Pass the Keys | Beautiful Cottage in Historical Robert Burns Farm

Immerse yourself in Scottish history at Auld Acquaintance Cottage on Burns' Ellisland Farm.

Nestled within the 18th century estate of Robert Burns himself, this beautiful and cosy riverside cottage is where Burns wrote the world famous Auld Lang Syne and Tam o Shanter!

The cottage is beautifully presented throughout with touches of Burns and his poetry, an ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle of every day life with a charming garden for summer and wood burning stove for winter months.

Enjoy a historic break at Auld Acquaintance Cottage.

Described in 'Alba' (The Times Scottish weekly lifestyle supplement) as "a magical getaway" it's easy to see why Scotlands national poet Robert (Rabbie) Burns chose this location for his home.

Nestled beside the river, Burns was inspired by the tranquil and scenic setting of Ellisland and called it 'the poets choice'. The farm itself was built in 1788 by Burns for his young wife Jean Armour and their family.

Burns was especially creative during his time at Ellisland Farm writing a quarter of his songs and poetry, including the world famous Auld Lang Syne, Tam o Shanter, My Heart's in the Highlands and Killiecrankie.
The farm itself has changed little since the 18th century and remains the most authentic of all his homes.

Today, visitors to Auld Acquaintance Cottage can experience the same sense of peace and tranquility and see nature through the great poets eyes by following in his footsteps along the same riverside and woodland paths.

Recently renovated to a high standard by the Ellisland Trust, the cottage itself has been designed in rich colours, natural textures and atmospheric lighting with contemporary Scottish styling making it the perfect getaway for a romantic weekend or historical family experience. Artisan and antique pieces combine for a modern rustic feel with artwork inspired by Burns.

Auld Acquaintance cottage looks on to the original farmhouse built by Burns where you can experience what life would have been like for a rural family in the 18th century. The museum includes an extensive collection of artefacts, memorabilia and manuscripts.
The view towards the river from the cottage is almost identical to the view that Burns would have enjoyed from the desk in his Spence.

The light, bright, spacious open plan sitting, kitchen and dining area is the perfect social space.

The fully equipped and beautifully fitted kitchen has everything you could need for preparing a light lunch or full evening meal, this can then be enjoyed at the dining table whilst looking out to the wonderful views of the Ellisland estate and countryside beyond.
Patio doors lead out to a charming enclosed garden area overlooking the River Nith, the garden is a great space to enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine and with these views we couldn't think of a better way to start or end your day!

The cosy sitting area with comfortable sofa and armchair is an idyllic spot to curl up with a good book or your favourite TV show after a day exploring the estate and everything our beautiful region has to offer.
The locally designed wood burning stove is just perfect for those cooler evenings and is an ideal place to raise a dram (or glass of wine) in honour of our great bard!

Auld Acquaintance Cottage has two bedrooms.

The master bedroom includes a super comfortable king size bed with it's own en-suite shower room with cubicle shower, WC & basin, it is beautifully decorated in hues of rich deep green promoting a sense of wellbeing and relaxation.

The second bedroom is a smaller room with a single bed and light, bright feel.

The main bathroom has both modern and traditional elements making this a wonderfully eclectic space with large walk in shower cubicle, WC & basin.

Guests 4 and 5 would sleep on the comfortable sofa bed in the sitting area of the cottage.

All rooms are on the same ground floor level, with two small steps to access the property.

The Ellisland Trust are acutely aware of the importance of balancing respect for the historic site, with providing access and educational opportunities for visitors. The Trust is embarking on a programme of ‘conservation through use’ to protect Ellisland, which means opening up some areas of the site to tourism activity.
By booking Auld Acquaintance Cottage, visitors are providing valuable income to the Trust that will help protect the future of Ellisland.

We are happy to accept a maximum of 2 furry friends (dogs only) at Auld Acquaintance Cottage for an additional charge of £30, please advise at time of booking if you are bringing them along.

We look forward to welcoming you to the cottage and invite you to raise a toast to friendship and the days of auld lang syne during your stay.

Guest will have access to entire property and private garden area

Here at Ellisland Farm, we have chosen the award-winning property management company Pass the Keys® to manage Auld Acquaintance Cottage and make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

Pass the Keys® provide a fantastic standard of service for short-let properties meaning the cottage is professionally managed. Stay with the peace of mind that comes from a property which has been professionally cleaned and all supplied linen & toiletries are of hotel quality. Also provided is 24/7 guest support before and during your stay.

The local community-based team of Pass the Keys® personally inspects each property to certify they have met with the Pass the Keys® Property Readiness Standard.

IMPORTANT: On behalf of our host at Pass the Keys, we require guest verification facilitated by Truvi (Previously called Superhog). Upon confirming your booking, Truvi will contact the lead booker via a secure link, providing detailed instructions for the verification process.

The online verification requires a government-issued photo ID and a credit or debit card. During this process, you may choose between a refundable GBP 500 deposit (plus GBP 10 transaction fee currency equivalent) or purchase a non-refundable damage waiver of GBP 40 (currency equivalent) to cover potential damages during your stay.

Once the verification process is successfully completed, check-in information will be provided. If you opted in for a deposit, this will be refunded via credit/debit card after your stay, subject to an inspection of the property.
Pets - allowed
Smoking - not allowed