5 Church Square

5 Church Square occupies the first floor of a former church, converted into holiday accommodation with the building's character largely intact. A 4ft 6in double bed, shower room, kitchen with electric cooking, and a living and dining area all fit into a compact layout that suits two people. Original church windows light the raised sitting room, and a Monk's Pew remains as a quirky reminder of the building's past. The tiled floor in the dining hall and other period details give the space genuine atmosphere rather than pastiche.

The apartment sits in its own courtyard with sitting-out space and garden furniture, plus designated parking for one car. Wi-Fi, heating, electricity, bed linen and towels are included. The village location puts you within minutes of the A75 and M6, with Gretna Green a short drive away. Dumfries and Galloway's own attractions—Hadrian's Wall, the Scottish Borders, the Lake District fells—are all accessible from here. The nearby Hesket Timber Buildings and Joinery, and the Devil's Porridge Museum documenting wartime industry in the area, offer alternative outings to the wedding destination itself. No smoking indoors.