Wysebyside, Kirtlebridge, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland

Wysebyside is a comfortable option for multi generation families and friends wanting to get together for a holiday or weekend break. Set in its own grounds, the property offers plenty of space for the youngsters to let off steam while the adults relax. The walled garden is the perfect spot to unwind with a glass of fizz and to keep an eye out for local deer often to be found close to the house. Wysebyside is easily accessible by good road links via the A74 so is handy for those travelling from Southern Scotland or the North of England.

There is everything you need in the kitchen to cook for a group, including an electric oven, ceramic hob ,fridge freezer and dishwasher. The dining area is a sociable space to eat indoors or for a barbecue migrate to the patio seating area. After dinner, chill out in the family friendly lounge and watch a film or make yourself comfy on the pretty window seat overlooking the garden. There is use of a set of binoculars and plenty of reading material and board games.

The layout of the bedrooms is particularly helpful for a mixed group who want choice and a bit of privacy. 1 room will sleep 4, 1 will sleep 3 ideal for families, and the others offer a king, a single and a twin. The 4 poster bedroom is a popular choice for couples, furnished traditionally with double aspect windows and views. There is a shared bathroom with bath upstairs, a shower room and a WC downstairs.

The house is a great base for exploring the Scottish Borders, Northumberland, the Lake District and the Solway Coast. A short drive away, and the gateway to Scotland, is the little village of Gretna Green (10 minutes drive from Wysebyside), synonymous with young runaway couples who wanted to tie the knot without the constraints of English law. It is still possible to get married there today or to renew wedding vows. Check out the Famous Blacksmith's Shop as well as the Caledonian Shopping Centre too. Carlisle is a 30 minute drive, reputedly England's largest city with all sorts of historic attractions including a castle. Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria can be reached in well under an hour, an opportunity for fun in the dunes at Bowness Sands and a coastal walk.