Hester’s guidebook
World renowned Mountain Biking 7 Stanes
Want to get outdoors and down some amazing bike trails then we recommend you visit one of the nearby 7 Stanes trails
The 7 Stanes are seven thrilling mountain biking trail centres in South West Scotland. The cottage is centrally located for five of the trails: Ae, Mabie, Dalbeattie, Glentrool and Kirroughtree. Our cottage makes a fabulous base for exploring the trails whatever your experience. Enjoy relaxing in our comfortable cottage after a hard day on the bike with the peace of mind that your bike is safe in our secure storage after a quick wash with our handy wash down facility.
22 locals recommend
7stanes - Mabie
The 7 Stanes are seven thrilling mountain biking trail centres in South West Scotland. The cottage is centrally located for five of the trails: Ae, Mabie, Dalbeattie, Glentrool and Kirroughtree. Our cottage makes a fabulous base for exploring the trails whatever your experience. Enjoy relaxing in our comfortable cottage after a hard day on the bike with the peace of mind that your bike is safe in our secure storage after a quick wash with our handy wash down facility.
Neighbourhoods
Our cottage is nestled in a quiet rural location ideally situated for rambling, bird watching, cycling, climbing, horse riding and exploring. Local hill walk to the Covenantors Stone.
Irongray
Our cottage is nestled in a quiet rural location ideally situated for rambling, bird watching, cycling, climbing, horse riding and exploring. Local hill walk to the Covenantors Stone.
Historic waterside town , birthplace of Robbie Burns , full of interesting places to visit like Moat Brae home of the Peter Pan experience, Dumfries Museum and Camera Obsecura, Mabie Farm park, Hetland Garden Centre, Gracefiled Arts Centre and the Aviation museum to name but a few. Great eateries catering for all diets and Cavens Pub that has won the CAMRA Pub of the Year in Scotland
24 locals recommend
Dumfries
Historic waterside town , birthplace of Robbie Burns , full of interesting places to visit like Moat Brae home of the Peter Pan experience, Dumfries Museum and Camera Obsecura, Mabie Farm park, Hetland Garden Centre, Gracefiled Arts Centre and the Aviation museum to name but a few. Great eateries catering for all diets and Cavens Pub that has won the CAMRA Pub of the Year in Scotland
Sightseeing
Beautiful walks along the coast . Great for dog walking or rambling . Stretches of sandy beaches and lovely cafes producing great home baking.
30 locals recommend
Kippford
Beautiful walks along the coast . Great for dog walking or rambling . Stretches of sandy beaches and lovely cafes producing great home baking.
Amazing castle that can only be reached by boat . Beware of paying the Ferryman ! Threave Castle gardens are also well worth a visit.
30 locals recommend
Threave Castle
Amazing castle that can only be reached by boat . Beware of paying the Ferryman ! Threave Castle gardens are also well worth a visit.
Really unique three sided castle close to the coast. Excellent visitors centre and cafe . Has events throughout the year that bring the castle's history to life.
48 locals recommend
Caerlaverock Castle
Really unique three sided castle close to the coast. Excellent visitors centre and cafe . Has events throughout the year that bring the castle's history to life.
Beautiful Nature reserve excellent for bird watching throughout the year
7 locals recommend
Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve
Beautiful Nature reserve excellent for bird watching throughout the year
Beautiful red sandstone ruined abbey. Lady Dervorgilla had the abbey built as a tribute to her beloved husband . When he died she had his heart embalmed and carried it with her until she died and was then laid to rest with him. Close to the scrumptious Sweetheart Abbey coffee and gift shop.
19 locals recommend
Sweetheart Abbey
Main StreetBeautiful red sandstone ruined abbey. Lady Dervorgilla had the abbey built as a tribute to her beloved husband . When he died she had his heart embalmed and carried it with her until she died and was then laid to rest with him. Close to the scrumptious Sweetheart Abbey coffee and gift shop.