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Dumfries and Galloway - South West Scotland
including Moffat, Lockerbie, Thornhill
Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbright, Castle Douglas
The south west corner of Scotland has a beautiful coastline and many picturesque seaside villages on the Solway Firth.
There are plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, mountain biking, horse riding, watersports and golf,
not to mention numerous gardens to visit thanks to the relatively mild climate.
Galloway has Britain's largest forest park which includes woodlands, moorland, mountains and lochs.
The area has lots of historic places of interest including picturesque Threave Castle, Caerlaverock Castle and Sweetheart Abbey. Principal towns include: Dumfries (home to Robert Burns at one time), Kirkcudbright (the Artists' Town), Castle Douglas (the Food Town) and Wigtown (the Book Town).
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Self Catering Accommodation
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The Knowe
Portpatrick
Dumfries & Galloway DG9 8SX
Contact: Lynne Sinclair
Tel: +44 (0)1655 770665
Email: email@theknowe.co.uk
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THE KNOWE
Stunning large self catering holiday house (sleeps up to 16)
overlooking Portpatrick Harbour
(a bustling yacht and fishing conservation village).
Local facilities include craft shops, pubs, restaurants, beach,
golf, tennis courts, children's play park, fishing, gardens, etc.
8 miles from Stranraer (ferry to Belfast).
Ideal for large groups of friends or extended families.
Recently refurbished accommodation:
8 bedrooms (4 double and 4 twin),
6 with ensuite bath/shower rooms.
Newly fitted kitchen including range cooker,
fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer.
Large living room with wood burner, TV & DVD player,
plus a smaller TV lounge.
Conservatory overlooking the harbour and across the sea.
Front patio and enclosed rear garden with garden furniture.
Rental prices from £1200 per week
Short breaks sometimes available (3 - 4 nights).
Credit cards accepted.
No smoking.
Online availability calendar.
Click here for online brochure
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Booking Hotline: 0870 336 2827
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Cottages in Dumfries & Galloway
Wide choice of self catering properties ranging from 1 to 6 bedrooms.
Locations include Dumfries, Moffat, Newton Stewart,
Isle of Whithorn, Kirkcudbright, Stranraer, Dalbeattie
Web site with virtual tours and instant online booking.
Short breaks and late deals often available.
Click here for online brochure
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Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
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SCOTLAND'S BEST B&Bs
Scotland's Best B&Bs is an organisation
with 96 members throughout Scotland.
All graded 4 or 5 Stars by the Scottish Tourist Board (Visit Scotland).
Members include B&Bs in Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Kirkcudbright.
To see members of Scotland's Best B&Bs
please click here to visit their web site
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Andrew McIntosh
Springfield Bed and Breakfast
Colvend
Dalbeattie
Dumfries & Galloway DG5 4QA
Telephone: +44 (0)1556 630 403
Email: awmcolvend@aol.com
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SPRINGFIELD
Cottage B&B extensively refurbished in 2005.
Half a mile outside the attractive village of Colvend.
Only 1 mile from a safe sandy beach.
Dalbeattie 6 miles. Castle Douglas 12 miles. Dumfries 20 miles.
Many local opportunities for bird watching, mountain biking,
horse riding, watersports, yachting, walking, etc.
5 golf courses within a 6 mile radius.
Choice of 3 bedrooms: king size double / twin / standard double.
All with ensuite facilities, TV, DVD, VCR,
tea/coffee, clock radio/alarm.
Hairdryer & iron/ironing board available.
Mini refrigerator with complimentary mineral water.
Breakfast room/guest lounge with Sky TV.
Large garden and sun lounge.
Evening meals available October to March (booking required).
B&B prices from £25 per person.
Well behaved pets welcome by prior arrangement.
No smoking.
Click here for online brochure
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Mike & Pat Abery
East Daylesford B&B
Colvend
Dalbeattie
Dumfries & Galloway DG5 4QA
Telephone: +44 (0)1556 630483
Email: eastdaylesford@onetel.com
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EAST DAYLESFORD B&B
Small family run B&B set in beautiful countryside
in the village of Colvend on the A710 Solway coast road.
Dalbeattie 6 miles. Castle Douglas 11 miles.
Dumfries 19 miles. Kirkcudbright 23 miles.
Only 2 minutes drive from sandy beaches.
Ideal for birdwatching, mountain biking, walking, cycling, golf, horse riding, etc.
Member of the Dumfries & Galloway Tourist Board.
Walkers & Cyclists Welcome.
Private parking and cycle lock up.
Pets welcome.
South facing lounge and conservatory overlooking the mature garden.
Choice of 3 bedrooms with scenic views:
1 kingsize double / family room (can sleep up to 4)
1 double room with ensuite shower
1 twin room with adjoining private shower
All with TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities.
B&B prices from £25 per person per night.
Click here for online brochure
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Mrs Cecilia Hislop
Carik Cottage
Waterbeck
Lockerbie DG11 3EU
Tel / Fax: 01461 600652
Email: Cehislop@aol.com
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CARIK COTTAGE
Tastefully converted byre in the peaceful village of Waterbeck.
Surrounded by farmland, between Carlisle and Moffat.
3 miles from junction 20 of the M74.
Gretna Green 10 miles. Dumfries 20 miles.
Ideal for touring southern Scotland and/or northern England,
or for an overnight stop when crossing the border.
Robert Burns Country and historic castles nearby.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars. Welcome Host.
Member of Scotland's Best B&Bs.
No smoking. Wheelchair accessible.
Residents' lounge with TV.
