An 18 bed bunkhouse split over 5 rooms. Each room is ensuite and there is a large communal kitchen for the rooms as well as seating outside. We hold a 4 star quality assurance through Visit Scotland. We are a fully certified biosphere business and were winners of the South of Scotland Thistle Awards 2024 for celebrating thriving communities.
We have two Ebike chargers, secure bike parking and a bike repair station on site for bunkhouse guests to use and we have an accessible room, we are also listed on Euans Guide for accessible travel and accommodation.
Visit the beautiful Whithorn area with a family-friendly farm stay at Balnab Farm.
Discover our delightful canvas hideaways that sleep up to 6 people, with comfy beds, wood-burning stove, living area, private toilets and shower and your own firepit and grill outside. Designed to give you a cottage under canvas feel, you’ll spend your stay in glamping luxury while switching off from reality with no electricity or Wi-Fi.
At Balnab farm, you can discover what goes into keep a working dairy farm going. From watching the cows being milked to meeting new arrivals such as lambs and piglets, the abundance of animals nearby is bound to excite the whole family. Watch from your decking as the sheep grazing in front of you, or listen to the Shetland ponies in the field behind you enjoy an afternoon romp.
At the centre of the glamping site is a play area with climbing, swings and straw bales, giving all the space and imagination that children need on holiday. And when it comes to more adult play, why not book a relaxing soak in the hot tub (optional extra). With beautiful views over the rolling fields and only a mile from the harbour / beach, it’s a perfect family friendly short break location.
Self Catering Chalet Caravan in the village of Monreith. Dog Friendly and close to the beach and Wigtown Book town and Historic Whithorn. Quiet rural site ideal for R&R and attending local events and festivals and unwinding. Close to St Medans Golf Course. ” bedroom sleeps 4.
This business allows assistance dogs.
Surrounded with views of the Galloway Hills our Caravan and Motorhome Certificated Location is situated a mile from Newton Stewart and a 15 minute drive from Wigtown. Our five serviced pitches are hardstanding with grass area. Each pitch has its own drinking water tap, grey water drain and access to an electric hook up. Chemical waste disposal also on site. On site there is the “Wee Hoose” which is home to a toilet and shower as well as an information point.
This business has disabled access.
This business has accessible toilets.
This business has a wet room.
This business allows assistance dogs.
Accessibility statement: We are a campsite with all flat entrances and a fully fitted disabled shower/toilet room with grab rales and a fitted seat in wet room. The field is flat with flagged pathways over the gravel entrance. Our static caravans are not wheelchair friendly but after getting up 3 large steps they are all on the flat and have walk in showers in them.
If you are thinking of purchasing your own holiday home by the sea then West Barr Holiday Park is the place for you. Established in 1961 by ‘Granny Stewart’ with one static holiday home the park has grown over the years and in 2007 Ean & Joyce upgraded the entire park to modern standards. Piped services, gravel parking space, individual sea view to each pitch and 11 month season March – January.
Port William
Newton Stewart
Wigtownshire
DG8 9QS
This business has disabled access.
This business has accessible toilets.
This business has a wet room.
This business allows assistance dogs.
If you are looking at caravan and camping holidays in Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Kings Green, Port William is in a great location.
Port William is a small, coastal, rural village with a great community spirit and an enormous amount of activities and volunteering going on. In fact, the village, in the past, has won a ‘Calor Village Of The Year’ award for exactly these reasons. The Village runs an Inshore Rescue Lifeboat Service, (PIRSAC), a medical First Responders service and a Carnival Week in August to name just a few! This general theme carries through to the camping and caravan park.
South St
Port William
Newton Stewart
DG8 9SH
Burrowhead Holiday Village is a beautiful family owned holiday park, designed for tent, motorhome, lodge and caravan holidays in Scotland. It is set in a remote location on the Dumfries and Galloway coast. The park is family and pet friendly and offers exceptional views across the Irish Sea and of the Solway Firth and the Isle of Man, as well as access to miles of rugged and unspoiled coastline. Although the park is in a remote location, the huge selection of facilities and activities offered at the site makes it the perfect place for family holidays.
Isle of Whithorn
Newton Stewart
Dumfries & Galloway
DG8 8JB
We are a small, friendly, family run site, for those who enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in a rural location with countryside views
We are a newly established, friendly alternative to staying on a large site . Located approximately a mile outside the market town of Newton Stewart. Ideally situated for those wishing to explore the Galloway forest park ,and the local coastline.
