Applegarth House

Lockerbie, Dumfries & Galloway
Bed & Breakfast
+44 (0)7791 561618
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Per night
£160 - £175
Bedroom

2 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

Children welcome
Pets welcome

Fresh, inviting bedrooms with leafy garden views and a pretty church next door. Moffat's spectacular Grey Mare's Tail waterfall nearby

Per night
£160 - £175

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£160 - £175 per night

The Experience

Applegarth House was previously the manse for the church next door. Built with Dumfriesshire red sandstone, dating from 1720, it’s been refurbished from top to toe by Andrew and Kirsteen and is now a classic country house with elegance and comfort. Bedrooms have polished antiques, restful colours, candles and flowers, and all you hear is sheep, cows and birdsong – and the Sunday morning bells.

Kirsteen loves to cook, so you’ll have home-baked treats at teatime and homemade marmalade and garden produce with a full Scottish in the morning. Have a wander along the river and through surrounding fields afterwards.

There are three friendly dogs padding about, and you’re welcome to bring yours along – but they can’t sleep in the bedrooms. Walk by or fish the salmon river Annan, explore Eskrigg Nature Reserve, visit Annandale Distillery and take home a “smoulderingly smoky” malt or two. Return to a fire in the drawing room – your hosts have some fascinating old family stories.

Applegarth House - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • The elegant rooms and peaceful rural setting
  • Sitting in the garden on a sunny day watching the birds
  • Having breakfast in the sunshine-yellow drawing room
Applegarth House - Gallery

You should know

  • Both bathrooms have rainwater showers over the baths

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from £160
1 Double
£160
1 Double
£175

Information

Booking information

Check in
4pm
Check out
By 11am
Other details
Second & subsequent nights have 15% discount for B&B. Two additional single rooms for children, no surcharge.
Closed
Christmas & New Year.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Meals
Dinner, 2 courses, £30; 3 courses £35. Wine around £15 a bottle.Pubs/restaurants 3 miles.

Reviews

A delightful family home with the most welcoming hosts, who will go above and beyond to make your stay pleasant and memorable. A home from home for guests.
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Michael, Bath

Kirsteen and Andrew are wonderful hosts - nothing is too much trouble and dinners are very entertaining. Applegarth House is a delightful base from which to explore Dumfries and Galloway. One of the best Sawdays stays we have had.


Lynne, Australia

We had 4 wonderful nights staying at Applegarth House just out of Lockerbie. Kirsteen is an outstanding host, and along with her husband, Andrew, made our stay most enjoyable and memorable. The house is stunning and immaculately maintained, our bedroom suite was large, with beautiful decor and well-equipped. The bathroom was similarly impressive. Breakfast — which was absolutely delicious — was served in a large dining /sitting room area, filled with light and charming furniture. Kirsteen has excellent advice about day trips in the area. We heartily endorse a stay at Applegarth House.


Mike (and Karen), Oxford

Kirsteen and Andrew take hospitality to a whole new level! We had the most marvellous, and all too brief, stay on 22 September 23. They made us feel like honoured guests in their lovely home. They offered dinner as well as bed and breakfast and that led to a delightful evening - it felt like a country house party! - in the company of Kirsteen and Andrew and other guests. We cannot speak too highly of Applegarth and we will be back!


Jocelyn, Ivybridge

Applegarth House is so warm and welcoming with charming hosts who couldn’t do enough to ensure we were comfortable throughout our stay. Annan is a beautiful well-furnished large and homely room with luxurious plush linen on very comfortable beds. The bathroom is spacious and warm with a shower over the bath, fluffy towels and lush toiletries. Hot drinks are available in the room with a thoughtful cafeteria, quintessential teapot, cup and saucer, a variety of teas and a flask of cold fresh milk on request. The food is delicious and served in a relaxed environment.


Location

The neighbourhood

A rural, peaceful spot with birdwatching and fishing on the doorstep. 12th-century motte nearby; four miles from Lochmaben and three from Lockerbie, which has an interesting mix of shops, restaurants, pubs and monthly farmers' market. Moffat is 15 miles; Annan 14, with distilleries, festivals, museum and 53-mile Annandale Way running through, starting at the source of the river Annan.

Local points of interest from Kirsteen & Andrew Michell

  • We have an archaeological monument in our garden, an 11th century ancient Motte which is the remains of the Jardine Clan stronghold. Applegarth is the original seat of the Jardines and generations of the family lie in the small church graveyard next door.
  • The River Annan, one of the best salmon and sea trout rivers in the UK flows below our house. Day fishing permits can be bought. Enjoy lovely countryside and peace and tranquility.
  • See the the magnificent Telemachus submarine bell from World War ll . Telemachus was commanded by Kirsteen's father. Hear its incredible story of being stolen from the family home and how it was finally recovered. This was recounted on BBC Radio 4.
  • The beautiful Annandale Way, a 55 mile walking route between Moffat and Annan, winds past . Enjoy a wide variety of birds - moorland, woodland, field, river and coast and flowers and fauna. Trace Scottish history of this once hard fought over border
  • Devils Porridge Museum is a 5 star Scottish Visitor Attraction. It offers a brilliant interactive experience commemorating HM Factory Gretna, the largest munitions factory in the world during WW1. Full of stories, artefacts and old film. Worth a visit!
  • Take a bespoke tour at Dalton Gin Distillery. Visit the lab and relax at the gin-centric bar. A surprisingly Spanish theme encapsulates this little corner of Scotland with an array of Tapas on offer to accompany the tutored tasting. Truly fascinating!

Introducing

Kirsteen & Andrew Michell

Kirsteen and Andrew like the flow of new people and happily share their home and cottage. Andrew is semi-retired, Kirsteen was previously in hospitality; she’s keen on cooking, including making marmalade and elderflower cordial. They love their dogs, whippet Ozzie and Labradors Phoebe and Milly, and walking them in beautiful Dumfriesshire.