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Craigadam - Dumfries Self Catering

Craigadam - Self Catering Dumfries - ( sleeps 6 )

Craigadam is a Country House Estate beside Dumfries, made up of Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, Wedding Venue and Self Catering.apartment. Its one of the most unusual combinations in Scotland, and it works. In every respect. Craigadam is totally unique, I can't think of another self catering accommodation where you can walk across the courtyard to enjoy a restaurant with exquisitely prepared organic food then relax playing snooker in the billiard room then avail yourself to the honesty bar and return to your private self catering apartment with 3 generous bedrooms.

Prices From £250 (2 night stay all year) To £650 (per week all year) short breaks available all year

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Vernon's personal review of the accommodation, location and items of interest

Self Catering Dumfries

Craigadam - Dumfries Self Catering (sleeps 6)

Craigadam is one of the members of the Tourist Board that I have worked with as a business consultant and I have known Richard and Celia for many years. I have never met a couple that work as hard as them to make their guests stay with them perfect.

Craigadam is a large country house located in the rolling countryside just outside Dumfries. The large house is used as a hotel with bedrooms that are individually decorated to a theme, and this is carried through to the self catering cottage which has three twin bedrooms each of which is decorated to a theme, there is the African room, the Venetian room and the Scottish room.

The cottage forms one side of fountain courtyard and is all on one level, each room has a glazed doorway to the courtyard which makes it feel light and airy.

So why is Craigadam in this guide ? I have chosen it because every aspect of the whole package works well. Celia and her kitchen staff prepares all the food for the award wining restaurant, which is set in a large wood panelled dining room where the guests share the single enormous table.

This Dumfries self catering cottage is delightful, with plenty of space and surrounded by glorious countryside, but what is unique is that you can explore this interesting region and return to your accommodation to eat in a restaurant that is just across the courtyard, make use of the honesty bar and then just amble back across the courtyard to your accommodation.

That's it, self catering accommodation with all the benefits of a hotel.

Celia's husband Richard has built Craigadam up to be one of Scotland's great shooting estates, covering deer, grouse, woodcock and partridge which has lead to the 7th enterprise at Craigadam which is an organic producer of wild game. All the meat is prepared and packed on the estate and is sold all over the country and makes up a lot of the ingredients of Celia's cooking.

There is a buzz about Craigadam

This is a real life experience of Scottish Country Life.

A stay here is such a great and memorable experience. Dumfries Self catering at its best.
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Facts and Figures

3 twin bedrooms that sleep 6 each bedroom has its own bathroom

Living room with open plan kitchen

The use of all the amenities of the Hotel, including restaurant, billiard room, gardens, fountain courtyard and bar.

All costs like linen, heating, lighting, towels, cots, high chairs are supplied and are are included in the price.

Changeover days are variable - enquire for the dates you require

Location - blue marks the exact location of this property  (use the buttons on the left to zoom in and out)



Points of interest

Living Room in Threave Studio
  • Close to Dumfries and Galloways Red Kite Trail
  • Central to 5 of the 7 stanes mountain bike trails
  • Beaches close by
  • Close to the Dumfries and Galloway Forest Park with hundreds of interesting walks
  • Close to Kirkcudbright famous for its community of artists
  • Selection of 30 golf courses including competition courses
  • Over 30 gardens and nursaries that benefit from the clement weather enjoyed by all who self-catering Dumfries.

So what is there to see and do close by ?
close to gardens
Threave Gardens is the closest garden which is one of Scotlands most interesting as it is a training college for our future gardeners as well as a showground of interesting flora. There are over 30 other gardens and nurseries in Dumfries and Galloway including Glenwhan and Port Logan.
good area for walking and hiking
Craigadam is set in the Dumfries countryside, it is surrounded by country walks many of which start at Craigadam. One particular walk takes you across the hill at the back to Glenkiln outdoor sculpture park where you can find Henry Moore, and Epstein sculptures in a natural setting.
good area for fishing
We are close to the coast an Balcary Bay offers some of the best coastal fishing in the area. There is also fishing at loch Carlingwark in Dumfries and river fishing in the Urr (4 miles)
buildings of historic interest close by
Craigadam is an established shooting and hunting estate, shooting instruction can be given for deer and bird shooting.
area of artistic interest
Kirkcudbright is known as Scotlands Art Town and is just 7 miles from Craigadam. Known for the quality of light, the gardens. This small fishing town was a favourite retreat for the "Glasgow Boys" including Hornel, Peploe and many other of Scotlands finest painters. This region plays host to the "Spring Fling" when over 100 artists open their studios to the public.
good for food
Craigadam has an award winning restaurant, Celia and her staff work tirelessley to provide fine organic dining with an emphasis on wild game. There is no finer dining experience anywhere in Dumfries-shire.
great cycling
The 7 Stanes are Scotland's great mountain bike routes. Craigadam is close to 5 of them so offers the perfect loocation if you want to do some of the most exciting biking in Europe. The byeways are also ideal for easy family cycling so do bring your bikes with you.
good area for golf
There are 30 golf courses in Dumfries and Galloway, many of them are on the coast and offer spectacular and challenging golfing experiences.

Bicycle Friendly Green Award Walkers Friendly Motorcycle Friendly No pets No Smoking       read Tripadvisor review
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