Glamping shepherd's hut and space for a tent in the hut's own garden and an unlimited supply of nature - walking, cycling, fell running trails and wild swimming.

Bedrooms: 1 Sleeps: 2 Bathroom: 1 Pets welcome

Welcome to Shepherd's hut in Eskdalemuir, tucked away near Eskdalemuir amid the stunning rolling hills of the Esk Valley. The region is well-known for its expansive landscape, wild swimming, breathtaking treks, timber trails through forests for miles and abundance of archaeological finds. This completely self-contained charming Shepherd's hut holiday let, offers a peaceful haven away from the bustle of daily life. A truly magical hideaway making the most of Watcarrick's 'Dark Sky' location with gorgeous walks and discoveries the moment you step outside.

Shepherd's hut - tent camp site and garden

Waterside Shepherd's Hut, Watcarrick, Eskdalemuir, Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway.

Dumfries and Galloway is Scotland's hidden gem! It has everything you might want on a holiday - beaches, beautiful coastlines, hills, forests, wildlife, historic sites, gardens, visitor attractions, yet remains relatively undiscovered. Eskdalemuir is a spectacular spot for stargazing, this part of the country is one of only eighteen International Dark Sky Reserves in the whole world.

This charming cabin in the middle of nature is a genuinely restorative location. It can be a romantic getaway for lovers, a warm house for lone travellers, or a creative space for individuals looking for solace and wanting to get away for a bit. Situated in its own private garden, Waterside Shepherd's Hut has a really comfortable king sized bed, kitchen, bathroom and wood burning stove. The private garden is fully fenced with a little gate that leads down to the stream where you can listen to the water tumbling down the many little waterfalls or watch the sun rise behind the pines from your steps.

Located in a quiet, peaceful and remote setting on a smallholding in the Southern Uplands of Scotland surrounded by moors and forests with endless timber trails perfect for walking, hiking and cycling with fantastic far reaching views. Approximately 2 miles away is the Samye Ling Tibetan Centre, the first Buddhist monastery in Europe (1968) which is open to day visitors. It offers a wide selection of courses, a shop, a monastery, a cafe, and a temple. A mile away in the settlement of Eskdalemuir itself is a Café Bistro that has great lunches and home-baked cakes. Local artists' works are frequently on display, and there's a little storefront offering handcrafted goods.

Golf is well catered for and for those who like historic sites there are a number of ruined abbeys, castles and historic houses too.

The area is a great one for nature lovers having a range of different habitats including river, farmland, mountains, moors, lochs and woodlands. There are a number of reserves within an hour including Mersehead, and Caerlaverock, both of which have populations of the rare natterjack toad. There are local opportunities of seeing nesting ospreys, red kites feeding and otters. Winter is particularly good for birdwatching and Caerlaverock has been named by the BBC Wildlife Magazine as the first of its 10 best places in the UK for winter bird watching. But mostly campers will not want to venture far with nature on the door step to offer for a restorative and memorable countryside break.

By arrangement the owners are happy for a small tent to be pitched in the Hut's own garden. The perfect hideaway for a relaxing time in the quiet countryside, close to nature, Shepherd's Hut is in a Dark Sky Area so on a clear night the stars are quite incredible!

Sleeps - 2 + tent pitch by arrangement
Beds - 1 king-size
Showeroom with rainfall shower, heated towel rail, Wc and basin
twin electric hob
Oven/grill/microwave
Large fridge, kettle, pots and pans
24" TV
Fast wifi - 4G signal
Multi fuel stove
Dog-proof fencing surrounds the hut's private garden
Short breaks - minimum 2 nights
Park easily

Langholm and Lockerbie 14 miles
Pubs/ bars, tea room, restaurants, coffee shop in Langholm
Carlisle 40 miles
Edinburgh and Glasgow 60 miles
Edinburgh 1 hour by train from Lockerbie
Golf course - 10 miles
Fishing
Walking - on the doorstep
Cycling - mountain biking on the doorstep
Southern Upland Way
Wild swimming

Accommodation:

The self-catering Shepherd's hut at Waterside holds a romantic appeal, it has been carefully furnished and decorated to make it into a cosy and comfortable space to relax, rest and sleep - perfect for a couple. It's dog-friendly with dog-proof fencing surrounding the hut's private garden, and sleeps 2 guests, with one bedrooms and one bathroom. This is a perfect glamping spot there is an enclosed private garden where by arrangement the owners are happy for those wanting to under canvas to pitch a small tent next to the hut. The surrounding countryside is spectacular for walks and cycling.

The owners live in a house on the other side of the garden. They will completely respect your privacy and you will rarely see them, but they are on hand if you need any help or advice. The Shepherd's hut is completely separate and the garden is very private and not overlooked. The owners do have another cottage also listed with us Stables cottage that sleeps 4-6 guests.

When it comes to cooking, while compact, the kitchen has everything you need to rustle up something delicious – piping hot water, delicious fresh filtered spring water, multipurpose oven/grill/microwave, twin electric hob, large fridge, kettle, pots and pans, crockery, cutlery, salt, pepper, tea, coffee, sugar, milk, cafetiere, toaster, cupboard space below pull-out table, storage inside chairs and under bed.

The super-comfortable king-size bed has ample storage space beneath the bed in roll-out drawers, a 24" smart TV with Freeview can be viewed from bed or from the two monk's chairs. Blackout blinds on all windows. Table and chairs can slide into any configuration for card games, meals, studying maps and reading book and the wood burning stove will keep you toasty warm - it is glamping at its very warmest.

The super-comfortable king-size bed has ample storage space beneath the bed in roll-out drawers, a 24" smart TV with Freeview can be viewed from bed or from the two monk's chairs.

The compact ensuite shower room has an invigorating rainfall shower and hand-held spray, washbasin with mixer tap, cupboard beneath basin, toilet, cupboard and mirror above toilet, heated towel rail, opening window with blackout blind.

Outside, you'll find a great sitting area for your table and chairs perfect for al fresco dining on a a BBQ and toasting marshmallows. Waterside Shepherd's hut is non-smoking inside, but guests are welcome to smoke outside. The hut has a lockable stable door and there is easy parking for a car.

Location:

Waterside Shepherd's Hut is in the rural valley of Eskdalemuir near the Scottish/English border. 2 miles from the Samye Ling Tibetan Centre, 14 miles from Langholm and Lockerbie, 40 miles from Carlisle, and 60 miles from Edinburgh. It is less than an hour by train from Lockerbie to Edinburgh.

What's included:

All linen, towels and heating are included.

Cost and availability:

Change over day is any day, check in after 3pm check out by 10am

Stays of 2 nights or longer are available

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Waterside Shepherd's Hut, Watcarrick, Eskdalemuir, Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway, DG13 0PL, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Glamping shepherd's hut and space for a tent in the hut's own garden and an unlimited supply of nature - walking, cycling, fell running trails and wild swimming.