Luxurious Georgian Town House
Luxurious Georgian Town House
Description
A warm welcome awaits you at Townhead House South. A completely refurbished, luxurious 3-bed period property nestled in the picturesque Border town of Langholm, affectionately known to locals as 'The Muckle Toun'. The property boasts substantial rooms, bringing elegant period features without compromising on modern comforts. Langholm is a jewel in the Scottish Borders and local to Gretna Green & the Neil Armstrong Museum. It is also an adventure play ground for outdoor activity enthusiasts. The space Townhead House South benefits from traditional Georgian architecture and scale. The rooms are spacious, bright and elegantly decorated. The property is brand newly fully refurbished to an exceptional standard. There are 3 bedrooms, two with King sized beds and a bunk bed with additional pull out trundle bed below to sleep three in total. The living room, hallwayand dining room are bright and airy and the kitchen and bathroom suite are brand new. We hope you love Townhead House South as much as we do. Guest access Guests are welcome to use the house as well as the yard outside to the rear. Other things to note Langholm is a charming small Georgian Market Town nestled in Dumfries & Galloway, close to Gretna Green, Hadrian's Wall, Hermitage Castle and Kyagu Samye Ling, the biggest Buddhist temple in Europe. The town is surrounded by stunning countryside and occupies part of the Tarras Valley Nature Reserve. Whita Hill dominates the skyline with it's impressive Monument and if visiting it is well worth a walk up to the summit to see it as well as the monolithic and contemporary MacDiarmid Memorial sculpture half way up. Wildlife is abundant around the area and Whita has hosted a Hen Harrier breeding programme in recent years. There are a dozen beautiful walks right from the doorstep of Townhead House South so make sure to have a browse through the walking guides and check out the large scale Ordinance Survey Map of the area located in the Hallway. A trip around 'the Lodge Walks' to see the Duchess Bridge is a must do, as well as the 'Roon Hoose'. If Trail Running, Sportive or Mountain Biking is your thing you'll be spoiled for choice! There's also 4 rivers that meet along the banks of the town so plenty of opportunities for canoeing or kayaking. The town hosts a Farmers Market once a month and there is a butchers, greengrocer, chemist and Co-op in the town, not to mention First Bite, a charming cafe, and Pelosis Italian Ice Cream shop, a family run institution that's operated in the town for decades. Be sure to have a look around Latimers too, an Aladdins Cave of homeware! There are a number of pubs on the High Street offering home cooked meals and local ales from Borderlands Brewery which is located in the town. Langholm is a friendly place and has a thriving community scene, with a local rugby, football, bowling, running, walking and arts & crafts scene. Local artwork can be bought from the Gallery on High Street, with some exceptional pieces available. There are 2 good quality children's play parks in the town, located at the Kilngreen on the A7 and the Buccleugh Park, which boasts an adventure themed abundance of equipment. Located o my a few miles out of the town is Gilnockie Tower, ancestral home of the Clan Armstrong. Here you can immerse yourself in the life and times of the Border Reiver days and gain a deeper understanding of Scotland's rich historical legacy. The tower is also home of the Neil Armstrong: First Man on the Moon collection, with items and artifacts from Neil and his family. The museum attracts visitors from all over the world and has picnic benches and a beautiful clam riverbank on site to dwell and relax. https:// Licence Number DG01682F
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