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.

Converted farm steading ½-mile from Newton Stewart and 6 miles from Wigtown. It comprises six self-catering lodges. Magnificent views overlooking the River Cree towards the Galloway Hills. Ideally located for the Book Town and for cycling, fishing, walking and birdwatching, also within easy access of the many golf courses in the region.

Nether Barr Steading
Nether Barr
Newton Stewart
DG8 6AU

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

Challoch is a spacious listed farmhouse and enjoys the privacy and seclusion of its 500-acre working farm situated on the A714, 2 1/2 miles north of Newton Stewart. The bedrooms are equipped with TV, radio/alarm, tea/coffee tray and hairdryer. We have three rooms. The double is next to its spacious family-sized bathroom with large bath, shower, WC, wash-hand basin with shaver point. The twin room has en-suite facilities with shower, WC and wash-hand basin with shaver point. The single has en-suite WC and wash-hand basin.

Challoch Farm
Newton Stewart
DG8 6RB

STB 3 Stars. AA 3 Stars. Free Wi-Fi Internet access. The Bruce Hotel is a 20-bedroom, 3-star hotel, centrally located in Newton Stewart in the heart of the beautiful Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland. Offering excellent accommodation in a traditional Scottish style, the Bruce Hotel is renowned for its outstanding food, friendly service, welcoming atmosphere and good value.

The Bruce
88 Queen Street
Newton Stewart
DG8 6JL

This business has disabled access.
This business allows assistance dogs.

Accessibility statement: All of our rooms are at least 1 floor up (15 steps). We welcome guide dogs to the Bar and Restaurant area. The toilets on the ground floor are standard toilets.

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

Tourist Board 3 stars, the oldest and largest hotel in Newton Stewart awaits you, with the newest rooms, smartest new restaurant and Galloway’s finest quality food to experience. Located in the centre of town, we offer visitors every comfort with a new restaurant and bar. Eighteen rooms (including one suite), all with bathrooms. Relax in The Old Toll House Bar dating back to 1750 or visit Galloway’s newest bar – the New Toll House. The hotel is an ideal base for fishing, walking and cycling and offers drying room and very secure bike storage. The large garden to the rear offers outdoor drinking and dining in true ‘al fresco’ style. We can arrange a total golfing break whilst saving you money on normal green fees. Shooting and fishing can also be arranged.

Galloway Arms
54-58, Victoria Street
Newton Stewart
DG8 6DB

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.

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.

Period cottage with wonderful views of Merrick mountain and open countryside.  This well-presented stone built property, has been refurbished in the summer of 2016, but still retains many original features and charm, offering cosy country living with 21st century comfort. Nested in a peaceful private position, within walking distance of all local amenities.

Located overlooking the beautiful countryside, on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Kirkcowan with its friendly country pub. Within easy reach of the historic marketing towns of Newton Stewart, Gate House of Fleet and Kirkcudbright (popularly known as the Artist town), with their excellent festivals, leisure and shopping facilities. The immediate area is a paradise for walkers, hikers, cyclists and mountain bikers with numerous glens, country trails, nature reserves, forestry tracks and costal paths including the wonderful Wigtown Bay, Luce Bay, Solway Firth coast line and the splendid Galloway National Park to explore. Glentrool is close by and offers forest walks, from the view point at Bruce’s Stone you get magnificent views down the Loch which is also home to an RSPB bird reserve.  The 7stanes series of mountain bike trails are on the doorstep, described as ‘global superstar’ of tracks graded from easy to severe.  Loch Ken offers a huge choice of watersports and the longest zip wire in Europe as well as a human slingshot can be found at a outdoor activity centre which is a short drive away.  The Cocoabean Factory, at Twynholm is a great day out for younger children there are chocolate workshops and excellent indoor and outdoor play parks to enjoy!

when you walk into the cottage you will find the lounge which has lovely views across the open countryside, cosy log burner and a smart TV a great space to catch up and relax after a day exploring the beautiful surrounding area.  From the lounge you will enter the kitchen which has a lovely stone feature wall, electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge/freezer, there is also a utility room with washer/dryer.  Along the hallway you will find the bathroom with shower over the bath and WC.  The double and twin bedrooms are opposite and both offer comfortable and relaxed accommodation with views across the stunning hills and pretty garden.

Outside there is a lovely enclosed garden with a further 10 acres of land and woodland to explore and there is private parking for two cars.

A cosy cottage in a peaceful, secluded location and with fine views of the surrounding countryside. The cottage is an excellent base for exploring this delightful area. Convenient for forest walks readily available in the nearby extensive Galloway Forest Park, Britain’s first designated  Dark Sky Park,  easy access to the Southern Upland Way, and for the more adventurous there are plentiful opportunities for hill walking. Located throughout south west Scotland are a large network of cycle tracks including stages of the Forestry Commission  7Stanes mountain bike network, with the local stage being at Kirroughtree.  A variety of beaches are within easy reach, and there are several golf courses nearby. Newton Stewart is within three miles, offering shopping and recreational facilities with a variety of hotels and pubs for eating out.

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.

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.

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. 

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.