Email Barr Farmhouse enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
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The
Stairmand family look forward to welcoming you to their farmhouse at The
Barr. Why not unwind with tea or coffee and some delicious farmhouse home
baking on arrival? Guests can relax in luxury in their own part of the
house, as we are at the other end – and in the colder months rest
in comfort in front of a log burning stove in their own guest lounge.
Barr Farmhouse is peacefully situated on one side of the natural bowl that surrounds Dumfries with breath-taking views to the hills on the far side of the valley. An attractive, traditional farmhouse, full of character dating back to the early 1800s, it was completely refurbished in 2005 to a high standard.
Not only does it have easy access to the main motorways, and acts as a natural gateway to Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Highlands of Scotland, the English Lakes and Ireland, it is an area of outstanding beauty where there is much to do for the visitor.
Each bedroom has its own private bathroom or shower room and with a separate entrance at one end of the property, guests may enjoy the independence of coming and going as they wish. In the mornings you may indulge in a traditional full Scottish breakfast or select something from our alternative menu.
They are Dog people and welcome your dogs. They are also close to the 7 stanes Mountain bikes track at Ae Forest (7 minutes ), Mabie Forest(20 minutes) and Dalbeattie(30 minutes). Wash down facilities and storage for Mountain Bikes are available here at The Barr.
Barr Farmhouse Accommodation
DINNING ROOM
Afternoon tea is served in the drawing room or dining room when you arrive
as part of your package (any time after 3.30pm). Relax and unwind after
a hard day traveling with a nice cup of tea or coffee and some delicious
farmhouse home baking. Occasionally, when the weather is fair, afternoon
tea can be served in the garden where you can enjoy the views from The
Barr. Breakfast is served in the vaulted dining room between 7.30am and
9.00am at a time of your choosing when you may indulge in a traditional
Scottish full breakfast with all the trimmings or choose an alternative
breakfast from their menu.
DRAWING ROOM
A guest drawing room is available to you during your stay after 3.30pm
where there are books to read, card and board games to play, CDs to listen
to, SKY television to watch and a small library of DVDs for your use.
After dinner you may relax in the comfort of your own lounging area and
in the colder months in front of a roaring log burning stove. They are
Wi-Fi enabled so that Internet connection is available throughout the
guest house accommodation and in all the bedrooms at no extra cost. In
order to preserve peace and quiet it is our preference not to have televisions
in the bedrooms (SKY TV is available in your drawing room). Radios are
provided. .
BEDROOM
Each of our bedrooms boasts an individual contemporary country style in
both decor and furniture, with stunning views across the Galloway hills
and Criffel beyond. All have central heating and tea and coffee making
facilities. Guest accommodation is at one end of the property with its
own private entrance and they live at the other end, so it feels like
you are in your own country home! Each bedroom has its own private facilities,
either as a shower room or bathroom. They have chosen not to have televisions
in the bedrooms (there is one in your drawing room). Radios are provided.
GARDENS
You are most welcome to take a walk around the ‘Wee Paddock’
to admire the magnificent views. Weather permitting, please feel free
to stroll along our ‘Criffel Path’ to view Criffel in the
distance, in all its majesty (the highest hill in the south-west of Scotland)
and all the other hills on the other side of the valley. Alternatively,
why not take a seat in the ‘Snowdrop Glade’, carpeted with
snowdrops in the spring.
