Kingan Farm Cottages

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The Lily pod and its surroundings
The lily pod and its surroundings
The lily pod deck, with a view over the pond
Pod and outdoor deck
The lily pod at night
Pod exterior
Lily pod living area
Outside the lily pod
The lily pod, loch and view of criffel
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The lily pod deck, with a view over the pond
Pod and outdoor deck
The lily pod at night

  • Luxury Dumfries & Galloway pod with lovely views to Criffel
  • A 15-minute drive to Dumfries, beaches or coast walks
  • Easy access from main road; self-contained pod with shower room
Heading to the Dumfries and Galloway countryside to soak up some of the scenery? How about being able to do that right where you're staying? That’s exactly what you’ll be able to do when staying at Kingan Farm Cottages – this scenic spot a few miles south of Dumfries has gorgeous views over the neighbouring loch towards Criffel, one of the tallest and most imposing hills in the area. Wander out onto your pod’s deck with a cup/glass of something in hand and you may well find you end up staying put for quite some time… When you do manage to tear yourselves away, you’ll note you're in a very handy position for getting out and about to see some more of the area. This location has very easy access to/from the main road, giving you speedy journeys to Dumfries (15 minutes' drive) or to the area's many hiking spots, castles, beaches and family attractions. Half a mile away, New Abbey has a handy convenience store and a tea room for tasty treats after your days out. You’ll be able to sort your own treats back at base, too, as your luxury pod has a well-equipped kitchen area with a cooker, fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster. Also included in the design are a double bed and sofa bed, an ensuite shower room and a comfy living space. Bed linen, towels and heating are all included to keep things convenient and cosy.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Opens 24 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 24 Apr to

Reviews

10

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Lovely space, well equipped and thought out. Warm and cosy when…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Lily camping pod

Liked: Lovely space, well equipped and thought out. Warm and cosy when the weather was wild and a nice deck to sit out on by the pond when it was warmer. Peaceful surroundings, ideal for walking and being in nature. Only a 10 minute walk to the centre of New Abbey. Lovely, helpful host.

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Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby

Location

Kingan Farm Cottages

Lochhill

New Abbey

Dumfries

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG2 8DF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.97523°N
-3.6119°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.4 km Whitesands
10.4 km Whitesands
21 km Carlingwark Street
Rail
10.8 km Dumfries Rail Station
22.4 km Annan Rail Station
23.3 km Lockerbie Rail Station

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Nice little local walk to start your stay? The stroll up to New Abbey will take you about 10 minutes, and when you get there you can have a look around the ruins of Sweetheart Abbey before stopping in for a scone in the tea room. After that, there are more lovely walks in places like Bainloch Deer Park (15 minutes' drive), or you can up the speed on the mountain bike trails at 7stanes Mabie Forest (10 minutes). Of course, you’ll also be not far from the Galloway Forest Park (45 minutes), which has heaps of trails for hikes and bike rides, plus all sorts of adventure activities like watersports and canyoning. Closer to home, kid-friendly rural activities are on hand at Mabie Farm Park (10 minutes) and Dalscone Farm Fun (20 minutes). A trip to Dumfries (15 minutes) is a good idea, too – famed Scottish poet Robert Burns spent the final years of his life here, and the town is now home to the Robert Burns Centre; you can also visit his former home at Robert Burns Ellisland Farm (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southerness 11.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 12.9 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Rockcliffe 17.1 km Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
Allonby 25.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Dhoon Bay 35.3 km Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 9 km

Robert Burns Centre 10.3 km

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 35.2 km

Carlisle Castle 43.6 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 45.8 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 38 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

New Abbey - Waterloo Monument - Sweetheart Abbey 0.8 km

Criffel 2.3 km

KIRKCONNELL MERSE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/08/2001) 3.5 km

Caerlaverock Castle and Nature Reserve 4.9 km

Mabie Forest: Lochaber Trail 5.6 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Kingan Farm Cottages have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Kingan Farm Cottages dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Kingan Farm Cottages? Nice little local walk to start your stay? The stroll up to New Abbey will take you about 10 minutes, and when you get there you can have a look around the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Kingan Farm Cottages?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Kingan Farm Cottages? From R4 567,11 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.