North Barnkirk Cottages
Girvan Road
Newton Stewart
DG8 6RA
The grounds of the former 18th century Balkail Mansion are the perfect backdrop for Glenluce Holiday Park. Tucked away in the heart of Glenluce Village, the Park sits in harmony with the mature woodland setting on the banks of a tributary to the River Luce. Glenluce Holiday park also offers award-winning holiday homes for hire and, with the luxury of an indoor swimming pool, it is the perfect choice for one and all to visit.
Glenluce Holiday Park
Glenluce
DG8 0QR
Carraig is a luxuriously appointed Shepherd’s Hut set in a small paddock beside our farmsteading. Egyptian cotton bedlinen, deep 2000 pocket-sprung mattress, pure wool throws and lots of comfy cushions ensure you have a good night’s sleep in the absolute peace and quiet of this unpolluted, hidden countryside gem. On the edge of Galloway Forest Park, no light pollution means on cloudless nights a myriad stars, planets, and even the Milky Way can be seen. The views from your bed day or night are breathtaking.
A tiny log-burning stove heats the hut, and there’s a mini-oven with a grill and 2 hotplates for rustling up all your mealtime needs. Store your provisions in the under-counter larder fridge. Hot and cold running water, as well as logs, firelighters and kindling are provided. Free Wi-fi. A shower and loo supplied with toiletries and toilet rolls and fluffy White Company towels complete the facilities on offer inside the Hut.
Externally, decking surrounds Carraig, with a charming bistro set for morning coffee or evening aperitifs. From here you have fantastic long-ranging views over farmland to the Galloway Hills in the distance. The paddock is for your exclusive use. There is free parking, an electric vehicle charge-point, and although we live on site, we will only come and see you to check you in and out and if you need us.
Carraig sleeps 2 in one double bed. Because of farm animals in close proximity, sorry, no dogs or pets. No children.
Prices from £100 per night. Min 2 nights. Maximum 2 persons.
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The properties at Mochrum Park are in an ideal position for walks through the park and along side the river Bladnoch where we have some of our Salmon fishing the location also makes an ideal base for exploring the region and all that it has to offer. The properties are comfortable for the whole family to enjoy a relaxing holiday whether it is a Spring break, summer holiday or a festive getaway that you are looking for.
We have owned the houses since 1986 and have built up a strong cliental that have been enjoying holidays at Mochrum Park for many years. The houses have just recently been upgraded and we are confident that your holiday with us in Galloway will be leave you feeling relaxed and with some fantastic memories.
Newton Stewart is about 6 miles away, which has a variety of shops such as Sainsbury’s, local bakery and local award winning butchers. Wigtown ‘Scotland’s National Booktown’ is about 5 miles away which boasts some unusual craft shops and bookshops. The properties are ideally located in an idyllic countryside location where there are plenty of lovely country walks and an abundance of village tearooms, craft shops a short drive away.
A charming stone-built, semi-detached house, dating back to 1793 in the village of Kirkcowan, on the Machars Peninsula in Galloway, in South West Scotland.
Fully refurbished, this welcoming property provides comfortable accommodation for up to five people in three bedrooms, consisting of a king-size master bedroom with en-suite shower, as well as a twin and single bedroom that share a bathroom.
The sitting room has a lovely woodburning stove and for entertainment, there’s an HD flat screen TV and DVD player, along with a piano in the hall.
Also in the sitting room is a dining area, so can you choose to eat here, or at the breakfast bar in the well-equipped kitchen.
The rear garden has a patio and a lawned area, or you can even enjoy outdoor table tennis at the owners’ property next door.
There are walks from the property that take you out into the countryside, and you will find a warm welcome on your return at the village inn.
Kirkcowan also offers a Post Office and a general store.
Why not visit Whithorn Priory & Museum, with its display of ancient carved stones, indulge in the Wigtown Book Festival, or stretch your legs at the Newton Stewart Walking Festival?
Challenge yourself on Europe’s longest zip wire at the Laggan Outdoor Activity Centre, or visit the award-winning Cream O’ Galloway ice cream factory and visitor centre.
This delightful property has something for everyone.
