Creeside Escape Shepherd’s Hut – Experiential, Sustainable and Close to Nature

Fresh air, dark starry skies, peace & quiet whilst staying in a traditional shepherd’s hut on our farm.

Our hut is sited with uninterrupted views of the River Cree and the Galloway Hills in the distance. On warmer summer evenings relax outside and enjoy the beautiful scenery, but if it’s wet and windy retreat inside where you will be warm and toasty beside the wood buring stove.

Our shepherd’s hut sleeps 2 in a double bed. Please ask if you wish to bring additional guests (small charge).There is an en-suite compost WC, but no shower facility. All bed linen and towels are provided, along with blankets for colder days.

There is NO Wi-Fi, very limited phone signal and NO hot tub but what you do have is books, cards, board games and a radio to keep you entertained.

There is a wood burner with a rocking chair, and a basket full of logs (additional can be purchased). There is a small gas stove with kettle and complimentary tea and coffee. Bottled water is provided for drinking. Power is supplied by a solar panel on the hut roof. There is a socket if you do need to charge your phone. No mains electric.

A continental breakfast is available by prior arrangement (additional charge).

Sorry no pets as we are a working farm and sheep may be grazing around the hut at certain times of the year. Off road parking is available. There is a short walk to the hut across a field with no hard path so please wear sensible shoes.

We are open 10 months of the year, closed for lambing during March and April.

The Wigtown Emporium is a curiosity and book shop run as a family business by Sara and
John Baker-Black. We are located in the heart of Scotland’s book town and our newly
refurbished B&B accommodation will get you close to the heart of the Wigtown Book Festival

which celebrates its 21st anniversary this year.

We are located close to all the shops and cafes, and can offer two double bedrooms with a
shared bathroom. The rooms are up two flights of stairs and are comfortable and quiet. We
are a friendly non-party, no smoking household that includes a small dog and two gentle cats.

The rooms come with free wifi and hot drink facilities.

Price £70 per room per night including breakfast, with a minimum stay of two nights.

This former 1850’s Cornmill is a spacious 5 bedroom Bed and Breakfast in the small fishing village of Garlieston. Perfect for groups or friends to enjoy this amazing coastline in Galloway, South West Scotland.

The Cornmill offers Bed and Breakfast** as well as Room Only for those who like to take things at their own pace. There is bike storage available; all rooms have TV’s, the use of wireless broadband and pets are welcome too.

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.

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.

15th Century Cottage. Sleeps 5, 3 bedrooms, 1 period 4 poster king, 1 double, 1 single. Pet friendly. Continental breakfast provided. The cottage is situated in the town of Whithorn, close to all amenities.

Oakbank, a cosy Victorian house set in an acre of mature gardens only a few minutes from the centre of Newton Stewart, provides bed and breakfast accommodation in four-star comfort for our guests and, if they wish, their pets too. All rooms have en suite bathrooms, television and coffee or tea sets. There is ample off-street parking and storage for bicycles or camping gear.

Mansefield House B&B offers high-quality accommodation in the Dumfries and Galloway region. With views over the Galloway Hills, this guest house provides free Wi-Fi and parking.

Each room at Mansefield House B&B has en suite bathroom facilities with shower, bathrobes and complementary toiletries. There is a flat-screen TV with DVD player, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities.

Refreshments are available on arrival, and a full English breakfast is served each morning. Evening meals can also be provided on request.

Ideally situated on Stranraer seafront, overlooking Loch Ryan and just 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre and train station, this family-run guest house offers free Wi-Fi, ample, free, off-street parking, scenic views and cooked breakfasts. Cairnryan ferry terminal is only a 5-minute drive.

Delicious full Scottish breakfasts are served daily in the dining room at Lakeview, and continental options are also available. Special diets and early breakfasts can also be arranged. The property offers a snack menu, which is served in the dining room and includes homemade soups and toasties.

