This colourful and contemporary home in southern Scotland offers a welcoming holiday spot for a solo traveller or a couple. You’ll have countryside trails leading right from your doorstep – excellent for long and satisfying dog walks through inspiring scenery. While the property is in a remote spot, you won’t be far from amenities – Lockerbie, a small town 2 miles away, has dog-friendly pubs, cafes and restaurants you can sniff out with your pet in tow.
Renovated to a high standard and decorated in cheerful style, this luxurious barn conversion creates a homely feel as soon as you step inside. It’s got herringbone flooring throughout along with plenty of colourful details. The open-plan living area has a high ceiling, lovely wooden beams, a modern kitchen and a painted feature wall. A glass door and skylights let plenty of light in. Prepare romantic meals and eat together at the dining table, then relax on the inviting sofa with your pet nestling at your feet. Energetic dogs will love letting off steam in the enclosed garden, which is a haven for relaxation with mature trees, seating and a lawn.
Locally, you’ll find lots of attractive spots to visit in the pretty countryside that envelops Lockerbie. Eskrigg Nature Reserve (3 miles) offers woodland walks where you may spot red squirrels, kingfishers and tawny owls – as long as your pet doesn’t scare them off! Lochmaben Loch (6 miles) is another wildlife-rich spot where you can take a circular walk around the water. For an urban day out, head to Lockerbie train station where you can board trains to vibrant destinations such as Glasgow and Edinburgh.