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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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Longtown, Cumbria
  • Carlisle Cathedral
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Carlisle Castle
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Carlisle Racecourse
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

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

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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 Tarras Valley Nature Reserve and Bolton Fell National Nature Reserve, while Clan Armstrong Centre and The Buccleuch Centre are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Walby Farm Park and AMF Bowling.
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Longtown, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • Old Blacksmith's Shop - 9 min drive - 11.6 km
  • The Sands Centre - 18 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Carlisle Cathedral - 19 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Carlisle Castle - 19 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Carlisle Racecourse - 24 min drive - 25.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Scotland's Last Flsh and Chips - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Crossways Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬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 a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Canonbie Public Hall, Tarras Valley Nature Reserve, and Clan Armstrong Centre. Gilnockie Tower and Longtown Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Beverley F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots of room

Good property for a family get together, lots of very hot water. Adequate crockery, glasses and cutlery for big groups. Lovely setting and views with nice walks from the door.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin B., Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home, wonderful experience

This is a beautiful home with a friendly considerate owner. It was -5c when we stayed and inside the house was very warm and comfortable. An excellent kitchen, so many comfortable beds. 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just lovely

Our family group of 7 had the best time here! The house was huge and had so much character. It was in the countryside but not far from the conveniences of town. The scenery was spectacular and location very peaceful. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Andy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

Lovely large property fitted our needs perfectly for a our get together and base to explore. As a group of 12 there was an adequate kitchen with generous dining and living space for us to cook eat and chill. Lovely walks along the river when it wasn't raining.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Our stay at Kirkandrews house was fabulous from start to end. The location is peaceful and beautiful. The house is huge and very well equipped. Communication with the owner was great and nothing was too much trouble. Hopefully we will be back one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

MadhuSudhan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really good, had a fab time

Nothing to say, fab place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base for exploring the area

Stayed at Kirkandrews House for four days with some friends. We used the house as a base for exploring the Borders area in our cars, for which it is perfectly located. The fact there is so much secure parking meant it was ideal for us. The house is very spacious, well equipped and was nice and clean on arrival. We had a fantastic stay and will be back!

6/10 Okay

Abigail R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Shabby, not Chic!

Firstly, the location was fabulous and, in fact, the photos are not reflective of the stunning views, roaring river and sense of outside space. The house, however, was not comfortable. There was adequate space (except for the kitchen which is small and very tired) but the downstairs furnishings were extremely uncomfortable, the carpets in need of replacement and there was plaster falling off the walls in places. Parts of the house were very hot and some of the windows upstairs did not fully open so sleeping was difficult but, then, the weather was unusually warm. Richard was charming and helpful but the 5* reviews on the HomeAway site, which have no comments are were posted during lockdown (?) were not indicative of the reality of the property. It is certainly not 5*. Again, the location is stunning but I do think it is overpriced considering its condition. (We also had an extra guest - a mouse, which I suppose is inevitable in a farmhouse).
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Allison J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Fantastic place for large groups

This house is massive! We were a family of 11 which included 3 generations. Loads of room for us all and house and location are beautiful. Could do with a bit of maintenance in the bathrooms as the showers were a bit hit and miss and either red hot or freezing cold. The owner brought us a cake which was a lovely touch and absolutely delicious.

10/10 Excellent

Beverley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful winter wonderland stay

What a fabulous place, in a beautiful setting. Warm, well equipped and there's cake! Even the weather was lovely. There was plenty room for 3 generations and the dog celebrating a Diamond wedding and 80th. Would love to return; we could not fault anything, it was perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Viv H., Newcastle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic time at Kirkandrews House

We gathered family and friends at Kirkandrews House for a 60th birthday celebration. The house fully met our needs, big enough to accommodate everyone comfortably but also cozy and homely. The house had everything we needed in terms of linen, tableware, kitchen utensils etc...the garden and surrounding area are beautiful and we enjoyed some great walks with the dogs. Owners were very helpful and made us some lovely chocolate brownies on arrival. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

We had the best time staying at this property not only was it very easy booking, the communication was excellent from Richard The cake on arrival was very much appreciated and well received after a long car journey The cottage was very roomy and cosy and everything we needed Will definitely be back again Very memorable experience and lovely surroundings

10/10 Excellent

Phil M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely accommodation; great location; loved it

Loved the uniqueness and comfort of the property in a wonderful quiet location Well equipped for large party of people The immediate surroundings are peaceful and beautiful; the garden, river, church, walks. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay Richard was very helpful on our arrival despite arriving late into the evening The home-baked cake there to greet us was delicious Enjoyed the use of the Aga in the kitchen. Beds really comfy. Bathrooms clean and lovely. The three lads benefited from the snooker/ pool table when it rained. It is a great base for visiting Scotland, Hadrian Wall, Lake District and Carlisle. We have no hesitation in returning here again for two weeks next time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Harry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and spacious rooms!

