Abbeybank Lodge, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland

Pretty Abbeybank Lodge is located in the heart of a very special place. New Abbey was recently voted Scotland's most beautiful village with its famous Sweetheart Abbey, tearooms, gift shop and pub all just a short walk from the property.

Multi generational groups will love this holiday house near Dumfries and it's perfect for guests wanting some peace and a little privacy. The conservatory dining room for 13 with pretty garden views is a lovely space to enjoy a family meal and the lounge, with comfy leather sofas, is great for a catch up after dinner. If the weather holds, the walled garden is a prime spot for plenty of fun. The grown ups can cook up a storm on the barbecue and perhaps enjoy a cold beer while the children make the most of the large lawn, ideal for games and letting off steam.

Comfortable bedrooms are helpfully set up to cater for a range of group types. 2 family rooms especially are bound to work well, and these have 2 singles with a double, and 1 single with a double. There is a 4 poster king ,a twin and another double room.

There are 2 family bathrooms with baths in the lodge.

Proximity to such a pleasant village means that there are attractions on the doorstep. Afternoon tea and cake or a pint in the pub is bound to be a popular choice after exploring Sweetheart Abbey. The historic town of Dumfries, known for its connections to Scotland's own Robbie Burns, is worth a trip. Affectionately named the Queen of the South, there are castles and museums to visit as well as the Twelve Apostles Stone Circle. Loch Lochruttan and Loch Arthur are local beauty spots, ideal for some fishing or a picnic. Southerness and Rockcliffe beaches on the Solway coastal path are within easy reach, great for swimming when the tide is up.

There is access to a full range of sporting activities and golf clubs. There are walks from your door up to the Waterloo monument and Loch kindar. 7 Stanes mountain biking is virtually on your doorstep. The area has an abundance of wildlife including deer, red kites, woodpeckers.

The lodge is also an ideal place to stay if you're attending a wedding in Dumfries or the nearby Mabie Forest Hotel.