Applegarth House

Applegarth House is a regular stop off on the way north. We are always delighted to catch up with Kirsteen and Andrew who have become good friends and who give us the most wonderful welcome. The bed is very comfortable, the food and wine is delicious and the whole experience is something we always look forward to after the trials and tribulations of the motorway!

Such a lovely place to stay where we warmly welcomed by our hosts Kirsteen and Andrew and treated to palatial accommodation and delicious home made baked goods and treats. Applegarth is ideally placed to explore the beautiful Scottish borders and and Solway Coast and also has great links with the Lake District, Edinburgh and Glasgow by rail or road. We used it as a base to explore the area by bike and for fishing the local River Annan where huge trout can be lured by the patient angler. I cannot recommend Applegarth Cottages highly enough and we hope to return again soon.

We really enjoyed our two-night stay at Applegarth House. Quiet, calm and civilised comfort are found in this lovely old house, set in lush, picturesque countryside. Kirsteen and Andrew are welcoming hosts and look after their guests with genuine warmth and gentle enthusiasm. Even their two quiet, friendly dogs contribute to the general ambience. Tea on arrival, taken in the beautiful sun-dappled garden, included a light-as-a-feather Victoria sponge and warm scones. A great start that set the standard for the rest of our stay. Excellent, all round!

On arrival, on our motorbike, we received a warm welcome from our hosts Andrew and Kirsteen. After a quick freshen up we enjoyed afternoon tea in the garden! Freshly made cake and gluten free options for me. We were then invited for pre dinner drinks in the beautiful garden watching the sunset. Dinner was excellent, with my coeliac condition taken into account. The house and gardens are superb, the peace and tranquility ensure a pleasant environment for an overnight stay. Andrew and Kirsteen made this a very enjoyable stopover!