1 / 24The Pointers Rest
Archiestown, Moray
A comfortable cottage for six on the tree lined village square at Archiestown, with two wood burners, an enclosed rear garden and walks from the front door, two dogs welcome.
Walks and cycle routes start from the front door of The Pointers Rest, which is good news for the two dogs this delightful cottage welcomes. It sits in a central spot on the tree lined village square of Archiestown in Speyside, a dog friendly base for six with two wood burners and an enclosed garden at the rear.
The lounge is tastefully decorated, with a cosy wood burner and a Smart TV for a movie, and the kitchen diner has a second wood burner in the dining area, so family meals around the table come with a fire alongside and two dogs warming themselves beside it. A welcome pack greets you on arrival, and the well equipped kitchen runs to a coffee machine.
The king size master has its own TV and sits beside a bathroom with a bath, the double opens off the lounge with a Jack and Jill shower room, and the twin is light and bright. Outside, the enclosed rear garden has seats and a table for eating outdoors, and the dogs can stretch out there while supper is served.
Across the square, the local hotel is the place for dinner out or a quick drink beforehand. The Speyside Way and the Dava Way offer excellent walking and cycling for days out with the dogs, there are ancient castles, museums and whisky distilleries to discover, and on the Moray coast the fabulous beaches at Findhorn, Burghead and Hopeman are all within 25 miles.
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from £694 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden to the rear with seating | Parking on the driveway for 1 car and roadside parking available (subject to availability) | Shops, pubs and restaurants within 1 mile | Please take care on
- Sleeps
- 6 guests
- Rooms
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £694 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 15:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
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Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Pointers Rest dog friendly?
The name says it all — a pointer is a dog, and The Pointers Rest welcomes up to two dogs. There's an enclosed garden at the rear for them to use safely, and the cottage sits right on Archiestown's village square, where dogs apparently make friends across the green on a regular basis.
Are dogs allowed at The Pointers Rest year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and with two wood burners keeping the cottage warm downstairs, it's well set up for a stay in any season. For confirmation of year-round availability, it's worth checking directly with the owner when you book.
What should I know before visiting The Pointers Rest with my dog?
The cottage has some characterfully steep and narrow staircases — one off the lounge leads up to the twin room — so it's worth bearing that in mind if your dog is likely to want to follow you up. The enclosed rear garden is great for letting dogs out safely, and the village square and surrounding countryside make for easy walking from the door.
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