Set in the rural heartland of Dumfries and Galloway near Castle Douglas, our holiday lodges enjoy splendid views of grassy hills, woodland and wildlife. This idyllic setting offers a relaxing option for couples, families and friends. Visitors to Queenshill are welcome to wander through the grounds of the estate, including our walled garden. You'll also find history and wildlife walking trails, an interactive family Faerie Trail, a coffee shop, pony trekking and riding centre close by on our estate at Barstobrick.
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The name Queenshill was established after a visit from Mary Queen of Scots. She was fleeing from her defeat at the battle of Langside in 1568 and is said to have stopped to rest and take refreshments here before sailing to England. Queen Elizabeth I ordered her to be killed.
In the early 19th century, the estate became the home of Colonel Walter Montgomerie Neilson, son of the late James Beaumont Neilson, Esq., the celebrated inventor of the 'Hot-Blast.'Not as strange as it sounds! James Beaumont Neilson was a Scottish inventor whose hot-blast process greatly increased the efficiency of smelting iron.
In the early 19th century, the estate became the home of Colonel Walter Montgomerie Neilson, son of the late James Beaumont Neilson, Esq., the celebrated inventor of the 'Hot-Blast.'Not as strange as it sounds! James Beaumont Neilson was a Scottish inventor whose hot-blast process greatly increased the efficiency of smelting iron.
Peacefully positioned, well equipped and fully insulated, these timber lodges offer you first-class accommodation within natural surroundings. The lodges at Queenshill Country Cottages are open all year round offering short breaks as well as longer holidays too. Our flexible approach gives you a greater choice when it comes to planning your holiday.
Queenshill Estate in Kirkcudbrightshire is a delightful mixture of glorious parkland, pretty woodland and undulating hills - the perfect landscape in which to wander and roam freely. In its heyday, the estate had what we would now consider a 'stately home' dominating its immediate landscape. You can still see the site where it stood.
For bird watchers - we're delighted to be on the official 'Red Kite Trail' and these birds can regularly be seen whooping through the skies above nearby Barstobrick Hill. You should also be on the look out for Mallard duck, lapwing as well as Buzzards, Reed Bunting and Sedge Warblers. As well as duck, our ponds and wetland areas support support quite a few rare, endangered species of plants, mammals, amphibians and reptiles.
Queenshill has its own livery yard with grazing all year round. So if you'd like to bring your horse on holiday with you, you can - subject only to availability of space. There are miles of fantastic off-road riding with lovely tracks and woodland rides to enjoy all over the estate. Barstobrick runs a programme of equestrian events all year round including competitions which visitors are sometime eligible to enter.
Reviews (5)
Julie Hayes
Aug 10, 2020
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We have just had a lovely stay here
despite the weather. The lodges were lovely and clean . Our 2 little dogs loved it and we woke up to Deers on the hill every morning. Internet reception was poor but if peace and quiet is what your looking for then this is great place. Message to guests. It says dogs to be kept on a leash at all times. They're were guests behind us letting their dog out and it was doing its dirt behind our lodge. Pick up people!!! Its not hard and poo bags are not expensive.
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despite the weather. The lodges were lovely and clean . Our 2 little dogs loved it and we woke up to Deers on the hill every morning. Internet reception was poor but if peace and quiet is what your looking for then this is great place. Message to guests. It says dogs to be kept on a leash at all times. They're were guests behind us letting their dog out and it was doing its dirt behind our lodge. Pick up people!!! Its not hard and poo bags are not expensive.
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Andrew Rathbone
Jun 17, 2019
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David Mcadam
Jun 02, 2019
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Melanie Salvidge
Oct 25, 2018
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No one to meet us on arrival which was very disappointing as we had no idea where our lodge was. Decor needs updating, dirty walls and black ceiling in the bathroom, bed very hard, heaters don't look safe at all and were quite temperamental. Electric was on pay per use which is a bit of a pain, would much prefer to just pay a supplement on booking. However saying that the lodge was well equipped and is in an idyllic setting with a lovely tea room that does the best steak not to far. Beautiful grounds for dog walking and amenities all within a reasonable distance. Quite over priced for two nights
Pauline McCreadie
Oct 28, 2017
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