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- The Woodlea Hotel is situated in Dumfries
and Galloway, one of the most beautiful and unspoiled corners
of Scotland. Less than one mile away lies the conservation village
of Moniaive. Here you'll find one of the oldest pubs in Scotland,
the James Patterson Museum (open summer only), the covenantors
memorial and a Swiss style clock house next to what used to be
the police station and prison. The village hosts regular folk
and comic festivals.More information can be found at Moniaive's
own website www.moniaive.com
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 The
spectacular scenery around the Woodlea Hotel is ideal for walking
and cycling. Tackle the hills or keep to the glens if you prefer,
either way you stand a good chance of meeting some of the local
wildlife, including deer, red squirrels and many types of birds
of prey.
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- Other local pastimes include fishing and
golf. The Woodlea makes a good base for exploring the local fishing
rivers and lochs and the quiet golf courses have spectacular
views to enhance your round of golf.
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- Places to visit within 15 miles
- Drumlanrig castle, the home of the duke
of Buccleuch
- Henry Moore Standing Statues on Glenkiln
Moor
- Dumfries, the home of Robbie Burns
- The Galloway forest park, including Red
Deer and Wild Goat Reserves
- Bruce's Stone, where Robert the Bruce
rested following a battle.
- Loch Urr, fishing loch
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- Places to visit within 50 miles
- Threave Castle and Gardens (NTS)
- Wanlock Head, the highest village in Scotland
and home to the museum of Lead Mining
- Caerlaverok Castle (Historic Scotland)
and wildfowl reserve
- Kirkudbright, a delightful harbour town
famous for its art galleries and zoo
- New Abbey and New Abbey working corn mill
(NTS)
- Culzean Castle (NTS), a dramatic cliff
top castles featured on the Scottish £5 note
- Gretna Green
- Ayr, coastal resort and the birth place
of Robbie Burns
- and much much more.......
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