Rating:

Excellent

Sleeps:

7

Bedrooms:

4

Dogs:

No Dogs Allowed

Area:

Dumfries & Galloway

Public transport accessible. Charming cottage in Kirkcudbright, a beautiful picturesque harbour town with an artistic heritage. The cottage has its own private garden and has been beautifully furnished. The nearest beach is approximately 4 miles away known as the Dhoon. This is a sandy beach and is safe for children to paddle. Sitting room, kitchen and wet room with WC on ground floor. One twin and one double bedroom (ensuite) with WC and basin only and bathroom with bath and shower on the first floor. A further twin and one single bedroom on the second floor.

Rating:

Very Good

Sleeps:

5

Bedrooms:

3

Dogs:

No Dogs Allowed

Area:

Dumfries & Galloway

Public transport accessible. This most attractive lodge sits at the entrance to Threave Garden, famous for its breathtaking daffodils in April. The lodge is contemporary with Threave House (1872), built in red sandstone, and was used by the housekeeper to the Gordon family. With spectacular views of Carlingwark Loch, Gate Lodge is an excellent place from which to explore Dumfries & Galloway. It is approximately one mile west of Castle Douglas. Large garden surrounding the lodge with garden furniture and parking area. Families with young children should be aware that this is not an enclosed garden. One twin and one single bedroom on the first floor. Sitting room with open fire, fully equipped kitchen with separate dining room, double bedroom and bathroom with bath and shower over bath. There is also an additional WC with shower and wash-basin.

Rating:

Very Good

Sleeps:

4

Bedrooms:

2

Dogs:

No Dogs Allowed

Area:

Dumfries & Galloway

Public transport accessible. The old Kelton Mill, just off the A75, has been imaginatively converted into these delightful cottages (Millwheel & Granary) recently refurbished and full of character. Car parking is available in front of both cottages. Children are most welcome. However, parents/guardians should be aware of the stream behind both cottages and also the road at the front of the building. First floor: sitting room, two twin bedrooms and bathroom with bath and shower over bath. Ground Floor: Large open-plan kitchen with attractive

Rating:

Very Good

Sleeps:

4

Bedrooms:

2

Dogs:

Dogs Allowed

Area:

Dumfries & Galloway

A precipitous headland forming the most southerly tip of Scotland, the Mull is only 26 miles from Ireland. It is reached through the inspiring and dramatic forest and mountain scenery and nearby, waiting to be explored, are unspoiled sandy beaches, historic ruined castles and archaological sites and quaint harbour villages such as Port Patrick. The lighthouse properties are situated within an RSPB reserve with plenty of opportunities for birdwatching and exploring. Sitting room, fully fitted kitchen, dining room, 2 twin bedrooms. Bathroom with bath and shower cubicle.

Rating:

Very Good

Sleeps:

4

Bedrooms:

2

Dogs:

Dogs Allowed

Area:

Dumfries & Galloway

A precipitous headland forming the most southerly tip of Scotland, the Mull is only 26 miles from Ireland. It is reached through the inspiring and dramatic forest and mountain scenery and nearby, waiting to be explored, are unspoilt sandy beaches, historic ruined castles and archaeological sites and quaint harbour villages such as Port Patrick. The Lighthouse properties are situated within an RSPB reserve with plenty of opportunities for birdwatching and exploring. The Lighthousekeepers' Cottage has spectacular views across the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man and Ireland. Sitting room with sofa bed, dining room, kitchen, two twin bedrooms and bathroom with bath and shower over bath.

Rating:

Very Good

Sleeps:

4

Bedrooms:

2

Dogs:

No Dogs Allowed

Area:

Dumfries & Galloway

Public transport accessible. The old Kelton Mill, just off the A75, has been imaginatively converted into these delightful cottages (Millwheel & Granary) recently refurbished and full of character. Car parking is available in front of both cottages. Children are most welcome. However, parents/guardians should be aware of the stream behind both cottages and also the road at the front of the building. Two twin bedrooms and bathroom with bath only on first floor. Sitting room, kitchen and WC on ground floor. Woodland area at rear of property.

Rating:

Award Pending

Sleeps:

5

Bedrooms:

3

Dogs:

Dogs Allowed

Area:

Dumfries & Galloway

This secluded cottage, one of our most popular holiday properties, is at the end of a small private road, and commands outstanding views of the estuary. It has its own beach at the end of the garden. There is a post office/general store a mile away at Colvend, and other shops at the pleasant country town of Dalbeattie (7 miles). Car parking is available beside outside the cottage. Two twin bedrooms, one single bedroom and WC with washbasin on the first floor. Sitting room, kitchen/dining room with open fire, utility room and bathroom with bath and shower over bath on the ground floor.

Rating:

Excellent

Sleeps:

3

Bedrooms:

2

Dogs:

No Dogs Allowed

Area:

Dumfries & Galloway

Public transport accessible. The Precinct House situated next door to The Pend (also let through NTS) is a small 18th century town house, refurbished in a period style quite different from its neighbour. The building is typical of the terraced Georgian houses in this burgh, which has been in existence since the 5th century and is quite possibly the oldest town in Scotland. The Precinct House is privately owned and is adjacent to the Whithorn Story Visitor Centre, with its interpretation of one of the earliest Christian sites in Scotland, a stone’s throw away from the back garden. Master bedroom with king-size four poster bed on the first floor, and small single room with compact box bed. On ground floor, a sitting room with period grate, glass roofed dining room, kitchen and shower room. Enclosed courtyard outside with garden furniture and barbecue. Parking available on the front street. Special Offer for August and September 2008 - 7 nights for £350. This offer applies to all new bookings and is available for full weeks only (Saturday - Saturday). Please note, this offer is restricted to telephone bookings only.

Rating:

Very Good

Sleeps:

6

Bedrooms:

3

Dogs:

Dogs Allowed

Area:

Dumfries & Galloway

A precipitous headland forming the most southerly tip of Scotland, the Mull is only 26 miles from Ireland. It is reached through the inspiring and dramatic forest and mountain scenery and nearby, waiting to be explored, are unspoilt sandy beaches, historic ruined castles and archaeological sites and quaint harbour villages such as Port Patrick. The Lighthouse properties are situated within an RSPB reserve with plenty of opportunities for birdwatching and exploring. Sitting room with dining area, fully fitted kitchen, 1 double and 1 twin bedroom and a bedroom with bunk beds suitable for children. Bathroom with bath and shower cubicle.

Rating:

Excellent

Sleeps:

4

Bedrooms:

2

Dogs:

No Dogs Allowed

Area:

Dumfries & Galloway

Public transport accessible. This former gatehouse to the monastery at Whithorn has been restored to a very high standard. This privately owned property is full of authentic period touches and furnishings appropriate to this 16th-century building. The Pend is at the heart of the small and ancient Royal Burgh of Whithorn, where generations of Scottish kings came on pilgrimage to the shrine of St Ninian. Whithorn is at most three miles in any direction from the sea: at Garlieston there is a shallow sandy beach, very suitable for toddlers and young children, since there is no deep water. One master bedroom with magnificent four-poster bed, one twin bedroom with two box beds. Large sitting and dining room on the ground floor with large working fireplace, and separate kitchen; bathroom with bath and shower attachment. First floor has television/family room. Small paved courtyard to the rear with garden furniture and barbecue. Off-road parking adjacent. Special Offer for August and September 2008 - 7 nights for £490. This offer applies to all new bookings and is available for full weeks only (Saturday - Saturday). Please note, this offer is restricted to telephone bookings only.