Cowar Bothy
Dalbeattie, Southern Scotland
- Self-contained one bedroom cottage in Dumfries and Galloway countryside
- Up to two dogs welcome
- Woodburner with all wood supplied
- Enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture
- EV charging point available on site
Cowar Bothy is a self-contained one bedroom cottage tucked into the Dumfries and Galloway countryside, just five miles from Dalbeattie and seven miles from Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway's food town. It sleeps two, with a superking bed that can split into two singles, an ensuite rainfall shower room, and a fully equipped kitchen with a woodburner for cosy evenings. Outside there's an enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture, private parking for one car, and an EV charging point. Up to two dogs are welcome too. Superfast WiFi keeps you connected, while Dumfries station lies 10.7 miles away, and the National Museum of Costume and New Abbey Corn Mill are both under eight miles off, making it an easy base for exploring the overlooked south west of Scotland.
How far to…
- Dalbeattie
- 5 miles
- Castle Douglas
- 7 miles
- Station
- 10.7 miles away
- Carlisle
- 1 hour
- Edinburgh
- 2 hours
Practical details
- Pets
- Up to two dogs welcome
- Parking
- Private parking for 1 car
Accommodation on site
- Cottages
Details taken from the operator's own website on 4 Nov 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ WiFi
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ EV Charging
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
- 🚆 Near a Train Station
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Where you'll be
Cowar Bothy
Explore the area
Everything within reach of Cowar Bothy — days out, famous places and the local food worth walking to.
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Things to do
Days out and attractions, nearest first
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7.7 mi
National Museum of Costume
The National Museum of Costume was located at Shambellie House, in New Abbey, Dumfries and Galloway,...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7.8 mi
New Abbey Corn Mill
New Abbey Corn Mill is an 18th-century water-powered mill in Dumfries and Galloway, preserved almost...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 10.1 mi
Dumfries Museum
Dumfries Museum is a treasure house of history in Dumfries and Galloway, telling the story of the la...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 10.1 mi
Robert Burns Centre
Visitor's centre with an exhibition about Robert Burns in Dumfries, Scotland
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 10.1 mi
Old Bridge House Museum
The Old Bridge House Museum sits in Dumfries' oldest house, built into the sandstone of the fifteent...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 10.7 mi
Gracefield Arts Centre
Gracefield Arts Centre is located in Dumfries. The gallery's main building, a Category B listed buil...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 11 mi
John Paul Jones Museum
The John Paul Jones Cottage Museum is located on the Arbigland Estate near Kirkbean in the historica...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 12.2 mi
Ellisland Farm
Ellisland Farm is the Dumfriesshire home Robert Burns built in 1788 beside the River Nith, where he...
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Places to visit
The famous spots within a day trip
Castle & Heritage · 2.3 mi
Drumcoltran Tower
Castle & Heritage · 7.1 mi
Orchardton Tower
Castle & Heritage · 14 mi
Barscobe Castle
Castle & Heritage · 15.1 mi
Comlongon Castle (Hotel)
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Eat & drink local
The local legends within walking-ish distance
🍦 Ice Cream & Creameries · 4 mi
Loch Arthur Cafe
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