The guest house is just 5 minutes’ walk from a selection of shops and restaurants. The shores of Loch Ryan are just metres away, and Stranraer Golf Club is a 5-minute drive away.

Knockniemoak Bed and Breakfast is located in Knockniemoak, a 10-minute drive from Portpatrick. Free WiFi access and parking is available.

Each bedroom offers an en suite bathroom, which also comes with complimentary toiletries. The rooms offer a TV with cable channels, and tea/coffee making facilities. The bedrooms boast views over the countryside.

At Knockniemoak Bed and Breakfast you will find a garden. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and a sun terrace. Guests are able to enjoy a cooked breakfast in the morning, with vegetarian options available.

This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. Featuring a garden and free WiFi, Harmony is located in Carsluith. Boasting a shared lounge, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Guests can enjoy sea views.

All units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a kettle. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, some units at Harmony also boast a garden view. At the accommodation rooms are fitted with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

A continental breakfast is served daily at the property.

Flowerbank Guest House, an attractive 18th Century listed building, sits on the picturesque banks of the River Cree, in over an acre of private landscaped gardens. Flowerbank’s five letting rooms can accommodate couples, families, groups of friends and single holidaymakers alike.

Flowerbank’s extensive garden runs right to the bank of the river with plentiful shaded and sunny seating areas (including a summerhouse) for guests to relax. Our secure outbuilding allows those guests who choose to explore the area on bike with the perfect spot to lock away their bikes in the evening.

Flowerbank is just across the river from Newton Stewart an excellent base from which to explore Dumfries and Galloway, particularly the Galloway Hills and the areas many fine golf courses. Our position just three miles from the coast also allows guests to explore the beautiful coastline of South-West Scotland. 

East Culkae, set in its own grounds, has terrific, unobstructed views across to the hills of Galloway. Situated just 14 miles south of Newton Stewart in Wigtownshire, Dumfries & Galloway South West Scotland. it is the ideal location to either recharge your depleted batteries, or as a base to explore what riches Galloway has to offer.

Accommodation comprises of ,Scottish Country Cottages 4*, one or two bedroomed cottages, aptly named, ‘Peace and Quiet.’ Further nore, there is a 33ft 4 berth static caravan, the choice is yours.

Creebridge Lodge offers 5 bedrooms of accommodation in Minnigaff near Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway. The B&B is ideal for exploring the Galloway Forest Park and surrounding Scottish countryside, as well as being within easy walking distance to all local amenities.

All of our bedrooms offer en suite facilities. The house, formerly known as Masonfield House, is full of character with many of its original features. It was built by James Kinna in 1873, who also built nearby Dunbar and Riverstead houses.

We have 2 double bedrooms and 2 twin bedrooms, each with their own en suite bathroom. All rooms feature Freeview TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a hair dryer. A trouser press is available on request. We also have a fabulous 4 poster bed available.

Smoking is prohibited in all rooms. Unfortunately we no longer accept pets in the B&B. We provide a lock up for bikes and drying facilities. We also provide a laundry service if required.

For breakfast we provide a full cooked breakfast, fruit juice, toast, and a selection of cereals. Continental breakfast is also available. Early breakfast is also available please enquire for details.

There is a large off road parking area at the front of the property for staying guests.

Galloway has a fantastic sea to sky landscape, from safe sandy beaches and rugged cliff top walks to rolling hills and quiet historic ruin.  With its peaceful atmosphere, the cottage is a wonderful place to unwind whether you are undertaking an active holiday  or something more relaxing.

If you like astronomy we have lovely dark skies too.

This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Newton Stewart! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

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.

This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Newton Stewart! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

This property is also rated for the best value in Newton Stewart! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

2 self-catering cottages on the edge of Galloway Park, at the foot of Galloway’s second highest Peak, Cairnsmore of Fleet and offering a fabulous and peaceful location in which to relax and explore this quiet, and often forgotten, corner of Scotland. Both cottages are 250-year old listed buildings, formerly part of the stables and coach houses situated within the quadrangular cobbled courtyard on Cairnsmore Estate, once the shooting estate of the Dukes of Bedford.

