Garden Cottage is a unique countryside lifestyle portfolio in Dumfries and Galloway, set within about 2 acres of landscaped orchard grounds.

The property combines a spacious four-bedroom private residence with a stunning new extension and a successful boutique retreat featuring three luxury guest lodges, with hot tubs, log burners and private outdoor seating. The three lodges operate under The Tranquil Orchard, and the website provides all the details that potential buyers might find useful www.tranquilorchard.co.uk

The generous grounds also include a covered swimming pool, a beauty and wellness studio, a treehouse, a fully insulated garage with laundry storage and a fully insulated garden entertaining room overlooking a wildlife pond. The property is equipped with solar panels with battery storage and an air source heat pump to heat the swimming pool.

The three luxury guest lodges, each thoughtfully positioned around the grounds to maximise privacy and take full advantage of the surrounding countryside views. Each lodge features a log burner and stylish interiors, which have proven popular with guests, earning excellent reviews and encouraging repeat bookings. The luxury lodges are on LPG gas and have a separate septic tank.

The Nuthatch, built by our client in 2023, has been carefully designed with an open-plan living space, bedroom, and shower room, complemented by a wood-fired hot tub on the veranda.

Woodpecker Lodge, originally built in 2011 and renovated to a high standard in 2021, offers three bedrooms, an open-plan living area and a walk-in shower room.

The newest lodge, The Siskin, is a compact space with a shower room and is currently used as a reception area for the beauty and wellness studio.