The Orangerie of Whitecairn

24/10/2026

24/10/2026

As of January 1st 2027, we will no longer be operating through cottages.com or any of their subsidiaries. We will be working with AirBNB and BookingdotCom directly as of 01.01.27 ie hosting it ourselves so you will find it cheaper than it is now as you will not be paying the agents extra booking fees. And we will of course be taking direct bookings by email to us.
As many of you know, we have been threatening to do this for quite some time. The final straw came for us recently when for the first time since 2011, we had to formally insist guests leave mid stay, and indeed lose out financially (substantially!) It is appalling when an agent makes £££ from you for all those years, but does not support you when faced with difficult guests.
We are having to hang on until January 1st to be free of them but we can take bookings now by email. You will still see us on their websites including AirBnB and BookingDotCom - we cannot launch there until January1st, so meantime.. email us at [email protected].
We look forward to welcoming you to our wonderful escape from this broken world!
Love, Ruby and Vincent xx

24/02/2026

Designed for Couples only, our cottage with hot tub and log burner is very beautiful - Total Privacy - Due to the appalling service of agents who shall remain nameless and def not shameless -I am opening to direct bookings. A couple who stayed with us recently, paid over £550+ (through a “budget” booking site for less than 48 hours - I have tried repeatedly for months now to work with the agents whom I am under contract to (and they wont let me go until January27) to talk to me about pricing and bookings. I completely give up with them Please contact me direct via message here to book. I have lots of space and happy to offer OFF PEAK rates during HIGH PEAK seasons - We are a couples only retreat - Minimum stay is 2 nights but it is always much better value if you can do 3 nights or more. Sadly we cannot take pets, and maximum persons on property is two or if you have a baby/infant under six months (we have a travel cot) then have a chat with us. Lots of dates available due to an overpricing structure which is not my choice. The whole idea of having an agent is to take the workload out of my hands - but clearly that is not happening. So please in the meantime, reach out to us for a direct booking. We are wonderful hosts, and our magical retreat is needing some love

20/01/2026

We have glimpsed the Northern Lights before, but nothing like this.. from our home, art studio, smokehouse and the Orangerie.. Mother Nature gave us a picture perfect show. No filters!

07/10/2025

Recent guests have been enjoying a peek around my studio. THIS happened at the weekend 💞💞💞

Ruby Marr depicts transient oceans in her world of glass like colourful paintings. Seafoam , sand in your toes, the wake of a ship? If you love ocean art you will love Art by Ruby Marr. Although a UK artist, Ruby spend time in the Cayman Islands - Buy from her store or order your bespoke art

28/07/2025

At the heart of Galloway Forest, the UK's largest forest park is Loch Trool, a beautiful scenic and tranquil place that is sure to capture your heart!

📌Loch Trool, Dumfries & Galloway

28/07/2025

This is where we take our evening post work walks. Just a short drive from The Orangerie brings you to the beautiful walks of the forest and of course, the magnificent, Loch Trool. I am taking direct bookings and have deals going on from August 16th onwards - Get in touch :)

At the heart of Galloway Forest, the UK's largest forest park is Loch Trool, a beautiful scenic and tranquil place that is sure to capture your heart!

📌Loch Trool, Dumfries & Galloway

06/04/2025

Hey folks .. thank you to those reaching out to us with concerns. We are all safe here - including our guests - the fire crews and local services have worked tirelessly- our beautiful hills .. but thankfully although in sight did not come down as far to us that we would be evacuated. We are all safe and well and hope to see our spectacular countryside restored shortly. One of the reasons we are very strict on the “no bbq “ policy at the orangerie - all it takes is a random spark to initiate a nightmare. All safe folks and look forward to seeing you soon 🫶🏻

The fire service has deployed helicopters as part of efforts to extinguish the flames, while police have urged people to avoid the area.

28/02/2025

Cancellation for Saturday x 2 nights - message me if you’d like a wee last minute deal - Saturday to Monday - can get in early arrival time - (or late this evening) .. inbox me! This photo is right now - glorious!!