Gardener’s Cottage is a cosy three bedroomed courtyard cottage set in the grounds of Danevale Estate on the banks of the River Dee. As you would suspect Gardener’s Cottage was for many years the home of the Estate Gardener and in 2021 was completely renovated by the owner. Her attention to detail is evident from the moment you walk in the door with its beautiful décor and delightful furniture. There is a warm and cosy living room and well-equipped kitchen, and all the bedrooms have super comfy beds to ensure the most relaxing sleep. From Gardener’s Cottage, access the tranquil woodland walks down to the River Dee perfect for fishing, paddling, or enjoying a picnic on a fine day. Wildlife and birds are abundant here and the Estate and amongst others, red kites being a regular sighting over the cottage.
Whilst in this lovely quiet location, Gardener’s Cottage is only a mile away from the local village which sits on the banks of Loch Ken. Here you can enjoy a delicious meal or your favourite tipple in the village pub. Castle Douglas, Scotland’s Food town, is just 3 miles away where you will find many independent little shops selling anything from delicious cakes and artisan food to jewellery and clothes. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants to choose from too. This unspoilt area of Southwest Scotland offers magnificent scenery, fine sandy beaches, and rocky coves to explore. There are also many traditional fishing villages and harbour ports where you can wander round. This is an excellent area for walkers and cyclists, with many quiet country lanes and close to the world renowned 7Stanes mountain biking trails at Dalbeattie and Mabie. Warmed by the Gulf Stream, there are many beautiful gardens to visit including National Trust Threave Garden at Castle Douglas and close to the Galloway Forest Park, home to the first Dark Sky Park in Europe and from Gardener’s Cottage you can marvel at the most amazing dark starry skies.
This property can be booked together with Stable House to accomodate up to 13 guests.