We had a great time (again) staying at the property and greatly enjoyed the cake which was brought to us on arrival! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Val M.

Fabulous!

We stayed here for a week, 13 and 3 dogs for the weekend. Then reduced to 7 and 2 dogs for the remainder of the week. Lots of space to not get under each other’s feet. The bedrooms are all lovely and spacious. 2 sitting rooms, so we had a quiet one and a noisy one! The location is ideal for the Scottish Borders and North Lakes. If anyone is feeling romantic, can pop over the border and get married at Gretna which is only 10 minutes away. All in all a lovely week in a lovely house.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicoya P.

Jane Austen come to life

Great house, so much space and flexibility. Loads of bedrooms made the sleeping arrangements easy and lots of bathrooms. The downstairs gave plenty room for people to be together or have chill time doing their own thing. The pool table was well used. We found all the tools and equipment we needed in the kitchen and dining room - and even a separate drinks fridge! Richard was a brilliant host. Provided everything we needed and extras - a wonderful cake baked by his wife. The location is stunning with great walks along the river. We brought 3 dogs, who all had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Iris S.

Kirkandrews House

Great house with lovely view. 12 of us had a great weekend there. Mr and Mrs Westoll looked after us very well and we really enjoyed the lovely cake they gave us. Can really recommend this beautiful house and situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shelley W., WIGTON

Wow such a fantastic weekend away

Kirkandrews house did not disappoint we all had the best time for my friends 30th birthday from drinking playing games to walking round the surrounded area,we will definatly be booking again Richard was the nicest host and the cake was beautiful thanks so much Shelley wilson.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ewan M.

Fantastic location for family trip.

Just returned from a wonderful stay at Kirkandrews with family and friends. This large property is set overlooking the river Esk and offers something for all. Equipped with central heating and a number of fires, the house was easy to heat. The bedrooms are huge with ample space to store your clothes. Each room and bathroom was spotless when we arrived. With plenty of games, Freesat and even a pool table. The internet proved reliable, allowing us to stream videos and use our Amazon echo. The owners were super helpful and even baked us a delicious cake on arrival. The kitchen is well equipped with all sorts of utensils, cutlery and storage. We used the Aga to cook although there is also a fully working cooker. Although there is a table in the kitchen we ate at the large dining table next door. The grounds are huge with plenty of space for our pack of dogs. The buildings layout means that there is a courtyard to the rear with bags of room for cars. From the front garden there is easy access to a right of way path along the river. We walked North towards the church and dissued Waverley line one day and to Longtown itself the very next day. The path is easy marked and suitable for all keen walkers. Longtown is well equipped with a number of shops, take aways, petrol stations - with easy access to Gretna Gateway and Carlisle if you wish. Definately the perfect location for family and friends get togethers!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Perfect house for a family gathering!

If you're looking for somewhere to enjoy some family time together this is definitely the place! An amazing house and perfect location! The house is much bigger than I anticipated! The kitchen has an Aga and a conventional oven, going onto a massive dining room with table that could fit us 13 on and more! a lovely reading room then onto the pool hall which was brilliant, it barely got left alone! Different balls to play different games too! Then onto the TV room. Enough bedrooms for all and bathrooms which meant everyone had their own and all the beds and bedrooms were lovely and clean and comfortable. It actually felt like you were at home it didn't feel like we were in someone elses! There are enough rooms that everyone can either be together at once or be separate and have your own space even with a full house! The church is a short walk away and very interesting to go view - open between 10am-5pm each day. We walked to Longtown along the river which is a great walk, about an hour for those who are fast walkers like we are! Lovely pub there called The Tavern allows you to take food in and has a pool table they couldn't do enough for us! We are so hoping to be able to book the house again! Richard is a great host and lovely and helped us with any questions we had! Can't wait to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

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