Guests say
Martha's Shore Cottage in Dumfries is highly praised for its stunning location, cleanliness, and well-equipped facilities, particularly for disabled guests. The property offers tranquility, wildlife watching, and a safe garden for children and pets. The owner, Mrs. Murray, is commended for her friendliness and helpfulness. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, including a welcome tray and fresh eggs.
The cottage is consistently described as clean and well-kept, with multiple reviews highlighting exceptional cleanliness standards.
The location is frequently mentioned as perfect, offering tranquility, beautiful views, and proximity to local attractions and shopping in Dumfries.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with special mentions of comfortable beds and a warm atmosphere. The garden is noted as safe for children and pets.
The cottage is well-equipped, especially for disabled guests, with a wet room and high toilet with rails. However, some guests noted the windows and patio doors could use updating.
The owner's thoughtfulness is appreciated, with mentions of a welcome tray and fresh eggs. While these gestures are warmly received, guests should note such gifts are kindly offered but not guaranteed.
About this property
An original 18th-century fisherman’s cottage with magnificent views over the Solway Estuary with wood-burning stove and wheelchair access.. Peacefully set with panoramic views over countryside to the Nith Estuary, these detached, single-storey holiday cottages have their own garden and have been furnished and equipped to the STB’s ‘4 Star’ standard. Conheath Gatelodge is a traditional delightful and cosy Georgian cottage with many original features, whilst Martha’s Shore Cottage has magnificent views over the Solway Estuary from one side and was an original fisherman’s cottage dating back to 1700. Generations of Martha’s artistic family lived here and her father was the stone mason for the farm estate, and cut stone for the owner’s farmhouse. There are lovely riverside walks from the door with abundant birds and wildlife to spot. There are many quiet roads ideal for cycling, and excellent wildfowl salt-marshes surrounding Caerlaverock Castle, 3 miles away. Solway Firth is easily accessible. Dumfries, 3 miles, has good shopping, restaurants, cinema and sports facilities. Sandy beaches, quaint fishing villages, castles and nature reserves within easy reach. Shop/P.O. and good village pub ½ mile.. Ramp to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen/dining room: Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite Wet Room: Shower, Toilet, Adjustable Toilet Seat
Separate Toilet..
Travel cot. 1 medium-sized dog welcome. Wheelchair access.. Oil central heating and electricity (October-April £20 per week), bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for open fire/wood burner included. Highchair. Payphone. Garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Bike store. Private parking. No smoking. Please note: The properties are close to the estuary.
Free WiFi
The travel cot will only fit into the twin bedded room.
There is a heating supplement of £20 from 1st October to 1st May.
Small to Medium sized dogs only allowed.
EPC Rating = C
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (18)
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Confirmed Guest
Been going fairly regularly since 2011 when it opened. Love the location and condition of the cottage. Owner always visits early in the stay to check all is OK. (It always is.) A decent village shop would be good, for ordinary stuff like bread, milk, etc, but as we often go through Dumfries on daily travelling there are big supermarkets. Good local pub food, restaurants. Take binoculars. Easy to get to, but on quiet lane. Hope to go again next year.
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John Dick
Lovely cottage well equipped.
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Linda Lloyd
This is a birdwatchers paradise, you don’t even have to go outside you can watch from the patio doors, Dumfries has everything you could want shopping wise.The garden is safe for children and dogs lots of space for playing and a wet, wellies required but lovely walk to the Boathouse for lunches. We had a very relaxing week have been before and hopefully will be back.