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An enchanting and peaceful, Galloway holiday cabin .... with a difference!

We (John and Lesley Wykes) offer a very well appointed, detached, wooden holiday log cabin / lodge, nestling amongst trees in spectacular Galloway countryside (South West Scotland). We have made the lodge a comfortable "home from home" for guests to enjoy.

Our small woodland is rich in bird life and red squirrels visit the feeders daily.

The detached log cabin, which will comfortably accommodate 6 people, is 3 miles from Lochinvar and St. John's Town of Dalry and within easy reach of market towns and solway coast beaches.

The cabin is available to rent for periods upwards of 3 nights.

We provide a generous, complimentary welcome pack with local wine, bread and basic requirements. Arrangements can be made for special occasions. Make it a holiday to remember. Lesley is delighted to help with any requests or surprises.

The cabin is lavishly equipped with t v , dvd and tape/cd player together with a wide selection of viewing and listening materials and has a wood burning stove, electric heating and double glazing for cozy winter breaks.

This is a single, detached holiday cabin for short term rental, within it's own fenced land. It is not on a site and is situated on one side of a picturesque valley, ideal for discovering Galloway and South West Scotland.

This is a quiet, rural location, with stunning views. The area is famous for it's "dark skies" as Galloway is one of the best in the world.

You can see the log cabin here amongst the trees. It is surrounded by beautiful Galloway scenery.

Our cottage is behind the trees on the left of the photo. The lodge is completely separate and private, but we are close by to help if required.

The holiday cabin has 3 bedrooms, 2 double (1 with en-suite facilities) and 1 twin. The rooms have fitted mirrored wardrobes.

Boating and water skiing are available nearby on Loch Ken.
The area is ideal for a walking holiday (we are on the Southern upland way) or cycling, fishing, golfing, photography etc.

Rates : From £450 to £650 per week depending on season.
Maximum of 6 people. Children are welcome.
No smoking. Pets allowed by arrangement.
4 Star STB.
Disabled facilities - please enquire for exact details.

Kirkbride Farm Holiday Cottages are situated on a working 400-acre beef and dairy farm near Port Logan in Dumfries and Galloway. With large fishing ponds, a wild boar park, ancient woodland and spectacular views of the sea and rolling countryside stretching to the Galloway Hills and beyond.

Dundrum Cottage and The Cotthouse are self catering holiday cottages half a mile south of Port Logan.

Dundrum Cottage : A spacious vestibule, with coat stand and lots of space for your walking and wellie boots, leads into the hall. The light and airy living area is at the front of the cottage. It is furnished with comfy sofas, a wood-burning stove, a 42 in plasma television, Sky and a DVD player. The conservatory is the best room in the house for relaxing, and has a music system with an iPod connection. Watching the constantly changing seascape and sky will keep you enchanted for hours. The dining kitchen is beautifully finished with oak cabinets and fitted with all the appliances you might require. The farmhouse table comfortably seats ten and is positioned in front of a large, low window that was designed to allow you to enjoy the views when dining. There is a utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. There are four bedrooms: a master bedroom with king-size bed and ensuite shower room; a double room with ensuite shower room; a twin bedroom, and a bunk room with adult bunk-beds. A z-bed can be added to the bunk room. The main family bathroom is finished to the highest standard. It has a bidet and a large double-ended spa bath with underwater lighting and cushion head rests at both ends. Outside, there is a large enclosed garden with ample parking. The patio outside the conservatory has furniture and a barbecue for al fresco dining. A ramp for access at the rear of the cottage makes this property a suitable choice for the less mobile. The cottage is fully double glazed and centrally heated for year round occupation.

The Cotthouse : Comfortable sitting room with woodburning stove, television with Sky, DVD player and music system. Large conservatory off sitting room with stunning panoramic views. Modern fully-fitted kitchen / diner with electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher, fridge / freezer, kettle, toaster, automatic washing machine, iron and ironing board. Double bedroom with wardrobe and clothes storage. Bedroom with adult-sized bunk beds and clothes storage. Bathroom with bath and shower over. Enclosed rear patio area with furniture and barbecue.
Ample private parking. Quality furnishings, equipment, double glazing and central heating throughout.

Please visit our website for further details.

Rates : From £400 to £1350 per week depending on season & unit.
Maximum of 9 people. Children are welcome.
No smoking. Pets allowed in Cotthouse only.
5 Star STB.

The Stable Buildings at Wedderburn Castle are about two hundred yards from the main house, set in a secluded area of grass and woodland. Constructed and altered over many years, the present group of buildings dates mainly from about 1795, and forms a double courtyard.

The cottages - along a south facing flank of the stables - have recently had a major internal restoration and improvement programme and are now available for holiday visitors to the area.

The Grooms cottage (sleeps 2), though not large, is very comfortable for two people. Downstairs : Kitchen / sitting-room. The kitchen has - Gas Hob, small electric oven, microwave oven, fridge and washing machine. The sitting room has an open fire and a colour television and radio. Upstairs : Double Bedroom with Bathroom. Gas central heating, hot water and electricity are included in the weekly rental. Logs or coal can be purchased locally in small quantities. Duvet, bed linen and towels are provided.

Garden Cottage:
A luxurious and romantic hideaway for two. Adjacent to the former kitchen garden at Wedderburn, it has views to the South facade of the castle and the Cheviot Hills. The first floor bedroom has a full-height window framing the view of the castle. A huge stone fireplace, complete with wood-burning stove, provides the focal point for the sitting room and the bright kitchen has French doors looking out across a spacious private lawn to the front. The floorboards that now add to the warm, atmospheric feel of the cottage were all cut from a single ancient ash tree that grew beside the castle and fell in a storm. Sleeps two: One king-size double.

The castle and lands of Wedderburn have belonged to the Home family for almost 600 years. The present house was built in 1785 and incorporates the walls of a much older castle.

Today the castle remains a private family house, available for exclusive fully serviced weekend, mid-week or weekly rental. Restored and continually maintained to the highest standard, every original feature is retained, and can be appreciated as intended. All of the modern comforts that one would expect are successfully incorporated without detracting from the character of the house and the relaxed atmosphere which visitors continually comment upon and enjoy so much.

Rates : From £355 to £495 per week depending on season & unit.
Maximum of 4 people in each cottage. Children are welcome.
Smoking is only permitted outside. Sorry, no pets allowed.