Esk Brae in Langholm, Scotland

Summary:

Esk Brae in Langholm, Scottish Lowlands, sleeps six guests in three bedrooms.



The Space:

Esk Brae consists of a kitchen/diner with gas oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, with seating for six people, a sitting room with Smart TV, and a utility with washing machine. The bedrooms consist of a king-size with en-suite bathroom, a queen, and a twin, along with a shower room. Outside, there is an enclosed front and side garden with lawn, patio, gravelled area, furniture, and bike storage, and designated, off-road parking for 1 car, with more off-road space available outside the property. Within 0.3 miles, you will find a shop, within 0.4, a pub, and within 0.1, a river. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all inc. in rent. Esk Brae is a tranquil base for a Scotland getaway. Note: Sorry, no children under five. Note: Mountain bikes are available and free of charge, stored in the shed Please note no worker bookings. Please note only Saturday check-ins for this property, and a minimum of a 7-night stay



The Neighborhood:

Langholm is a burgh on the River Esk in Dumfries and Galloway. From Mesolithic Man 9000 years ago, through Roman occupation to the notorious Border Reivers around the 16th century, Langholm has much history to share. The town developed around the textile industry, achieving a worldwide reputation for its woollens, expanding its population and earning the nickname of the ‘Muckle Toon’, or the Large Town. Langholm is also famous as the birthplace of Hugh MacDiarmid, the poet and Thomas Telford who was born just outside the town and after whom a road in the town is named. An unused Episcopalian church was converted into the Armstrong clan museum and was visited by astronaut Neil Armstrong in 1972 when he was made a freeman of the burgh. The town also hosts festivals for music, food and arts and the annual Common Riding draws many visitors. Within easy reach is Lockerbie, home to a good selection of bars and shopping facilities, as well as a jazz festival. A short drive from Langholm in the River Esk Valley is the Kagyu Samye Ling, the first Tibetan Buddhist Centre established in the West. As well as offering residential retreats, day visitors are welcome all year round to explore the temple or relax in the peace gardens and grounds.