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  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

Sleeps 1 - 4 people (2 well behaved dogs allowed) Postcode - DG2 8PZ. This renovated former steading cottage is set amidst 70 acres of rolling farmland in glorious Galloway, yet lies only 4 miles from the busy country town of Dumfries and twelve miles from the food town of Castle Douglas in an ideal touring base. Steeped in history, blessed with stunning scenery and enjoying world-class mountain biking, golf and other activities. Dumfries and Galloway has something for everyone, with many rocky and sandy beaches to explore, village crafts and museums to visit. Golf, fishing, pony trekking, bird watching, sailing and windsurfing all close by, with Mabie Forest, Ae Forest and Dalbeattie Forest all offering excellent mountain biking and walks for all abilities. Nearby towns offer excellent shopping as well as a selection of cafes and restaurants. Shop 4 miles, pubs and restaurants 4 miles. For families there is Cocoa Bean Chocolate factory, Dalscone Farm Park, Cream of Galloway ice cream park and Mabie Farm Park. Ground floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double and 1 twin. Living room/kitchen/dining room. Shower room with toilet. Wooden floors throughout. French doors leading to small enclosed garden with patio and patio furniture. Air source heat pump heating and Elec inc. T/cot and h/chair on request. Free wifi. 39 inch smart TV with Freesat. Elec cooker. French doors leading to small enclosed garden with patio and furniture. Shared garden with seating as shown in photos. Plenty of parking. Bed linen and towels inc. iPod dock. M/wave. W/machine. D/washer. Fridge Freezer. Cycle store. No smoking.Arrival from 3pm and departure by 10 am.Shorter bookings can be taken. 25% deposit required to secure booking. Please note that there is an additional charge for electric car charging. Message for details. Thank you!

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • 1 Full bed
  • 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Crib
  • 1 Wet room

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • Crib
  • High chair

Access

  • Parking
  • Accessible for wheelchair users — please contact the owner for details before booking

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioning
  • Private garden
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Four Mile Cottage – Home 4744427

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    About the owner

    Anna/stephen B.
    Tourist License
    DG00280F
    Average reply time:
    3 hours 9 minutes

    Calendar last updated:
    24 Apr 2024

    Years listed:
    9

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    Languages spoken: English
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    Wanderer551746

    Lovely family break.
    Aug 2022

    Lovely cosy cottage with scenic views but not too fair from amenities. Stayed for three nights and found plenty of family friendly things to do close by. The cottage was well presented and the beds we… More 

    8 Sep 2022

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    james v
    Bradford, United Kingdom

    Relaxing Week
    Feb 2020

    Another fantastic week at Four Mile,the weather wasn't kind but the cottage was nice and cosy as always,absolutely love the area and looking forward to getting back soon!

    7 Mar 2020

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    taryn d

    Fab
    Oct 2019

    Fab clean warm well equipped cottage. Great location for driving around the area. Lots of good walks for dog close and the cycling in nearby forest is great. We will definitely be visiting the area a… More 

    25 Oct 2019

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    Daydream60904247226

    A central well equipped cottage....l
    Aug 2019

    Location was great we visited some fantastic places. The cottage was well equipped with everything you could need. The owners thought of everything The cottage was clean and tidy, and was what a cott… More 

    23 Aug 2019

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    A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

    Good place to stay
    Apr 2019

    A friend and I stayed for 1 week in Four Mile cottage. It was perfect for the two of us. Bedrooms were spacious with plenty of storage. The kitchen is very well equipped and the little garden was grea… More 

    7 May 2019

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