Carty Cottage

Ideal for lovers of the great outdoors enjoying spectacular views over some of the most stunning scenery in Galloway. The lively market town of Newton Stewart is 5 minutes away where there are excellent facilities including shops coffee houses pubs hotels and restaurants. It is also the Gateway to the Galloway Hills situated in Britain s largest forest. The Kirroughtree visitor centre is a short drive away situated within the Galloway Forest Park and offers a wide variety of activities from trails for all abilities the chance to spot red squirrels and birds an orienteering course as well as fantastic mountain bike trails. There is horse riding and bike hire available as well as guided ranger walks to get close to the Red deer and wild goats. When it gets dark the visitor centre is a great place at night for star gazing and is known as one of the darkest skies in Scotland! Salmon fishing is popular on the River Cree and there are local opportunities for sailing golf and hill walking. The RSPB reserve at Wood of Cree is 4 miles and on the Machars peninsula which stretches 20 miles south visitors can explore picturesque harbours as well as sampling the local catch. Or why not take a visit to the Bladnoch Distillery which is a short drive away. Amenities: bed linen electric and central heating and Wi-Fi included. Regret no smoking. 1 dog welcome. Arrival: 4pm. The semi-detached studio style accommodation offers ONE bedroom/lounge/kitchen: open-plan sleeping area reached via steps with king-size bed and balcony flatscreen TV Freeview DVD iPod dock and hi-fi. Kitchen area: cooker fridge freezer microwave washing machine. Bathroom: with separate shower. Outside: BBQ.