Family run bunkhouse in
the heart of Mabie Forest ideally suited for walkers, mountain bikers and those who enjoy the peace and tranquility of a beautiful place.
• Dormitory style accommodation
• Catering kitchen
• Dining room with wood burning stove
• Swedish style sauna
• Wood fired natural Spring water Hot tub now operational
• Celtic Roundhouse and Tipi in the forest available for hire
• High level Ropes Course
• Bike storage and wash facilities
• Meals available to order
Mountain bike equivalent of "ski to your door" !!!!!

Location and Contact

Location

• Directions for Marthrown of Mabie
• • Head out of Dumfries on the Solway Coast road (A710) towards New Abbey, passing through the village of Islesteps.
• • 1.65 miles after the bridge following 30mph sign in Islesteps take the turning up to the right marked Mabie Forest and Mabie House Hotel.
• • Follow the road up until you get to the sign for Mabie House Hotel, bear left and follow the signs for "Marthrown of Mabie Education Centre" between a white building and a wooden one, past the bike hire shop and through the gate onto the forest track (Speed limit 15mph).
• • Proceed up the track for exactly a mile where you will find us on the left.
• From Ferry at Stranraer
• Head out of Stranraer on A75 for Dumfries then follow instructions above.
• From Glasgow Airport
• Head out of airport joining the M8 towards Glasgow. After approx 4.5 miles branch left on to M73 signposted Carlisle then on to M74.
• Leave the M74 at junction 15 onto the A701 (signposted Moffat). Follow signs at next roundabout for Dumfries then follow instructions above.
• By Bus
• Take 372 bus from the White Sands in Dumfries to Mabie Forest. We are about a mile and a half into the forest – lifts up available!

Facilities and Amenities

BBQ Grill

Book Collection/Exchange

Clothes Dryer

Food/Restaurant

Hot Showers

Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Kitchen

Laundry

Lounge Area

Movie Library/Rental

Credit Card Payments

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Service Animals

Max. Age: All Ages

Curfew: No Curfew

Lockout: No

Maximum Stay: Unlimited

Minimum Stay: 1 night

Open Dates: All Year

Reception Hours: 24 Hours

Size: Small (less than 30 beds)

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