Title: Ideal single-storey retreat with cosy wood burner. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ideal single-storey retreat with cosy wood burner. ![Dishwasher, freezer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32929500/32929426/9d32e4c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32929500/32929426/65a345df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32929500/32929426/44adf574.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32929500/32929426/41ed80b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32929500/32929426/b37f25bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this charming, single-storey retreat in Dumfries and Galloway. Unwind by the cosy wood burner or explore the beautiful surroundings of Caerlaverock Castle, Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Mabie Forest mountain bike tracks and scenic Caerlaverock Estate. The cottage features a fully-equipped kitchen/dining room with dishwasher and washing machine, free Wi-Fi for staying connected while away from home. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Fireplace - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ideal single-storey retreat with cosy wood burner. Ideal single-storey retreat with cosy wood burner. Explore Dumfries and Galloway, or even the northern Lake District National Park.. All on the Ground Floor: Living room: Smart TV, DVD Player, Multi-Fuel Burner Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, No Toilet Separate Toilet.. Solid fuel central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and fuel for multi-fuel burner included. . Lawned garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 2-3 cars. No smoking!. This delightfully situated, semi-detached, single-storey, holiday cottage has been renovated to a very good standard and is located within the national scenic area between Dumfries and Annan. The cottage is near Caerlaverock Castle and the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust. The county towns of Dumfries and Annan are a short drive away providing a wide range of shops and places of interest. The cottage makes an ideal base for exploring this wonderful area either by car, cycle or on foot, and the Mabie Forest mountain bike tracks are close by, whilst the scenic Caerlaverock Estate has a network of paths to enjoy close by. Close to excellent salmon fishing on the River Nith and wildfowling on the National Nature Reserve. There are several excellent golf courses in the area including the championship course at Southerness. There are wonderful views over the Solway Coast towards the Lake District. Letting Licence No.: DG01638F ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Freezer ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number DG01638F If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as su-CC537211-CC537211 1 Bedroom Accommodation in Ruthwell Near Annan Dumfries ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.99298%2C-3.40891&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=er0Bv0kzuFfZCQ93uQtDxhQh3s4=) Ruthwell near Annan #### What's nearby - Ruthwell Cross - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Dino Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles - Caerlaverock Castle - 11 min drive - 8.9 miles - Annandale Distillery - 11 min drive - 9.4 miles - Dumfries Ice Bowl - 18 min drive - 14.7 miles #### Getting around - Annan Station - 14 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive - ‪Corner House Hotel - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Blue Bell Inn - ‬9 min drive - ‪Annandale Distillery - ‬11 min drive - ‪Drummuir Farm - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ideal single-storey retreat with cosy wood burner. pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ideal single-storey retreat with cosy wood burner.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ideal single-storey retreat with cosy wood burner.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Ideal single-storey retreat with cosy wood burner. located? > Situated in Dumfries, this cottage is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Ruthwell Cross and within 6 miles (10 km) of Dino Park and Ruthwell Church. Caerlaverock Castle and Annandale Way are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ideal single-storey retreat with cosy wood burner. Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Amanda 28 Jul 2020 #### Well equipped cottage. Well equipped cottage. Spacious. In a quiet, secluded area. Weather was particularly grim whilst we stayed but we were nice & cosy with the log burner lit every day. There was plenty of logs provided by the owner. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Amanda This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie 30 Dec 2019 #### T The cottage was cosy and very comfortable had a lovely 5 nights there with our 2 dogs ##### Julie This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie 30 Dec 2019 #### T The cottage was cosy and very comfortable had a lovely 5 nights there with our 2 dogs ##### Julie This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### alan 25 Dec 2019 #### This is the best cottage I have ever stayed in, log fire had been lite for me so the cottage was nic This is the best cottage I have ever stayed in, log fire had been lite for me so the cottage was nice and warm and everything is provided theirs even an electric blanket. ##### alan This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donald 8 Dec 2019 #### Great relaxing weekend in a very comfortable and well equipped cottage. Great relaxing weekend in a very comfortable and well equipped cottage. Ruthwell is great for doing nothing... There's nothing to do! ##### Donald This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Iris 14 Sept 2019 #### Lovely quaint cottage with a fantastic large enclosed garden which our dog loved. Lovely quaint cottage with a fantastic large enclosed garden which our dog loved. Nice quiet safe village with feiendly locals. Shona was very friendly and helpful. Her dog dooley was