3 bedrooms with TV, hairdryer, etc.:
1 ensuite double/twin,
1 ensuite double,
1 single with private bathroom.
B&B prices from £30 - £33 per person.
Open from March - October.
Click here for online brochure
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Hotels
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Swallow Gretna Hall Hotel
Gretna Green
Gretna
Dumfriesshire DG16 5DY
Telephone: 01461 338257
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SWALLOW GRETNA HALL HOTEL
Built in 1710 as a manor house for the Johnstone family
in the famous village of Gretna Green.
Ideal base to explore Dumfriesshire & the Borders.
Dumfries 25 miles. Carlisle 10 miles.
Restaurant and Lounge Bar.
Facilities for weddings and conferences.
Gretna Hall was the original marriage house of Gretna Green.
Today you can get married in the Blacksmith's Cottage,
the Blacksmith's workshop or the Linton room.
100 ensuite bedrooms with a modern and contemporary style.
All with direct dial telephone, hairdryer, trouser press,
Wi-fi access, tea/coffee. Room service.
4-poster mini suites are available for special occasions.
B&B prices from £47.50 per person.
Instant online booking.
Click here for online brochure
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Sian and David Ibbotson
Knockinaam Lodge
Portpatrick
Wigtownshire
Dumfries & Galloway DG9 9AD
Tel 01776 810471
Fax 01776 810435
E-mail:
reservations@knockinaamlodge.com
Facilities for weddings, meetings and corporate events.
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KNOCKINAAM LODGE
19th century hunting lodge in 30 acres of glorious gardens and woodland
with lawns running down to a private sandy beach.
Romantic country house hideaway.
Luxurious and elegant surroundings in a fairytale location.
Winner of The Scottish Romantic Hotel of the Year 2007
in the HotelReviewScotland awards.
The house was described in John Buchan's novel The 39 Steps.
Sir Winston Churchill met General Eisenhower here in WW2.
On a clear day Ireland can be glimpsed on the horizon.
Choice of 9 double/twin bedrooms all pleasantly old fashioned, yet unobtrusively modern.
All with bathtub and shower, satellite TV, VCR, telephone, scented toiletries, etc.
Some bedrooms have garden and sea views, sofa, tiled fireplace.
Award-winning restaurant.
Hugh wine list. 2 guest lounges and wood panelled whisky bar.
Located 2 hours south of Glasgow.
5 miles from Portpatrick village. 8 miles from Stranraer (ferry to Ireland)
Day trips can include castles, gardens, quaint harbours,
Mull of Galloway Lighthouse, Solway Coast Heritage Trail, Wigtown (the book town),
Galloway Tourist Route, Burns Heritage Trail, St Ninian's Chapel (Isle of Whithorn).
Golf, walking, cycling, horse riding, fishing.
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Auchen Castle Hotel
Beattock
Near Moffat
Dumfriesshire DG10 9SH
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AUCHEN CASTLE HOTEL
Set in 35 acres of beautiful formal gardens and woodlands including a private trout loch.
Former ancestral home of Sir William Younger and General Johnson.
Retains many original features including gold staircase,
wood panelling and ornate cornicing.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Hotel.
Private setting with personal service.
1 hour from Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Easily accessible from the M74 motorway.
Golf, fishing, shooting, walking and horse riding are available locally.
Award winning restaurant with panoramic views of the mountains.
Reputation for excellent food prepared by a brigade of international chefs.
Extensive wine and champagne list, comprehensive whisky selection.
25 bedrooms and suites in the castle
all have toiletries, mini bar,
TV, DVD, hi fi, telephone, etc.
Luxury suites have 4 poster beds.
Additional annexe bedrooms in the Lodge overlooking the loch.
B&B prices from £85 per person
Instant online booking.
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Blackaddie House Hotel
Blackaddie Road
Sanquhar
Dumfries and Galloway DG4 6JJ
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BLACKADDIE HOUSE HOTEL
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Star Small Hotel.
Set in 2 acres of secluded gardens
with spectacular views over the River Nith.
Located off the A76 near the Southern Upland Way.
Ideal for romantic breaks, walking,
fishing, shooting, mountain biking, golf,
canoeing, painting, and gold panning.
Walkers & Cyclists Welcome.
Dumfries 27 miles. Ayr 32 miles.
9 bedrooms overlooking the gardens & hills.
All with en-suite facilities, TV,
direct dial telephone, tea & coffee.
Restaurant serves evening meals.
Bar lunches are also available.
B&B prices from £40 per person
Instant online booking.
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SELF DRIVE TOURS
Scotland Made Easy can plan a customised itinerary for a self-drive tour to suit your interests, budget and time available. They will book you into recommended accommodation where you are assured of quality, comfort and hospitality - usually in 4 star B&Bs in Scottish homes. Optional 'specials' include a night in a castle, church, lighthouse, country mansion, etc.
Whether you have already decided which places you want to visit
or if you haven't a clue where to start,
Scotland Made Easy
will advise and take care of all the planning for you.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
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ACTIVITY SCOTLAND
The country's association of activity holiday providers has several members in
southern Scotland offering a wide range of activities including hiking, watersports, cycling and horse riding.
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BOOKS
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Dumfries and Galloway: An Illustrated Architecture Guide
A very useful 224 page paperback
for those interested in local castles, historic buildings,
and local towns and villages.
The author retired in 1999 from the post of
Chief Inspector of Historic Buildings at Historic Scotland
The book is available from
Amazon UK
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Don't forget, there's lots more to see in Scotland as well!
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