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Applegarth House Luxury Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Lockerbie, DG11 1SX. A stay at Applegarth House has been described by past guests as 'an exquisite experience' with rooms 'worthy of any 5 Star hotel'. Guests are welcomed in Andrew and Kirsteen's bright and airy home, with tea and home made scones and cakes on arrival. Guest rooms have fabulously comfortable beds with super soft pillows and crisp Egyptian cotton sheets. Two double rooms - one with a super-king bed which can also be offered as a twin, the other with a king - have en-suite bathrooms, WiFi and TVs. Two single rooms are also available, bookable only with either of the double rooms. They have the use of a separate bathroom which has a large walk in shower. Dinner is available by prior request and guests are invited to join owners Andrew and Kirsteen in the drawing room, or in the garden when the weather is fine, for a complimentary drink before dining. Open March to end September. For further information and to book, visit the website linked below, send an email or contact Kirsteen on 07791 561618.
E-mail: kirsteen@applegarthhouse.co.uk
WWW: applegarthhouse.co.uk

The Art Bank Retreats and B&B, 75 High Street, Dalbeattie, DG5 4HA. Built in 1863, The Art Bank enjoyed life as a family home before becoming a branch of The Clydesdale Bank in 1940. Today it is a beautiful venue available for creative retreats and luxury B&B, and is a great place to get away from it all. The Art Bank has three beautifully appointed and themed guest rooms: The Picasso Room, a family room with shared bathroom, The Van Gogh Room, a double with private bathroom and The Monet Room, a double with shared bathroom. There is also a workshop, studio and meeting space. As well as B&B, owner Mandy Nicholson offers 4 and 7 day retreats at The Art House with activities including painting, drawing, and crafting. Mandy will also provide life coaching and business for art and design sessions. All food and equipment is all included, with all meals catered using local Scottish produce. Open all year. B&B D/Family from £120 per room per night. For retreats see The Art Bank website linked below for availability and booking information. Contact Mandy on Tel: 07831 125288.
E-mail: mandy@theartbankdalbeattie.com
WWW: theartbankdalbeattie.com