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Lotus Lodge

Wanlockhead, Dumfries and Galloway

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Sleeps 14
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 5
grade 4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Quirky
Hen parties
Stag Parties
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Stunning group property with features including a cinema projector, wood burners and range ovens
  • Located in the highest village in Scotland, with walking routes on the doorstep
  • Friendly local inn serving daily meals and a seasonal museum with café just a short stroll away
Property code: 87637

Charming, traditional property with wonderful high ceilings and exposed stone walls with cinema projector to watch movies, wood burners for cosy nights in and fully enclosed garden for al fresco dining.

Getting a big group of family or friends together at this property, high in the hills of the village of Wanlockhead, is the makings of a truly memorable trip. The property’s quirky charm, with space to fit up to 14 people across six bedrooms, adds something special to any reunion. It has all mod cons plus a cinema projector for quieter nights or afternoons in.

As soon as you enter inside this expansive property, you’ll be bowled over by the vast amount of period features that gives it plenty of character. You enter into the property’s roomy hallway which has got so much storage that you don’t have to worry about where to deposit any muddy outdoor clothing that got dirty romping across the glen. Guests will undoubtedly want to relax in the exceptionally comfortable lounge which has more than enough seating for everyone, plus a Smart TV and that cinema projector. For formal meals, there’s a large dining room with a cosy wood burner. The kitchen is a sociable space too, thanks to its own dining area, and it’s so well equipped that whipping up meals will be a breeze. The kitchen even has a butler’s pantry which has some real wow factor with its exposed feature stone walls, and, perhaps more importantly, there’s a wine cooler and Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine too. To finish off the downstairs accommodation, there’s a WC plus doors to the outside area which comprises a patio and gardens beyond. Upstairs are six bedrooms. They have an array of layouts and sizes for flexibility. There are two king-size bedrooms, a double, and a twin. There’s a handy family bedroom with a double bed plus two single beds and an en-suite shower room and WC. The last double bedroom has a wonderful feature inglenook and an en-suite shower room. For all other bedrooms, there’s a shower room with WC. When you’re ready for some fresh air, the property’s fully enclosed gardens have plenty of seating areas and a BBQ. Being in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you can admire the surrounding countryside or even enjoy some stargazing at night.

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  • 6 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 3 doubles (one with 2 additional single beds) and 1 twin, 4 additional children's pull out beds
  • 3 shower rooms - 2 en-suite shower rooms with WCs, 1 shower room with WC and an additional separate WC
  • Electric range oven with 5-ring gas hob, wood burning range oven, wine cooler, 2 fridges, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine and Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine
  • 2 wood burners and 1 wood burning range oven – (first basket of logs included)
  • Cinema projector, Smart TV and Bluetooth speaker in the lounge
  • Enclosed garden with seating areas and charcoal BBQ
  • Off-road enclosed private parking for 5 cars
  • Pub, restaurant and museums with seasonal café within walking distance, shop 1.5 miles
  • Sleeps 14+4 children
  • Please note, group bookings may be checked to ensure the purpose of the stay is for a holiday, and where relevant, a security deposit may be requested
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 5 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £60. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

This part of Scotland is hard to beat for a large get-together. As the village of Wanlockhead is the highest village in Scotland, when coupled with the property’s elevated position, guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. It’s also easy to explore these landscapes, with wonderful walking and biking routes to suit all levels. For example, the Lowther Hills and Southern Upland Way will have something for everyone. In the village itself, there is a friendly pub serving food, while for golfers, the course at Leadhills is only 1.5 miles away.

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This property is personally managed by Gavin.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Rebecca 19th April 2024

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We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lotus Lodge for a Hen Weekend. The property was absolutely stunning and had everything we needed for our stay. The log fire was a very nice bonus and we loved having it on. The location was so beautiful and we loved all the sheep who freely roamed the village! The owners are also lovely and so helpful. Would deRead morefinitely stay here again. Hide

Reviewed by Caitlin 22nd March 2024

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Youve done a wonderful job on the house. Its looking gorgeous. We loved coming back after ten years.

Reviewed by John 15th March 2024

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Reviewed by Nicola 1st March 2024

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Lotus Lodge was brilliant for our extended family weekend away! The house was extremely clean and had everything you could need. The beds were very comfortable and the living room was great as the couch was big enough for us all. We enjoyed walking round the village and had a lovely meal at the Hopetoun arms in Leadhills on the Saturday night, foodRead more and staff were lovely. Hide

Reviewed by Josie 26th January 2024

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We had an excellent time at this property. Both location and the house were perfect for our group of 6 couples and the host was very helpful. Cannot recommend this property for a large group of friends highly enough.

