The peaceful garden with riverside strolls beside Shinnel Water is shared with the owner who lives in an adjacent cottage. The ground floor features a sitting and dining room as well as conservatory, affording a larger party space to breathe before coming together as a family in the evenings. Big windows make for bright rooms and look out onto large expanses of lawn, a pond and small river (both unfenced), mature shrubs, a vegetable patch and terrace area with seating. Although you may be tempted to stay in all day and explore the garden, the surrounding area does not disappoint!
The culture and history of Scotland can be discovered and enjoyed at many local sites, one of which is Drumlanrig Castle with its beautiful gardens and famous art collection. The highest village in Scotland at Wanlockhead with its sister village of Leadhills is nearby and is the home of Scotland’s Lead mining museum. The nearby village of Moniaive, a finalist in the 2018 Scottish Culture Awards, is well worth a visit and hosts regular events including a Folk Festival (May,) a Horse Show. (July) and various music events throughout the year. Local town of Thornhill has a range of shops, pubs, and cafes.
The area gives an unrivalled cross section of life from days gone by through the industrial revolution to modern life; however, one thing that has not changed is the tranquil beauty that greets all who venture into Southern Scotland. Solway coast and Galloway Forest Park are within easy reach.
Outdoor enthusiasts will also enjoy the many activities available on the door step, including walks and cycle routes with mountain bike tracks for all abilities, being geographically central for many of the 7Stanes mountain bike trails (Ae Forest, Mabie, and others), golf, fishing, clay pigeon shooting, and horse riding.
POSTCODE: DG3 4JT
Shinnel House accepts bookings with an any day arrival for any of number of nights throughout the year
Damage Deposit - £150
STL Licence: DG01054F
EPC:D
Accommodation for up to 8 people across two floors: Ground floor comprised of entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen, dining room, conservatory, garden room, Double bedroom with zip n’ link beds, bathroom with over-bath shower, utility room.
First floor – Double bedroom, Family room with 2 singles plus 2 additional trundle beds, shower room
Services: Oil Central heating and electricity included * Multi-fuel stove with initial supply of logs* Washing machine & tumble drier * Electric oven and hob * Microwave * Fridge freezer * Dishwasher * Cot & Highchair available on request * Wifi * TV with Freeview * Patio with garden furniture * BBQ * Garden shared with owner * Bicycle Storage * Bed linen & towels provided * Parking for 3 cars * Sorry, no dogs * No smoking in house or grounds*
PLEASE NOTE – The garden is not enclosed and features an UNFENCED pond and river. Small children should be supervised.
