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Nithbank Cottage

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Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway Show on map

Customer rating 4.8

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A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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27 Customer Reviews

  • "A beautiful cottage with such a lovely garden."

    It was a pleasure to stay there. There was a generous hamper waiting for us when we arrive, which we greatly appreciated. The walk into the centre of Thornhill was easy. There are two little supermarkets and cafés etc., Thank you to the Nithbank team for making our stay so comfortable.

    Reviewed by Leslene4.0★Jul 2026

  • "We had a fabulous week at this well equipped and comfortable cottage."

    Poppy our cockapoo loved the gardens and swimming in the river nith. The welcome pack was well thought out and very thoughtful. Eggs ,milk ,bread and even a bottle of wine. We will definitely be going back.

    Thanks Dave, Ginette and Poppy for staying with us and for the great feedback and glad to hear Poppy enjoyed the swims :) Looking forward to welcoming you 3 again Property Owner

    Reviewed by Dave5.0★Jun 2026

  • "What a wonderful holiday cottage."

    Everything about it was quality. From the furniture, the facilities, the decor and all the extras. The welcome pack was the best we’ve ever experienced and even included 2 brand new toys for our dog Finn! The location was picturesque and peaceful with scope to wander around the grounds. We really couldn’t fault it. So would absolutely recommend Nithbank Cottage to any potential future guests.

    Thanks Jo, Steve and Finn for staying with us and for the lovely feedback - looking forward to welcome you 3 again Property Owner

    Reviewed by Joanna5.0★Jun 2026

  • "Amazing so peaceful everything just so The welcome pack was really appriciated Luna loved the treats and her bed."

    Couldn't fault it. just one thing the utensils drawer could do with a slotted spoon and a fish slice for using in the frying pan. overall would love to return in the not so distant future. thank you again Nina and David not forgetting Luna

    Thank you so much for staying with us Nina, David and Luna - very glad to hear you had an amazing stay - noted about slotted spoon and fish slice (we will get them asap). Looking forward to welcoming 3 of you again - wish you a great summer Property Owner

    Reviewed by Nina Catherine5.0★May 2026

  • "The property was very well equipped, cosy and the bed was very comfortable and the shower in the bathroom was excellent."

    The grounds were lovely to walk round and it was very peaceful so you could hear the birds singing in the trees. The only disappointment was the cottage could do with a handrail at the steps to assist the disabled.

    Thank you James for the lovely feedback and noted regarding handrail - we will definitely get that added. Looking forward to welcoming you again. Wish you a lovely weekend Property Owner

    Reviewed by James5.0★May 2026

  • "We arrived to find a lovely warm cottage with a superb welcome pack, everything you could need for the first evening."

    The cottage is very pretty and the surroundings make it absolutely great. The walks down to the river and woodland are an excellent stroll. Watching the birds ( and Squirrels! ) on the feeder was the icing on the cake. Altogether a lovely three night break. Thank you, Paul and Heather

    Thank you Paul, Heather for the lovely feedback and it is great to know you both enjoyed the stay. Looking forward to welcoming you again Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paul5.0★May 2026

  • "The cottage was just as described."

    Peaceful location, lovely walks in the grounds, for us it was perfect, we wanted somewhere quiet and relaxing and it was.

    Thank you Christine for the lovely feedback and great to know that you enjoyed the stay. Looking forward to welcoming you again :) Property Owner

    Reviewed by Christine4.0★Apr 2026

  • "A delightfully situated cottage in quiet, peaceful surroundings and only a short stroll down to the river bank."

    The cottage is spacious, beautifully furnished, clean, tidy and well equipped. The welcome basket was much appreciated, and was thoughtfully prepared with eggs, milks, bread, orange juice, cheese etc., with allergies taken into consideration, and there was a complimentary bottle of wine and even a pack of yummy treats for the dog !!

    Thank you so much for the great feedback Alison. It was wonderful to host you both and Eleni - looking forward to welcoming you 3 again Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alison5.0★Mar 2026

  • "What a wonderful stay!"

    !! From the moment we arrived we felt so at home. The cottage was lovely and warm and the welcome hamper was very generous with some amazing local produce. Nithbank was very well presented with some beautiful little touches and it was exceptionally clean. The grounds were beautiful, perfect for taking our westie for an wander every morning. We have stayed in many Sykes properties but Nithbank cottage is definitely one of our favorites. We will certainly book again and I cannot wait to return!!.Thankyou to the team at Nithbank for sharing your cottage and grounds, they really are a credit to you.

