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Ideally located for exploring Mabie Forest, this cosy cottage makes a great base all year round.

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2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ideally located for exploring Mabie Forest, this cosy cottage makes a great base all year round.

Ideally located for exploring Mabie Forest, this cosy cottage makes a great base all year round.. 2 steps to entrance.
All on the Ground Floor:
Living room: 42" Freeview TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: (1 Step), Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair available on request. Welcome pack.. Large, enclosed garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Butterhole Cottage is in a truly delightful setting with fabulous views. Renovated in 2019, Butterhole Cottage is a warm and comfortable, single-storey cottage attached to the owners farmhouse. The living room benefits from a cosy wood burner and is situated to the front of the cottage making the most of the views. There is a small kitchen/dining room as well as two spacious bedrooms, perfect for enjoying a well-deserved rest.
Set in the heart of Mabie Forest, this property is in the ideal location to enjoy a variety of activities all within walking distance, including many and varied walking trails and some of the world-class 7Stanes mountain biking trails. There is even a butterfly reserve near by, as well as plenty of open space for children to run around and an adventure playground. A must for the whole family is a visit to Mabie Farm Park, nestled just below Mabie Forest where you can feed the animals and see the belted galloways, alpaca, llamas and much more. It will certainly keep you entertained all day.
Further afield this beautiful area of South West Scotland has so much more to offer from the quiet sandy coves and cliff top walks, to historic castles such as Caerlaverock and Drumlanrig. Warmed by the Gulf Stream, the area has many beautiful gardens to visit, including National Trust Threave Gardens and Logan Botanic Gardens, Scotland’s most exotic garden. A stay here would not be complete without taking a drive along the coast and having a wander round the seaside villages of Southerness, Rockcliffe and Kippford. After a day packed with adventure take a leisurely stroll from Butterhole Cottage to the local pub and enjoy a well-deserved drink. Beach 11½ miles. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 500 yards.
Butterhole Cottage can be booked together with Brae Cottage (ref UK5909) and Butterhole Farmhouse (UK13051) to accommodate up to 10 guests.
Free WiFi

There are steps within the property.
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
Only dogs allowed at the property.

Property manager

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Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

su-UK10736-UK10736
2 Bedroom Accommodation in Mabie Near Dumfries

About the neighborhood

Map
Mabie, near Dumfries

What's nearby

  • 7stanes - Mabie - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mabie Forest Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dumfries Ice Bowl - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Dalscone Farm Fun - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Caerlaverock Castle - 19 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Dumfries Station - 14 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coach & Horses Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Frothy Bike Co - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Douglas Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Globe Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideally located for exploring Mabie Forest, this cosy cottage makes a great base all year round. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ideally located for exploring Mabie Forest, this cosy cottage makes a great base all year round.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideally located for exploring Mabie Forest, this cosy cottage makes a great base all year round.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ideally located for exploring Mabie Forest, this cosy cottage makes a great base all year round. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of 7stanes - Mabie and Mabie Forest Park. Shambellie House is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

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Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Collette

Lovely little cottage in a very rural and peaceful setting.
Lovely little cottage in a very rural and peaceful setting. Forest walks on the door step and a short drive into Dumfries. It was an ideal place to get away and relax for a week
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10/10 Excellent

Collette

Lovely little cottage in a very rural and peaceful setting.
Lovely little cottage in a very rural and peaceful setting. Forest walks on the door step and a short drive into Dumfries. It was an ideal place to get away and relax for a week
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10/10 Excellent

Marion

We enjoyed 9 nights at butterhole cottage thanks to our host who thoughtfully left milk tea,coffee,
We enjoyed 9 nights at butterhole cottage thanks to our host who thoughtfully left milk tea,coffee, biscuits, and a packet of treats for our dog. We took our 9 year old staffie away as he's terrified of fireworks. It was wonderfull and so peaceful. There wasn't any shops around but that's exactly what we wanted and it was only 13 minutes away from Dumfries in the car. We will definitely be returning. We would highly recommend this beautiful wee gem.
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

A lovely 3 nights with my family & our dog.
A lovely 3 nights with my family & our dog. Very comfortable, owners very friendly & thoroughly enjoyed by us all. In a remote spot, which we wanted, lovely & peaceful. Only criticisms (& they're not really issues) are that shower was a bit weak & temp fluctuated a bit & there was no ice cube tray! Hardly issues...!! Overall a quaint place, well equipped & very cozy. We loved it.
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8/10 Good

Roz

Fantastic location to make use of Mabie forest and surrounding area.
Fantastic location to make use of Mabie forest and surrounding area. Log burner grt and although kitchen is small it had everything you need. Could have been a bit cleaner although you are in the country so guess the odd spider to be expected! I would say it was fine for a family of 4 with 2 being kids but you would struggle in dining and couch in lounge with 4 adults. Lovely welcome treats for us and the dog which was a lovely touch
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Great location, clean and comfortable.
Great location, clean and comfortable. Only down side the shower is rather small and we aren't big people. Heather redponded quickly to our request for more logs. Area is accessible, and full of wildlife.
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8/10 Good

Mark

My companions had to pull out at the last minute so it was just me and Messi the staffy.
My companions had to pull out at the last minute so it was just me and Messi the staffy. The peace and quiet was actually just what I needed. Walks in the forest and on the beach tranquil and interesting
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8/10 Good

Roger

Overall very comfortable, dining area small and double bedroom and little dark as only window on to
Overall very comfortable, dining area small and double bedroom and little dark as only window on to porch.
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Welcoming communications by phone before we arrived.
Welcoming communications by phone before we arrived. Milk and cakes left out for us. Lots of local tourist information. Spacious bedrooms with comfy beds, well equipped kitchen. The only negative was a rather cramped dining area, more than made up for by a large comfy lounge. Good wifi! Pleasant enclosed garden with open views, and pleasant walks from the front door into Mabie Forest. Friendly hotel serving good food just a short walk away. This cottage suited us perfectly
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Fantastic location for what we wanted - biking and hiking in Mabie Forest.
Fantastic location for what we wanted - biking and hiking in Mabie Forest. Really comfy place with everything you could think of and more. It was ideal for our party of three. Four people might be a squeeze in the dining area. Would definitely recommend and book again if visiting the area.