General Information
There is a warm welcome awaiting you at Shambellie House and the team will do everything they can to make sure you have a comfortable and enjoyable visit. Below is some general information to help inform your visit and understand what facilities we have.
General Information
There is parking for around 12 cars at the house, so with this in mind please park considerately as priority is for those with access needs. For those of you who are able, please park in the car park at the bottom of the drive and walk to the house via the signed woodland pathway and drive. The driveway is a relatively steep slope, so you may want to drop off any equipment and materials at the house before moving your car.
On approaching New Abbey from Dumfries you will see a sign for Shambellie House. The turning to the house is through gateposts on the right 100 yards from this sign. Continue up the drive to the house to drop off or park, passing the lodge on your left. There are a number of passing places on the driveway. The turning for the roadside car park next to the Lodge turning.
We provide lunches as part of the package for day courses offering wholesome food, along with tea and coffee throughout the day. If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know and we will make provision for you. You are of course welcome to bring your own supplies if you have any specific requirements.
Tea and Coffee also available to purchase when the PA Pop Up Shop is Open – Thursday to Sunday 10 am to 4pm.
Free Parking
Variety of Studio Sizes – Find the perfect fit for your practice
Use of Grounds & Outdoor Spaces – Take creativity beyond four walls
WiFi – Stay connected and get work done seamlessly
Communal Kitchen – access to tea & coffee making facilities
Print, Copy & Scan Facilities – Perfect for digital and traditional artists
Apple Mac Suite with Adobe available to book
Bookable Meeting Rooms – Host clients, collaborate, or present your work
Exclusive Early Access to Shambellie House events – Be part of a thriving creative community
Why Join Shambellie House?
Be Part of a Supportive Creative Network – Connect with like-minded artists
Regular Workshops & Events – Learn, share, and grow your craft
Showcase Opportunities – Exhibit your work in open studios and curated events
Inspiring Environment – Work in a space designed for creativity
Key Information
Access during daytime hours, weekdays and weekends. Access out of hours by arrangement.
6 month lease initially
First month in advance then payment monthly.
Room rate dependent on size of studio.
Booking fee applies for other facilities.
Additional service charge will apply with the capacity to be reviewed and amended accordingly of required. ok
There are a variety of spaces available in the house that are suitable for group bookings, meetings and small gatherings.
The House also has a fully equipped darkroom and digital suite.
We have a catering kitchen and cafe area available for rental on a pop up or long term basis.
Please contact us at info@shambelliehouse.org if you are interested in renting a space.
Open every Thursday to Sunday 10am until 4pm. The shop stocks the work of up to fifteen local artists and makers who are part of the PA Pop Up Cooperative . Proceeds for all sales go direct and in full to our local artists.
Tea and Coffee available.
There are accessible toilets on the ground floor level, along with baby changing facilities.
Workrooms and Accessibility
As part of our phased development we intend to install lifts when funding becomes available to make the house fully accessible, however in the meantime we will do everything in our power to ensure an inclusive visit. Below is an indication of our workspaces and their proposed use. All details of courses will indicate the proposed workroom to be used for delivery. If you do have accessibility issues, please get in touch so that we can try to identify a bespoke solution.
The largest workroom space for large classes and exhibitions. This room is also used for workshops requiring a sink. It is accessed via a flight of stairs and there is no lift. There is currently one unisex toilet on this floor.
A suite of Apple Macs used for post-production editing of photographs, video, sound and for animations and graphic design. This suite is accessed via a flight of stairs and there is no lift. There is currently one unisex toilet on this floor.
The reception is accessed via the main entrance and a flight of stairs with a stair lift. There is an informal congregation/social area at reception. There is an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities on this floor.
These rooms are used for workshops, exhibitions and as social spaces. This floor is accessed via the main entrance and a flight of stairs with a stair lift. There is an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities on this floor.
A fully equipped dark room is found on the basement floor, along with an informal workshop room, both accessed via a step-free side entrance. There is a unisex toilet on this floor.
As part of our phased development we intend to bring more of the basement spaces into use.
We provide lunches as part of your package for day courses offering wholesome food, along with tea and coffee throughout the day. If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know and we will make provision for you. You are of course welcome to bring your own supplies if you have any specific requirements.
There are a number of pubs and cafes locally, some open seasonally, so please check their hours of business.