    Thank you so much Amanda for the lovely feedback and looking forward to welcoming you both and your lovely westie again soon Wish you a great rest of the week Property Owner

    Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Feb 2026

  • "From walking through the door we knew that we had chosen well."

    The cottage was warm and inviting. The welcome pack was above and beyond what we expected. The short 15 mins walk into thornhill was 99% pavement which our 2 dogs easily managed.

    Thanks Ann for the great feedback and we are very glad you enjoyed the stay. Looking forward to welcoming you again. Wish you a great week ahead Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ann4.0★Jan 2026

  • "It’s a beautiful cottage ."

    Well decorated . Cosy . Clean & comfortable. And a well stocked welcome pack

    Thank you Sharon for staying with us and looking forward to welcoming you again - wish you a great weekend Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Jan 2026

  • "A delightful little cottage, the perfect place for a relaxing break very clean and cosy with everything you could need ."

    We took our cocker spaniel Lily she really enjoyed the garden and watching all the birds through the conservatory windows. We will be returning if we can booked in again. The only suggestion I can make is to have larger towels in the bathroom.

    Thank you Sharon for the lovely feedback. Looking forward to welcoming you both and Lily and noted regarding larger towels Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Dec 2025

  • "Lovely comfy cozy cottage in a beautiful setting."

    Lots of extra touches that made the stay special. The welcome pack was very generous and our dog loved the beds, toys and treats left for him. The cottage was spotlessly clean and the owners were very quick to respond to our queries. The birdlife in the garden was amazing and the owners had set up a feeding station which was constantly busy. Sadly, we only saw grey squirrels, which is bad news for the reds. The instructions we received were not to walk on the neighbour’s property, but the only neighbours were the owners and they were happy for us to walk anywhere on their mini estate, which was lovely. The only downside to the holiday was that the garden was not enclosed as advertised, and dogs could easily escape through the main gates onto the road.

    Thank you Barbara for the lovely feedback and for staying with us. Thanks for pointing us regarding the other main gate, we are happy to close that to fully enclose the garden for your dogs. Looking forward to welcoming you again Property Owner

    Reviewed by Barbara4.0★Dec 2025

  • "Beautiful cottage, great location, loved the welcome baskets, would highly recommend, will definitely return in the future."

    Thank you so much Janet, David for the lovely feedback and for staying with us. Wish you both a great festive season and looking forward to welcoming you again Property Owner

    Reviewed by Janet5.0★Nov 2025

  • "Beautiful cottage."

    Well thought out for comfort and luxury. Very peaceful. Would definitely recommend for a relaxing break. Excellent walking for dogs.

    Thank you so much Catherine for the lovely feedback. Looking forward to welcoming you again Property Owner

    Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Oct 2025

  • "Beautiful cottage, with a large well kept private garden, set in wonderful grounds with nice walks through the woods and down to the river."

    A nice walk into Thornhill along a quiet road just under a mile away.

    Thanks Anthony for the great feedback. Looking forward to welcoming you again Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Oct 2025

  • "Lovely property good location in its own grounds."

    The only problem was it was very difficult to turn the car around as there’s very little space on the driveway and you WILL have to turn as it’s not legal to reverse on to a main road. But it’s a lovely location to use as a base for exploring.

    Thanks Remo for the helpful feedback and for staying at the cottage - it was great to host you and we will look into the driveway suggestion (thank you). Next time, please also feel free to bring the car inside and park near the main house as reversing will be much easier and we are absolutely fine with this. Looking forward to welcoming you again :) Regards - Nithbank Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Remo4.0★Sep 2025

  • "MARVELLOUS Went with my wife and wee Border Terrier, Baxter in September 2025."

    Place is fantastic, beautiful cottage and well equipped. A Cockerell and his family paid us a visit every day. It's quiet and secluded,would be even better in the summer ☀️, however, we were fortunate with the weather. 20 minutes walk to Thornhill village which was one Baxter and I did every day for a quick pint in the Farmers Arms. The well stocked hamper left for our arrival was excellent, great produce. This is our 4th Sykes cottage trip, so far Nithbank Cottage comes tops. The other 3 were wonderful, so gives you an idea how far these owners have set the bar. It was exactly the peace and quiet we were looking for. Well done.

    Reviewed by Gordon5.0★Sep 2025

  • "Our stay was fantastic,The welcome pack was unbelievable,everything was clean and tidy,the furnishings are top class and the area is outstanding,the only one very minor gripe would be a bigger bed would be most welcome."

    Otherwise we had a great stay saw plenty of wildlife and will definately return again.

