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.
The Drill Hall in Whithorn is a former Cameronian church, Dad’s Army-type Drill Hall, and Council store room, lovingly turned into a beautiful home in the mid-2000s. We love to greet visitors and provide a sumptuous breakfast!
Guests must be current Airbnb users with previous references and providing proper ID. You can find us on the Airbnb site by searching under ‘Whithorn’ or visit https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/16186915?location=Whithorn&s=rlASst0F
This business has disabled access.
This business allows assistance dogs.
Accessibility statement: This is an 1880s converted church with a modern interior. There are no steps through our back kitchen door and the house can be escaped both front and rear, with three steps down the front porch (no steps to exit the house). The guest room is an en suite on the ground floor with a small lip for entry to the shower. I doubt it could handle a wheelchair. Well-behaved, certified support dogs with cleanable feet are welcome.
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.
Muirfad Farmhouse B & B Palnure, Newton Stewart,Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway is situated within walking distance of Kirroughtree Forrest and the Galloway Dark Sky Park THE FIRST IN THE UK and one of the best in the world for star gazing.
Muirfad is a typical Galloway Farmhouse believed to have been built in the 18th century, and retains many of it’s original features, but with the comfort of modern day living.
The house is set in over an acre of gardens of which some are landscaped and is conveniently situated within easy reach of the unspoilt market town of Newton Stewart, the rural community of Creetown and Scotland’s famous booktown of Wigtown.
As a back drop to the house we have the Corbet Cairnsmore of Fleet and beyond the Mighty Merrick. We truly live in an area of breathtaking beauty.
Muirfad, the “white farmhouse” mentioned in ” Walk in Scotland” as a land mark to one of the entrances to Kirroughtree Forest is in an area reknowned for it’s hillwalking, and 7Stanes mountain bike trails, deer stalking, nature trails,bird watching, fishing and golf along with it’s natural beauty.
There are botanic gardens whose plants benefit from the influence of the Gulf stream, sandy beaches, cliffs , historic ruins, ancient woodlands, moorlands and lochs. There is an abundance of wild life in this area from soaring Golden Eagles and Red Kites to Deer, Mountain goats and Red squirrels.
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 seafront, overlooking and just 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre and , this family-run offers free Wi-Fi, ample, free, off-street parking, scenic views and breakfasts. Cairnryan terminal is only a 5-minute drive.
full Scottish breakfasts are served daily in the 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 Muntloch Croft is a cosy, friendly bed and breakfast at the Mull of Galloway.
Each en suite room has a TV, Radio, CD Player, tea/coffee making facilities & biscuits and free WiFi access.
Breakfast is included in the room rate, and can be served at a time to suit guests.
Local beaches can be found within a short walk, and Drunmore is 2 miles from the property. The Mull of Galloway Lighthouse is 3 miles away and Prestwick Airport is 2 hours’ drive away.
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.
Situated in Newton Stewart, Craighindle features self-catering accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. This holiday home provides barbecue facilities.
The holiday home includes 3 bedrooms and a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven. A TV is available.
A bicycle rental service is available at the holiday home.
Stranraer is 24.2 miles from Craighindle, while Portpatrick is 28.6 miles from the property. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 39.1 miles away.
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.
Open all year round we offer comfortable, non-smoking, spacious, yet cosy, accommodation in our double, family and twin rooms. We serve wholesome home cooked food which is sourced locally, in our separate dining room with woodburning stove. Our free range hens are busy laying eggs for your breakfast. Our set two or three course evening meal, followed by tea/coffee and mints (prior arrangement only) is proving extremely popular – please take a look at our sample menus and although we are not licensed, we are quite happy for you to provide your own alcoholic accompaniment. We are especially pleased that our own vegetable garden provides us with an abundance of home grown produce. Packed lunch is again available by prior arrangement. We offer tea/coffee making facilities with home-made biscuits in our bedrooms with a complimentary basket of fruit and provide a tea tray with home baking on arrival. We have a separate cosy sitting room with Sky TV and a roaring log fire is lit in the cooler months. Wi-fi available
Dogs are welcome free of charge by arrangement with Hamish and Toby our dogs. Our canine guests are provided with water bowl and fluffy rugs for use during their stay and free dog treats. We have a large garden and paddock. Your dogs will especially appreciate our leaflet detailing the walkies carefully selected and much recommended by our late and much missed furry daughter Daisy and constantly tested by Hamish and Toby.
This business allows assistance dogs.
Brewery House Bed & Breakfast features free WiFi throughout the property and views of river in Newton Stewart. Free private parking is available on site.
Guest rooms in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a kettle. At Brewery House Bed & Breakfast rooms are equipped with a seating area.
