Burnside Torthorwald

Burnside is a studio cottage in Torthorwald, which is a small village just outside Dumfries. It sleeps two.

The main room is a big open space with your kitchen, a sitting area and the bed. There's a large picture window looking out onto the garden, and a stream runs right past it. The conservatory is the best bit, in my opinion. The doors open straight out, it's a nice spot to sit.

It's all on the ground floor. The bathroom is a walk-in wet room, which is quite spacious. Everything is wheelchair accessible.

It's got a 4 Star rating. It's modern and clean. You've got a washing machine, WiFi, and parking right outside. Bedding and towels are included.

The local pub, Torr House, is a few minutes' walk away. It's been refurbished and does food, but it's worth checking their hours as they can vary. There's a shop in Lochmaben, the next village along.

Dumfries is about ten minutes by car. That's where you'll find the big supermarkets and the Robert Burns stuff if that's your interest.

The coast is about half an hour away. There are good beaches at Rockcliffe and Kippford. For walking, you're close to the Southern Upland Way and there's mountain biking at the 7stanes trails in Mabie Forest, which is nearby.

It's a very quiet area. The skies are dark at night if you like stargazing.

Useful links: Visit Southern Scotland and National Trust for Scotland - South West.