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Glencaird Luxury Holiday Cottage South West Scotland Glencaird Luxury Holiday Cottage South West Scotland Glencaird Luxury Holiday Cottage South West Scotland Huw Jones Daytime Phone: 0*7+831 803152 314 586 Mobile Phone: 0*7+831 803152 314 586 B*a+rgren0n1a2n3 N*e+wton 0S1t2e3w4a5r6t7 D*u+mfrie0s1 2a3n4d5 6G7a8l9low<a=y> D*G+8 6SX0 Scotland £ 500.00 - £ 750.00 per week Glencaird Farmhouse is a detached former farmhouse offering luxury self catering accommodation for up to 8 people, lying in a very peaceful, rural location in the substantial grounds of a private estate in south west Scotland. Facilities: Room Details: Bathroom: Sleeps: 8 Bath, Ensuite Bathrooms 2 Double Rooms Communications: Broadband Internet, Wifi 2 En-Suite Twin Rooms 1 Bathroom Heat: Wood Burning Stove Features and Memberships: Kitchen: Cooker, Fridge/Freezer, Microwave, Oven Laundry: Washing Machine Outside Area: Outside Seating, Private Garden, Private Parking Price Included: Linen, Towels Rooms: Kitchen, Living Room Standard: Very Good Suitable For: Eco-Friendly, Elderly, Families, Romantic getaways, Short Breaks About Newton Stewart and Dumfries and Galloway © 2021 LovetoEscape.com - Brochure created: 27 September 2021 Glencaird Luxury Holiday Cottage South West Scotland About Newton Stewart and Dumfries and Galloway Glencaird is nestled within the 300 square miles of Galloway Forest Park where, amongst other things, you can go bike riding, hill-walking or watch the wildlife. Nearest Train Station: Barrhill 10 Miles Nearest Airport: Prestwick, 70 Miles Nearest Ferry: Stranraer 35 Miles © 2021 LovetoEscape.com - Brochure created: 27 September 2021 Glencaird Luxury Holiday Cottage South West Scotland Recommended Attractions 1. Castle Kennedy Gardens Historic Buildings and Monuments, Parks Gardens and Woodlands 75 acres & 2 Lochs provide a breathtaking backdrop to stunning Castle Kennedy Stranraer, DG8, gardens Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland 2. Galloway Forest Park Nature Reserve, Parks Gardens and Woodlands 300 square miles of forest park, visitor centres, walking and cycling New Galloway, DG8 6, Dumfries and trails, mountain bike trails, picnic spots and mo Galloway, Scotland 3. The Gem Rock Museum Visitor Centres and Museums Fantastic display of gems crystals, minerals and fossils Creetown Newton Stewart, DG8 7HJ, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland 4. 7Stanes Mountain Bike Trails Kirroughtree and Glentrool Cycling and Mountain Bikes In the Forest Parks of Kirroughtree and Glentrool Kirroughtree, DG8 7BE, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland 5. Creetown Gem Rock Museum Visitor Centres and Museums Creetown Gemrock Museum visitor centre - Award winning museum Creetown, DG8 7HJ, Dumfries and showing gemstones crystals, minerals etc. Gift shop and cafe. Galloway, Scotland Lapidary exhibition. © 2021 LovetoEscape.com - Brochure created: 27 September 2021 Glencaird Luxury Holiday Cottage South West Scotland 6. Bladnoch Distillery Wigtown Distilleries Breweries Vineyards Spirit of the Lowlands - Visitor centre, whisky distillery tours, gift shop, Wigtown, DG8 9AB, Dumfries and walks along the riverside. Galloway, Scotland 7. Laggan Outdoor Activity Centre on the Galloway coastline Cycling and Mountain Bikes, Shooting and Fishing, Walking and Climbing Archery, mountain balling, mountain biking, clay pigeon shooting Castle Douglas, DG7 2ES, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland 8. Wigtownshire County Golf Course Golf The &#34;County&#34; Golf Club Glenluce, DG8 0NN, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland 9. Galloway Sailing Centre Indoor and Outdoor Play Areas, Sailing and Watersports Outdoor Activity Centre Parton, DG7 3NQ, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland 10. Glenwhan Gardens Parks Gardens and Woodlands 12 acres of beautiful gardens, lochs, pathways and vistas Dunragit, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland 11. Galloway Activity Centre Cycling and Mountain Bikes, Sailing and Watersports, Walking and Climbing Outdoor