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About this property

Comfortable Living Space: The Retreat offers a self-contained cosy apartment in Gretna. Guests enjoy a private entrance, ground-floor unit, and garden views. The apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, and a cosy seating area. Modern Amenities: The apartment features free WiFi, a washing machine, and a fireplace. Additional amenities include a patio, refrigerator, microwave, oven, stovetop, toaster, electric kettle, and free toiletries. Convenient Location: Located 105 km from Newcastle International Airport, the property is 45 km from Thirlwall Castle and 20 km from Carlisle Railway Station and Carlisle Castle. Free on-site private parking is available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Liz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Compact, clean, and just what we wanted for a one night stay.
  • Howell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about it was just perfect. Easy check in and lovely updates from the owners with instructions for access. Owner greeted us upon arrival. Annexe was very homely, so comfy, lovely interior. Very well planned out to utilise all the...
  • Liz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The accommodation was fantastic, very homley and perfect for us and our two dogs. Kelly and Liam were super friendly, as were their dogs.
  • T
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very cosy, well thought out, everything needed for a few nights stay. Plus lovely host and cute dogs.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Plenty of space. Cooking facilities were excellent and shower nice and warm. Did not need the fire or radiators as it was summer but there seems to be plenty of them. The annexe was very private. In fact I didn't hear from the owners during my stay.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice and cozy, comfortable perfect for our short stop over
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and tidy with everything we needed. Ideal for short stay.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully presented, modern but cosy, loved the log burner as a real bonus. Garden nice to look out on. Perfect for overnight stay as we split 9 hour journey. Wish we were staying longer. Thanks
  • Colinp
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A comfortable retreat to stay and see the nearby sites in the Northern Lakes District, Carlisle, Dumfries, and Gretna Green. The cottage had everything we needed for our 4 night stay, with a daily bonus which included a visit from Felix & Oscar....
  • Sairah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A great find for a last-minute booking. A good location to stop. Decent size bedroom, small kitchen, and a small bathroom which is all you need for a stopover on your way up North.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Kelly & Liam Hyslop

Company review score: 9.3Based on 102 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Company information

The annex is a self contained extension of our family home. The annex is accessed via our garden and has its own private entrance door. To access our annex you walk through our gates. under our covered carport and through the garden gate into our garden. Once in our garden you will see the annex in the back right corner. There is a stone path around the edge of our garden to the annex entrance door. The pathway is floodlit on an evening. Guest have access to the full annex during their stay and are welcome to share with us the outside space should the Scottish weather permit it!

Property information

Welcome to The Annex @ Solway House, your peaceful retreat on the edge of the Scottish border. Tucked away in our private garden, this self-contained 1-bedroom annex is perfect for solo travellers, couples, or those en route to weddings or adventures in Scotland. 🛏️ Your Space Includes • Standard UK double bed • Lounge area with sofa and cosy log burner • Separate shower room and WC with cold water sink • Compact but fully functional kitchen/dining space with: • Electric oven & hob • Microwave, fridge freezer, kettle, toaster • Washing machine • Full crockery and cookware 🚗 Location & Local Area We’re located in Rigg, a quiet semi-rural hamlet just 1 mile from Gretna Green, home of the famous Blacksmith’s Shop and Designer Outlet Village. • 3 miles from the M6 and Gretna train station • Easy access to the A75 • Local pub and Co-op supermarket are just a 5 minute drive away. 🦴 Our Garden & Dogs You’ll access the annex via our garden, where you may see our two friendly dogs—Felix (Cavapoo) and Oscar (Bichon cross)—who are always supervised. They will probably want to say hello, so please let us know in advance if this could prove an issue for you. 🚗 Parking: Free off-road parking for one car on our driveway. Additional vehicles may park on the road. 💍 Attending a local wedding? Please note: Uber does not operate here. We recommend pre-booking local taxis in advance for travel to and from venues. We can help you with recommendations! 🧺 Linen & Towels: All bed linen and towels are provided. Travel cot bedding is not supplied. 🐾 Pets: Pets, we allow one well behaved small dog – please message before booking 🚭 Smoking: Smoking permitted outside only in the garden. Please do not smoke inside the annex. 🎉 Events: This is a peaceful property—we don’t allow guests to host parties or events. Please respect our home and neighbours. 🔥 Log Burner Use: One basket of firewood is supplied per booking, you’re welcome to bring your own or purchase extra

Neighbourhood information

Tucked away in the quiet hamlet of Rigg, just outside the iconic village of Gretna Green, our Annex Retreat offers the perfect mix of countryside charm and accessibility. Whether you’re stopping over during a road trip, attending a wedding nearby, or enjoying a peaceful break, you’ll find everything you need close by. We are only 1 mile away from the famous Gretna Green Blacksmiths Shop and Designer Outlet Village. Gretna village also has a full range of good quality shops, cafes, pubs and takeaways only 1 mile away. 📍 Nearby Landmarks & Attractions: • Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop (5 mins) – World-renowned for romantic weddings • Gretna Gateway Outlet Village – A shopper’s paradise with designer brands and cafés • The Solway Firth Coastline – Breathtaking views, beaches, and wildlife walks • Devil’s Porridge Museum (10 mins) – Engaging wartime museum perfect for history buffs • Carlisle Castle & Cathedral (20 mins) – Iconic sites full of heritage • Hadrian’s Wall (30 mins) – Step back in time along Roman ruins and trails 💍 Popular Wedding Venues Nearby: • Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop • Smiths at Gretna Green • Gretna Hall Hotel • The Mill Forge • Skitby House (15 mins) • Kirklinton Hall (25 mins) • Hidden River Cabins (30 mins) • Kinmount House (20 mins) • Springkell (15 mins) 🛍️ Local Amenities: • Co-op supermarket, pharmacy, and Post Office in nearby Gretna (5 mins) • Takeaways including pizza, Indian, fish & chips • Designer Outlet Village for shopping and dining • Petrol stations and convenience stores nearby • Larger supermarkets (Lidl, Aldi, Asda) in Annan and Carlisle 🚗 Nearby Towns & Day Trips: • Gretna Green (1 mile) – History, weddings, shopping, and cafés • Carlisle (20 mins) – Great for museums, shopping, nightlife, and train connections • Annan (15 mins) – A coastal Scottish town with charm and beaches • Langholm, Moffat, Lockerbie – Explore small towns full of character • Lake District (45–60 mins) – Perfect day out

Language spoken

English

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House rules

The Retreat, self-contained cosy Anex, M6 A75 Gretna Green takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
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Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: C, DG00612F