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John Kerr Lodge Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway

A wealth of activities are available in this lovely part of Scotland. The lodge is situated just metres from the Southern Upland Way and provides an ideal base for walking, cycling, bird watching, salmon and trout fishing on the river outside the front door, golfing on the local course or at world-famous Troon or Turnberry, to canoeing on the River Nith – some of the best white-water in Scotland – or gold panning in the scenic Mennock Valley. The Southern Uplands surrounding the lodge also boast Scotland's highest village as well as the lead museum and narrow gauge railway. Also ideal for touring the beautiful border country, there are castles nearby and historic Edinburgh is within easy reach as too is Glasgow (1.5hrs and 1hr away respectively).

Dumfriesshire is an unspoilt corner of Scotland; mountainous in the north and with fertile plains in the south and down to the coast of the Solway Firth. A break in this holiday cottage is the perfect way to get away from it all.

The imposing ruins of Caerlaverock Castle are encircled by a wide moat and surrounded by the extensive marshlands of the Caerlaverock Wetland Centre – a firm favourite with birdwatchers. Threave Castle near Castle Douglas is also well worth a visit. This massive tower is set on an island in the River Dee and you need to take a boat to get there. Built centuries later, the baroque masterpiece that is Drumlanrig Castle only 10 miles from the cottage has a fantastic collection of artworks and precious items. The extensive parkland here is very popular with cyclists.

Robert Burns spent his last years in the county town of Dumfries (there is a story that he also lived for a while in what is now Blackaddie House Hotel adjacent to the cottage) and the Robert Burns Centre here tells his story. Other towns of interest are Moffat, an attractive Victorian spa, and Langholm, birthplace of the poet Hugh McDiarmuid. And don’t miss Gretna Green, still popular with eloping couples after all these years.

Accommodation:
In an idyllic setting on the banks of the River Nith, with a great view of the river and lovely views of the peaceful surrounding countryside, this beautiful stone self-catering cottage has been imaginatively converted from a traditional barn and stables. Tastefully decorated and furnished to a high standard, it stands adjacent to a small country house hotel offering a cosy bar, outstanding food and beautiful gardens.

John Kerr lodge named after the salmon pool just 100 meters up river has a large spacious, comfy sitting room / dining room with well equipped fitted kitchen. Furnished to a high standard with large comfortable sofa and chairs. The kitchen is fully equipped with electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge etc. and breakfast bar. The bedrooms are very large and are set as a double and a twin or two twins, the beds being zip and link form into a super king size or into comfortable singles. Extra beds and cot are available.

Bathroom/WC with shower over the bath and a great added benefit of this lodge is the utility room complete with washer/dryer and chest freezer (for that all important catch!). Outside the lodge is a grassed area with picnic furniture overlooking the river directly below.

Directions:
From the south take the A76 from Dumfries, pass through the town of Sanquhar and just before leaving the town the Hotel is signposted to the left. From the north come along the A76 from Kilmarnock and just as you enter the town of Sanquhar take the first turn on the right immediately after the petrol station, continue down this road for 200yds and the holiday property is on the right.

What's included:
The first £10 of electricity is included, after that electricity is charged on meter readings. All bed linen is provided. Free wireless braodband is available and there is a direct dial telephone in the cottage which is charged on a meter.
The country house hotel to which the cottage is attached is famed for its outstanding food and warm hospitality.

Cost and availability.
The cottage is rented out year round. Weekly terms: arrive Saturday after 2pm, leave Saturday by 10.30am. Three or four day breaks are available - either arrive Friday leave Monday or arrive Monday leave Saturday.

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