Dog friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 2 - Moffat (8mls SW), Southern Scotland

For couples seeking a rural retreat away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, this cosy barn conversion set on a working smallholding offers the perfect retreat. Spend the days enjoying long countryside walks and nights stargazing from your private hot tub. The historic market town of Moffat (8.5 miles) is within easy reach with a range of speciality shops and art galleries to browse.

Further afield the bustling town of Dumfries (13 miles) boasts ancient buildings, riverside walks and pubs and restaurants serving local produce. Enjoying a peaceful rural location, your single-storey barn conversion offers stylish contemporary accommodation in a wonderful countryside setting. Decorated in neutral tones and with windows looking out onto towering trees and open fields, there is a sense of peace and tranquillity throughout the property.

Enter your cottage from the farm courtyard and step through into the light and airy open-plan living space. Rustle up tasty meals in the stylish kitchen area to share at the centrally positioned dining table. After supper, light the wood burner and sink into the plush sofa for an evening of quiet conversation or TV.

When it's time for bed, freshen up in the spacious wet room before snuggling up in your cosy king-size bed and drifting off to sleep. On balmy evenings, share an alfresco meal at the outdoor seating area, watching the stars appear overhead or soothe aching limbs in your private hot tub.