Glaisters Farmhouse - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms | Cottage in Castle Douglas
4 Bedroom Cottage in Saint John's Town of Dalry, Castle Douglas
In a rural setting with views across open farmland to the surrounding Galloway Hills, offering spacious accommodation for 8 over two floors and graded four stars by Visit Scotland. Recently renovated to provide comfortable, contemporary accommodation, yet incorporating many of the its original features Glaisters Farmhouse is just 3 miles from the small village of Corsock and approximately 12 miles from Castle Douglas which offers all the usual amenities you would expect of a small rural market town including an array of independent shops, restaurants and pubs, a swimming pool, a theatre a which also doubles as a cinema and an 18 hole golf course.
On the edge of the Galloway Forest Park, 300 square miles of rugged wild land which is one of only four "Dark Sky Parks" in the western world. It has an excellent network of facilities for visitors which also links to the 7Stanes Mountain Bike routes. The forest park can be accessed by car, cycle and on foot and the Raiders Road forest drive is open at selected times of the year for cars to drive through less accessible parts of the forest. The forest park is a haven for wildlife and the local Red Kite Trail gives superb opportunities for seeing Red Kites and other birds. Nearby Loch Ken is a busy water sports and course fishing destination with Galloway Activity Centre offering both land and water sports activities.
The Solway Firth is within a short drive and provides a seascape contrast to the forests and hills around the farmhouse. Although Galloway has no ‘Munros', discerning hill walkers cherish the remoteness of the Rhinns of Kells, the Merrick and the wild Silver Flow country as well as coastal hills such as Criffel and Screel offering superb views across the Solway to Cumbria.
Scotland's culture and heritage can be explored at the many National Trust and Historic Scotland properties including Threave Castle near Castle Douglas and Broughton House in Kirkcudbright. Kirkcudbright itself is a bustling harbour town with historic connections to the Art World through the likes of the Glasgow Boys and Jessie King and hosts regular exhibitions in numerous galleries including Kirkcudbright Galleries.
For younger family members, The Cocoa Bean Factory in Twynholm is well worth a visit, with its combination of indoor and outdoor play areas and fun chocolate-making workshops. Ernespie Farm in Castle Douglas also provides both indoor and outdoor play, along with a welcoming coffee shop. In Kirkcudbright, The Wee Pottery and the Dark Space Planetarium offer excellent indoor activities.
POSTCODE: DG7 3DU
Damage Deposit £150
Glaisters Farmhouse is let weekly Saturday to Saturday, sorry we are unable to accept short breaks.
An under occupancy discount is automatically applied to parties of 4 or less.
STL Licence: DG00411F
EPC: E
Accommodation for 8 comprising of: Ground Floor: 1 step up into Utility room with Washing Machine, Tumble Drier and Microwave leading to Cloakroom with WC & wash basin; Further step up to open plan Kitchen Dining Room with a range of fitted units, double oven range cooker, dining table for 10, ornamental fireplace and window seat to take in the views across the surrounding countryside; Small hallway leading to Lounge with a wood burning stove (with fuel supplied) and views over open countryside to the hills beyond. Ground floor twin bedroom. Stairs to first floor.
First Floor: Landing leading to; Master bedroom with King size bed, ornamental fireplace and ensuite shower room; King size bedroom with sitting area to take in the countryside views; Twin bedroom; Family bathroom with shower cubicle, bath with hand held shower attachment, WC and wash basin.
Outside: The Stable – a detached games room with sofa, Pool Table and Table Football; Ample gravelled parking area; Peaceful Garden with seating areas and Firepit (logs supplied); Log store.
Facilities: Electricity and Oil Central Heating included * Bed Linen and Towels provided * 5 ring, double oven electric range cooker * American Fridge Freezer * Microwave * Dishwasher * Washing Machine * Tumble Drier * Wood Burning Stove with logs provided * TV * Wifi (Fibre Broadband) * DVD Player * Cot and High Chair * Separate Games Room with Pool Table and Table Football * Enclosed lawned garden with Firepit (logs supplied) and Garden Furniture * Ample gravelled parking area * Maximum of 2 dogs accepted (please note that dogs are not allowed on furniture and are restricted to the ground floor only). Extra charges apply.
Note: Glaisters Farmhouse is on a Private Water supply and the property has CCTV facing the Driveway and Oil Tank for security.
Glaisters Farmhouse - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms is located in Saint John's Town of Dalry. Glaisters Farmhouse - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms provides accommodation, featuring Parking, Balcony/Terrace, Pool, among other amenities. This Cottage features Parking, Balcony/Terrace, Pool, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Glaisters Farmhouse - a house that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Saint John's Town of Dalry has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Saint John's Town of Dalry, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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2 bathrooms
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Shower
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Towels provided
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4 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Fireplace
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Ice maker
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Dishwasher
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Refrigerator
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Microwave
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine and dryer
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Onsite parking
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Pet friendly
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Smoke-free property
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Golf nearby
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Wildlife and game walks nearby
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Birdwatching nearby
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Mountain biking nearby
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Fishing nearby
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Foosball table
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Games
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TV
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Pool or billiards table
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DVD player
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Unit size: 969 sq ft (90 sq m)
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English
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In a rural location
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In the mountains
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Highchair
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Internet access
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Garden
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Firepit
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Pool
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number dg00411f special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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