Bella Vista Hotel and nearby sports venues in Powfoot, Scotland

Built in 1898, and category B listed, Bella Vista offers spacious accommodation for up to 5 people (or 7 if the extra room with king size bed option is chosen.) Retaining many charming original features, the house has comfortable, modern and stylish facilities for a family, group of friends or indeed is ideal as a romantic holiday for two (Gretna is a 20 minute drive from the property.) There is a living room with direct coastal views, a fully equipped kitchen with fridgefreezer, washerdryer, cooker and microwave, separate formal dining room with table and chairs seating 6, large bathroom with separate shower cubicle, and two double bedrooms (one with a single bed annex.) The reception rooms have open coal fires, and a colour TV, DVDCD player are all supplied (an X BOX with games can be hired upon request, subject to availability.) Externally, there is an attractive sheltered private front garden, with garden furniture, table and seating, and off street parking to the rear of the property for one car (or more by arrangement), with a storage building for golf clubs or cycles etc. Beyond the front garden, there is also a public park (with pavilion and picnic bench), which also directly overlooks the shoreline. Picnic basket and disposable barbecue supplied. A travel cotmoses basket and standhigh chair baby change mat bouncy cradle can be hired upon request. Please note that no smoking is allowed inside the propertyThere is a small local park, and good pub food is only 5 minutes walk away. The immediate area has many attractions, including a challenging 18-hole links golf course, an excellent, privately-hired Spa including small pool with current, sauna and hot tub (various pampering treatment packages available including wedding packages - not currently open in December. Please note advance bookings must be made directly with the spa and are subject to their availability.) Horsepony riding on the beach (seasonal,) cycling, fishing, bird watching and walking. Bella Vista provides a perfect and romantic base for honeymooners and wedding parties alike (under 10 minutes from Comlongon Castle, and under 20 minutes from Gretna and Caerlaverock Castle.) Also ideally situated as a base from which to visit the world class 7 Stanes mountain biking trails. On the EnglandScotland border, it is easily accessible from major road networks, and Carlisle is only a 30 minute drive away (also very accessible to the northern Lake District and Hadrians Wall country.)