1 / 24Braco Farmhouse
Shawhead, Dumfries and Galloway
A five star farmhouse for eight near Dumfries with an enclosed garden, a private hot tub, a wood burner and a separate snug, two dogs welcome.
Guests are kindly asked to bring their own wood. It is a small line in the listing and a revealing one: Braco Farmhouse expects people who will light the burner every night, and would rather say so than quietly run out. This is a five star dog friendly farmhouse for eight near Dumfries. What it is really set up for is a party that means to stay in and cook, with the enclosed garden and a private hot tub waiting for afterwards and two dogs underfoot throughout.
Four bedrooms, two king size and two twins, share a shower room and a bathroom, and one of them sits on the ground floor. There is a lounge and a separate snug, which is the whole difference between eight people sharing a house and eight people sharing a room. The kitchen feeds the party and the utility deals with the aftermath. The enclosed garden takes everybody outside once the burner has done its work, dogs first.
Eight people and two dogs means a reunion, or two families travelling together, and an old farmhouse absorbs that better than anything purpose built. There is room to be separate in it. Somebody reads in the snug while a card game runs next door, and the dogs shuttle between the two collecting attention from both.
Shawhead sits in the hills behind Dumfries where the country turns to forest, loch and empty road. Threave's estate and its island castle lie 11.8 miles west along the Dee. The Solway runs south with its long tidal flats and enormous skies, and Galloway Forest is the bigger expedition to the north west. Two dogs will run out of legs a good while before this corner runs out of ground.
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from £965 for 7 nights
Braco Farmhouse takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden and patio area with seating | Smart TV in lounge and snug | Charcoal BBQ provided in summer months | Travel cot and highchair available | Utility room with washing machine | Ample priv
- Sleeps
- 8 guests
- Rooms
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £965 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Hot tub, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Braco Farmhouse from £965 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Braco Farmhouse dog friendly?
Yes, Braco Farmhouse is a five star dog-friendly property and welcomes up to two dogs alongside your group. The enclosed garden is a real bonus for dogs, and the farmhouse setting near Shawhead puts you within easy reach of forests, lochs and the Solway coast for walking.
Are dogs allowed at Braco Farmhouse year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so there's nothing to suggest they aren't welcome throughout the year. If you're planning a winter stay, the wood burner makes it a particularly cosy option for you and your dogs — though do remember to bring your own wood.
What should I know before visiting Braco Farmhouse with my dog?
The property welcomes a maximum of two dogs, so it's worth confirming your numbers when you book. The enclosed garden means dogs can be outside safely without needing to be watched constantly, and the surrounding countryside around Shawhead — including Galloway Forest and the Solway's tidal flats — offers plenty of space to stretch their legs during your stay.
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Braco Farmhouse from £965 for 7 nights
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