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Dumfries

An easy day trip East down the A75 brings you to county town of Dumfries with a population of around 38,000 sitting close to the Solway Firth near the mouth of the famous River Nith.

Dumfries was the county town of the former county of Dumfriesshire. It's nickname is Queen of the South. In 1186, Dumfries was officially given the rights of a royal burgh. Throughout the first 50 years of its foundation the town was at the forefront of the Scottish Borders until the consolidation of Galloway in 1234. A royal castle, which no longer exists, was built in the 13th century on the site of the present Castledykes Park, and before becoming King of Scots, Robert the Bruce slew the Red Comyn at Greyfriars Kirk in the town in 1306. His uncertainty about the fatality of his stabbing caused one of his followers, Roger de Kirkpatrick, to utter the famous, "I mak siccar" ("I make sure") and finish the Comyn off.

Dumfries High Street hosts many of the historical, social and commercial centres of the town. During the 1990s, these areas enjoyed various aesthetic recognitions from organisations including Britain in Bloom. The town offers the visitor every facility and attraction desired, with all the usual high street, shops, supermarkets, cafes and banks, along with numerous leisure centres, a swimming pool, cinema and Inter City rail station, with direct servicess to Ayshire and Glasgow in the North and Carlisle, Hexham and the lakes in the South.

 

Views of Dumfries and the River Nith

 

The Northumberland National Park

 

Further to the East and little more than 2 hours drive you reach the land of the far horizons - a landscape of limitless beauty from Hadrian's Wall to the Cheviot Hills is Northumberland's greatest scenic treasure. www.northumberland-national-park.org.uk It stretches for over 60 miles from the rounded Cheviot hills which form the border with Scotland to Hadrian's Wall in the south. The Park's 398 square miles contain delightful wooded valleys and some of the finest stretches of open moorland in the country. The Authority seeks to ensure that the landscape is conserved and that adequate provision is made for the public to enjoy the beautiful countryside. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the Park but wherever you go, please always follow the Country Code. The park is divided into two main sections: High Hills Country (the Cheviot Hills) This northern part of the National Park and is dominated by the Cheviot Hills. here a walk on the open hills without a living soul for miles around makes a profound impression. There are three main Cheviot valleys of interest to the visitor: The Harthope Valley, the Breamish Valley and Coquetdale. and Reiver Country. Tynedale and Hadrian's Wall (Reiver Country) is named after the feuding border families who fought and raided each others homes in the 14th-16th centuries. The landscapes here are generally softer and more varied than in the Cheviots. Again there are three main areas of interest to the visitor: Redesdale, the North Tyne Valley, and Hadrian's Wall. Books and videos about the National Park are available from the Northumberland Virtual Gift Shop. For further information, contact the Park Authority 01434 605555.

Covering some 1800 square miles, the Scottish Borders stretch from the rolling hills and moorland in the west, through gentle valleys to the rich agricultural plains of the east and on to the rocky Berwickshire coastline with its secluded coves and picturesque villages. You will discover castles, abbeys, stately homes and museums illustrating the exciting and often turbulent history of the area. Celebrations of music, arts and literature, and local food and drink take place throughout the year. June and July are a great time to watch the Common Ridings. In high summer and autumn you can enjoy the attractions of sheep dog trials, Border Games and the Scottish Championship Horse Trials. The Selkirk Vintage Classic and Veteran Vehicle Show in September offers 2 days of pure nostalgia. The area offers excellent opportunities for walking, cycling, playing golf and horse riding. The River Tweed runs through the centre of the Scottish Borders. Fed by its many tributaries, it provides some of the best fishing in the country.

To the East the historic Royal Burgh of Jedburgh just north of the border with England. In 1566 Mary Queen of Scots stayed in the town at a house which now tells the story of her tragic life. Up on a hill overlooking the town, Jedburgh Castle Jail is also open to the public as a museum. The town's red sandstone abbey on the banks of the Jed Water was founded in 1138 by David I and was pillaged and rebuilt many times. Now cared for by Historic Scotland, the abbey is open to visitors all year round and the Visitor Centre portrays its turbulent past.