Breakfast is available each morning, and includes continental and full english/irish options.
Stranraer is 21.7 miles from the accommodation, while Portpatrick is 26.7 miles from the property. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 37.9 miles away.
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.
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.
A fairytale cottage in a wild and beautiful glen, this diminutive former schoolroom makes a perfect hideaway or writing retreat for two, or even one. Reached by a bumpy track, it lies in the middle of the glen, with the Solway Firth just a mile or so away.
Muirfad Farmhouse B & B Palnure, Newton Stewart,Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway is situated within walking distance of Kirroughtree Forrest and the Galloway Dark Sky Park THE FIRST IN THE UK and one of the best in the world for star gazing.
Muirfad is a typical Galloway Farmhouse believed to have been built in the 18th century, and retains many of it’s original features, but with the comfort of modern day living.
The house is set in over an acre of gardens of which some are landscaped and is conveniently situated within easy reach of the unspoilt market town of Newton Stewart, the rural community of Creetown and Scotland’s famous booktown of Wigtown.
As a back drop to the house we have the Corbet Cairnsmore of Fleet and beyond the Mighty Merrick. We truly live in an area of breathtaking beauty.
Muirfad, the “white farmhouse” mentioned in ” Walk in Scotland” as a land mark to one of the entrances to Kirroughtree Forest is in an area reknowned for it’s hillwalking, and 7Stanes mountain bike trails, deer stalking, nature trails,bird watching, fishing and golf along with it’s natural beauty.
There are botanic gardens whose plants benefit from the influence of the Gulf stream, sandy beaches, cliffs , historic ruins, ancient woodlands, moorlands and lochs. There is an abundance of wild life in this area from soaring Golden Eagles and Red Kites to Deer, Mountain goats and Red squirrels.
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.
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.
Solid Luxury offer 33 luxury self catering cosy log cabins beautifully situated in mature woodland. There are several types of Scandinavian timber lodges to choose from sleeping 2 to 8.
Minnigaff
Newton Stewart
DG8 6AN
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
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
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.
The Creebridge House Hotel is a traditional Scottish country house hotel, with 18 ensuite bedrooms, which preserves the peace and tranquility of rural life in elegant surroundings.
Your hosts, Steve, Sarah, Rory, Campbell and the rest of the team look forward to offering you a warm welcome and comfortable stay.
6 Creebridge
Newton Stewart
DG8 6NP
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
Cally Palace, on the outskirts of the pretty village of Gatehouse of Fleet on the Solway coast, is set in over 150 acres of grounds and was originally an 18th century country mansion just outside Gatehouse of Fleet but is now a wonderful hotel in south west Scotland.
Entering through the oak doors, the grandeur of the interior is immediately apparent as step back to a time of period style and elegance while enjoying all the modern comforts of a four star hotel. Two huge marble pillars frame the entrance hall which leads to the Bow Lounge with its magnificent gilt cuppola ceiling.
The hotels’ 56 bedrooms combine spacious accommodation with views of the estate grounds and the Dumfries & Galloway countryside beyond.
Cally Palace has its own exclusive golf course, as well as an indoor leisure complex with swimming pool, to allow you to make your stay with us as active or as relaxed as you choose.
The warmth of the Scottish welcome you receive will impress as much as the opulence of the surroundings.
Gatehouse of Fleet
DG7 2DL
This property has disabled Access.
This property has accessible toilets.
This property allows assistance dogs.
Accessibility statement: Access via ramp at the rear of the hotel next to the conservatory. Rooms do not have wet rooms but accessible showers. Lift access to some rooms.
Situated in Newton Stewart, Craighindle features self-catering accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. This holiday home provides barbecue facilities.
The holiday home includes 3 bedrooms and a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven. A TV is available.
A bicycle rental service is available at the holiday home.
Stranraer is 24.2 miles from Craighindle, while Portpatrick is 28.6 miles from the property. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 39.1 miles away.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The cottages are spacious and comfortable and provide all the creature comforts of home after exploring all the different and exciting adventures Dumfries and Galloway has to offer.
All the cottages 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.
Newton Stewart is only 15 minutes away by car where there are good restaurants and friendly pubs. Mind you, you will have to keep a wary eye open for the deer as you travel. Also Newton Stewart has Shops and Supermarkets where you can stock up with supplies.
What adventure you may ask? Many… The Natural beauty of the Mull of Galloway to watch the drama of sea-bird life, The Red Kite Trail, Galloway Forest and the wild Mountain Goats. The Wickerman Festival, Scotland’s answer to Glastonbury, Golfing, Fishing, Walking the Southern Upland Way, Mountain biking on the 7 Stanes… to name but some.