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.

25/08/2026

It’s been fantastic recently to see all the baby swallows & house martins practising their flying - their parents hard work coming to fruition. A beautiful sight against the blue skies.

We visited our favourite gaming cafe recently - The Treehouse in Sheffield and played some games. We really enjoyed thes...
19/08/2026

We visited our favourite gaming cafe recently - The Treehouse in Sheffield and played some games. We really enjoyed these two games and bought them for our boardgaming bonanza package. We look forward to sharing more pics and details about them. It's a great way to spend a rainy Sunday afternoon in Scotland!

Our outdoor guests - two swallow families, one at each end of the stables. With one set nearly ready to fledge hopefully...
11/08/2026

Our outdoor guests - two swallow families, one at each end of the stables. With one set nearly ready to fledge hopefully 🥰

06/08/2026

Are you looking for more adventure and excitement on your trip to the South of Scotland?

Then you need to try gravel biking!

Whether you're looking to push your own personal best or soak in the scenery of our incredible trails, there is a route for everyone.

Dumfries & Galloway is fast establishing itself as a gravel biking mecca. There are superb one-day cycles and trails suitable for young and old alike, so mount up and start exploring!

📍Galloway Forest Park, Dumfries & Galloway

Arden Holiday Cottage in beautiful Dumfries & Galloway still has some availability for the last weekend in August and th...
03/08/2026

Arden Holiday Cottage in beautiful Dumfries & Galloway still has some availability for the last weekend in August and the month of September - perfect for that last minute getaway! Book direct at ardenholidaycottage.co.uk for our best prices.

We are a unique Board Game Holiday Cottage located in Southern Scotland with our very own Escape Room. Nestled in a quiet rural location our cottage is ideally situated for rambling, bird watching, mountain biking, climbing, horse riding, golfing and exploring.

Just some of the many beautiful early morning sunrises we've seen at the cottage recently
30/07/2026

Just some of the many beautiful early morning sunrises we've seen at the cottage recently

27/07/2026

From dramatic coastlines and hidden waterfalls to unforgettable food experiences and internationally recognised events

Birdwatch update - our first brave wagtail has popped out of its nest to have a look for its parent with food! The babie...
19/07/2026

Birdwatch update - our first brave wagtail has popped out of its nest to have a look for its parent with food! The babies don’t have the same markings as the adults until they are older. We'll be following their story as they grow

After nearly a year of waiting since backing Yonder, this was a very eagerly anticipated arrival — and thankfully, it di...
14/07/2026

After nearly a year of waiting since backing Yonder, this was a very eagerly anticipated arrival — and thankfully, it didn’t disappoint.

We’ve played it a few times already and love the clever, unusual worker placement, with different workers bringing their own special powers. There’s lots of variety and plenty of different ways to succeed, which keeps each game feeling fresh.

With a BoardGameGeek rating of around 7.6 at the time of writing, and beautifully made components including lovely wooden pieces, Yonder has been a real hit for us. You can try it out for yourself when you book a stay at our cosy gaming cottage.

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Irongray
Dumfries
DG29SQ

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+447896101106

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