Blossom Cottage — Hotel in Great Britain

Unfortunately not a good first experience at this cottage. On entry I could only smell the last peoples dog, which means to me that the home hadn’t been cleaned properly. We weren’t allowed in till 5 and with the dreaded Covid I was expecting it to be immaculate. On closer inspection inside kitchen cupboards wasn’t clean( I washed pots before use and left them out to reuse, ) an investment in a new frying pan would be a bonus. The hoover stank of stale dog, mop bucket, but no mop, washing up bowl leaked, no dishwasher tablets, no oven mit. (Take all essentials with you.I had to go buy everything including an air freshener! ) Bathroom grout needed a good scrub.

On the upside, our bedrooms were clean and we...

The cottage is in a lovely position near the caerlavrock wetland centre and also near the castle. It is a great spot in autumn for watching migratory geese. In many aspects the house worked with our needs and was well finished however unfortunately there are a few features which are in need of repair. These included a few mattresses not being very comfortable, the dishwasher didn't clean the dishes because the trays had broken wheels, the kitchen was not very well equipped and in general areas could do with some refreshing. With some attention it could be a...

Lovely large cottage that suited our family pre Christmas get together. It was ideal situated for traveling families from falkirk and the lake district to meet half way. Huge lounge area with log fire stove, which added charicture to the place. Excellent kitchen dining area with sooo much cooking equipment to boast. Bedrooms all good size. Very quiet location but long roadway from main road with pot holes!!! Seems a common thing in the area as well as dumfries!! No speeding here!!!! Over all a fab weeks break....