Nithbank Cottage

Beautiful cottage and peaceful settings.

Perfect to relax and recharge.

Superb cottage in a stunning location.

This review is delayed due to issue with the booking website sending a link to review that took us to a 404 error. We stayed for 3 nights in February for our anniversary and were thrilled from the moment we arrived. The ground was snow covered outside but the cottage was warm and toasty with the most generous welcome pack. The grounds looked stunning but sadly didn’t get to wander around much of them due to being out and about exploring. Everything about the cottage oozed style and comfort (even for the dogs, a bed, treats and bowels were provided). Having just arrived after working 4 nights, my body clock wasn’t ready for sleep on the first night so I took myself to the conservatory, in the dark and watched the other nocturnal wildlife in the garden while the snow fell. On my second night, I was pooped and fell into the most comfortable bed and didn’t want to get out of it the next morning. The cottage is spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated for calm and relaxation. The location is perfect for exploring. Drumlanrig Castle Is a short drive away and just around the corner there is the River Nith and Dalswinton Loch walk. We headed down to Sandyhills beach on our last day when the sun was blazing and took some fantastic photos of wildlife and the clean blue sea. This is a hidden gem of a cottage. Well done.

We had an amazing 2 week stay at Nithbank Cottage from the first initial booking to our last day of our holiday communication with the nithbank team has been excellent , the cottage had everything we could ask for, including a welcome hamper, the grounds and the river very relaxing, we were also lucky to have had 2 gloriously sunny and hot weeks, would highly recommend it.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 !!

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.

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.

It’s a beautiful cottage .

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

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.

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.

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

Beautiful cottage.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

We had a lovely time in your lovely Cottage.

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

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.

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.

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.