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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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Wigtown holiday cottage is adjacent to Galloway cottage and is open plan with a fully fitted kitchen/dining area leading into a large lounge with patio doors onto the back limestone patio, also complete with it’s own garden furniture and barbeque. There is also a cloakroom on this floor.

Upstairs accommodation consists of one large romantic double bedroom with an adjacent en-suite bathroom. This room has patio doors leading to a private raised patio and lovely views over open farmland to Wigtown, perched on it’s hill. The second bedroom upstairs is a twin bedded room with small en-suite shower room.

Wigtown Road

Wigtown

DG8 9TF

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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

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The Crown Hotel is committed to making your stay as pleasant as possible. Owner, Sinead Farrell and her dedicated team are always on hand to ensure top quality service. Whether you’re staying for a night or a week, we will always give you a warm welcome.
With that in mind, our friendly staff are always ready to help, we want to make sure you get to enjoy good food, good service and good company. We look forward to seeing you.

102 Queen St

Newton Stewart

DG8 6JW

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 TrailGalloway 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.

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Set in Newton Stewart, Machermore Castle West Lodge provides accommodation with access to a garden.

Offering mountain views, all units come with a kettle, a flat-screen TV, ironing facilities and a living room. A balcony with river views is offered in each unit.

Fishing can be enjoyed nearby.

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 upChemical 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.  

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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.

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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.

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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.

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