We are a small family owned traditional village inn situated in Kirkcowan, just seven miles from Newton Stewart in the heart of the Galloway countryside.
This 200 year old former coaching inn retains many original features and offers friendly hospitality to all.
We can cater for families or small parties of golfers, anglers, cyclists, ramblers, shooters or those seeking a relaxing rural break. We have a choice of family, double and twin rooms available, each equipped with TV and tea and coffee making facilities.
We are a fully licensed inn providing a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks. Bar meals and snacks are available throughout the day and our varied menu includes vegetarian and gluten free options.
Sleeping two guests, this self-contained apartment is elegant and spacious and includes quality furnishings, an attractive and comfortable bedroom, a newly fitted pine kitchen, an impressive Victorian-style bath and shower, plus a beautiful conservatory with additional dining area.
The colourful and perfectly maintained garden includes a well-tended lawn, plethora of delightful flowers and a small patio and garden swing seat, where you can sit and watch out for the red squirrels and wealth of birdlife. There is plenty of parking on the old school playground and undercover parking is available if required.
Conveniently located approximately 15 minutes’ drive from Newton Stewart, the ‘Gateway to the Galloway Hills’ and 20 minutes from Wigtown, the National Book Town, there is plenty for guests to explore. The schoolhouse is an ideal base for fishing with three lochs within 1 mile of the property and if you are keen to spot even more rare birds, the RSPB nature reserve, Wood of Cree, is just 13 miles away.
A cosy studio-style cottage on the outskirts of picturesque Kirkcowan. It offers a beautiful rural retreat with woodland and countryside views.
Nestled in a peaceful, tranquil location, this rural retreat is perfect for couples. It’s within walking distance of all local amenities, including Kirkcowan’s friendly country pub. Also within easy reach are the historic marketing towns of Newton Stewart, Gate House of Fleet, and Kirkcudbright which is otherwise known as the Artist town. The area is a haven for outdoor lovers, with numerous glens, country trails, nature reserves and coastal paths offering great walking, hiking, cycling and mountain biking opportunities. Explore Wigtown Bay, Luce Bay, Solway Firth coast line, and Galloway National Park, or enjoy the water sports and Europe’s longest zip wipe at Loch Ken.
This single-storey, studio-style cottage offers an open-plan lounge/kitchen/sleeping area – the perfect cosy retreat to explore the area. Relax on the sofa in front of the TV or with the latest bestseller, or cook up a quick lunch or light bite in the kitchen area, which has an electric hob, microwave and fridge/freezer. The cosy double bed has views across the garden and woodland, or you can turn the TV to watch a film in bed. There’s also a shower room with WC.
Stepping outside, you’ll find a picturesque enclosed garden to the front of the cottage, which is set amid 10 acres of land – perfect for exploring. Here you’ll find a seating area where you can sit back and relax in the fresh country air, whilst enjoying a drink. There’s off-road parking available for two cars.
Two holiday cottages that have been designed to cater for couples with all “mod cons” to make self-catering an enjoyable experience. The cottages are spacious and comfortable and provide all the creature comforts of home after exploring the area. Both offer CCTV and DVD. The CCTV is so you can watch, when in season, the antics of the Barn Owls and Tawny Owls as they bring up their young. You will be amazed how you become absorbed in the drama and antics of the Owl families.
Waterside Lodges
Waterside
Knowe
Newton Stewart
DG8 6RZ
Scottish country estate surrounded by 100 acres of woodland, bordered by the River Cree. 7 self catering lodges and apartments – 2 of which are located in the main house. Sleeping 4 to 12 with all mod cons you would expect, perfect for a cozy couples retreat or an extended family gathering.
Just 6 miles from Newton Stewart and 10 from Wigtown, yet a world away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we invite you to relax and enjoy the peace and tranquillity on offer here at Penninghame.
We are a small, friendly, family run site, for those who enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in a rural location with countryside views
We are a newly established, friendly alternative to staying on a large site . Located approximately a mile outside the market town of Newton Stewart. Ideally situated for those wishing to explore the Galloway forest park ,and the local coastline.
North Barnkirk Cottages
Girvan Road
Newton Stewart
DG8 6RA
Set in its own grounds, the Stables Guest House is the ideal base for your holiday in the South West of Scotland. 3-Star Scottish Tourist Board.
