Rennaldburn self-catering farmhouse

Rennaldburn is a seventeenth-century farmhouse. It sits secluded in three and a half acres of land, part of which is a wooded ravine with a beautiful waterfall running through it (and a two-storey tree house overlooking it!), two miles south of Samye Ling Tibetan Monastery in Eskdalemuir. Visible from the house and five minutes walk away, by the river Esk that winds through the valley, are the Loupin Stanes. This is one of many prehistoric sites in the area, including the Girdle Stanes, another ancient stone circle twenty minutes walk down the valley.

The centrally heated farmhouse has recently been lovingly refurbished in an earth-friendly way, and has many unique features inside. Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms looking out over the valley, as well as a small single room with a skylight. Downstairs is the sitting room, complete with open fire. This holds an extensive library, specialising in books of a spiritual and esoteric nature (particularly Tibetan Buddhism). There is also a music system, computer (with broadband , DVD player and selection of DVDs) and pedal organ. The under-floor heated kitchen, with all cooking and washing facilities, has a door leading to the front garden.

Rennaldburn is vegetarian, non-smoking, and child-friendly, with cot and high chair available if required. Ita (the owner) and her son live in the back of the house, but the self-catering side is completely self-contained, with its own front door.

Prices are given per week, Saturday to Saturday. They include all hot water and central heating costs, a starter basket of wood and coal for each fire, all bedding and towels, an introductory hamper and a welcome tea.

Week long bookings are preferred, but 'short breaks' of three nights or less may be available at shorter notice.

Contact details

Ita,
Rennaldburn
Eskdalemuir
Nr. Langholm
DG13 0QQ Scotland

+44 (0) 13873 73277
ita@gonebeyond.co.uk