Holiday Accommodation Moniaive

Moniaive is a pretty little village that offers more than the occasional surprise to its visitors. The fact that the village exists at all is the first surprise as it was formed in a very remote and isolated part of the Cairn Valley, miles from anywhere. Moniavie cottages offer the perfect rural escape for those tired of the fast paces of city life. The village was the brainchild of the Earl of Dumfries back in 1636 and was originally created to house the local rural population and service their community needs. Cottages in Moniaive are very much still in the heart of a solid community atmosphere maintained in this beautiful village.

Explore the Area

The Cairn Valley Light Railway was built in 1905 which saw many more people coming to the area, and they have been coming here ever since. Apartments in Moniaive offer a chance to escape everyday life and enjoy the tranquillity of life in a small village. There is some surprising architecture in the village, especially the town house, complete with its own clock tower, if ever there was a statement house by someone wanting to show off their wealth, this is it. All of the holiday accommodation in Moniaive is designed to offer a relaxing place to live during your time in this sleepy village.

Get Out and About

Just to the east of the village is what was once Glencairn Castle. Built in the 1300’s its name was changed in the 1600’s to Maxwelton House by the Laurie family who bought and enlarged it. All of the holiday rentals in Moniaive make the perfect family accommodation and offer lots of space for everyone to enjoy. Once you have experienced life here you will be looking at the other holiday homes in Moniaive for your next holiday accommodation.