Stables Guest House
Corsbie Road
Newton Stewart,
DG8 6JB
Comfortable detached home in quiet residential area within five minutes’ walk of Newton Stewart’s main street and all its facilities. En-suite rooms equipped with TV, tea/coffee making facilities, etc. and offering views of the surrounding hills and forests. Ideal base for touring this beautiful area and visiting local attractions. Ample off-road parking, drying facilities and secure cycle storage. Packed lunches available on request. No smoking/pets – sorry.
Eskdale
Princes Avenue
Newton Stewart
DG8 6ES
The properties at Mochrum Park are in an ideal position for walks through the park and along side the river Bladnoch where we have some of our Salmon fishing the location also makes an ideal base for exploring the region and all that it has to offer.
The Smithy
Recently restored and modernised semi-detached cottage ideally situated for the fisherman by Spittal Bridge and the riverside. Superb river views from most windows. Attractive garden and large car park. Space available here for guests fishing from the Coach House and Lodge. Garden leads to river and the ‘Market Pool’ one of the best on the river.
The Lodge
Recently modernised detached and attractive victorian lodge set in its own large garden with pleasant views over Mochrum Park. Private parking. A two minute walk through the private parkland takes you to “40 Footer” pool by the fishing hut on the middle of the Beat. Carpeted and furnished throughout to a high standard this comfortable lodge retains its period charm with open fire and night storage heaters.
The Coach House
Semi-detached property. Sleeps 7/8, 4 bedrooms. Set in its own grounds adjacent to the private parkland of Mochrum Park. two minute walk through the park takes you to the middle of the Beat. This property is restored and modernised to a very high standard and is ideal for the whole family. Double glazed and carpeted throughout, night storage heaters.
Mochrum Park
Mochrum Park
Nr Kirkcowan
Newton Stewart
DG8 0BX
A friendly and comfortable detached bungalow overlooking the Galloway hills, with beautiful gardens and ample parking facilities. Situated in a quiet residential area just a 5 minute walk from the pretty rural market town of Newton Stewart which has numerous Restaurants, Pubs, Cafes and Cinema. We offer a newly refurbished double room with en-suite facilities and a family/twin room with en-suite facilities, both including Flat Screen TV/DVD with freeview, tea and coffee making facilities and hairdryer.
Kiloran Bed & Breakfast
6 Auchendoon Road
Newton Stewart
DG8 6HD
Two self-catering apartments in the picturesque Scottish town of Newton Stewart, close to the town centre and all amenities. Apartment one is situated to the rear of the building with patio and sleeps up to four people. Apartment 2 is of Victorian character with high ceilings, original cornicing and a working open fire in the living-room and it sleeps three.
Elaine Ramsay Apartments
8 Arthur Street
Newton Stewart
DG8 6DE
Housed in an old Victorian schoolhouse, Newton Stewart Youth Hostel is located in a quiet woodland area just five minutes from the picturesque market town of Newton Stewart in the beautiful south west of Scotland.
The youth hostel offers a range of shared accommodation and private rooms and is a great base for outdoor enthusiasts, families and wildlife watchers looking to discover the Galloway Forest Park and surrounding area.
Other facilities include a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, a laundry and drying room, secure bike storage and ample on-site parking.
Minnigaff
Newton Stewart
DG8 6PJ
Set in the market town of Newton Stewart, a 30-minute drive from Stranraer, Rowallan Guest House was built in 1880. Guests benefit from free parking and free Wi-Fi.
All the rooms are located on the first floor and some have view of the garden and over Galloway hills. They all have en suite facilities, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities.
In the morning, breakfast is served in the elegant, spacious front lounge. Evening meals are available on request.
This family-run hotel is situated in Newton Stewart, a charming Scottish town on the River Cree. With free Wi-Fi throughout and free parking on site, it is around 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre.
The edge of the beautiful Galloway Forest Park is only a few miles away, and Garlies Castle is a 10-minute drive from The Blackhorse Hotel. In the surrounding area you can visit Cairn Holy, a chambered cairn outside town.
Rooms at The Blackhorse are traditionally furnished, with simple décor. Each benefits from a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and free toiletries.
Breakfast is provided each morning, and is served in the charming restaurant. Lunch and evening meals are also served, and you can enjoy real ales and a choice of beers, spirits and wines.