lovely and made friends with our dog rocco. We will definitely be back. ##### Iris This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve 14 Jul 2019 #### Iona cottage is quaint, cosy, comfortable and clean. Iona cottage is quaint, cosy, comfortable and clean. The wood burning fire is so cheery. We enjoyed watching the birds and cows and views of the Solway from the kitchen window. The deserted lanes make cycling and walking a joy. We enjoyed the Savings Museum up the road. The local people are all so friendly. Thoroughly recommend! ##### Steve This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret 17 Jun 2019 #### My husband and I spent a wonderful week in Iona cottage in May. My husband and I spent a wonderful week in Iona cottage in May. We had wonderful weather for the whole week. The owner of the cottage, who lived next door was very helpful and she suggested various places to go and what to see in the area. There was a wonderful wood burner in the living room which runs the central heating and was very easy to operate. There was everything that we needed and I loved the walk-in- wardrobe in the bedroom. There was also plenty of books, games and DVD's to keep one occupied if needed ##### Margaret This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa 8 May 2019 #### L Lovely cottage and cosy too in a quite village ##### Lisa This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew 27 Jan 2019 #### A bit away from nearest shops at Annan about 6/7 miles. A bit away from nearest shops at Annan about 6/7 miles. Iona Cottage is an old Whin stone build and can be very cold in January/February. It's only heating is a solid fuel fire that gives off sufficient heat for the lounge! But does not have the capacity to heat the hall,bedroom, kitchen and bathroom/Sep toilet. (No mains gas) would benefit from a new solid fuel pumped driven system. Also the owner requests that you top up the electricity meter with £1 coins during your stay! We put 10 X £1coins in it for our 4 day stay to cover the electric hob/oven & shower which was used economically. ##### Andrew ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Golden Jubilee Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clydebank-Hotels-Golden-Jubilee-Hotel.h664349.Hotel-Information) > > [Moffat Manor Country Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moffat-Hotels-Moffat-Manor-Country-Park.h17709438.Hotel-Information) > > [Ardoe House Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aberdeen-Hotels-Ardoe-House-Hotel-Spa.h23180.Hotel-Information) > > [Glasgow Westerwood Spa & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Glasgow-Westerwood-Spa-Golf-Resort.h893990.Hotel-Information) > > [The Kenmore Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aberfeldy-Hotels-The-Kenmore-Club.h9234110.Hotel-Information) > > [Glenisle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Isle-Of-Arran-Hotels-Glenisle-Hotel.h2810774.Hotel-Information) > > [Loch Melfort Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oban-Hotels-Loch-Melfort-Hotel.h520255.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Glasgow East Kilbride by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Glasgow-East-Kilbride.h520428.Hotel-Information) > > [Queen of the Loch, Balloch by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alexandria-Hotels-Queen-Of-The-Loch-By-Marstons-Inns.h33716771.Hotel-Information) > > [Auchrannie Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Isle-Of-Arran-Hotels-Auchrannie-Resort.h4140916.Hotel-Information) > > [Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Dalmahoy-Hotel-Country-Club.h21999.Hotel-Information) > > [Parklands Hotel & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Parklands-Hotel-Country-Club.h14766742.Hotel-Information) > > [Duck Bay Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alexandria-Hotels-Duck-Bay-Hotel.h30097341.Hotel-Information) > > [Lochside House Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cumnock-Hotels-Lochside-House-Hotel-Spa.h900570.Hotel-Information) > > [The Whispering Pine Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Spean-Bridge-Hotels-The-Whispering-Pine-Lodge.h11119972.Hotel-Information) > > [Macdonald Crutherland House and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Macdonald-Crutherland-House-And-Spa.h569463.Hotel-Information) > > [Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Glasgow-Hotels-Gleddoch-Hotel-Spa-Golf.h1502522.Hotel-Information) > > [The Tarbet Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arrochar-Hotels-The-Tarbet-Hotel.h13407451.Hotel-Information) > > [Portavadie](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tighnabruaich-Hotels-Portavadie.h11974275.Hotel-Information) > > [Powfoot Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Annan-Hotels-Powfoot-Hotel.h906274.Hotel-Information) > > [The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stranraer-Hotels-Portpatrick-Hotel.h13430754.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Boutique Huntingtower Perth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Perth-Hotels-Leonardo-Boutique-Huntingtower-Perth.h859382.Hotel-Information) > > [The Busby Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-The-Busby-Hotel.h10004759.Hotel-Information) > > [Coylumbridge Resort Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aviemore-Hotels-Coylumbridge-Resort-Hotel.h520458.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunfermline-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Queensferry-Crossing.h1152983.Hotel-Information) > > [Cromlix](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunblane-Hotels-Cromlix.h1580309.Hotel-Information) > > [Onich Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-William-Hotels-Onich-Hotel.h48439952.Hotel-Information) > > [Seamill Hydro Hotel & Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/West-Kilbride-Hotels-Seamill-Hydro-Hotel-Resort.h1818213.Hotel-Information) > > [Bowfield Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Johnstone-Hotels-Bowfield-Hotel-Country-Club.h1796965.Hotel-Information)