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Westerkirk Mains

(Ref. 1110713)

Langholm, Scottish Borders Show on map

4.6

Sykes rating

  • 15 Guests

  • 7 Bedrooms

  • 4 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Games Room
  • Broadband / WiFi

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19 Customer Reviews

  • "Three generations under the one roof and the house was a spectacular setting."

    The lay out of the house provided a fantastic backdrop for the children to explore and have fun. Loads of room. The garden was exceptionally beautiful and brilliant for all to enjoy. Circular walk just right for all. Surrounding area very peaceful and beautiful. Would book again.

    Reviewed by Kathleen4.1Aug 2024

  • "Lovely old house full of character."

    It had everything we needed for a wonderful family holiday. The gardens were fabulous too. Highly recommended!!

    Reviewed by Kirstie5.0Jul 2024

  • "Westerkirk Mains was a great place for a large multi-generational family get together."

    Huge rooms, plenty of space, and lots of light. My (almost adult) children loved rushing round when we first got there having 7 bedrooms to choose from. We never even used one of the lounges. Everyone was impressed by the enormous oak (?) oval table in the dining room and it made me think of Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table - the table was old but not that old!! The grounds were beautiful even though - inevitably - squelchy in a wet February. The views from many of the windows were superb. I loved standing at the back door of the house in the dark and listening to the Esk rushing past. As the owner knows, one boiler serving such a large house is going to struggle when its cold, and for the first few days we were there, hot water didn't reach all the radiators in the large lounge or blue bedroom immediately above it. But the owners had provided space heaters so we were able to keep the house warm. After 3 to 4 days, the house really heated up and the space heaters became superfluous. The dishwasher wasn't brilliant. But on the plus side, the set up for handwashing was great - two sinks side by side and two draining boards. The kitchen was really well stocked with everything you could think of for food preparation. For one of our meals we did homemade pizza for all - normally this is a problem because you can only cook 2 or 3 pizzas at a time, but the house had 2 kitchens and 3 ovens, and simply loads of baking trays, so we were all served simultaneously. It was a lovely house in a great area. Stunning scenery.

    Reviewed by Barbara3.8Feb 2024

  • "Had a lovely weekend celebrating mum's 80 th birthday with family and friends."

    The garden grounds were amazing and the kids with us loved the play area and paddling in the river. So much freedom for them and no technology required. The three sitting rooms meant that we could have a children's space, space for the middlies and a grand sitting room for the more elderly in our party. Fantastically comfortable beds too. Mum says it's the best birthday she's ever had.

    Reviewed by Saeeda5.0Jul 2023

  • "This a fabulous house with spectacular gardens, it was the outdoor space that made this holiday (and the good weather helped)."

    Downstairs bedroom and bathroom was a bonus and great for the less mobile. The only remark was to fit a handle/rail for the toilet, but the shower itself was perfect. Jackie (owner) made sure we knew to contact if there were any issues, but there were none.

    Reviewed by Joyce4.1May 2023

  • "An excellent property for a large group."

    House well equipped and all aspect of our stay was very satisfactory. Contact with the owner, when necessary, was quick and easy.

    Reviewed by Melvyn5.0Apr 2023

  • "Great house and gardens for our group of 9 adults and 7 children."

    Would love to be there in high summer - we visited just after the country had been battered by tremendous rain and flooding. Lovely rural location.

    Reviewed by John4.1Nov 2022

  • "Beautiful spacious house, huge garden, lovely remote surroundings, amazing garden with river at rear."

    Loved it!

    Reviewed by Imran5.0Aug 2022

  • "We thorougly enjoyed our week at Westerkirk Mains."

    The family loved the house and the flexibility it offered: spaces for everyone. We also appreciated the outside space which was well used by the young people and enjoyed meeting Mrs Morris and learning a bit about the property. Having the ASDA delivery was great and did make life easier. We have never been disappointed in an LHH house.

    AnneNov 2018

  • "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

    The house was very comfortable and, despite the poor weather, was always warm. Equally important was that we found it a very practical house with a large vestibule for the wet clothes and muddy boots and three different sitting rooms to accommodate the different activities you might expect considering that there were 14 of us with an age range from 2 to 72!! All in all an excellent property which we would thoroughly recommend to anyone. I should also say that I have been very pleased with everything that LHH have done in managing our booking. Thanks for your help and don?t be too surprised if you hear from us again!

    AlecNov 2018

  • "Great place for a family holiday of 14 - age range 6 to 70+."

    Very comfortable and well equipped. Lots of outdoor space for games, with climbing frame, trampoline and badminton net, plus table tennis and pool table in the garage. House well supplied with board games and books. Piano (in tune!) with a lovely tone was played by most of us. 2 TV's but no time for them! Walk by the river productive of raspberries & gooseberries with beautiful specimen trees of various kinds. Beautiful walks up the Meggat Water valley and wild life to see. Plenty of training runs for the more athletic and quiet roads for cycling. This is an ideal situation for those who enjoy the outdoors. Jackie was very helpful and accommodating and the 'welcome gifts' were most appreciated.

    CallanNov 2018

  • "We were delighted with Westerkirk Mains , so beautifully and comfortably furnished and with an amazing amount of equipment in the kitchen!"

    We had a really good week celebrating our Diamond wedding with our children and grandchildren, who all seemed to think we should come again! The house was comfortably warm at all times , though we would have loved to have an open fire in the sitting room! The piano was appreciated by our three teenage grandsons who all play. Nearby neighbours might have also have heard one of them on the bagpipes - my special treat! We all loved watching the lambs and the splendid isolation of the property.

