What do you think makes a stay at Applegarth House unique?
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“There are B&Bs and B&Bs, Andrew and Kirsteen have created an exquisite experience …everything is perfect. The Rooms are worthy of any 5* hotel and better equipped than most” ~ Philip & Peta,York.
Applegarth House is not a Hotel. It is a home from home where guests are greeted as friends. Afternoon Tea served with homemade cake and scones is served on arrival. Dinner is offered and guests are invited to join Andrew and Kirsteen for pre-dinner drinks. Dinner can be a jolly affair when other guests staying (there are 2 rooms) when the Michells host everyone in their dining room. Otherwise, it is an intimate candlelit meal in the bay window of their elegant drawing room. Meals are offered the first night but not necessarily every night
If guests would like to stay more than 3 nights - they are invited to consider the 1 bedroom cottages in the newly converted Byre and Stable. These are self-catering but an evening meal can be arranged.
Tell us more about the rooms and facilities at Applegarth House?
Originally the Manse (vicarge) to Applegarth Church which is right nextdoor, Applegarth was built in 1727. It is an elegant country house furnished beautifully with antiques and paintings throughout. A sweeping staircase flooded with light from a skylight above sweeps past one landing where there are 2 single rooms and a loo. The Staircase has shallow steps and landings so not too challenging for guests with mobility problems.
Further up are 2 double rooms each named after local rivers and 2 single rooms
- Annan is the larger and is a very spacious room with a super king bed. It faces the garden to the South and also overlooks the Annandale valley to the West.
- Dryfe, a little smaller with a King size bed overlooks the Annandale Valley. Both are elegantly furnished and each have an en-suite bathroom with a drenching rain shower over the bath.
- Kinnel and Moffat are single rooms on the half way landing with a loo and basin nextdoor is ideal for children
- There is another Shower Room on the landing with a walk-in shower for those with mobility problems.
- Beds are made up with crisp white Egyptian Cotton sheets and thick white fluffy towels are provided on the warm towel rails. Each has 32' televisions and there is a tray left with a variety of teas and coffee with biscuits and fresh milk
Can you suggest any activities or things to do while staying in the Lockerbie area?
Applegarth is a perfect place to stay for
- Fishing being situated on the River Annan and just a 5 minute stroll away.
- Cycling. There are endless country lanes to cycle, cycle trails and the renowned 7 Stanes nearby which offers great mountain bike trails.
- Golf. Just a 10 minute drive is the picturesque Lochmaben Golf Course - which curves around the Loch. Applegarth can offerr 2 free rounds of golf at Lochmaben. Other lovely golf courses including links courses - Powfoot and Southerness.
- Tennis - Applegarth is a member of a village Tennis club - so bring rackets.
- Walks near and far - in the Moffat hills or along the Annandale Way or the beautiful Solway Coast - hills, river and coast - we have it all.
- Annandale whisky Distillery is a popular destination!
- Rabbie Burns Tour - visit his home and farm and where the wondeful Globe Inn where Rabbie past many a convivial hour.
Where can guests enjoy food and drink?
- Nearby -
- The Sure and The Dryfesdale Hotels.
- Thai Orchid a 15 min drive
- Dumfries - 25 min drive
- - Home - A family restaurant run by a family - exceptional food
- Casa Mia - good quality Italian
- The Globe (Robert Burns "favourite howff" - Michelin Star fine dining
- Annan
- Our Place - stylish with good food and drink
- Del Amitri - Powfoot - right on the Solway and beside the golf course.
- Annandale Distillery - excellent Cafe and whisky tour
- Moffat
- Rest - a stylish bistro and restaurant with outside dining.
- Claudio's
- Moffat House Hotel - views over the fields to the River Annan
- Kirkudbright
- The Selkirk Arms - excellent food
- Swally n'Scran - Fabulous Seafood Restaurant.
- Millars L'Atellier du Vin - New atmospheric wine bar, good wine and sharing platters.
Other Information
There is a 7.4 kw EV charger.
Applegarth can accommodate guests with some degree of mobility problems. Cars can be parked close to the house. There are two shallow steps into the house. There is loo and basin downstairs. The staircase is shallow with landings. A large shower room with walk in shower is available for those struggling with the bath.
Well behaved dogs are welcome but not upstairs. The resident friendly labradors are happy to share their kitchen space so long as the guest dogs are willing to give up their beds. Other beds are seemingly more appealing than their own!
