Cavens

Kirkbean, Dumfries

Sleeps 14 / From £1,950 per night fully catered for 14 guests

Set in six acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, Cavens is a pretty Georgian country house with a sense of warmth and relaxation, offering fully catered accommodation for up to 14 guests.

A delightful venue for a special anniversary or birthday party, a reunion of friends and family, or a sporting break, where the team will make you feel completely at home. They understand that everyone deserves a little luxury and indulgence in their busy lives and guests are offered just that!

Built in 1752 by the influential tobacco baron Sir Richard Oswald, Cavens was so dear to his family that it remained in their name for over 200 years.

Cavens offers complete flexibility and will provide a tailored, fully catered rental with your own personal chef. All menus include fresh, locally sourced ingredients, such as fillet of Galloway beef, venison, or salmon… after dinner, you can relax with a malt whisky in front of a log fire.

The house is available for a one or two night rentals, perfect for an evening celebration with family and friends.
Cavens offers complete flexibility and will provide a tailored, catered package to your requirements.
For a small groups, Cavens can be made available on a per bedroom basis.


Accommodation

There are seven ensuite bedrooms at Cavens, each with either views over the six acres of gardens or the surrounding countryside.
One of the bedrooms is situated on the ground floor.

Kindar: Can be configured as either a Super King or a Twin bed.  Ensuite with walk in shower.
Bute: Super King. Ensuite bath with shower over.
Nithsdale: King Size with ensuite bath with shower over.
Aird: King Size with ensuite bathroom.
Criffel: Super King with ensuite bath with shower over. There is a sofa bed suitable for a child sharing with parents.
Oswald: Super King with ensuite bathroom.  There is a sofa bed suitable for a child sharing with parents.
Solway: located on the ground floor. King Size with ensuite bathroom and separate walk in shower.

A secure gun room is available for guests.

Dogs welcome by prior arrangement only.


Activities

Golf Courses Nearby
Mountain Biking Terrain
Riding / Pony Trekking
Walking / Hiking / Hill Climbing

Golf is within easy reach.

Pass your days with brisk walks in the hills or a little gentle beach-combing along the tranquil Solway Coast. Visit historic Castles, Abbeys and gardens. Do some bird-watching and some red squirrel spotting.

The town of Dumfries and The Solway Firth is close by.

 


Sporting

  • Salmon Fishing
  • Shooting
Mixed sporting

Shooting & Fishing

Dumfries and Galloway is a beautiful part of the world. In the rich countryside around Cavens, guests can enjoy a range of shooting, from a driven day to an informal walked-up rough day with the keeper; clay pigeon shooting is also available.

Just a short drive from Cavens, wonderful trout fishing is available on a private loch.

 

 


Where to find Cavens


Testimonials

Just returned home. It was wonderful. We had a great!!! time. The house was lovely and cosy, food was great, Angus' hospitality - wonderful. We loved every minute of it. We hope to have more fantastic holidays with your help. Sincerely Larissa

Cavens, United Kingdom

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