Bed and breakfast accommodation with optional dinner in a Georgian house
in South West Scotland. Carlisle 60 minutes, Dumfries 15 mins.

Kindar House
New Abbey
Dumfriesshire
South West Scotland

David Batson and David Rone Allen welcome guests to stay for bed and breakfast in their guest wing - ideal for two - with a double bedroom and bathroom, but with an extra single bedroom if you are a party of three travelling together.

Surrounded by gardens, Kindar House is on the edge of the small quiet village of New Abbey about 15 minutes along the coast from Dumfries. In the village are the red sandstone ruins of late 13th century Cistercian Sweetheart Abbey and a 200 year old Corn Mill. On the other side of the village is Shambellie House Museum of Costume (especially good for costumes 1850 - 1950).

David Batson is an Anglican priest and is able to provide a service for those who would like to have their marriage blessed or renew their vows.

The house itself is fascinating: granite and sandstone, classical rural Scottish vernacular of 1820, a hint of the Gothic , and an interior with some interesting variations of Georgian decorative style and motifs. David Rone Allen is an interior designer and the house is arranged and furnished exactly in keeping; dignified yet comfortable, cosy and informal.

Accommodation:

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Entrance hall and inner hall.

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Guests are welcome to relax in the Drawing Room.

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There is a television in the upstairs Library.

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The bedroom is in the wing and overlooks the garden. It has a double bed and private bathroom (shower over the bath) and separate wc next door. A further single bedroom is nearby and would share the bathroom and wc.

Breakfast:

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Breakfast in the Kitchen.

David makes a proper cooked breakfast of porridge, bacon and eggs, etc., as well as teas, fresh coffee, toast, fruit juice, etc.

David can also make packed lunches if you like, and afternoon tea with cucumber sandwiches and cake.

There are two pubs in the village for eating out, as well as The Anchor at Kipford and Cavens Hotel a few miles away. There are also lots of places to eat in Dumfries (15 minutes away).

Optional Dinner:

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Dinner by candle-light in the Dining Room. Both Davids are very happy to join you for dinner if you like, and equally happy if you would like dinner by yourselves.

Tariff:

£40 per person per night based on two people sharing, and including breakfast.

Optional Dinner is normally £25 per person. (Please bring your own wine).

No smoking upstairs please.
Sorry, Kindar House is not suitable for small children.

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Bertie.

To enquire or to book:

Please contact:
The Rev. David Batson and David Rone Allen
email: fabbie@onetel.com
Kindar House
New Abbey
Dumfriesshire
DG2 8DB
Scotland, UK
Tel: 01387 850 514
or from outside the UK:
Tel: 44 1387 850 514

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Right; The East window of Sweetheart Abbey