Liftingstane Farmhouse

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Open plan kitchen, living and dining area | Liftingstane Farmhouse - Liftingstane, Closeburn, near Thornhill
Open plan kitchen, living and dining area | Liftingstane Farmhouse - Liftingstane, Closeburn, near Thornhill
Open plan kitchen, living and dining area | Liftingstane Farmhouse - Liftingstane, Closeburn, near Thornhill
Delightful former farmhouse loving converted to a beautiful holiday cottage | Liftingstane Farmhouse - Liftingstane, Closeburn, near Thornhill
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10Outstanding
(7 Ratings)
"Liftingstane farmhouse was excellent, clean and with everything we needed, a home from home. Plenty bedding and towels. Kitchen also well equipped. Well catered for our dog, with bowls, poo bags, tr..."
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10 / 10
Outstanding(7 Ratings)

Cottage in Scotland

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this cottage rental

This property is ideal for a larger family or group of friends with many attractions on the doorstep to suit all the family.. 3 steps to entrance.

Ground Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: 42" Freeview TV

Dining area.

Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Aga, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher

Living room 2: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Open Fire

Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer

Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Separate Toilet.

First Floor:

Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed

Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Bio-mass central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack.. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking.. Liftingstane Farmhouse (ref UK10452) is an imposing, detached farmhouse which has been refurbished in 2018. The farmhouse is spacious and a particular feature of the property is the large, open plan kitchen, living and dining area, the perfect place to enjoy family time together. The additional sitting room with its large inglenook fireplace with wood burner offers that cosy room for the winter evenings. The views from Liftingstane Farmhouse are pretty special too!



Liftingstane Farm is set in a rural location in the mid-section of the beautiful Nith Valley in Dumfries-shire, near to the small village of Closeburn and 3 miles from Thornhill. There is a choice of activities locally to suit all ages including walking, cycling, golfing, fishing and birdwatching. Enjoy a round of golf at the local 18-hole course in Thornhill, or if fishing is your thing, the River Nith provides numerous areas to fish for salmon and trout (licence required). Drumlanrigg Castle and Gardens, Ellisland (once home to Robert Burns), Charles Jenck’s Garden of Cosmic Speculation and world class mountain biking routes, the 7 Stanes, are all on your doorstep. 20 minutes south is the town of Dumfries with lots to keep the whole family entertained with farm parks, swimming, ice-skating, art centres and shopping.



According to local historical records Liftingstane Farm had a ’lifting stane’ (lifting stone) on the property up until about 200 years ago, hence how the farm got its name. Unfortunately, no one knows what happened to it. The challenge of the Lifting Stane is to lift it, proving an individual’s strength. Lifting Stanes are common throughout Scotland, Wales and Cumbria, and recently stones have been incorporated into the World’s Strongest Man competitions.



Further afield, take a trip to the Galloway Forest Park, one of the darkest places in the UK, in fact the UK’s first Dark Sky Park. A visit to this area of south west Scotland would not be complete without a day trip to the rugged coastline and seaside, with visits to the quaint villages and towns such as Kippford, Sandyhills, Southerness and Kirkcudbright.



This is a central base for day trips to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stranraer or Carlisle which are all within a 1½ hour drive. If you fancy a stress-free day, why not just relax in the peace and quiet at the farmhouse. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 3 miles.



Liftingstane Farmhouse can be booked together with Liftingstane Cottage (ref UK5232) and Liftingstane Dairy Cottage (ref UK5878) to accommodate up to 17 guests.



Only dogs allowed at the property.

Suitable for up to 2 pets

Amenities at Liftingstane Farmhouse

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Scotland


Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(7 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Liftingstane farmhouse was excellent, clean and with everything we needed, a home from home. Plenty bedding and towels. Kitchen also well equipped. Well catered for our dog, with bowls, poo bags, treats and towels. Worth mentioning that dogs aren't permitted in the bedrooms, which we weren't aware of from the website.WiFi was a good speed which was an added bonus as we needed to work remotely for a few days, plus EE 4G signal was good in the area too. The owners were very friendly, welcoming and helpful, and popped in to make sure we had settled in ok and had everything we needed.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Lovely and quiet location, excellent base for exploring the lowlands.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2022
Would yous again in fact will try to book for 3 weeks time
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2019
Everything we hoped for and more. Clean as a whistle, luxurious, spacious, warm, with room for the whole party, and a delightful snug for escapees. The welcome from Jock and Ali was delightful. they were on hand when needed, and otherwise discreetly in the background. As the organising host-person, I appreciated the hotel standard touches and extras, (shampoo and conditioner in the bathrooms, eg) but even more the thoughtful provisions, like sofa-throws for dogs, the tray for muddy boots, the washing machine tablets, bin bags. Cant recommend this highly enough.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Liftingstane Farmhouse. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Liftingstane Farmhouse pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Liftingstane Farmhouse?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.