activity centre on the banks of Lock Ken offering a wide Castle Douglas, DG7 3NQ, Dumfries range of outdoor activities on and off the water. Fun for all the family! and Galloway, Scotland © 2021 LovetoEscape.com - Brochure created: 27 September 2021 Glencaird Luxury Holiday Cottage South West Scotland 12. Cream o Galloway Visitor Centre Visitor Centres and Museums, Indoor and Outdoor Play Areas Award winning visitor centre - something for everyone, Ice Cream Castle Douglas, DG7 2DR, Dumfries factory, Nature Trails, extensive childrens play area, Tea Room. and Galloway, Scotland 13. Threave Castle Historic Buildings and Monuments A castle on an island in Scotland - stronghold of the Black Douglases Castle Douglas, Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland 14. Andy Goldsworthy's Striding Arches Art Gallery, Parks Gardens and Woodlands Escape to rolling hills and breathtaking views at this world class site, nr Moniaive, Dumfries, Dumfries and home to international artist Andy Goldsworthy's massive sandstone Galloway, Scotland arches. 15. The CocoaBean Company Visitor Centres and Museums, Childrens Attractions, Cafes Coffee Shops and Tearooms Chocolate Factory & Shop with 'hands on' workshops for children Twynholm, DG6 4PB, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland 16. Logan Botanical Gardens Parks Gardens and Woodlands Logan Botanical Gardens sub-tropical gardens on the Rhinns of Stranraer, DG9 9ND, Dumfries and Galloway Galloway, Scotland 17. The Ship Inn Pubs and Bars, Restaurants Thai Restaurant Drummore, DG9 9PU, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland © 2021 LovetoEscape.com - Brochure created: 27 September 2021 Glencaird Luxury Holiday Cottage South West Scotland 18. Drumlanrig Castle Historic Buildings and Monuments, Parks Gardens and Woodlands, Visitor Centres and Museums, Shooting and Fishing Historic Castle on the Queensberry Estate in Scotland Thornhill, DG3 4AG, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland 19. Dumfries Speedkart Karting Indoor Kart Racing Circuit in Dumfries Scotland. Dumfries, DG2 0HT, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland 20. Dumfries Ice Bowl Skating Rinks, Fitness and Leisure Centres Large Ice Hall, Bowls Hall, Two Bars and a Cafeteria Dumfries, DG2 9AN, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Phone: 01387 251 300 21. Robert Burns Centre Visitor Centres and Museums, Cafes Coffee Shops and Tearooms Visitor Centre and Exhibtion Dumfries, DG2 7BE , Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland 22. Mersehead Nature Reserve Parks Gardens and Woodlands, Tours and Trips, Visitor Centres and Museums Breathtaking Scenery and Wildlife at the Mersehead Nature Reserve Southwick, DG2 8AH, Dumfries and - Managed by the RSPB Galloway, Scotland 23. Sweetheart Abbey Historic Buildings and Monuments © 2021 LovetoEscape.com - Brochure created: 27 September 2021 Glencaird Luxury Holiday Cottage South West Scotland Remains of an Ancient Abbey Dumfries, DG2 8BU, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland 24. Scotland's Museum of Lead Mining Historic Buildings and Monuments, Visitor Centres and Museums, Childrens Attractions 4 star visitor attraction situated in The Lowther Hills at Wanlockhead Wanlockhead, ML12 6UT, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland 25. Wanlockhead Historic Buildings and Monuments The highest village in Scotland Wanlockhead, ML12 6, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland 26. Caerlaverock Castle Historic Buildings and Monuments Medieval Castle Dumfries, DG1 4RU, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland 27. Caerlaverock Wetland Centre Visitor Centres and Museums, Zoos Farms and Wildlife Parks Nature Reserve Caerlaverock, DG1 4RST, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland More Information For more information, you can find us under ref.nr. 72238 on LovetoEscape.com LovetoEscape.com/holiday-cottages/72238/glencaird-luxury-holiday-cottage-south-west-scotland.htm © 2021 LovetoEscape.com - Brochure created: 27 September 2021.
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