Guests say
Shepherdess Cottage in Moffat is highly praised for its high standard of decoration, comfortable furnishings, and well-equipped amenities. The hot tub is a standout feature, and the property's location is appreciated for its proximity to local shops, cafes, and pubs. Guests have enjoyed the thoughtful touches by the owner, Meg, although some have noted the main road's noise and occasional maintenance communications during their stay.
The cottage generally receives high marks for cleanliness, with several reviews noting it as spotless on arrival. However, a few guests mentioned areas where attention to detail could be improved, such as cobwebs and dust.
The location is well-regarded for its convenience to local amenities and the friendly town of Moffat. However, some guests have noted the noise from the main road as a downside, affecting the score slightly.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, particularly highlighting the quality of the beds and the living room sofa. The presence of a hot tub adds to the comfort level, although some guests mentioned issues with road noise.
Facilities are generally praised, especially the hot tub and well-equipped kitchen. Some guests suggested improvements, such as the addition of a dressing table, and there were minor issues with TV connectivity and heating control.
Meg, the owner, is commended for her thoughtfulness, with guests mentioning welcome treats and quick responses to queries. While gifts like Easter eggs were appreciated, it is noted that such personal touches, though delightful, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Shepherdess Cottage is a stunning semi-detached cottage perched in Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway. Formerly featured on BBC Scotland's Home of The Year competition, Shepherdess Cottage is the perfect choice for those looking for a holiday home with wow factor. On the ground-floor, you can whip up your best dishes in the well-equipped kitchen, ready to enjoy at the dining table for four. If the weather is nice, why not fire up the barbecue and dine alfresco out in the garden, followed by a soak in the bubbling hot tub? After dinner, retire to the sitting room where you can relax on the sumptuous corner sofa in front of your favourite film on the TV, whilst your pooches enjoy the warmth of the crackling woodburning stove. The ground floor is completed by a beautifully decorated double bedroom with TV and a stylish shower room, ideal for those with limited mobility. Continue upstairs to the second bedroom, a superb super-king-size with TV, which is served by a gorgeous bathroom where you can freshen up in the sleek walk-in shower or with a soak in the glamorous freestanding bath. Explore the village, where you will find a great selection of pubs, restaurants, and cafes, perfect for when you fancy a night off cooking! You can also visit The Moffat Spitfire Project, test out your swing at the excellent Moffat Golf Club, or catch a local performance at the Old Well Theatre. Budding historians will not want to miss out on a trip to Thornhill, home to the grand Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, where you can wander through the castles decadent interior or explore the expansive grounds. Continue on to the bustling town of Dumfries, where you can delve into history at the Dumfries Museum, visit the home of the former Scottish poet, Robert Burns, or enjoy a spot of fine dining at 1610. Further afield, you can venture into the Galloway Forest Park, where you can hike or cycle through miles and miles of enchanting forests and spot the local wildlife as you take in the breath-taking scenery. Not too far away is the Stranraer Ferry Port, with many services back and forth to Ireland. For an unforgettable stay in Scotland, choose Shepherdess Cottage.
Nestling in the Annandale valley, Moffat developed in the 17th century from a village to a spa town where the sulphurous waters of the Moffat Well were held to have the power to heal and this led to an influx of visitors throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Many of the buildings in the town date from this period and the present Town Hall was originally developed as a Bath House. The original well can still be visited and is a 1.5 mile walk from the town into the surrounding countryside. In addition to its renown as a spa town, Moffat also grew in stature due to the wool trade and also its position as a stopping point on journeys between England and Scotland. Today the town is popular with tourists and not just because of the superb scenery affording many opportunities for great walking, cycling and fishing. Situated 50 miles from Glasgow and Edinburgh, Moffat is the ideal base for travelling to events in the cities. It has a range of attractions including the Moffat Museum, theatres, art galleries and a selection of shops, cafes and restaurants. Treat yourself to some famous Moffat Toffee and don’t miss the annual Moffat Gala in July and not forgetting the renowned Moffat Sheep Races in August!
Accommodation
First guests to book the Christmas week will receive a £50 festive gift card from the owner! Any bookings between now (16/11) and Christmas week will receive a bottle of prosecco! Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with TV, 1 x ground-floor double with TV.
Bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC, with a lockable door for privacy if required.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Central heating.
Range with gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer.
SkyQ, 4 x TV including 1 x Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking available.
Rear garden with patio, hot tub, barbecue and furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome (owner kindly requests no pets on furniture during stay).
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles.
The property is decorated for Christmas.
Please note: There is a Ring doorbell at the property.
Please note: This property only accepts a minimum stay of 3 nights.
Please note: The hot tub can take up to 24 hours to reach optimal temperature, this can mean it may not be ready on arrival as the water is refreshed every changeover.
Please note: This property does not accept Saturday or Sunday changeovers for 2025.
Please note: due to fire safety regulations this property can only take more than one dog if there are less than 3 adults.
Please note, this property can only accommodate a holiday over 7 days long between 20th - 30th December 2024.
Reviews (16)
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Brian
Living room wonderful, kitchen wonderful, bathrooms wonderful. It's just all wonderful. Yards from nearest pub and shops, although I believe that pub shuts from 1st December to 1st March. There are other pubs but we did not try them. Road noise can be a bit noisy during the night but a small price force property this good. I'd recommend buying a good supply of logs on the way. The welcome logs only lasted an hour, and the large bag we bought for the remaining 4 days only lasted 2 days. So you don't want to be buying the small bags from the petrol stations. And you don't want to not be using the wonderful burner underneath the massive tv. Hot tub also fantastic. Found some nice dog walks right out of the front door. Moffat is a nice town and the people are nice too. 5â recommendation from me !
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Madeline
Excellent location, extremely comfortable and very dog friendly. A fantastic base for local exploration with some great dog friendly restaurants nearby. We visited with my parents and the layout of the cottage gave us our separate personal spaces as well as great living and kitchen areas. And the hot-tub was an amazing treat at the end of the day adventuring (or at the start of the day before getting started). Highly recommend
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Louise
The decor and furnishings were tasteful, well thought out, beautiful and comfortable. From the luxurious towels to the bath robes. The cottage was spotless and in a great position for ambling around the village. A big thank you to Meg for giving us the run down before we arrived. Plus the bags, dog treats and refreshments when we arrived. Would definitely recommend