Auld Smiddy Cottage And Glen Auchie Cottage
Self Catering
Tel: +44 (1776) 840 264
Overview
The cottages are situated in the Mull of Galloway, Scotland's most southerly point, and enjoy sweeping sea views to the Irish Sea over a dramatic coastal landscape teeming with wildlife and gentle farmland. Auld Smiddy Cottage and Glen Auchie Cottage are full of character and offer home-from-home comforts providing the perfect Scottish retreat. Sleeping four, Glen Auchie is an 18th century traditional stone country cottage set in 0.5 acre of mature garden. Alternatively, Auld Smiddy is also a traditional stone country cottage which has recently been converted to offer beautiful open-plan accommodation for two including a conservatory with spectacular views and a cosy log stove that's perfect for chiller nights.Fantastic local attractions include the beautiful Castle Kennedy Gardens and Logan Botanic Gardens, the Stranraer Museum, the historic Castle of St John, and the RSPB Mull of Galloway, located at the southern most point of the Rhinns of Galloway near charming Drummore. The area also offers first-class cycling and walking routes with Scotland's longest and most challenging walking route, the Southern Upland Way starting in the region.
Gradings
- 3-4 Self Catering
Awards
- Welcome Schemes
Walkers Welcome 2012
- Welcome Schemes
Cyclists Welcome 2012
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
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| 2012 Opening Times (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012) |
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What's Nearby
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2.16 miles awayMull Of Galloway RSPB Centre
Find out about the local birds and wildlife at the Mull of Galloway Visitor Centre, an RSPB Reserve...
2.7 miles awayLogan Botanic Garden
Lying at the south-western tip of Scotland, Logan Botanic Garden is unrivalled as the country's...
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Ardwell House Gardens
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8.55 miles awayTor Of Craigoch - Agnew Monument And Iron Age Hillfort
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13.63 miles awayStranraer 19th Century Harbour
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13.63 miles awayPortpatrick - Old Church
St Andrew's Kirk was built in the 16th century, however, the circular tower was created earlier and...
13.63 miles awayInnermessan Mote
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13.63 miles awayDunragit - A Stone Age Temple
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13.63 miles awayDunskey Castle
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13.63 miles awayAgnew Park
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13.63 miles awayGlenwhan Gardens
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16.14 miles awayGlenluce Abbey
Founded in 1192 by Roland, Earl of Galloway the magnificent ruins of this Cistercian aAbbey are...
16.75 miles awayCastle Kennedy & Gardens
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17.78 miles awayDunskey Gardens
The renovation of the Walled Garden has restored the Dunskey Estate to its original dazzling beauty...
18.65 miles awayCastle Of St John
This medieval tower house was built around 1500 by Ninian Adair of Kilhurst, one of the most...
18.84 miles awayStranraer Museum
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18.9 miles awayChapel Finian
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19.6 miles awayKirkcolm - Viking Carved Stones
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24.47 miles awayClaymoddie Garden
This romantic garden with its backdrop of mature trees was designed by the owner, an enthusiastic...
25.72 miles awayThe Marian Tower
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25.82 miles awayTorhouse Stone Circle
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26.04 miles awayMurray's Monument
The impressive monument was erected in 1835 in memory of Alexander Murray, a local shepherd boy who...
26.04 miles awayThe Whithorn Story
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28.02 miles awayThe Museum Newton Stewart
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31.74 miles awayGalloway House Gardens Trust
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31.83 miles awayElmlea Plants
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32.14 miles awayCreetown Heritage Museum
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34.09 miles awayCairnholy
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34.34 miles awayCreetown Gem Rock Museum
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34.41 miles awayBruce's Stone
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35.34 miles awayStumpy Tower
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