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Welcome

The Beltie Byre is a lovely spacious modern steading conversion. The cottage sleeps between one and eight people and is perfect for couples, families and large groups. A warm friendly welcome awaits you with underfloor heating and a wood burning stove. The cottage comprises of a family room, an ensuite double room and an ensuite twin room, with extra capacity available on the sofa bed in the studio. 

The cottage is classified as Four Stars with VisitScotland's Quality Assurance scheme and is a Category 1 Disabled Access property under the National Accessibility scheme.

Enjoy a peaceful break on our organic working farm, set amid the stunning scenery of Dumfries and Galloway.

The Beltie Byre Self Catering Cottage

Level access

The main entrance has level access.

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Bedroom: The downstairs double ensuite roomThe lounge/dining areaThe kitchenThe patio area

Access with steps

There are steps from the main entrance to:

The upstairs (the twin ensuite room and studio area)

Bedrooms

We have non-allergic bedding.

Level access bedrooms

From the main entrance to the bedroom, there is level access.
The route to the bedroom is 750mm wide, or more.
The bedroom door is 750mm wide, or more.
There is unobstructed floor space 1200mm by 900mm, or more.
The bathroom has a level access shower.

Hearing

The (bedroom) TVs have subtitles.

Getting here

For further information on accessible travel in Scotland, go to Transport Scotland.
Low Kirkbride Farm
Auldgirth
Dumfries
DG2 0SP

Travel by public transport

We are three miles away from the nearest bus stop so having a car is recommended if you are coming to stay.

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with Cairn Taxis by calling 01387 720 720. You can get a taxi with Woodgrove Taxis Dumfries by calling 01387 733510. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
You can get a taxi with Elite Taxi by calling 01387 403030.

Parking

We have a car park. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is free.
There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point does not have a dropped kerb.
From the car park to the entrance, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp.
The path is sloped.
The route is 1260mm wide, or more.

It is a very short distance from the car park to the main entrance. There is a ramp so visitors are able to transport themselves.

The path from the main entrance to the car park

Arrival

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.
There is a permanent ramp.
The path is 1100mm wide, or more.
The path is sloped.

Main entrance

The main entrance has level access.
The door is 1160mm wide.
The main door is side hung and manual.
When you arrive, we can help carry your luggage.
The Beltie Byre Self Catering Cottage Front Door

Getting around inside

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.
Bedrooms have ceiling lights, bedside lamps and natural daylight.
Lights are LED. TVs have subtitles.
All bedrooms are non-smoking.
We have non-allergic bedding.
Some bedrooms have fitted carpets.
From the main entrance to this area, there is level access.
The Beltie Byre Self Catering Cottage Double Ensuite Room (with wet room)

Accessible bedrooms

Accessible bedroom The downstairs double ensuite room

The route to the bedroom is 810mm wide, or more. The bedroom door is 820mm wide. The bedroom is double. The bathroom is ensuite. The bathroom door is 810mm wide.
The bathroom has a separate shower. The shower has a seat. The shower has a handrail.
The bathroom has a level access shower. The level access shower has a seat. The level access shower has handrails.
The toilets have handrails. The taps are lever operated. There is space under the basin, with no pedestal or boxing.
The walls and the bathroom fittings have high colour contrast.

Self catering kitchen

The kitchen

We have an open plan kitchen.
From the main entrance to the kitchen, there is level access.
The route is 900mm wide, or more.
The door is 810mm wide.
The work surface is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
The hob is available with clear underspace.
The sink is available with clear underspace.
The oven is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
The table and plates have high colour contrast.

The crockery is white and the table is wood

The Beltie Byre Self Catering Cottage Kitchen

Lounge

The lounge/dining area

From the main entrance to the lounge, there is level access.

The main entrance opens straight in to the lounge

The Beltie Byre Self Catering Cottage Open Plan Lounge Area The Beltie Byre Self Catering Cottage Open Plan Lounge, Dining and Kitchen Area

The upstairs (the twin ensuite room and studio area)

From the main entrance to this area, there are 14 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.
The Beltie Byre Self Catering Cottage Twin Ensuite Room (Upstairs) The Beltie Byre Self Catering Cottage Twin Ensuite Room (Upstairs)

Getting around outside

The patio area

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. The entrance is 1160mm wide.

Customer care support

Guide info
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