About this property
Moniaive 5.6 miles. Set within rural Dumfries and Galloway, in Auchenbrack near Moniaive is Kilnmark Bothy, a charming, three-bedroom dwelling. Encompassed by rolling, luscious hills, offering a secluded setting for relaxing and exploring, Kilnmark Bothy accommodates six guests and their furry companion, complete with a contemporary, open-plan interior. Park up on the private driveway and unload your belongings, heading towards your new home-from-home. Be welcomed into the living space, adorned with A-framed, beamed ceilings, a fully-equipped kitchen with breakfast bar, dining seating for six, and a homely sitting area, with a woodburning stove to light for a gentle glow. Use this space as your social hub, or spend some time outdoors, basking in your tranquil surroundings, where you can also dine alfresco; venture indoors to the quiet nook, overlooking the garden, with a glass of wine in hand. Slope off to sleep in one of three king-size bedrooms, one of which benefits from a private en-suite shower room, whilst the remainder are serviced by a sleek bathroom. Awaken to views across the Scottish countryside, before grabbing your walking boots for a day of adventure. Start your journey from Kilnmark Bothy. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1125105 & 1133374, together sleeping up to 16 guests.
Moniaive means ‘Hill of Streams’ in Gaelic, and the village itself occupies a wonderful location at the meeting of the three glens of Craigdarroch, Dalwhat and Castlefairn. Although planned by a local landowner in the 17th century, Moniaive has a history dating back to the 10th century, and the medieval street layout is still evident. The village has been dubbed ‘One of the coolest in Scotland’ by The Times, and today it is a bustling, thriving centre with a range of facilities including a fabulous Italian restaurant. There are many events throughout the year including the Moniaive Gala and festivals for beer, bluegrass and folk music. In the hills surrounding the village are the Striding Arches, a series of Andy Goldsworthy sculptures set in the landscape. Visiting these also offers some delightful walking in the spectacular scenery. This is a wonderful village for a holiday in Scotland.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with woodburning stove, 1 x king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Cloakroom with basin, heated towel rail, WC, and washing machine.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Snug
Oil-fired central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, wine chiller.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private driveway for 2 cars.
Front garden with lawn, patio, and furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 5.7 miles, pub 5.6 miles.
Note: The garden is not enclosed and has a steep drop down to the road; please take care.
Note: There are steps to the interior and exterior
Reviews (4)
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Christine
Very comfortable beds. Very remote but excellent for a complete cutoff from the world. Could benefit from a book with instructions for appliances and how to find the cutlery drawer. Unfortunately we had an unexpected powercut midway through our break which left us with no electricity or water for a long six hours. Because of this and no instructions on how to reset the underfloor heating (and a drop in temperature) we had a few very cool days to end our holiday. Having said all that we did have a good time
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Barry
Plenty of other places nearby to visit. We brought my son's mountain bike and has was able to ride on his own for miles along the roads and explore. We may well visit again or one of the other smaller cottages close by.
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Juliette
However, on arrival there is none of the usual local information you expect to get such as maps, suggestions for walks, directions, recommendations and there is no welcome pack - if you need milk for a cuppa you have to turn tail and drive back to Moniaive 15 minutes away. It took us a day to find the cutlery drawer and there are no chopping boards or cleaning equipment like broom or hoover so it's hard to leave the place clean.