    Visitor CommentNov 2018

  • "This has been the most relaxing holiday ever!"

    The house is perfectly suited for a large diverse family of 14. Despite the very mixed weather we have thoroughly enjoyed all the facilities of the house and garden

    Visitors BookNov 2018

  • "We were a party of 12 who had the most amazing time at this property."

    The house was warm and welcoming when we arrived to celebrate my 50th Birthday. The bedrooms accommodated all our party well and my guests all commented on how comfortable the beds were. The house was furnished with everything you could possibly need and the grounds were amazing. We held an "Old School Sports Day" in the garden for my birthday and enjoyed walks along the river each day. All in all we had such an enjoyable and relaxing week in the most beautiful setting. The owner was very accommodating and we shall definitely be back. Thank you also to LHH for making this booking such an easy process.

    Susan SmithNov 2018

  • "We had a wonderful time staying here and especially enjoyed the long walks by the river."

    We had a lovely time staying for a week- thank you

    Visitors BookNov 2018

  • "Great house and great location for lots of lovely walks."

    Great garden for rounders, football and other outdoor games.

    Visitors BookNov 2018

  • "Had a wonderful week celebrating our Dad's 60th birthday!"

    The grounds were perfect for the sports day we organised for the kids. The large lounge was just the right size for our quiz night. Had some lovely walks and a nice visit out to Langholm. Kids loved being able to play freely in the grounds day and night, particularly the trampoline and pool table/ping pong table. Adults loved being able to relax and enjoy a few drinks together. Lovely week had by all. Gorgeous house and surroundings!

    Visitors BookNov 2018

  • "What a fab house!"

    All 17 children and adults were well impressed with the space, number of bathrooms, kitchens, large dining room etc. The weather was excellent and the clay pigeon shooting went well. Jackie was a great help and made us all welcome. Very successful 70th birthday week-end!

    Visitors BookNov 2018

  • "Wonderful house full of character but very cosy and comfortable."

    Beautiful surroundings and a great garden leading to a lovely river walk which both children and dog loved. Definitely recommend to friends.Jackie Morris and Neville were both very attentive/welcoming.

    David WatsonNov 2018

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Summary

  • Seven bedrooms: (this property is suitable for 15 guests) 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x double with basin, 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x twin, 1 x twin with basin, 1 x family room with king-size and single bed
  • 2 x bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, WC
  • Bathroom with bath, basin, WC
  • Ground-floor shower room, WC
  • 2 x kitchen
  • Utility
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room
  • Drawing room
  • Central heating, 3 x electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, chest freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
  • 2 x TV and DVD player, WiFi, table tennis, badminton nets and rackets available
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and cot available on request
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture, trampoline, barbecue
  • Pet-friendly, sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 7.3 miles, pub 7.3 miles
  • Note: There is a river at the front of the garden, please make sure pets and children are supervised at all times
  • Note: Asda delivery service is available
  • Note: This property is suitable for those with mobility issues and also has a shower seat in ground floor shower room.

The property

Langholm 7.4 miles.

Nestled into the quaint village landscape of Dumfries and Galloway on the Scottish Borders, this spacious house is perfect for a restful getaway to the Scottish countryside.

Great for families and groups of friends, Westerkirk Mains allows for the exploration of a variety of exciting activities both locally and further afield.

Upon arriving at the property, you will find convenient off-road parking, followed by a welcoming large hallway. At mealtimes, utilise one of two fantastic kitchens fitted with an electric oven, microwave and handy dishwasher, as well as a convenient utility porch; serving your meal in style at the 16-seat dining space, or outdoor dining space, to impress family and friends with your cooking skills, or on warm evenings why not try out the barbecue provided? You will be able to relax after your journey in one of two elegant sitting rooms, making use of the TV, DVD player and a tuned piano to test your musical skills.

Downstairs you will also find the ground-floor twin room and accessible bathroom, making it ideal for those with mobility issues.

Progressing up the large traditional staircase, choose from a king-sized bedroom, a double room, a double room with a basin, a twin room, a twin room with a basin and a family room, all with storage and continuing the traditional country home décor.

Each room views the stunning scenery outside.

There will be no queues for a refreshing shower, with three shower rooms to choose from, two with baths for a relaxing soak after a long day of exploring.

Upon going outside, you will find a stunning large patio and enclosed grass area both to dine on and recline in the sunshine or spend your day fishing for trout and salmon at the Esk River right at the front of the garden. Nearby activities to keep you busy include Samye Ling Buddhist Temple, as well as cycling and walking routs at Innerleithen and Glentress.

Further afield, you will find Carlisle if you are in need of a more rural day out.

Bask in the tranquil scenery of Scotland with Westerkirk Mains.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

WESTERKIRK

Langholm 7.8 miles, Carlisle 28 miles, Dumfries 26.8 miles.

Westerkirk is a quaint countryside village resting between Bentpath and Billholm, Scotland. The village is known for its quiet stretches out unbroken countryside and offers a selection of attractions including fishing at the Esk River, Samye Ling Buddhist Temple and cycling and walking routs at Innerleithen and Glentress. Dining options include local pubs such as Castle View Catering and self-catering, with the option of Asda food delivery. Just outside of Westerkirk, is the picturesque village of Bailiehill, where you can find further attractions and amenities such as the archaeological sites of Boykenhopehead and Calkin.

Note: There is a river at the front of the garden, please make sure pets and children are supervised at all times
Note: Asda delivery service is available
Note: This property is suitable for those with limited mobility and has a shower seat in ground floor shower room
Note: Though electricity is included in the rent, electric for charging cars is not included in the rental