Very comfortable three-bedroomed cottage with two sitting rooms and two bathrooms. This stylish cottage is set up as a writing retreat, with desks and chairs, reading lamps, and extra plug sockets in each room. We also let it as self-catering accommodation and it sleeps six in comfort. The cottage is handy for public transport (a direct bus to Wigtown leaves from our front door) and for the A75. It is easy to find and easy to relax into. Our 25 sqm decking leads onto a grassed meadow and a dry-stone-built barbecue. The two sitting rooms and two bathrooms make it ideal to share with friends or for a tranquil family holiday. We are two-minutes’ walk from the beautiful bridge of Dee and the Threave walks. There is ample off-main-road cycling, amazing kayaking, and lots of beautiful walks.

Situated in Gatehouse of Fleet in the Dumfries and Galloway region, Little Boreland has a garden. Guests may enjoy free WiFi.

The holiday home is fitted with a TV and 5 bedrooms.

Situated in the charming town of Gatehouse of Fleet, this well-equipped terraced house with good sized rear garden is well situated to explore the beautiful Galloway countryside. Pubs, Hotels & Cafes are within walking distance. There are lovely safe sandy beaches nearby at Sandgreen and Mossyard suitable for swimming and water sports. There is excellent bird watching, with the Red kite trail within a short drive.  There are plentiful opportunities for cycling including the Forestry Commission 7Stanes Mountain Bike Network trails, the nearest being at Kirroughtree & walking, whether it is cliff top, forest or hill walking. Golf and tennis are both close by. Fishing on river and lochs are also available locally in season.

Rowan Cottage is a lovely terraced family house with a large enclosed garden. Cosy in winter and cool in the summer. In a convenient location it is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, pubs, golf course, bowling, and tennis court. Forest walks and beautiful sandy beaches are within easy reach.

The tourist town of Gatehouse of Fleet sits in the centre of the Fleet Valley National Scenic Area, at the head of the Fleet Estuary. Watched over by the 15th Century Heritage Site of Cardoness Castle, it nestles between a coastline of sandy beaches and the gentle Galloway Hills.

First floor apartment in converted Victorian stables, three double/twin bedrooms all ensuite (sleeps six). Kitchen and open plan living dining room. TV and wireless wifi.

Beautiful rural location within easy reach of A75 and about 40mins from Wigtown by car. It has a tennis court in the garden, barbeque terrace and is 15 mins by car from the beach.

£40 per room per night or £100 to take the whole place per night.

The property has been a labour of love by the owners to convert and renovate it to the highest of standards providing excellent self-catering accommodation for six people. Digby Street is a quiet side road off the main street in the charming and popular bustling town of Gatehouse of Fleet.

The accommodation provides a large spacious open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room furnished and finished to an excellent standard.   There is a seating area on the first floor landing which leads to master bedroom with ensuite shower room, and further double bedroom and bunk bedroom together with spacious family bathroom with Jack and Jill wash basins.   The accommodation has been carefully modernised throughout to compliment the character of the property and you will find many pictures, books and objects from different parts of the world. In the local area you will find many exhibitions, festivals and performances throughout the year.

Gatehouse of Fleet has excellent facilities including a good range of pubs and hotels, mini markets and Heritage Sites such as the Mill on the Fleet and Cardoness Castle.   There is direct access to attractive river and woodland walks from the town whilst those looking for more strenuous activities have easy access to hill walking and mountain biking in the Galloway Forest Park on the Forestry Commission 7Stanes Biking Routes. The local area also has many exhibitions, festivals and performances throughout the year.

Gatehouse of Fleet is ideally situated for exploring South West Scotland and had easy access to Solway Coast with its sandy beaches and cliff walks.   Throughout the area there are numerous golf courses, opportunities for fishing and other water sports.

