The House on the Shore, Dumfries and Galloway
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The House on the Shore is one of the finest houses to be built in Scotland in the 20th Century, hidden away in a magical location.
It was built as the dower house of the Arbigland Estate in 1936 and still remains in the original family's ownership. Over a mile from a public road in any direction, the house is secluded and most rooms have magnificent views across the Solway Firth to the Lake District.
The estate is a haven for wildlife, forming part of the Solway SSSI and the Nith Estuary National Scenic Area.
It has historic associations with the poet Robert Burns and is the birthplace of the American naval hero John Paul Jones. It is also famous for its pedigree herd of Luing cattle. There is a first class shoot and shooting and roe stalking are available by separate arrangement.
The House on the Shore is centrally located to enjoy all that Dumfries and Galloway has to offer. Breathtaking gardens, ancient ruins, world class golf courses and the widest variety of scenery in Scotland - from the almost Cornish sub-tropical coastal belt of the 'Scottish Riviera' through lush farmland to the rugged vastness of the Southern Uplands. Almost every type of leisure activity can be catered for locally.
The house is
decorated and furnished to a high standard and is warm and cosy
for winter breaks. The nearby Shore Cottage sleeps 8 and may be
available for rent for staff or additional guests by separate arrangement.
A cook can be arranged.
Accommodation:
Ground
Floor. Reception hall, study with TV and open fire,
drawing room with open fire, dining room with French doors
to terrace and shore, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom. Billiard
room with french doors open to garden.
First
Floor. Master double suite with four-poster and en-suite
bathroom (bath with shower over), children’s twin room,
twin bedroom, 2 double bedrooms, twin (bunks) bedroom and whb,
2 house bathrooms.
Attic
floor. Twin room, house bathroom, double room with
bathroom ensuite
Staff wing with resident housekeeper
Activities:
- Private sandy beach & extensive gardens
- Spectacular views of the Lake District
- Snooker, table tennis and croquet
- Golf - Southerness championship links course 5 mins, many other courses
- Pheasant, partridge and snipe shooting by arrangement
- Roe stalking by arrangement
- Clay pigeon shooting and shooting lessons by arrangement, 10 mins away
- Salmon, trout, coarse and sea fishing nearby, also fly fishing tuition by arrangement
- Paradise for walking and cycling around the estate
- Historic castles, museums
- Kirkcudbright 'Artist's Town', Wigtown 'Book Town', Castle Douglas 'Food Town'.
- Restaurant and pubs within walking distance (30 mins)
- Gardens to visit
- Bird watching from the house and 2 reserves nearby
- Sailing at Kippford and Loch Ken, boats can be moored at nearby Carsethorn
- Indoor kennel (2 well behaved dogs by arrangement)
- Children's farm parks, playgrounds, theme parks nearby
- Painting tuition available by arrangement
- Pony trekking and riding tours nearby
Included
Linen & towels provided. Oil central heating and
open fire. Electricity and fuel included in rent. Initial supply
of logs. TV, CD player, Aga, electric hob, dishwasher,
fridge, microwave, freezer, washing machine, telephone, travel
cot. Sun terrace with garden furniture, BBQ. Books 7 games. Walled
kitchen garden and greenhouse. Ample parking. Kennels. Extra
services (cooking, babysitting, butler, housekeeping etc) may
be arranged, at extra charge, directly with the owner
. Good
housekeeping deposit £250.
Local shops/hotel in Kirkbean 3 miles
Hotels/village shops in Dumfries 12 miles
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The House on the Shore, Dumfries and Galloway - P059 
