House in England
13 guests · 7 bedrooms · 5 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
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
Standing in the shadow of a 15th century peel tower, a sandstone house which has been created from two cottages and a barn. The house stands 100 yards back from the River Border Esk and looks over beautiful parkland. The area is steeped in history, when it was part of the debatable land, an area between England and Scotland where no rule of law applied until The Act of Union in 1603.
The house and tower are isolated from other dwellings and overlook the lovely Kirkandrews on Esk Church. The property is reached by a 400m long private tarmac drive and there is plenty of parking in the gravelled courtyard. The garden is mainly lawn with some shrubs and trees. The Border Esk has a prolific run of autumn salmon and whilst it was once famed for its sea trout, there is a smaller run of sea trout in the summer. Some fishing in front of the house is available to guests by arrangement and other beats on The rivers Esk, Eden, Annan, Nith and Tweed can be rented online through Fishpal. There is a tennis court nearby, which again can be used by arrangement. Well behaved dogs are welcome , but we would prefer them not to go upstairs or be allowed onto beds and chairs.
The house is a great place to get away from it all with family or groups of friends. It is ideally situated for exploring The Roman Wall, Historic Carlisle and Gretna Green. Being close to the M6 and A74 means that it does not take long to venture further afield. The Lake District is easily accessible, Ullswater can be reached in forty minutes.
Being only half a mile from the Border, you also have the Scottish Borders to explore. The ice cream in Langholm is a must, and you can look for Cashmere bargains in Hawick. Visit Drumlanrigg Castle, Floors castle and Hermitage Castle.
Wildlife abounds and there is great bird watching locally, on the river in front of the house, at Longtown Ponds and by The Solway. The WWT reserve at Caerlaverock is well worth a visit, particularly in winter and spring when tens of thousands of Barnacle and Pink Footed Geese roost there.
Bicycles can be hired locally in Longtown.
The house and tower are isolated from other dwellings and overlook the lovely Kirkandrews on Esk Church. The property is reached by a 400m long private tarmac drive and there is plenty of parking in the gravelled courtyard. The garden is mainly lawn with some shrubs and trees. The Border Esk has a prolific run of autumn salmon and whilst it was once famed for its sea trout, there is a smaller run of sea trout in the summer. Some fishing in front of the house is available to guests by arrangement and other beats on The rivers Esk, Eden, Annan, Nith and Tweed can be rented online through Fishpal. There is a tennis court nearby, which again can be used by arrangement. Well behaved dogs are welcome , but we would prefer them not to go upstairs or be allowed onto beds and chairs.
The house is a great place to get away from it all with family or groups of friends. It is ideally situated for exploring The Roman Wall, Historic Carlisle and Gretna Green. Being close to the M6 and A74 means that it does not take long to venture further afield. The Lake District is easily accessible, Ullswater can be reached in forty minutes.
Being only half a mile from the Border, you also have the Scottish Borders to explore. The ice cream in Langholm is a must, and you can look for Cashmere bargains in Hawick. Visit Drumlanrigg Castle, Floors castle and Hermitage Castle.
Wildlife abounds and there is great bird watching locally, on the river in front of the house, at Longtown Ponds and by The Solway. The WWT reserve at Caerlaverock is well worth a visit, particularly in winter and spring when tens of thousands of Barnacle and Pink Footed Geese roost there.
Bicycles can be hired locally in Longtown.
Amenities at Kirkandrews House. Sleeps 13 in 7 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms. Pets allowed
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
Garden
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Bath or shower
Children's high chair
Ironing facilities
Towels
Hairdryer
Map of England
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests highlighted the beautiful setting, spaciousness, comfort, well-equipped kitchen, warmth, and helpfulness of the owner at Kirkandrews House. Perfect for family gatherings, celebrations, and exploring nearby attractions.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Aug 2024
Good property for a family get together, lots of very hot water. Adequate crockery, glasses and cutlery for big groups. Lovely setting and views with nice walks from the door.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2023
This is a beautiful home with a friendly considerate owner. It was -5c when we stayed and inside the house was very warm and comfortable. An excellent kitchen, so many comfortable beds. 10/10
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jun 2023
Our family group of 7 had the best time here! The house was huge and had so much character. It was in the countryside but not far from the conveniences of town. The scenery was spectacular and location very peaceful. We loved it!
6.0 / 10.0Average·Aug 2020
Firstly, the location was fabulous and, in fact, the photos are not reflective of the stunning views, roaring river and sense of outside space. The house, however, was not comfortable. There was adequate space (except for the kitchen which is small and very tired) but the downstairs furnishings were extremely uncomfortable, the carpets in need of replacement and there was plaster falling off the walls in places. Parts of the house were very hot and some of the windows upstairs did not fully open so sleeping was difficult but, then, the weather was unusually warm. Richard was charming and helpful but the 5* reviews on the HomeAway site, which have no comments are were posted during lockdown (?) were not indicative of the reality of the property. It is certainly not 5*. Again, the location is stunning but I do think it is overpriced considering its condition. (We also had an extra guest - a mouse, which I suppose is inevitable in a farmhouse).
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9.9Outstanding
(41 Ratings)
Guests highlighted the beautiful setting, spaciousness, comfort, well-equipped kitchen, warmth, and helpfulness of the owner at Kirkandrews House. Perfect for family gatherings, celebrations, and exploring nearby attractions.
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