Kirroughtree House Hotel is a Listed Country Mansion dating back to the 1700’s set within 6 acres of its own gardens only minutes from the country town of Newton Stewart and the River Cree. Relax in the quiet of the countryside and the ambience of the Hotel, or enjoy outdoor pursuits of your choosing in the beautiful surroundings of South West Scotland. Bookings can be made for various Golf Courses in the area – the Newton Stewart Golf Club (golf buggies available) only a short stroll away. In the adjacent Galloway Hills the deer roam free and are often seen in the gardens. The hills are a magnificent environment for walking and cycling and with the relatively mild climate of the South West at any time of the year. Beautiful Gardens, picturesque ports, castles and other historic sights are close by. Hunting and fishing are also available for those so inclined. Kirroughtree House is situated only 8 miles from Wigtown with the main driveway access being from the A714 just 300 yards from it’s junction with the A75.

Kirroughtree House Hotel
Newton Stewart
DG8 6AN

Beautiful riverside setting, detached 18th-century house visited by Edgar Allan Poe as a boy in 1815. Five letting rooms, en-suites, evening meals, table licence.

Flowerbank Guest House
Millcroft Road,
Minnigaff
Newton Stewart
DG8 6PJ

The holiday cottage sleeps five comfortably in three bedrooms. The accommodation is arranged over two floors as follows:

• Ground Floor: Porch, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, outer kitchen, bedroom 1 and bedroom 2 and bathroom with shower room.
• First Floor: Double bedroom and bathroom with bath.

Inside the Gardener’s Cottage

The interior is filled with beautiful antiques, including a Scottish Lowland dresser, benches, chests, wardrobes, chairs and lamps. John Lewis beds, Cologne and Cotton linen and modern appliances, including dishwasher, fulfil the practical needs of everyday life. Abundant books, classical CDs, DVD player and magazines provide extra relaxation.

Outside the Gardener’s Cottage

The Gardener’s Cottage is part of the stable/garage block. A table tennis room is at the end of the courtyard next to the laundry/drying room where there is washing machine.

The gardens of Carstramon House are largely for the use of the owners but guests may use the pretty courtyard where the cottage is set and the lawn immediately behind it.

Guesthouse with double or twin rooms and beautiful views over the River Cree towards the bustling market town of Newton Stewart. Packed lunches available to allow you to spend the day on the golf course, hillwalking, mountain biking, birdwatching or fishing. All rooms with colour TV and hospitality tray. Off-road parking and beautiful tiered garden sloping down to the Cree.

Villa Cree Guest House
Creebridge,
Newton Stewart
DG8 6NR

Flowerbank Guest House, an attractive 18th Century listed building, sits on the picturesque banks of the River Cree, in over an acre of private landscaped gardens. Flowerbank’s five letting rooms can accommodate couples, families, groups of friends and single holidaymakers alike.

Flowerbank’s extensive garden runs right to the bank of the river with plentiful shaded and sunny seating areas (including a summerhouse) for guests to relax. Our secure outbuilding allows those guests who choose to explore the area on bike with the perfect spot to lock away their bikes in the evening.

Flowerbank is just across the river from Newton Stewart an excellent base from which to explore Dumfries and Galloway, particularly the Galloway Hills and the areas many fine golf courses. Our position just three miles from the coast also allows guests to explore the beautiful coastline of South-West Scotland. 

Located in an unspoilt peaceful location with superb picture window views of the Galloway hills.
The area has abundant wildlife which can often be seen from the cottage. There is ample parking and an enclosed garden. The A75 is two miles away giving easy access to numerous beaches, golf courses and the Galloway Forest Park, Britain’s first designated Dark Skies Park. The local section of the 7Stanes mountain bike network is very close by at Kirroughtree. Shops, restaurants, pubs and cinema are all 3 miles away in the local market town of Newton Stewart.

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.