    Thanks Gillian for the lovely helpful feedback and thanks for staying at the cottage. Looking forward to welcome you again Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Sep 2025

  • "Excellent property with everything you could need for an enjoyable stay."

    Very well located with lots in a short driving distance and lovely walks from the doorstep. The grounds were full of wildlife and lots of hidden features to explore. Sitting by the river at night with a drink watching the fish jump and trying to spot an otter was so tranquil and relaxing.

    Thanks Helen and Ross for staying at the cottage and for the feedback - looking forward to welcoming you again Property Owner

    Reviewed by Helen5.0★Aug 2025

  • "Of the many sykes Cottages we have holiday in Nithbank is by far the best we have experienced."

    The owner was very helpful. She came within 10 minutes from our call .and it was only for general knowledge. The welcoming hamper was tremendous. It had everything. Loved the wine. Thank you

    Thanks Samuel and Priscilla for the lovely feedback - it was great to meet you both and thanks for staying with us. Looking forward to welcoming you both again Property Owner

    Reviewed by Samuel5.0★Aug 2025

  • "The cottage was just as it said it was going to be."

    The welcome hamper was excellent just nice surprise on arrival. The 11acre woodlands, streams, river and wildlife were amazing. We will be recommending this place to friends and family. Well done to the owners.

    Thank you so much Ann for the lovely feedback and for staying in the cottage. We are looking forward to welcoming you again :) Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ann5.0★Jul 2025

  • "Excellent property and service, the welcome hamper was delicious."

    The cottage is in a really lovely quiet area within the estate of a large historic house. The owners are really friendly and leave you to get on with your holiday. We had a really great 3 days there. We'll be back. Chris, Dyanne and Lexie.

    Thanks Chris, Dyanne for staying at the cottage. It was great to meet you both and Lexie - she is soo adorable!!! Our dog was excited for days after meeting another Frenchie :). Looking forward to welcoming you 3 again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Chris5.0★Jul 2025

  • "We had a lovely time in your lovely Cottage."

    The surroundings were beautiful and very tranquil. The owners left us some lovely gifts

    Thanks Debbie, it was great to meet you both and we are looking forward to welcoming you again :) Property Owner

    Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Jul 2025

  • "We loved our time at the cottage."

    The cottage and surrounding areas were fantastic. We loved the welcome hamper, and I was very thankful for the gluten free items and we loved the fresh eggs. We will be back at some point.

    Thanks Gail, we are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the stay. We are looking forward to welcoming you again :) Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gail5.0★Jul 2025

  • "The cottage and surrounding gardens, and woodland walks were beautiful."

    There were plenty of birds and other wildlife visitors to the garden. The owners kindly provided a bird book and binoculars to help identify the birds. The welcome pack was one of the very best we have ever received. They had thought of everything, bread, milk, scones, jam, eggs, orange juice, and even asked if you had a white/red wine preference. They also provided dog beds, toys, bowls and treats.

    Hi Andrea, we are soo glad to hear that you enjoyed the stay and thank you for the lovely comments . Looking forward to welcoming you again! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Andrea5.0★Jun 2025

  • "An absolute gem of a retreat for two people with the immpeccable cottage set in a stunning woodland setting with short walks straight from the cottage and down to the river."

    The welcome from the owner was lovely and we enjoyed the excellent communication. The welcome hamper was beautifully prepared and personalised for us which was a great touch. The closeness to walking in the Southern Uplands and Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens made it a great holiday where we didn't drive a lot. There is so much to do in this area (and we walked a lot in stunning scenery) if you can drag yourself away from watching the variety of birds and wildlife around the cottage! The art installations of Striding Arches by Andy Goldsworthy and Crawick Multiverse by Charles Jencks are within a short drive and we enjoyed exploring those on our break. A perfect escape.

    Thanks Davy and Bernadette for the lovely review - it was great to have you both as our guests and we are looking forward to welcoming you again Property Owner

    Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2025

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Summary

  • Single-storey
  • One double bedroom
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen and sitting area with woodburning stove
  • Conservatory/ dining room
  • Electric heating
  • Range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle
  • Smart TV, WiFi
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for 2 or more cars
  • Enclosed garden with lawn, patio and furniture
  • River/fishing access, barbecue pit in grounds, access to an old tennis court for casual play
  • Bike storage available
  • Up to two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Pub and shop 0.8 miles
  • river 0.1 miles
  • Note: Please do not walk on the neighbouring property grounds

The property

Nithbank Cottage is a charming adult only retreat situated near the River Nith in Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway.

