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Townhead of Auchenbainzie consists of a kitchen/diner with AGA oven and hob, 2-ring hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, a utility/boot room with microwave, washing machine, and tumble dryer, living/dining/games room, and woodburning stove, sitting room with open-fire. The bedrooms consist of a ground-floor double with en-suite shower room, a double, ground-floor king-size (zip/link), and twin, serviced by a shower room, bathroom and cloakroom. WiFi, fuel, power, starter pack, bed linen, and towels inc. in rent. Outside, there are gardens and off-road parking. Two well-behaved pets are welcome, but sorry, no smoking. Visit Townhead of Auchenbainzie. Note: Good Housekeeping Bond of 450 GBP. Note: Small children should take care when on the landing due to wide gaps between spindles. Note: Steps throughout property. Note: Mezzanine bedroom in barn not included in let. Note: Narrow staircase. Note: Trampoline in garden, but this is used at your own risk; children must be supervised.

The quiet village of Thornhill is in the Mid Nithsdale area of Dumfries and Galloway in southern Scotland, and is an ideal place for a relaxing break. Surrounded by wonderful scenery and the low hills of Carsphairn and Lowther, there are plenty of opportunities to walk and cycle these ancient hills. The village contains all necessary amenities, including small supermarkets, a butcher, and a bakery, as well as several cafes, pubs, restaurants, and convenience stores. In the centre of Thornhill village is a column supporting a majestic winged horse, which is the emblem of the Dukes of Queensberry, who own the surrounding land and also the magnificent Drumlanrig Castle. Set on an 80,000-acre estate comprising a country park and Victorian gardens, Drumlanrig Castle is regarded as one of the finest examples of late 17th-century Renaissance architecture in Scotland and also boasts an internationally renowned art collection. Thornhill’s location means that it is ideal for a day trip to the seaside at Ayr or a day’s shopping and sightseeing in cosmopolitan Glasgow.