The big challenge now is to create gardens where previously there was
nothing. The neighbouring barley field reached almost to the house! In
2008/9 more than 700 tonnes of soil were removed to create a gentle slope
at the back of the house exposing the views for all to see from the drawing
room. Garden landscaping will continue during 2011 and new dry stane dykes
will be built at the top of the lane
Barr Farmhouse Facilities
Garden
Bed Linen Provided
CD Player
Central Heating Throughout Property
Hair Dryer In Room
Hairdryer Available
Heating Throughout Property
Hi-Fi
Iron Available
Ironing Facilities
King Size Bed
Linen & Towels Supplied
Linen Provided
Log Fire
Lounge
Mains Electricity
Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove
Oil Central Heating
Parking
Private Bathroom
Property Heated Throughout
Radio
Satellite / Cable TV
Shower
TV Lounge
Television
Towels Provided
Wash Hand Basin
Location:
Getting there from the Information Center
From Tourist Information Center by car
Approximately 8 minutes by car - Travel along the Whitesands
up to the traffic lights towards Buccleuch Street. Turn right onto Buccleuch
Street. Follow signs for a701 (Glasgow, Edinburgh). Continue through Heathhall
and Locharbriggs towards Amisfield but do not turn left for village at
Celtic Memorial Cross statue. Instead, immediately after the Cross take
first right turning signposted for Tinwald and Torthorwald and immediately
over the small bridge (less than 2 meters) turn sharp left up lane to
Barr Farmhouse. We are at the top of the lane.
Getting There by Car
From Dumfries train station by car
Approximately 8 minutes by car - From Huntingdon Road turn left
onto the A709. At the roundabout take the first exit onto the Moffat Road
and continue forward onto the A701. Follow signs for A701 (Glasgow, Edinburgh).
Continue through Heathhall and Locharbriggs towards Amisfield but do not
turn left for village at Celtic Memorial Cross statue. Instead, immediately
after the Cross take first right turning signposted for Tinwald and Torthorwald
and immediately over the small bridge (less than 2 meters) turn sharp
left up lane to Barr Farmhouse. We are at the top of the lane.
Getting There by Railway
From Lockerbie Station by car
Approximately 15 miles and 27 minutes - Start at Station Road.
Take the second exit at the roundabout onto the B723 on the main street
and turn right at the traffic signals signposted for Lochmaben / Dumfries.
At the next roundabout take the second exit onto the A709. At the next
roundabout take the third exit onto the A75 signposted for Stranraer.
At the third roundabout take the first exit for the A701. Follow signs
for A701 (Glasgow, Edinburgh). Continue through Heathhall and Locharbriggs
towards Amisfield but do not turn left for village at Celtic Memorial
Cross statue. Instead, immediately after the Cross take first right turning
signposted for Tinwald and Torthorwald and immediately over the small
bridge.
Getting there by Aeroplane
Approximately 1.5 hours away - Exit the M74 at Junction 15 signed A701
Dumfries / Beattock / Moffat. At first roundabout take the exit onto the
A701 for Dumfries, and then at second roundabout you take the first left
to Dumfries. We are approximately 13 miles along the A701. Continue along
A701 for about 12 miles and you will see signs for Amisfield. DO NOT take
any of the turnings for Amisfield. Immediately, after a white painted
house on left side of road turn left over an old, small bridge, as signposted
for ‘Tinwald and Torthorwald.’ Take a SHARP left as soon as
you have crossed the above mentioned bridge. This will take you up our
lane - and at the top you will arrive at Barr Farmhouse.
Getting There by Ferry
From Stranraer Ferry Port
Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes away by car – start
out on Cairnryan Road. Turn right onto the A77 signposted for Portpatrick
/ Dumfries. At crossroads turn left onto the A75 signposted for Dumfries.
Continue to follow the A75 for Dumfries until you see signs for A701 Glasgow
/ Edinburgh. . Follow signs for A701 (Glasgow, Edinburgh). Continue through
Heathhall and Locharbriggs towards Amisfield but do not turn left for
village at Celtic Memorial Cross statue. Instead, immediately after the
Cross take first right turning signposted for Tinwald and Torthorwald
and immediately over the small bridge (less than 2 meters) turn sharp
left up lane to Barr Farmhouse. They are at the top of the lane.
Please Note:
Pets Welcome By Arrangement
Children Welcome
Dog exercise area
Free Internet Connection
WiFi
No Smoking Permitted
Email Barr Farmhouse enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
