GRETNA GREEN WEDDING SERVICES

Self catering cottages near Gretna in a superb location on the Solway shore, outstanding views, ideal for a restful holiday, birdwatching, touring the Scottish and English borders, or a honeymoon!

Our two delightful traditional sandstone cottages were built over 150 years ago, as fishermen's cottages. They have been tastefully renovated to a high standard, and are very well equipped to provide a comfortable, convenient and restful "home from home".

They are located in the tiny Scottish hamlet of Browhouses, less than 4 miles (6 km) from Gretna and Gretna Green. The cottages are situated right on the shore of the Solway Firth. This estuary is tidal, and from the lounge window of your cottage, you can watch the ever-changing vista of sky, sea and wildlife, with the mountains of the Lake District in the distance. The cottages are named after the birds that can often be seen on the estuary at low tide -

Each cottage can sleep up to four people.

Cormorant Cottage has a double bedroom, and a second bedroom with twin beds. (Both bedrooms feature the original exposed stone walls)

Dunlin Cottage has one double bedroom, but a larger lounge which also contains a double bed-settee.

Here's a brief outline of the facilities provided in each cottage:

The lounge includes a Colour TV, video recorder, stereo radio/CD/tape unit, settee and/or easy chairs for four people, dining table and chairs, and a comprehensive selection of books, magazines, games and tourist information. The lounge in Cormorant Cottage also features original exposed stone walls.

The modern fitted kitchen includes:
     Automatic washing machine/spin drier
     Full-size four-ring electric cooker
     Microwave oven
     Refrigerator/freezer
     Electric kettle, toaster, iron and ironing board
     A good supply of crockery, cutlery, pans, etc.

Bedrooms are equipped with wardrobes, chests of drawers, bedside tables, bedside lighting, hair drier and radio/alarm clock.

Bedlinen is provided free of charge (duvets).

A cot and high chair is available in each cottage (please note that we do not provide bedding for the cot).

Bathrooms
Cormorant Cottage has a bath and shower (over the bath), whilst Dunlin Cottage has a shower; each has a washbasin, WC, bathroom heater and heated towel rail.

Heating
Electric storage radiators and electric fires provide heating.

Electricity is included in the hire charge

Each cottage has its own private garden, with patio area, garden furniture, and a barbecue.

Ample free parking is available outside each cottage.

Fresh flowers, and a complimentary bottle of wine, await your arrival
at our delightful cottages!

Location

Our holiday cottages are in the tiny Scottish hamlet of Browhouses, right on the shore of the Solway Firth.

Although situated in such an idyllic and peaceful location, Browhouses is very easily accessible. It is just a few miles from the northern limit of the M6 motorway, and from the southern limit of the M74 motorway. It lies less than 4 miles west of Gretna and Gretna Green, and 6 miles east of Annan. The city of Carlisle is just 15 miles away. The cottages are ideally situated for exploring both sides of the English/Scottish border.

The hamlet of Browhouses is just under a mile from the nearest bus-stop, and 3 miles from Gretna railway station. The nearest shops, restaurants and pubs are also 3 miles away. Some form of transport is therefore recommended (unless you are a keen walker!)

If you email or fax us with a query about availability, it is helpful if you include a contact telephone number

Email to  info@browhouses.co.uk

Phone:  01461 40873    (+44 1461 40873)

Fax:      08700 52 33 72   (+44 8700 52 33 72)

Post:      Jessie Read
            7 Browhouses
            Eastriggs
            Annan
            Dumfriesshire, Scotland
            DG12 6TG

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