Situated in a National Scenic Area, New Abbey is one of Scotland's prettiest villages. The cottage has Views of the ruined 12th century abbey and nearby Criffel, the highest hill in this part of the country.

The village also has an excellent store, two pubs Serving food and an award-winning tearoom. New Abbey is only six miles from the bustling market town of Dumfries with shops, leisure facilities and Fascinating local history, much of it linked to Scotland's bard Rabbie Burns.

Sandyhills a beautiful sandy beach with safe bathing is only 2 miles away. There are visitor attractions in the village run by historic Scotland and the National Museums of Scotland.