Nestling within the unspoilt Galloway Forest Park this well presented detached cottage is the perfect base for nature lovers, walkers wishing to take advantage of the beautiful forest trails or mountain bikers wishing to ride the famous 7 stanes mountain bike trails. These start from the Kirroughtree Visitor Centre located a 500m walk from the gate. The visitor centre also has an adventure playground, a tearoom and information.
The views from the cottage windows are superb looking across Bargally Glen to Cairnsmore of fleet, the second highest of the Galloway Hills
Nearby attractions include the Solway coast,sandy beaches, the rolling Galloway Hills, peaceful lochs,rushing rivers and burns, and countless historic sites.
Places to visit include Threave Castle and Gardens,Loch Trool/Glen Trool, the Artists town of Kirkcudbright, seaside town of Portpatrick and nearby Logan botanical gardens, and the Mull of Galloway, Scotlands most Southerly point.
For bird lovers,the garden is a hive of activity with feeders (food provided)and nesting boxes and, there are RSPB sites nearby,at The Wood of Cree and the Mull of Galloway also a Red Kite feeding centre at Lauriston and an Osprey viewing site at nearby Wigtown, also famed for its numerous bookshops and the September book festival.
Golf courses, fishing, hill climbing, cycling, and bird watching provide a holiday as wenergetic or as relaxed as you choose.
Whilst having a feeling of isolation,it is only 3 miles to the attractive market town of Newton Stewart with supermarket,a variety of shops, pubs and places to eat. Afew miles further and you will find quality restaurants at Gatehouse of Fleet
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