House in Longtown, Cumbria

Kirkandrews House. Sleeps 13 in 7 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms. Pets allowed

Kirkandrews House. Sleeps 13 in 7 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms. Pets allowed

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Kirkandrews House from the River Esk
The house from the lawn
Exterior
The view from the Garden to Kirkandrews Church
The Coop House from the garden

Overview of Kirkandrews House. Sleeps 13 in 7 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms. Pets allowed

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
7 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Longtown, Cumbria
  • Popular LocationThe Sands Centre18 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarlisle Castle19 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarlisle Cathedral20 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Kirkandrews House. Sleeps 13 in 7 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms. Pets allowed

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.

Property manager

Richard Westoll
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Carlisle

Located in Carlisle, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Solway Coast and Watchtree Nature Reserve, while Clan Armstrong Centre and The Sands Centre are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Walby Farm Park and AMF Bowling.

What's nearby

  • Old Blacksmith's Shop - 10 min drive
  • The Sands Centre - 18 min drive
  • Carlisle Castle - 19 min drive
  • Carlisle Cathedral - 20 min drive
  • Carlisle Racecourse - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Gretna Green Station - 10 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Gretna Inn - 9 min drive
  • Starbucks - 10 min drive
  • Subway - 10 min drive
  • PizzaExpress - 10 min drive
  • Costa Coffee - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkandrews House. Sleeps 13 in 7 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms. Pets allowed pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kirkandrews House. Sleeps 13 in 7 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms. Pets allowed?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kirkandrews House. Sleeps 13 in 7 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms. Pets allowed?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kirkandrews House. Sleeps 13 in 7 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms. Pets allowed located?

Located on the riverfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Clan Armstrong Centre, Gilnockie Tower and Spoilt Spa at Smiths. Walby Farm Park and AMF Bowling are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet D., Hexham

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Pre Christmas Break
Clean, spacious and well equiped in a lovely setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful wedding
This house was just the perfect setting for us to celebrate with friends and family after our wedding at Gretna Green. Richards was very helpful, arranging chairs and tables for us to have a meal. The setting was just beautiful and the house accommodated us all perfectly. Dogs and all. This house has lots of character, it is clean and well equipped. There is a lovely walk down to the river and a lovely little church. Thank you Richard for answering all our questions and being so helpful – Kirkandrews house will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

veronica p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Definitely go again. Beautiful house, central to so many great places. Views from house lovely. Gardens great. Rabbits in the morning running around outside. Large, lots of room. Bedrooms lovely, wifi, Netflix,. I would recommend Kirkandrews house.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and Comfortable
There were eleven of us, ranging in age from 18 months to 71. The beds were comfy and the house was warm, despite wet, windy and cold weather. There is an aga in the kitchen which keeps it warm, and plenty of radiators. There was plenty of crockery and cutlery and the dishwasher was always on. There was a starter amount of cleaning things and toilet paper, etc, but that was fine for us for 3 nights. It isn't luxurious but it is comfortable and we loved the house: it was perfect for us. Take your own games, as there aren't many there like there are in some places. The pool table is great and there are 2 TV's. It was good to have space to split up. Some of us canoed on the river 100 yards away. There is ample parking in the courtyard. The owner was very helpful, especially when the original wooden high chair collapsed because someone had taken the bolts out of it and not put them back or told the owner. We loved the house and would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet D., Hexham

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Pre Christmas Break
Kirkandrews House is warm, spacious and well equipped. The layout is unusual and was fun to find your way around after a glass of wine! The location is peaceful and we enjoyed a walk along the river. We would definetly reccomend Kirkandrews House and hope to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

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