 miles, has good shopping, restaurants, cinema and sports facilities. Sandy beaches, quaint fishing villages, castles and nature reserves within easy reach. Shop/P.O. and good village pub ½ mile.. Ramp to entrance.

All on the Ground Floor:

Living room: TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner, Patio Doors Leading To Garden

Kitchen/dining room: Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher

Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer

Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet

Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Ensuite Wet Room: Shower, Toilet, Adjustable Toilet Seat

Separate Toilet.. Travel cot. 1 medium-sized dog welcome. Wheelchair access.. Oil central heating and electricity (October-April £20 per week), bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for open fire/wood burner included. Highchair. Payphone. Garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Bike store. Private parking. No smoking. Please note: The properties are close to the estuary.

Free WiFi



The travel cot will only fit into the twin bedded room.

There is a heating supplement of £20 from 1st October to 1st May.

Small to medium sized dogs only allowed.

EPC Rating = C

As a guest of this cottage, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Dumfries cottage is smoke free.