THE FLYING SCHOOL
Thornhill
Dumfriesshire
Scotland
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4 people
Pets NOT accepted
- NO disabled access
PROPERTY DETAILS
The Flying School in south west Scotland is an ideal place to base yourselves for a relaxing break, the local area is renowned for hunting, shooting and fishing and also some of the countries top mountain biking trails. The Solway coast is a mere thirty miles to the west and has stunning, spectacular scenery. There are sandy bays and beaches, rocky outcrops and cliffs, rock pools and numerous wild life including several protected nature reserves.
Drumlanrig Castle is three miles along the country lane that runs outside the house. At Drumlanrig Castle and Country Park there are marked cycleways, great for mountain biking, cycle hire, woodland walks, an excellent adventure playground and plant centre as well as the house itself. There are also a farmers markets during the summer season. In the summer you can visit the Arts & Crafts shops in the Castle Courtyard, the Adventure Playground and gardens. They also provide Land Rover tours, architectural tours, a bicycle museum and Disc Golf, one of the world’s fastest growing sports.
Thornhill is a pretty little town one mile from Burnhead with an impressive tree lined main street, a haven for shopping with exclusive shops and boutiques. Local hotels and cafes provide plenty of choice for eating out both during the day and evening.
Dumfries lies fifteen miles to the west and was the home of Scottish folk hero Robert Burns, who lived in Dumfries from 1788 until his death in 1796 and where he is buried in The Burns Mausoleum. There several Burns attractions in and around Dumfries, including The Globe Inn, Ellisland farm and The Burns Centre. A car is essential at this property to fully explore all the delights of this lovely area.
The Flying School is a newly converted, luxury two bedroom property to accommodate four guests, at Burnhead near Thornhill in Dumfries and Galloway. This fabulous property has been awarded five stars by the Scottish Tourist Board.
Accommodation: A lovely open plan sitting room leads into a well designed fully equipped kitchen. All floors are wooden with a hand made oak staircase leading to two very well appointed bedrooms including one ensuite. Both bedrooms are large and airy with high ceilings to accommodate the full height arched windows. The second bedroom has feature lighting around the electric Velux window in the roof. All the furniture and fittings have been carefully chosen and are to a high standard.
The house sits in a colourful garden and access to a three acre paddock, which is mostly hill. A few friendly sheep, chickens and ducks live in the paddock, which has a burn running through it, fresh free range eggs are available.
Glasgow 55 miles.
The Flying School is situated near Thornhill in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Further details available from the property owner upon confirmation of the booking.
Fully Equipped Kitchen, Dishwasher, Fridge/Freezer, Oven, Hob, Coffee Maker, Kettle, Microwave, Toaster, Satellite TV with DVD Player, Radio, I-Pod Docking Station, Linens provided, Towels provided, Electric Central Heating, Multi Fuel Stove.
Car Essential, Garden, Paddock, Patio, Patio Furniture.
Castle, Gardens, Adventure Playground, Plant Centre, Golf Course, Bars, Restaurants, Shops, Walking, Cycling, Fishing, Horse Riding, Historic Sites.
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