Local Area
From charming villages to wild, rugged coastline, this corner of south west Scotland is brimming with beauty, history, and adventure.
Whether you’re here to explore, unwind, or a little of both, you’ll find plenty to enjoy right on the doorstep!
Peace & Quiet
Set in a quiet location in a row of houses, the cottage is a short stroll from the country pub and restaurant, and within a few minutes’ drive of Wigtown, the Book Town, and close to Newton Stewart where there are many excellent shops and places to eat.
Activities & Nature
With the Galloway Forest and Dark Skies Park close by, the cottage is ideally placed to explore the beauty of south west Scotland. Perfect for walkers, golfers and cyclists, with Glentrool, Kirroughtree and the 7Stanes mountain bike trails nearby, as well as a great choice of golf courses.
There is an abundance of fishing, bird watching, beautiful and exotic gardens, many rocky coves, sandy beaches and quaint villages to explore along the Machars Peninsula.
Around The Area...
- Bladnoch Distillery (you can pay for a tour) Bladnoch Distillery - The Home Of Our Bold Galloway Spirit Since 1817 (100 metres from the cottage)
- Crafty Gin Facility (you can taste and tour) Crafty Distillery (8 miles)
- Galloway Forest Park (walks) Galloway Forest Park | Forestry and Land Scotland
- Wigtown (1 mile away) Wigtown Walk – Wigtown
- Outdoors Dumfries 10 amazing walks in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland | Stunning Outdoors
- Beaches less than 5 miles away Monreith Beach - Dumfries and Galloway | UK Beach Guide & Garlieston Beach and Wigtown Bay | Day Out With The Kids & Galloway House Gardens – Charity-run garden on the Scottish Solway
- Other ideas Wigtown Visitor Guide - Accommodation, Things To Do & More | VisitScotland