Pet friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 8 - Dumfries (6mls W), Southern Scotland

Nestled in a peaceful beautiful countryside position on a large family run beef and sheep farm, this fantastic property sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms, perfect for a large family or group of friends. An excellent base for an outdoor holiday, there is plenty of walking, hiking and cycling routes in the immediate area. Return weary to the warm welcome of the roaring wood burner, with the additional snug allowing adults and teens to both grab a moment of peace and solitude after a busy day together.

A harmonious and tranquil sea of blue and grey, the open-plan living area is warmed by wooden floors with white ceilings giving a sense of space and light. Punctuated with artwork throughout, elegant furniture, sophisticated textiles and individually styled rooms create a contemporary interior to this farmhouse that is both welcoming and extremely comfortable. Step into the bright hall leading to the open-plan heart of the house.

The kitchen area is spacious with lovely granite worktops, perfect for cooking up a storm, while the handy utility room with washing machine and lots of drying and storage space has direct access outside, ideally practical for an active, outdoor holiday. Gather together at the elegant dining table to enjoy family meals before settling on the inviting sofas for a movie night, with the kids ruling their own roost in the snug. Ending the day unwinding under the stars in the bubbling hot tub is the icing on the cake.

The traditional, eaved bedrooms all have charm and individual character, serene in creams with a feature wall in pastel tones for each, giving a sense of space and light just perfect for a restful night's sleep. Lovely linens make a charming retreat at the end of your day, with windows overlooking the pretty surroundings allowing you to wake with a view. The bathroom and ground-floor shower room retain the same character, elegantly simple and perfect for a soak.

Outside, the enclosed patio area is perfect for al fresco dining. Start your days with morning coffee listening to the birdsong, and end it sizzling up a meal on the charcoal BBQ, enjoying the far-reaching views. Kids will love pottering about the mature, enclosed garden in front of the property, and relaxing in the fantastic private hot tub is a daily event not to be missed.

There is ample private off-road parking available.