Arden Holiday Cottage

Arden Holiday Cottage We are a board game holiday cottage located in the peaceful surroundings of Irongray, Dumfries UK.

We offer a Unique Escape Room experience and Geek Retreat / Board Game Packages. Near to 7 Stanes trails for Mountain Biking & beautiful countryside walks We are Hester and Paul, the proud owners of Arden Holiday Cottage since 2019 and we are hoping to meet lots of new faces. The cottage has been refurbished and decorated throughout, ready to make our cottage your favourite bolt hole for some stre

ss-free time and happy memories. Hester likes to spend time with the horses and enjoys finding ways to help people improve their mental health through meditation, Reiki and spending time in nature. We will be offering Relax and Chill Breaks during the year for those who just need space to reboot. We don’t watch TV much and would much rather play board games and find challenging Escape Rooms to break out of. There is a games cupboard here at the cottage with lots of family favourites such as Monopoly, Yahtzee and many others. For more serious gamers, then we offer the Geek Retreat, Leisurely Legacy, Carry on Campaigning and Boardgame Bonanza.

The UK's official annual Bike Week 2026 takes place from June 8–14 and the iconic 7Stanes mountain biking trail centers ...
07/06/2026

The UK's official annual Bike Week 2026 takes place from June 8–14 and the iconic 7Stanes mountain biking trail centers across the South of Scotland are the perfect destination for the event.

Our cottage makes a fabulous base for exploring the trails whatever your experience. Enjoy relaxing in our comfortable cottage after a hard day on the bike with the peace of mind that your bike is safe in our secure storage after a quick clean with our handy wash down facility.

This weekend saw us on our annual trip to UK Games Expo 2026, the UK’s largest hobby games convention. It was a fantasti...
02/06/2026

This weekend saw us on our annual trip to UK Games Expo 2026, the UK’s largest hobby games convention. It was a fantastic opportunity to explore new board games, meet designers and publishers, and gather fresh inspiration for Arden’s Board Games Holiday Geek Retreat. Events like this help us keep our games library current, varied and exciting, while also giving us ideas for creating fun, inclusive gaming experiences for our guests. It was also lovely to be part of such a creative and welcoming gaming community.

One of our real highlights from UKGE 2026 was being lucky enough to meet the designer and artist behind our new favourite game, Kavango by Mazaza Games. We had such a great chat and were given a demonstration of the upcoming expansion, Kavango Lodges, which looks absolutely brilliant. We immediately signed up for a copy through Gamefound and are already excited for it to arrive.
What surprised us most was that the designers had actually heard of Arden Holiday Cottage! They had been looking for somewhere to stay and game, and already knew all about us — such a lovely moment and a real reminder of how special the board gaming community can be.

Couldn't resist sharing some more pictures from our walks in the bluebell woods earlier this month - we really do live i...
26/05/2026

Couldn't resist sharing some more pictures from our walks in the bluebell woods earlier this month - we really do live in a beautiful part of Scotland!

We've been enjoying exploring some of the local waterfalls close to the cottage over the last few weeks.
20/05/2026

We've been enjoying exploring some of the local waterfalls close to the cottage over the last few weeks.

Did you know May is National Walking Month? There's plenty of beautiful walking spots close to the cottage including the...
12/05/2026

Did you know May is National Walking Month? There's plenty of beautiful walking spots close to the cottage including these stunning bluebell woods

12/05/2026

Planning your Spring Fling visit?

Use our Virtual Studios and map to explore artists and locations across the region. Some people plan a full weekend, others take a slower approach. There is no right way to do it.

Bus tours are available if you would prefer an easier way to travel between studios. Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spring-fling-2026-bus-tours-tickets-1982775584147

You can also share where you are travelling from. It takes around ten seconds.
https://form.jotform.com/260984046424056

We still have some availability in May, June and July, including May half-term.Nestled in a quiet rural location in Dumf...
06/05/2026

We still have some availability in May, June and July, including May half-term.

Nestled in a quiet rural location in Dumfries & Galloway our cottage is ideally situated for rambling, bird watching, mountain biking, climbing, horse riding, golfing and exploring. The stunning coastline of South West Scotland is just twenty-five minutes away, where you can choose between sandy beaches or quiet coastal villages. The surrounding area is steeped in local history, with fabulous castles, abbeys, and many other visitor attractions.

Arden Holiday Cottage has been equipped to a very high standard with quality fitments. We are south-west facing with ample parking, a private patio, and an enclosed garden area. The cottage sleeps five people comfortably with a double, twins, single room, bathroom, and a separate toilet and shower room. We can also provide a travel cot for the little ones.

Book via Airbnb or direct for our best prices - we look forward to seeing you!
https://www.ardenholidaycottage.co.uk/
https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/32384784

Taking advantage of some sunny days recently and giving the cottage its annual repaint ready for summer. The Scottish wi...
05/05/2026

Taking advantage of some sunny days recently and giving the cottage its annual repaint ready for summer. The Scottish winter weather takes its toll on the paintwork here and we want to look as good as we can for all our visitors in 2026!

05/05/2026

Art isn't something to be admired from a distance in the South of Scotland; it forms the fabric of many of our communities and is woven into our landscapes and fuels the lives of local makers and creators.

This is the month to dip into artist studios across the region, to enjoy the latest theatre and creative writing, to savour local tunes at music festivals, and to find creativity in the most unexpected corners.

So what are you waiting for? Start planning your break.
https://scotlandstartshere.com/arts-culture/

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Do you want to know what’s on during your stay - or an idea of what there is to see and do in the local area? Then we’ve...
16/04/2026

Do you want to know what’s on during your stay - or an idea of what there is to see and do in the local area? Then we’ve got you covered. Our What's On page, keeps you up to date with local events, places to visit and just about anything we think our guests would be interested in

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Irongray
Dumfries
DG29SQ

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