Brigton But n Ben cottages are situated on Brigton Farm three miles south of the beautiful Glentrool, where the River Cree and Water of Minnoch converge. The property is an ideal venue for walkers, cyclists, birdwatchers, horse owners, canoeists, anglers and golfers as all needs are catered for without travelling far. The accommodation consists of three self-catering units, one single and two with twin bedrooms, all with a spacious open plan kitchen, breakfast bar and sitting room. All linen, towels and heating are included, there are clothes drying facilities on-site.
The area boasts some of Dumfries & Galloway’s finest scenery together with an exciting variety of activities. The long-distance walking route, the Southern Upland Way, borders Brigton Farm so you can walk as much or as little as you like, while cyclists will love the exhilarating 7stanes mountain biking centre at Glentrool in the heart of the Galloway Forest Park. Keep your eyes peeled for rare wildlife in the forest and head to the Wood of Cree RSPB reserve, reached through a delightful trail passing waterfalls with views over the River Cree. An ideal retreat to recharge the tired batteries.
Nestled in a peaceful area in southwest Scotland and yet within walking distance or a short drive from Newton Stewart for shopping and the gateway to the Galloway Forest Park, there is plenty to see and doin Dumfries & Galloway. This is an ideal spot for mountain biking, we are close to Kirroughtree and Glentrool, part of the 7 stanes. We can offer short breaks all year round.
Set in Newton Stewart, Stables Guest House offers 3-star accommodation with a shared lounge. Free WiFi is available and in-house parking is provided.
At the guest house, rooms are fitted with a desk. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at Stables Guest House have a garden view. All rooms feature a wardrobe.
A Full English/Irish breakfast is served daily at the property.
Corsbie Villa Bed and Breakfast is pleasantly situated in a residential area of Newton Stewart but within 3 minutes walking distance of the main street. We have 8 letting bedrooms – family, double & twin – with all of these being en-suite. All are comfortably furnished and have central heating, with tea & coffee making facilities.
We have a private car park with a dedicated disabled parking area and an area for motor cycles, also a lockable shed with adequate storage for pedal cycles.
For our guests arriving by bus or coach we can provide a free collection service from Dashwood Square upon request.
Ailsa Cottage, situated on the east side of the river Cree, has excellent opportunities for woodland and hill walking, plus cycling almost on the doorstep. With its sheltered, private garden it is conveniently located within walking distance of the centre of Newton Stewart which provides a variety of hotels, cafes and shops. There is also a popular hotel with restaurant within a three minute walk of the cottage.
Galloway Forest Park (designated Britain’s first Dark Skies Park) is located nearby offering unsurpassed star gazing opportunities and one of the stages of the 7Stanes mountain bike network is within a five minute drive of the cottage. Minnigaff has an excellent 18 hole golf course and other sporting facilities, including game, coarse and sea fishing, are all available nearby.
Lovely single story cottage with outstanding views, ideal location for wildlife lovers and lots of local opportunities for walking, climbing, biking, guided ranger walks and fishing. On the outskirts of Newton Stewart with its pubs, small shops and supermarkets.
Ideal for lovers of the great outdoors enjoying spectacular views over some of the most stunning scenery in Galloway. The lively market town of Newton Stewart is 5 minutes away where there are excellent facilities including shops, coffee houses, pubs, hotels and restaurants. It is also the Gateway to the Galloway Hills, situated in Britain’s largest forest. The Kirroughtree visitor centre is a short drive away situated within the Galloway Forest Park and offers a wide variety of activities from trails for all abilities, the chance to spot red squirrels and birds, adventure play ground, an orienteering course as well as fantastic mountain bike trails. There is horse riding and bike hire available as well as guided ranger walks to get close to the Red deer and wild goats. When it gets dark the visitor centre is a great place at night for star gazing and is known as one of the darkest skies in Scotland! Salmon fishing is popular on the River Cree and there are local opportunities for sailing, golf and hill walking. The RSPB reserve at Wood of Cree is 4 miles and on the Machars peninsula, which stretches 20 miles south, visitors can explore picturesque harbours as well as sampling the local catch.
Situated in Newton Stewart, Barnkirk Holidays features accommodation with a flat-screen TV. Complimentary WiFi is offered.
An oven and microwave are also featured, as well as a kettle.
Guests can go hiking or relax in the garden.