Winner of the country town prize in Beautiful Scotland in Bloom, Jedburgh offers an attractive setting to follow the town trail, take a riverside walk or browse amongst the shops in the colourful renovated buildings in the Market Place and Canongate. South of the town is the award winning Jedforest Deer and Farm Park. At nearby 16th century Ferniehirst Castle, the grounds and Kerr Information Centre are open to visitors on a limited basis. Near Ancrum to the north lies Monteviot House Gardens on the banks of the river and Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre offering exhibitions and indoor or outdoor activities.

"Views of Jedbugh High street and the Abbey"  

 

Hexham, Hadrians Wall and the Scottish Borders

To the South East and within an easy 2 hour drive is Hadrians wall and the old border town of Hexham the largest town in West Northumberland standing on the banks of the River Tyne. It is a very ancient ecclesiastical parish in its own right and there are many ancient spellings vaiations of the town's name including Hutoldesham, Hestoldesham, Hextoldesham and Halgutstad. One interpretation is that the names refer to the tributaries to the Tyne which run through the town.

Here you can visit the Benedictine Abbey and church rebuilt in the 12th century. Close to Hexham is the world famous Hadrian's Wall built in AD122 on the orders of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, and stretched from the East to West coasts of Britain, from Bowness on Solway in the West to Wallsend in the East. It is one of the most remarkable unique Roman monuments in the world.

Today, over 1800 years after its construction, Hadrian's Wall still offers spectacular remains for examination. When building the Wall, the Romans made use of the rugged landscape of Northumberland for defensive purposes, and the fact that the countryside has changed little since those times helps to transport the visitor back to those far-off days.In its heyday, Hadrian's Wall was garrisoned by thousands of troops, who watched over the northern horizon from turrets and milecastles placed at regular intervals along the Wall, and lived in a series of more substantial forts at strategic locations. Several of these forts are open to the visitor today, featuring substantial remains and museums and visitor centres of differing sizes and styles, giving an insight into the life lived by a soldier on Rome's northern frontier.

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Smaller accommodation sleeping up to 7 people

 

 

This stunning former Royal Hunting Lodge dates back to 1897. Idyllically located within 5 acres of mature woodland gardens making the perfect holiday retreat for larger groups of family and friends. As you enter the imposing entrance hall and main lounge with its beautiful original wood panelling and open fires, you can almost feel the history of this magnificent country house surrounding you. The property has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment programme for the comfort of visitors and the layout is family orientated. There is a splendid games room with pool table and a smaller games / toy room for younger children. The large private grounds are well-established and safe for children to play. There is a patio area, garden furniture and barbecue for outdoor living.

 

4 upper level Double bedrooms each with en-suite shower-room, hanging and storage space with plenty of room to relax.

2 family rooms each with double and single beds and en-suite bathroom with shower over bath hanging and storage space with plenty of room to relax.

1 Single bedroom with wardrobe, storage space and enough room to relax.

 

The fully equipped kitchen / dining room Cooking by gas hob / electric oven, Fridge / Freezer, 2 washing machines, dishwasher, Microwave Oven. Other essentials such as glasses, crockery, cutlery and a corkscrew are also provided for your convenience. There is also a small informal dining area off kitchen for children's dining, utility room, drying room, games room, playroom, extra separate wc.

 

The formal Dining area and lounge, quiet reading room with selection of books, mood lighting and comfortable seatingwith A dining room with a modern table, seating for six people.

The living room has comfortable leather chairs and large sofa, The television is equipped with cd / dvd player and digi-box, the living room features a roaring open fire and original oak beams. There are also patio doors leading to the garden.

We operate a No Smoking policy in this cottage. We aim to make your visit as comfortable as possible and have equipped the cottage accordingly to make you feel at home.

 

The total package...no hidden extras

 

Fully inclusive includes all Central Heating, Bed Linen, Towels, Dish Cloths / T-Towels, Loo Rolls and Kitchen Rolls.

 

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