Reviewed by Nicola 29th December 2023

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Lovely well kept house with gorgeous views of the hills and countryside. The house catered for all our needs. We met the owners when we arrived and they gave us a tour of the house and made us feel very welcome. Villagers werent as welcome and stressed that dogs should remain on their leads when out walking but we were able to still enjoy our long Read morewalks with the dogs. The house was very spacious, clean and very comfortable. The only downside is there wasnt much for teenage kids Hide

Reviewed by James 22nd December 2023

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The lodge and location were perfect for the large family gathering that we had. There were plenty of comfortable and spacious rooms for us to either socialise together or find a quiet spot to relax. The bedrooms were clean and comfortable and a good size for each family. The owners we really welcoming and contacted us prior to our trip. The ChristmRead moreas decorations that had been prepared were a lovely touch. We would definitely recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Christine 15th December 2023

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Stayed at Lotus Lodge for a 30th Birthday celebration with a group of 13 adults! The lodge was super clean, spacious and well laid out. The weather wasn't great over the weekend but there was loads of space for us to chill out over the weekend, huge sofa was excellent for this! The bedrooms were good size for all of us too. Wanlockhead was a lovelyRead more wee village and we would definitely come back :) Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 10th November 2023

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Reviewed by Ashley 20th October 2023

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The house was amazing, clean & tidy. Views from the house were amazing and is located in an amazing location. The owners ensured everything went smoothly would 100% recommend

Reviewed by Pauline 13th October 2023

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House was great for the whole family.

Reviewed by Rachel 1st September 2023

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Lovely location with many things on the door step. The accommodation provides a good space so you are not on top of each other. Very clean with super comfortable beds. The showers are a little on the small side. if you are tall and being an old Youth Hostel the fire doors were quite a struggle for my elderly parents and we had to keep propping themRead more open so the dog could get around. All in all the weather was fabulous and we had a great week. Hide

Reviewed by Derrick 11th August 2023

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Reviewed by Rosie 28th July 2023

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A lovely time at Lotus Lodge. Stayed for a week - an extended family party ranging from 8 months to 60+ years. We enjoyed our time there and loved exploring the area; making trips out to New Lanark Heritage Centre, Culzean Castle, Glasgow, Drumlanrig Castle and the Wanlockhead Lead Mine. Packed quite a bit in, inspite of the weather. Lotus Lodge waRead mores a fab base to make the most of our time together. Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 10th July 2023

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The house is gorgeous. For a large group it was perfect, especially the well stocked kitchen, the fabulous dining room and the comfortable spacious living room. Regarding location, theres sheep everywhere so dogs have to be kept on leads, and the local pub menu was very limited so not ideal for dog walking or eating out without having to drive.

Reviewed by Maureen 26th May 2023

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We were really impressed with the quality of the accommodation,with everything we needed provided. The location of the village was beautiful and rugged but without being extreme. Day trips out to Edinburgh, Ayr and Dumfries were easily managed allowing plenty of time to visit.

Reviewed by Kimberly 14th April 2023

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Came here for a hen weekend and had a brilliant time. This was our second visit to Lotus Lodge and would come again in a heartbeat. The house it lovely, clean and has everything you need.

Reviewed by Jayde 17th March 2023

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We loved our stay, super clean and modern. The beds and sofa were so comfortable.

Reviewed by Barbara 9th March 2023

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Lovely big house with everything youll need to have a great break. The fact we could take our dogs along with us made such a difference and the garden was perfect for them to have fun.

Reviewed by Shona 3rd March 2023

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This house is brilliant, spacious, beautifully decorated and clean, everything you could need is provided, the hosts are brilliant, clear communication, welcoming and very thoughtful of everything. Will recommend to others, we had a great stay.

Reviewed by Christine 10th February 2023

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Reviewed by Dattar 18th January 2023

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This review is from all eleven of us that have just spent four days in wanlockhead. The cottage is so cosy, spacious, clean and well kept. The views to wake up to are amazing, breath taken, picturesque . The couple that own the cottage are so accommodating and considerate couple. I shall book for next year again.

Reviewed by Sierra 11th November 2022

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The cottage was beautiful, the large living room & C shaped couch were perfect for us all to sit together. The dining room was main reason I booked this place, it meant we could all actually sit together. Plenty of large pots, pans & trays for cooking. Exposed brickwork was stunning in kitchen. The house was bright & the bathrooms very modern, showRead moreers are small and water pressure a bit low but fine. All the guests were impressed, we would definitely book again for a large group, it was perfect. Hide

Reviewed by Joanna 2nd September 2022

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Truly beautiful house, can't say thanks enough

Reviewed by David 12th August 2022

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Lotus Lodge is a wonderful location for large family get togethers. We booked a week to celebrate our golden wedding anniversary with 15 family members ranging in age from 5 months to 73. All were accommodated comfortably and the facilities are excellent. The house is attractive with a fenced large garden area suitable for our 2 dogs to run around.Read more Locally, sheep roam free so the garden is a bonus for dog owners. The views are stunning and theres a number of places to visit within 15-30 mins Hide

Reviewed by Christopher 5th August 2022

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A great size house for a big family get together in a picturesque area, which is also ideally situated for a base to explore further into Scotland. The house has so much living space, theres room for everyone. Very comfy and clean bedrooms and en-suites. The kitchen has all the pots / pans / storage you need to cook up a feast. Its close to the motRead moreorway but far enough away you cant see it when your walking the hills ( with stunning views in every direction ) we will be back to stay again. Hide

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