Set within 11 acres of ancient woodland with river frontage, this delightful cottage offers off-road parking for several cars, a toasty woodburning stove, Smart TV and welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs, making it an ideal escape for couples seeking tranquillity and natural beauty.

The cottage is a perfect setting for wildlife and red squirrels, deer, pine martens, owls, red kites, woodpeckers and bats can be watched by visiting guests.

The beautiful surroundings are matched by the very good quality finishes and furnishings throughout, creating a truly memorable getaway.

Park the car and take in the stunning countryside surroundings and the gentle flow of the river nearby.

Guests can also ditch the car entirely if they want to explore the nearby rivers, lochs, forest, woodlands, waterfalls and stunning countryside right from the cottage’s door.

Step through the entrance and admire the wooden flooring throughout, complemented by nice soft furnishings that enhance the inviting atmosphere.

Upon entering this single-storey retreat, you will be greeted by an inviting open-plan area, where you can unwind in the sitting room in front of the woodburning stove and Smart TV.

The kitchen is well-equipped for all your culinary needs, featuring a striking red range cooker that contrasts beautifully with the contemporary white kitchen fixtures.

A cupboard with a washing machine is conveniently located for longer stays.

The property boasts a double bedroom, thoughtfully designed with a bed for your pet, ensuring a pleasant stay for all.

The room is tailored for comfort, with tasteful décor and a dedicated dog bed, making it a welcoming space for both guests and their furry companion.

Freshen up in the sleek shower room, complete with a large walk-in shower, stylish vanity, elegant décor, basin, WC, and a mirror with lights for added convenience.

Venture through to the conservatory, which doubles as a dining room, offering a serene space to enjoy meals with views of the surrounding greenery.

It’s the perfect setting for a romantic meal, with natural light and tranquil scenery enhancing the experience.

Step outside to the enclosed garden, where you can relax on the patio furniture or enjoy a game on the lawn.

You may even spot the friendly geese and chickens nearby, adding a touch of rural charm to your stay.

The property is set within the owner's extensive estate grounds, offering ample opportunities for walks and fishing access to the River Nith.

A barbecue pit is available for guest use, perfect for summer evenings, and an old tennis court for casual hitting a ball about, adds a touch of elegance to your stay.

For those bringing bikes, storage is readily available.

Just beyond the borders of this serene haven, you'll discover an array of enticing local attractions.

Embark on a day trip to Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, where the magnificence of Scottish Baronial architecture enthrals us, surrounded by mature woodlands and outstanding artistic masterpieces that ever draw the art enthusiast.

Explore the remarkable astronomical landscape of Crawick Multiverse, a unique outdoor space designed by a world-renowned artist, Charles Jencks; offering an unforgettable adventure marked by spiralling galaxies and striking sculptural rewards awaiting every twist and turn.

Dabble in the rich local art scene at Gracefield Arts Centre where a plethora of exhibitions, workshops, and art events beckon the cultural enthusiast.

Get your walking boots on and enjoy the dramatic and historic walking located within the area from coastlines to forest and hill routes including the famous “Striding Arches Hill Walk” which passes through stunning scenery and glen views.

Enjoy other outdoor pursuits including cycling (the area is well-known for mountain trails and has 4 of the “7 Stanes” trails), kayaking and paddling (plenty of spaces to explore from rivers to secluded beaches and coves) and golfing (the area boasts some of the finest golfing from Troon to highest golf course in Scotland at Leadhills).

After a day of discovery and wonder, retreat home to the refined comforts of Nithbank Cottage, a relaxing Scottish retreat.

EPC Rating: Band D

Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: DG-01943-F

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

Where you’ll be staying

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THORNHILL

Dumfries 15.1 miles; Ayr 43.2 miles; Glasgow 60.9 miles.

The quiet village of Thornhill is in the Mid Nithsdale area of Dumfries and Galloway in southern Scotland, and is an ideal place for a relaxing break. Surrounded by wonderful scenery and the low hills of Carsphairn and Lowther, there are plenty of opportunities to walk and cycle these ancient hills. In the centre of Thornhill village is a column supporting a majestic winged horse, which is the emblem of the Dukes of Queensberry who own the surrounding land and also the magnificent Drumlanrig Castle. Set on an 80,000 acre estate comprising a country park and Victorian gardens, Drumlanrig Castle is regarded as one of the finest examples of late 17th century Renaissance architecture in Scotland and also boasts an internationally renowned art collection. Thornhill’s location means that it is ideal for a day trip to the seaside at Ayr or a day’s shopping and sightseeing in cosmopolitan Glasgow.

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